The Ark in Northampton

Really good food, milkshakes are amazimg too and staff very friwndly and nice and amazing place and very nice and clean defo recommend

What a great spot for lunch! I'm not vegan but it was fine! I reccomend the Marmite and cheese toasty!

Visited The Ark on Saturday for their curry evening. It was amazing from start to finish. Service, atmosphere and venue matched the amazing curry!!!

Lovely peaceful place to sit for a cup of tea and some vegan snacks.

Nice coffee, beautiful setting. Thanks 👍🏻

Visited today for first time. Will definitely be back. Staff so so friendly. Food amazing. And it’s on a boat, surrounded by nature, with no animals being harmed. What could be better?!

Had my sisters wedding here and firstly the staff were amazing caring and understanding Wish I could give them 100 stars Drinks were reasonably priced this place is a gem in Northampton

Earlier in the year I was tipped me off about a Vegan Cafe in Northampton. Finally made it there to fuel up for a day in Northampton that is celebrating music, but for me Record Store Day is about also celebrating independent businesses. This is a boat that has kept afloat for 10 years. 2 levels with beautiful views and scrumptious food. Easy to use ordering app. Beetroot Hot Chocolate came with a heart and was definitely made with love. Lovely staff.

As usual a great place with great food and friendly service, lovely place to take a break from the rat race

I recently visited this hidden gem of a vegan cafe located on a boat near the skate park, and it was an absolute delight. Despite not knowing about its existence until a friend's recommendation, I'm so glad I discovered it. The entire menu is vegan-friendly, catering perfectly to our party's dietary preferences. The service was exceptional; the lady serving us was incredibly polite and friendly, making our first visit feel warm and welcoming. We appreciated how accommodating they were to our requests, happily making changes to our orders without any fuss. Even when they ran out of nuggets, they went above and beyond by deducting it from the bill, a gesture that truly impressed us. The food arrived promptly and exceeded our expectations in taste and presentation. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, adding to the overall wonderful experience. Despite being initially quiet, the cafe gradually filled up, creating a lively ambiance. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience that left us all thoroughly satisfied and eager to return.

Absolutely brilliant!! Food, coffee and service was excellent.

The Ark is a wonderful place. The chocolate brownies are the greatest food ever created and Hema is the perfect host.

I have been visiting The Ark for a few years now,& even though I'm not Vegan I can honestly say I've thoroughly enjoyed everything I've tasted so far. The burgers,toasties & cake are my personal favourites,always tasty & filling. The coffee is so delicious.Even though I always opt for the decaf,it's so strong & punchy,I can't tell the difference. Whatever the season,the Ark is in a lovely spot to eat,drink,relax & enjoy the wildlife both in & out of the water. The owners are always friendly & welcoming to all who enter & are happy to chat when possible. It's an Independent local business that I'm very happy to revisit again & again👍

Great venue for private hire, courteous and communicative staff.

Great coffee and cakes. Vegan friendly. Lovely friendly staff.

My family and I were interested to visit the Ark a cafe we see all the time whilst skateboarding. My son who is autistic is fascinated with boats and ships, so we decided to go and have a look. The moment we walked in we were met by a woman who clearly didn’t want us there. After I said we would like to have a look she looked at me like I was insane. No asking us if we would like to look at the menu, no customer care, no manners, no interest at all. My boy started to look around and she said. “ no you can’t go there and no you can’t use the toilets they are for customers only!” Wow! Was my thought we could have been customers and would have loved to have had a coffee. Shall never return. No customer service skills No human interaction skills Unfriendly Unkind Unfortunately the Titanic sank and so did my expectations of the Ark.

Amazing food and excellent milkshakes. The service was brilliant too!

Beautiful vegan cakes, which change regularly, so you don't get bored of the same thing. Great tea and coffee. Very friendly and welcoming.

Even on a grey October morning, this was a great place to come for brunch! The Ark has been on my vegan radar for a while and it was great to see what they had to offer. My wife and I ordered an oat flat white each, which was well made and hit the spot. I went for the tofu scramble and my wife the avo toast. The tofu was good and replicated those 'eggy' flavours well. I'd say it was a little bland and I'd have expected two slices of toast for the price (same amount of scramble). The hot sauce definitely helped and I appreciated them finding some for me. The vibe of the place is great - I think they've recently (re?)decorated and it shows. I can imagine this being cool for parties, especially if you can make use of the top, outdoor level in good weather. I will come back here at some point for one of their dinner-event evenings to see how they do main dishes. It's great to have a fully vegan option in town! For those that care, there's two Pokemon Go gyms in easy reach of the The Ark and a few 'stops.

Super friendly staff and the milkshakes are TO DIE FOR. The top deck in the summer is gorgeous by the river too.

Often pop in here after a walk or cycle ride. Quirky venue. Staff have always been very friendly and helpful. Great location- 5 mins from town centre yet on a river and near a marina , park and Delapre Abbey to explore! Watching the kids at the skate park also a bonus. Will definitely be returning in autumn to admire the Arks new coat of paint.

We had some nice plant-based food and Oreo milkshake at The Ark. The location is really pleasant, next to the UoN, the park and cycle/walking trail. The ship's captain is super-nice too :) Highly recommended.

Staff so friendly and kind, they couldn’t do enough for us! Loved our visit, can’t wait to return

Mung Bean Curry delicious, top marks for the cheese burger in this quirky vegan floating restaurant.

