Italian Restaurant for Private Hire & Large Group Bookings in Canary Wharf, East London
Barbarella
YY Building, 30 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HX
Total capacity: 225 ppl.
Full private hire
Looking for the perfect private party venue in Canary Wharf? Whether you are planning large corporate meetings, business lunches, or searching for an unforgettable big Christmas party venue in East London, Barbarella is our hedonistic 1970s retro-futuristic destination, offering versatile event spaces for hire, with options for every occasion.
From the cinematic main dining room, with a stunning chocolate marble bar, to our golden-velvet semi-private salottino (10–16 seated guests) and a silver-spangled top-floor lounge facing the gold-framed open cucina, Barbarella is our Italian ristorante hosting exclusive hire for up to 225 seated guests for the ultimate Natale takeover. So, whether you fancy going big with a full festive venue hire or planning an intimate group dining gathering with the office crew, Chef Marco and his squadra of Italians are ready to treat you to an indulgent festive Italian feast. Enjoy traditional Italian antipasti, our iconic one-metre-long truffle-coated Spaghettone, crispy Ruota di Carro pizzas, flowing vino, and one-too-many Spritzes - all wrapped up in 70s glamour, right down to our must-have tiramisu.
Whether you're planning private dining for birthday celebrations, an exclusive ground-floor hire for up to 126, or an upstairs lounge hire for 100, Barbarella can accommodate every event size. From end-of-year corporate lunches to festive Christmas party takeovers and cocktail receptions, our squadra turns every occasion into an unforgettable Italo Christmas extravaganza right on the wharf!
Full hire capacity: 225 guests
Partial private hire
Planning an unforgettable celebration with your dearest amici? Don't worry, Barbarella is our Italian restaurant for private hire in Canary Wharf, offering a range of distinct event spaces and private dining options.
The Salottino
Intimate and plush, our golden-velvet semi-private salottino is designed for cozy gatherings immersed in 70s style. Wrapped in warmth and luxury, it’s the ideal space if you're looking for an exclusive venue setting for team dinners, executive business lunches, or birthday celebrations with your inner circle.
Capacity: 10–16 seated guests.
The Upstairs Lounge
Our silver-spangled 70s lounge is a secret corner facing the open kitchen and silver curtained views across the water. With its glittering atmosphere, it provides the ultimate backdrop for corporate cocktail receptions, festive group dining, and memorable end-of-year Christmas parties.
Capacity: 100 seated guests.
The Ground Floor
Step into our lush, palm-filled Italian paradise. Positioned directly in front of our grand chocolate marble bar, where the squadra pours endless glasses of wine, this buzzing space is made for large corporate dinners, festive group gatherings, and office Christmas celebrations.
Capacity: 126 seated guests.
Authentic Italian prodotti for your unforgettable events
From homemade pasta fresca to fresh antipasti like creamy Puglian burrata and thin slices of Carpaccio di Manzo, we always make sure only the finest ingredients top the tables of your private events.
For years, we’ve been working hand-in-hand with trusted artisans supplying authentic Italian produce directly from across Italy to Canary Wharf. We source our extra thin Prosciutto di Parma DOP from Luigi Devodier and our 24 Mesi Parmigiano Reggiano DOP straight from Paolo Gennari, while Alfredo Romani hand-selects the best Umbrian white truffles for our iconic Fettuccine... Our irresistibly creamy burratas? An iconic specialty from our amici at Caseificio Montrone.
And, of course expect crispy Neapolitan pizza crafted with Farina Caputo Rossa 00 and baked con amore in a Marana oven, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any exclusive hire. If you’re planning a private restaurant hire in Canary Wharf, an executive corporate dinner, or a festive Christmas party, our squadra at Barbarella knows how to craft a menu worthy of a Cinecittà red carpet. From vibrant antipasti all the way to our selection of dolci, every dish is generous and designed for sharing!
Our dishes :
Homemade focaccia
Homemade and warm Italian focaccia.
Croquestar
Truffle bechamel and prosciutto crudo croquettes, aioli, chives mayo.
Fettuccine al Tartufo Bianco
Fettuccine with white truffle butter, Parmigiano and fresh white truffle.
Spaghettone alle Vongole
Spaghettone, clams, Datterini tomato, garlic, parsley. The key to Chef Marco's heart.
Crumble di Pere e Mele
Caramelised apples and pears with walnut crumble, vegan vanilla chantilly and caramel sauce.
Torta al cioccolato
Chocolate tart with salted caramel, coffee praline and mascarpone chantilly. Chef Oscar's special dolce.
Our Signature Event Menu
Our event menu is a curated selection of Barbarella's most iconic dishes. From warm focaccia to our showstopping Pasta alla Vodka con Granchio and Ruota di Carro pizzas—all the way to our indulgent Profiterole al Pistacchio—we bring the ultimate Italian feast to all your guests.
To drink? Elevate your private party or corporate hire with a tailored beverage selection. Ask our team about our curated list of cocktails, refreshing mocktails, or a premium selection of Italian wines and beers - the squadra accommodates every scale of occasion and requests!
Find Barbarella
Located in the very heart of Canary Wharf - one of London’s most vibrant, cosmopolitan hubs - Barbarella is set in the iconic glass-front YY Building on Mackenzie Walk, sat astride the lapping docks. Just a short walk from the station, it is effortlessly accessible by public transport via the Jubilee Line, Elizabeth Line, and DLR.
Its unbeatable waterfront location and excellent transport links make it the perfect East London venue for private hires, corporate parties, Christmas celebrations, and group dining.
