THE MILK FLOAT
Our relaxed sister-ship in Hackney Wick, docked nextdoor to Barge East. A floating bar and casual events space just moments from Barge East.
Street food, drinks, roof-top gatherings and canal-side celebrations, all brought together under the Barge East family.
Summer Opening Hours | 30th April to 27th September
Thursdays – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Three minutes from Hackney Wick Overground, The Milk Float offers a more relaxed way to gather by the water. Expect a cosy indoor cabin, an open rooftop terrace and a flexible food and drinks offer shaped around social occasions — from birthday drinks and casual celebrations to team socials and riverside get-togethers.
Whether you’re joining us for drinks near Hackney Wick, planning a group booking close to the Olympic Park or looking for a unique floating venue, The Milk Float brings a lively, informal energy alongside the dining experience at Barge East.
SPACES ON BOARD
The Cabin
A cosy indoor space ideal for smaller gatherings, private dinners or drinks-led celebrations.
Up Top
An open rooftop setting with canal views — perfect for relaxed group bookings, social events and casual parties.
Exclusive Float
Hire the full boat for larger celebrations, brand events or team socials, with flexible food and drinks options.
MOO CANOES
We offer canoe, kayak and paddleboard hire as well as parties, corporate events & canal clean-ups.
FOOD & DRINK
The Milk Float is a more casual, flexible food offer than the main restaurant
Street Kitchen menu
Craft beers, cocktails & wine
Drinks packages for groups
Designed for social occasions where the focus is on atmosphere, good food and easy-going canal-side energy.
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
Alongside private bookings, The Milk Float can be paired with unique riverside experiences:
Canoe hire along the canal
Activity-led socials
Casual celebrations with food and drinks packages
Perfect for birthdays, team gatherings, summer parties or relaxed celebrations by the water.
The Milk Float sits alongside Barge East as a more flexible, drinks-led sister-ship.
While the main barge focuses on seasonal dining and celebrations around the table, The Milk Float offers a livelier, more informal setting — ideal for groups who want something relaxed but still uniquely Hackney Wick.