Group of parkrunners got served before me by the counter. I get told to scan a QR Code on the tables to order. OK then. Along with my friends we purchase 3 hot drinks and a glass of Pepsi/Coke. You go through options of Soya or Oat milk, decaf or non-decaf but you still have to make verbal communication with the staff if you'd like your drink extra hot or with 'sprinkles' which defeats the purpose of buying via a smart phone. 22 minutes later we get served. I should of bought my own kettle with me. Will I ever visit again? Unfortunately I've used all my holidays up at my workplace so no, not really. The Ark.... The experience gave me a sinking feeling.

Went for a 40th birthday party. Great venue.

Great food, friendly service, good location.

Great service, great coffee, great cake, great location.

Absolutely delicious food, very friendly atmosphere. Sorry there are no photos, I was too busy enjoying eating it! You have to try the onion bhajia 😊

Am not a vegan, but loved our visit!

Small but great plenty of parking not sure on all there service as only went as a guest

Great experience, enjoyed the food

Lovely staff and had a very nice feel. Booking here for wedding reception.

Great location, lots of parking, boat made for an interesting venue, lots of vegan choices, friendly service and great food. To coin a phrase "I'll be back".

Lovely cafe. Very friendly staff. I will definitely visit again next time I’m in Northampton.

Gorgeous location, very tasty food and friendly place to visit

Great find, very friendly staff and great place to take my vegan daughter. Would be good though if breakfast was served all day and probably could do with a bit of music to create a bit of atmosphere. Pet friendly to.

Friendly ladies, good variety of food and drink. First visit for us. We will return

Only had a cappuccino, but it was a delicious one! The staff were really nice and the location is great!

Very pleasant restaurant with a variety of vegan food. The Onion Bhajis were amazing. Thank you

Always such a friendly place to grab a great coffee, some lush cake (rose and pistachio 😍) or a bite to eat, as well as to refill your basic cleaning supplies- all as locally sourced as possible.

What a fantastic place for lunch on a quick visit. Really friendly, delicious food and an amazing space to eat in, even in the rain. And all vegan!

Always a friendly welcome . Delicious food . Highly recommended

Fantastic food and lovely staff

Wonderful staff. Good wholesome food. Incredible surroundings.

Fantastic all vegan food. Best burgers around!

Really friendly staff, the cheeseburger and the soup were both delicious and so well priced. The coffee was also really nice, as was the Oreo milkshake. Definitely recommend to anyone!

Nice place to visit and enjoy coffee

Lovely simple tasty Vegan food. Lovely helpful staff. Would certainly visit again

Lovely staff, very friendly, something different for a quiet chat.

Brilliant business all vegan loved my milkshake had some divine red velvet cake a lovely coffe and mac and cheese

All vegan always makes me happy! Had the full English which was really good, would love to see more lunch options with tofu or tempeh. Had the loveliest staff and atmosphere as well, will be coming back for afternoon tea for sure 🤩

Amazing coffee and food. Lovely decor, friendly staff and customers.

Awesome unique venue with great vegan food! Cant wait to go back!

Great service, food came out fast. Unusual and great location. For the quality of the food the prices are more than reasonable

Pretty calm and quiet place. Nice for weekends and evening chills. Perfect Ambience

Fabulous food, great service and lovely people in a great location!

Served a wonderful aubergine, pea and potato curry for lunch. Tasty and filling. Friendly and helpful staff, would use definitely use again if I was in the area

A stunning venue, recently refurbished, with a fresh and delicious decor and menu. The hosts are extremely friendly and amiable, it's a delight to visit.

Friendly folks running a floating restaurant in the most beautiful corner of Northampton. What's not to like?

Love the atmosphere, food and people - would 10/10 recommend! There's nowhere else like this Northampton.

Saw a comedy event here, lovely location and great little venue.

Great unique place. Friendly great place for a party

Superb Cute venue..limited numbers it can contain but upstairs meant to have more space...Day of our event it was cold 😩

Love this place, food was amazing, staff are fantastic from start to finish, to the point where we had an In depth conversation about how the food was prepared!. Stunning views and amazing location. Couldn't ask for better service!! Highly recommend this venue!

Lovely staff good food. Will visit again soon.

Vegan coffee shop by day, unique and beautiful events venue by night! Fabulous location, great produce (including home made bhajis and fresh cakes) and ran by a super friendly family! P.s even dogs are welcome 🐶

Lovely place for lunch in the sun.

First visit, nice welcome. Enjoyed the food will be back with friends

Really lovely simple food All vegan menu. Very pleasant surroundings on a simple boat on the river. Friendly service

Cousins 30th birthday party. Nice venue something different not to big and upper deck would be great in summer although it was used by us in january

Wonderful little cafe, the first fully vegan place in town. Super friendly staff, can't wait to return :)

Been to the ark 8 times, having something different to eat each time, never been disappointed.. enjoying coffee for first time ever. Will continue my visits and recommend food, drinks and views 😊

Nice place. Been a couple of times now and Hema is really nice and welcoming.

This is a great venue with regular comedy and music nights, as well as being available for corporate or private use. It's a little gem, with very good quality Indian cuisine on a fixed boat

Great place for your party events. Owers were accomadating to our needs and we had a fantastic event there. Go and see the owers for tips on your events onbroad!

Attended a fabulously hosted EP release of Emily Faye on the Ark. Great service, fabulous venue and friendly helpful staff. We will be looking to use this venue in very near future! What a night too 😊🤟

Lovely Friendly Family run business. Made us all feel very welcome. Really helpful with any queries we had .Really nice venue a great time was had by all 😊