A Glittering Hidden Gem in London’s Night Life – London Night Café
Located in the very heart of the city, London Night Café is an alcohol-free, relaxed neon paradise for night owls with the aim to create a cosy space to inspire creativity, thoughtfulness and curiosity.
@urbanadventurerldn ⚠️ H I D D E N G E M A L E R T ⚠️ 🌃[BLOG POST IN BIO] Located in the very heart of the city, @London Night Cafe is an alcohol-free, relaxed neon paradise for night owls It’s aim to create a cosy space to inspire creativity, thoughtfulness and curiosity ☕️🌛 London Night Café has two floors offering futuristic décor, cosy corners for late night workers 💻 or readers 📖, and plenty of comfortable seatings for small friend groups to chat and exchange thoughts 💭 #londonnightlife #hiddengem #londonnightout #nightout #nightoutwithfriends #nightcafe #CapCut
A Sparky Hidden Gem
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London Night Café opened its doors in September 2023. Just a 6-minute walk from Aldgate Station, the café is a quirky “neodecadent” space with “indoor beach”, dimly lit cosy, quiet corners, a ball pit, retro video games, and unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits.
The café is a small independent place, and the result of a series of past projects and prototypes created by an architecture student: a jungle room, alleyways as decadent dinner party scenes, and a neon cyberpunk trailer.
London Night Café has two floors offering futuristic décor, cosy corners for late night workers or readers, and plenty of comfortable seatings for small friend groups to chat and exchange thoughts.
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The ground floor has a large sofa, an “indoor beach” with its very own heater in Winter, a desk with free-to-read books and oversized super comfortable armchairs to sink in with a cup of tea or coffee and relax or play Super Mario.
The space looks like a friend’s chaotic but comfy living room where you can feel home and stay as long as you like.
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The toilet is just as peculiar as the guest area. It has its ‘Rave mode’ button to level up your lavatory experience. If you push the button, it will play techno music and turn into a mini disco with thunders and lightings coming from the artificial cloud floating above your head.
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A curvy neon-lit stairs leads downstairs where a huge plush sofa with lots of cushions – so big that 15 people can lay down comfortably – greets visitors, along with a mini ball pit and more video games to play under the dim lights.
Why Visit London Night Café
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London Night Café is designed to be a cosy, friendly place which is stimulating but not overwhelming.
A place where night workers can work quietly, introverts can be introverts, where big ideas and plans form, where intellectuals, critical thinkers and creatives can meet and exchange thoughts.
London Night Café believes that night life should not just be about getting drunk and listening to loud music. Instead, it should make space for creativity, curiosity and thoughtfulness.
How Does London Night Café Work?
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They charge £7 per person at the entrance, and you can enjoy free wifi, free unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits, free-to-read books and you can stay as long as you wish (within that night’s opening times). Soft drinks are also available for purchase.
You are welcome to bring your laptop, your own food and do your introverted stuff on your own or with others.
Unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits
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Since Fridays are usually very busy and the venue is quite small, visitors should purchase a ticket for £10 to enter the café. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
If you arrive after midnight, however, you probably will not need a ticket, as the venue tends to be quieter after 12am.
Sometimes there are special events or live music on Fridays. Please, keep an eye on London Night Café’s Instagram for the latest news.
If you want to make the night more memorable or bring home something to remember your visit, official London Night Café merch is available to purchase either on the spot or on their website.
Private Hire
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London Night Café is available for private hire. If you’re looking for a quirky venue for a very special birthday party, an out-of-this-world space for filming or a photo shoot or an eclectic café for a small informal corporate event, drop them a message on Instagram.
Practical Info
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Address
London Night Café | 56 Middlesex St, London E1 7EZ
Opening Times
Monday: 2pm – 3am
Tuesday: 10pm – 3am
Wednesday: 10pm – 3am
Thursday: 2pm – 3am
Friday: 6pm – 5am
Saturday: PRIVATE HIRES
Sunday: 6pm – 3am
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