The Alfred Leroy, Hackney

What.../ The Alfred Leroy is a classic British canal boat, renovated and converted into a canal faring bar. Jump on board for leisurely cruises along the River Lea at weekends and enjoy East London's historic waterways whilst sipping on gin and/or juice! On The Menu.../ Basically a classy booze cruise, guests can enjoy craft beers, bottles of fizz and some pretty tasty cocktails including ‘The White Building' - East London Liquor Co. Gin, Cointreau, Kombucha, gingerbread syrup, egg white, lemon bitters; and the ‘Akoya (Pearl)', made from East London Liquor Co. Gin, pressed apple, cranberry and lime juice, Kombucha, vanilla syrup, mint and cucumber.  Food is simple and focused on great local produce – British cheeses from Neal's Yard; charcuterie; and artisan bread from E5 Bakehouse. Get on board…/ Weekends and Bank Holidays (throughout the summer) – 2 hour cruises £40pp which includes a charcuterie and cheese board for two and two cocktails each.   The boat is also available for private hire at £200 per hour Friday – Sunday (4-hour minimum) and £150 per hour during the week. We went and here's why you should go…/ Cos what's better than getting sloshed at sea! Where.../ Alfred Leroy, Canalside Mooring, Queen's Yard, E9 5EN