Located in the vibrant heart of Bow, the Nunnery Café is more than just a coffee spot; it’s an entryway to a rich cultural experience. Nestled down Bow Arts Lane and housed within a charming former convent, the café sits perfectly adjacent to the Nunnery Gallery. It’s the ideal place to unwind, soak in creativity, and make meaningful connections.
At the Nunnery Café, we proudly serve HeySisterCoffee, a local, female-led, hand-crafted roastery that champions ethical, empowering, and sustainable practices. With 3% of sales funding projects that uplift women, your choice to enjoy our coffee supports both local and global communities.
In addition to offering a delightful café experience, we also host various events and are available for private bookings, providing a unique backdrop for your events.
Both the Nunnery Café and the Nunnery Gallery operate as not-for-profit spaces, dedicating their efforts to enriching the community through art, culture and food.
The Nunnery Cafe is open Monday 9am – 1pm, Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Eat-in and takeaway options are both available.
First Thursday Lates: Nunnery Café Evenings
Join us on the first Thursday of the month as our Café turns into a bar. From 4pm until late, enjoy our hand selected wines, draft beer, and seasonal cocktails, sometimes alongside live music played by local London musicians. There is no need to book, simply turn up and enjoy the vibes. This event coincides with First Thursday Lates at the Nunnery Gallery.
East London Art Prize: Shortlist Exhibition 2025
Bow Arts’ East London Art Prize celebrates the talent and diversity of art made in east London. This exhibition presents 12 incredible artworks shortlisted for the second iteration of the Prize.
Artist Talk: Laisul Hoque in Conversation with Zarina Muhammad
Join us for an artist talk by Laisul Hoque in conversation with art critic Zarina Muhammad, co-founder of The White Pube, expanding on his East London Art Prize shortlisted installation, ‘An Ode to All the Flavours’ (2024). The conversation will explore how personal memories and shared experiences challenge rigid cultural norms and reshape collective identities.
Nunnery Gallery Shop
While visiting, why not browse our shop, featuring a hand-picked selection of beautiful prints, pottery, clothing, books and other unique products made by Bow Arts artists.
Nunnery Café Instagram
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