MILK FLOAT | by barge east
Our relaxed sister-ship in Hackney Wick, docked next-door to Barge East. Gelato, Coffee, Cocktails & Buns By The Canal
A laid back floating café and bar serving coffee, cocktails, soft serve gelato, buns, and sweet treats throughout the day. Drop by for a quick takeaway, settle in with friends by the water, or hire the space for private events and celebrations.
FOOD & DRINK | SOMETHING DELICIOUS has docked!
Brunch by Barge East.
We've given The Milk Float a fresh new look, and we're bringing a little Barge East magic on board!
Expect a delicious new weekend brunch menu, great coffee, freshly baked pastries and laid-back dining by the water. All with the same seasonal ingredients, creative cooking and quality you know and love from Barge East.
Now serving Saturdays & Sundays, 10am–4pm – brunch plans just got a whole lot better!
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.
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.