18/01/2026
Back in October 2018, we took a leap and opened Northampton’s first and only vegan café.
Our boat felt like the perfect setting for this new venture, and we were so excited to showcase a way of life rooted in compassion, community, and good food.
Fast forward seven years and it’s been a wild ride. We’ve learned so much along the way, fostered the kindest community spirit, and done our very best through some incredibly challenging times.
But all good things must come to an end, and with heavy hearts we share that The Ark will not be reopening in 2026.
As many of you know, we lost Jack at the end of 2022. Since then Hema and Charlie have continued to run the boat. Unfortunately, Charlie is now facing ongoing medical issues which mean she needs to step away and take some much-needed rest.
We want to extend our biggest and most sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past seven years. We especially want to thank our regulars and VIPs who showed up week in, week out. You truly kept us going for as long as we did.
We hope veganism continues to thrive in Northampton and beyond, and we encourage you to keep supporting your local vegan and independent businesses wherever you can.
Thank you for being part of our journey đź’š
Love from
Hema and Charlie x
