Host Cafe in City of London, Westminster

Something very curious to have coffee in a church. It has regular tables and small tables between the Church chairs. It has open internet so you can use the internet and if you want to work as a “Home Office” you can book in advance and it has different prices 10 pounds less than 4 hours or 18 pounds more than 4 hours but try to make a reservation so that you can stay more than 1.5 hours. Hot chocolate is recommended, which has different types depending on the percentage of chocolate you like and how dark.

We absolutely loved this cafe in a church! What an absolute treasure. This is a working church with a busy and popular cafe within it. There were friends catching up, people working on laptops, tourists and locals. Lots of nice tables but you can also sit in the pews. We had coffee and cakes which were excellent. We brought a baby with us and the changing facilities were good, there was also a high chair. I let the baby have a crawl in the carpeted side chapel when she got bored, and she loved it. The beautiful church gives a lovely atmosphere which is quiet and peaceful but also very friendly and welcoming. It's so nice to see a working church with a thriving side hustle like this, and the two complementing each other. If I lived in London I would go here all the time. Can't recommend it more.

I usually don't leave reviews, but this is a hidden restaurant! Living in the UK, it was difficult to find coffee with strong acidity, but the long black here is delicious, and the bread is soft and better than expected. The atmosphere of a cafe inside a church is very nice, but there is not much space to sit. It feels like simple tables and chairs.

Everything is perfect! We went there for the beauty of the place and the atypical setting of this café. There are many options for gluten-free and vegan pastries (I recommend the peanut butter blondie). I will return there during my next stay in London.

The place is just magnificent. Bar service therefore non-existent.

Very good time and delicious desserts

Excellent coffee, fabulous brownie in a truly gorgeous setting. Just lovely…. (There are toilets too).

Drinking coffee and eating cake inside a church should be in your bucket list! This place has the best vibes and atmosphere, really nice orange cake and banana bread, coffee was great too ☕️

It's so special to have a meal in a church. There are fewer people in the morning, so you can slowly feel the atmosphere of the church.

Interesting setting for coffee.

A cosy café located inside an old church. I loved the concept of drinking coffee and eating while looking at the stained glass windows. There are tables for eating and working, but you can also use the benches that are part of the church.

Loved the idea turning a church into a cafe, makes the vibe super unique and chill. The seating is worked nicely around the space, and it’s just a great place to hang out. The coffee was pretty good, bit different from what I’m used to, but still enjoyable. They’ve got toasties, soups, pastries, and you can even bring food from nearby as long as you grab something from the cafe, which is pretty handy. Perfect for a quick bite or a drink if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary. Definitely worth checking out!

When we entered the cafe, the waiter was not there and there was no one to guide us. The second thing is that after about an hour they said that the table time is over. And so, I decided to stay at this soft cafe because the way they said it was far from polite. But the cake didn't come and I said you didn't order! And then when I wanted to order, they said the cake was finished..

Fantastic place for a coffee in a beautiful church.

Always a great experience, great coffee and amazing sandwiches!

Gran café situado en una iglesia que se puede pasear disfrutar de la historia o simplemente sentarse en un banco con su café y pastel y disfrutar del ambiente. Los cafés eran muy sabrosos y nuestras selecciones de pasteles eran deliciosas. Un gran hallazgo escondido en la ciudad a la sombra de la calle Paul’s.

Staff is not friendly and does not have enough respect for customers. It’s annoying how many times it’s mentioned that only food that’s bought there could be consumed and that amount of time you can stay there depends on how much you spent.

Absolute peace, spectacular coffee.

The vibes were immaculate and the seating area is creatively worked around the church setting. Worth a visit for a break and a drink

Drinks were very watered down. The service was also not good. They don’t allow you to sit longer than an arbitrary 90 minutes without booking and paying an extra £10.

A real gem, a "bar" inside a deconsecrated church, very beautiful and evocative, excellent carrot cake

Small, discreet café in a beautiful church.

