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 serve Assembly Coffee, an award-winning small batch specialty coffee roaster based in Brixton, London. Bow Arts has selected their Mió Single Origin Selected Espresso from Brazil to serve across our sites. The Mió beans are sourced straight from their coffee farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil and roasted in Brixton. Silky smooth in texture, full in body and bursting with milk chocolate, caramel and hazelnut flavours, the Mió espresso provides a crowd-pleasing cup for connoisseurs and casual coffee drinkers alike.
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 Saturday 8:30am – 3pm, and Sunday 9am-3pm. 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 Families: creating your feelings book camera instant print with Katka Krajči
Join artist Katka Krajči for a playful storytelling workshop to create your own book! Using a special kids’ thermal camera, we’ll take instant black-and-white photos of each other and transform them into imaginative story characters. Open to children and families of all ages – all materials provided.
Bow Skills workshop: publishing 101 in the arts with Jeffrey Choy
As more artists are using various forms of artistic expression, how do we turn a creative idea into a published book that creates deeper connections with the audience? Join artist and writer Jeffrey Choy for a workshop exploring the pathways of publishing and independent book production in the arts.
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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