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 Tuesday to Friday 8am – 2pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, and Sunday 9am-2pm. 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.
Bow Open: Connections
The annual Bow Open Show showcases work from our studio holders and artist educators, providing a snapshot of some of the most exciting art being made in east London today.
Bowfest: Open Studios 2025
Get ready for Bow Arts’ biggest event of the summer! Meet our community of over 100 talented artists working at our flagship site, Bow Road.
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
Follow us on our Instagram for previews of what’s on offer.