Shame there's no real food, but the place is lovely for a coffee + cake :)

One of the most unique coffee shops in the London. Hot chocolate was delicious and made with real chunks of chocolate where you can pick your % of cocoa

Peaceful vibes, good coffee. not too crowded in mid weekday afternoon.

A beautiful old church from the 17th century houses a small café! Very atmospheric and really beautiful!

From away or home feel welcome at this cafe located within a church where the “coffee is divine”!

Lovely small coffee and cake shop in a beautiful church. Little hidden gem.

Absolutely stunning. It’s still bonkers to me that there is a café inside an operating church!

Food and drinks are average, set in a church so that's interesting

Very nice place to come for coffee. For me it’s a new experience because churches in my country don’t have this kind of coffee bar but I thought it was wonderful. Lovely coffee and cakes. If you want to stay for a longer time you have to pay like a reservation but it’s not expensive and it comes with a drink so I thought it was ok. Thank you for everything

Very pretty cafe. Utterly perfect to work from for an hour or 2. Great coffee and food.

If you need an inexpensive meal in London thus us the place. Fabulous working church that does lunchtimes

Super cute coffee shop in a church!

Pleasant cafe in a unique setting: the nave of a church. The staff is friendly and the coffee is good. The chocolate croissant is recommended.

Agradable café en un entorno único: la nave de una iglesia. El personal es amable y el café está bueno. Recomendable el croissant de chocolate.

Small cafe inside the church. Good number of tables. They also serve toasties, soups and pastries. You could bring food from nearby stores, as long as you busy something from the cafe. Great spot for lunch or coffee. Nice atmosphere and beautiful interiors/

Si trova nella city un pochino isolato e sta dentro una chiesa sconsacrata... Niente di eccezionale.... Molto tranquillo...preso cinnamon bun...niente di che così come il cappuccino...

Quiet gem in this area. Very nice vibe and coffee, friendly staff. Definitely will come back again!

A beautiful cafe tucked away in a church. 10/10 atmosphere but the coffee tasted a bit average to be honest. Lots of seating available to sit down and enjoy the view.

Amazing place to have a coffee during the week but it's closed during weekends (for service obviously) That's an experience you won't have in many countries.

Peaceful cafe tucked away in the bustling city. Nice getaway on a busy day. Really liked the berry smoothie, thought it was pricey for £6 but large quantity made up for it.

Nice enough and the coffee was good. Wasn’t much filling in the focaccia but tasted good. Comparatively for London, £23 for 2 coffees and 2 focaccias is reasonable. All self service. Toilets were not the cleanest but worth a try if you’re near by.

Beautiful place with peaceful atmosphere- it was definitely unique experience. The food and coffee was average.

Beautiful church converted into a cafe. Sadly forgot to take a picture of my chocolate iced drink made with actual white and milk chocolate pieces mixed together. Nice staff

Un café muy agradable situado dentro de una iglesia. Era agradablemente fresco en un día caluroso en la ciudad. El menú no es particularmente grande, pero ofrecen una buena opción de bebidas frías y de éxito, pasteles, sándwiches y bocadillos. Pedimos un café helado y chai helado y disfrutamos de nuestras bebidas sentados en bancos de la iglesia vieja. Este café es un pequeño lugar muy agradable para tomar un bocado rápido y descansar mientras recorre el centro de Londres.

This place is very enjoyable, although it can be a little tough to find a seat to work with if you’re working from a laptop. Otherwise, they have seats on the pews, but overall a very lovely place to work from the scenery and stained glass windows are a delight to look at while you’re sitting and enjoying food or drink! Really enjoy that they have bathrooms as well and places is very spacious!

A wonderful experience, the atmosphere is truly unique. However the coffee tastes a little bit weird (or just different from what I am used to)

Worked here for a whole day. I recommend it:)

Magnificent and atypical place, we feel serene here The coffee is good nothing more

An unusual place to relax and enjoy a very good coffee!

A new experience. A church converted into a cafeteria. Brilliant

The hot chocolate was not even tepid let alone hot. The church experience is lovely nonetheless

Coffee and service is awesome. Vibe is pretty average. There are better “cafe in a church” places near Mayfair.

Rather unique experience having coffee in a church that is still an active place of worship. Coffee is pretty good too.

Wonderful dual-purpose use of a church as a cafe - but let down slightly by the ‘too cool for school’ vibe of the barista. But worth a visit if you want a nice, calm break from the hectic London streets.

Incredible place!!! The food was very good and my cappuccino had a well roasted coffee taste!! The atmosphere is very calm, everyone in their conversations and there are plenty of spaces. It is a different experience for us, because in Costa Rica churches are for going to mass, so going to an Anglican church is going outside of convention!!!

Met with a friend for coffee. Delightful spot. Quiet, peaceful and cool. Great coffee too.

The place to find some quiet time in a busy district.

Very tasty coffee and true hot chocolate served In the heart of a beautiful church, a quiet, unique space in the heart of the city of London

You can drink coffee in the church and eat a meal from the restaurant next door. A very interesting and pleasant experience.

If I have to pick one of the cafes in the world you should visit, this would be one of them. The idea of transforming a whole chapel into a cafe is a mind blowing concept to me. On top of that, the coffee and the sandwich were also both worldies. Recommend highly!

A really nice space for a cafe and great to find somewhere that isn't another boring chain. The coffee was good and I also had a sandwich which was reasonable - not top quality but filling and tasty. Total bill was under £10.

Very cool shared space in the church!

Speciality coffee, sweet and savoury pastries and light bites served in tranquil surroundings. The cafe is on the RWRD app (a loyalty scheme highlighting establishments offering speciality coffee). V60 is offered, as well as bags of coffee beans (which can be ground to order). There is even an espresso & tonic on the menu. There are also Discounts for bringing your own cup.

One of a kind places. The church is open for service and the café. You can also bring food from Burrito Joe and Greek Souvlaki.

Genial & Menschlich eine gute Art & Gelegenheit mit Menschen zusammen und ins Gespräch zu kommen. Außergewöhnlicher Ort „für‘n Kaffee“

Amazing location, great food and coffee.

Great place to work or hangout with a friend. Can be noisy in lunch time

We had a really nice coffee in this stunning and hidden place! We simply loved it for a short coffee break

Catering in a church It's an insider tip and I really liked it

Great place, good coffee but terribly dry cake at very high price

An another great example that churches can be utilized multiple ways. It is an actually functional church, just in the back there is a small coffeeshop where you can buy some pastries, coffee and tea. You can sit down the the tables or you can also have your morning drink among the aisles. It is a unique experience don't miss it!

A cafe set inside a church, offering a peaceful atmosphere to enjoy some quiet time. I visited around 10am and most of the seats were already taken, however there are options to sit in the pew. Most people were working by themselves with a laptop, some were chatting with friends or colleges. It’s a very easy, quiet and comfortable vibe that invites to sit down and enjoy peace. I had an americano (£3) and a chocolate croissant (£2,90), which both were decent. The chocolate croissant was however a bit too sweet for me.

Need to have a dee chat in peace about something that is important to you? There is no better place than the pews of this church. Food is good, there are even 3 choices of hot chocolate. The church shows the deplorable German influence on London's ecclesiastical architecture, there are clear signs that it was bombed.

Apart from the visiting a church with a beautiful ceiling, nothing to see. I went there around 3.30 p.m. couldn't have my cafe in a mug, I hate paper ones, because they are closing! 3 different staff said that..Again victim of a insta story..

Really wanted this to go well after all the good reviews and the unique location. Staff very nice. Almost 8GBP for a toasted sandwich with tiny wafer-thin slices of ham and some kind of white processed cheese. Bit shocking, as there was no melty goodness, just really hot focaccia with almost nothing inside. If you want some really hot bread, perhaps you would be happy here.

Interesting spot! Very good coffee and pastries.

Lovely atmosphere to study in, sadly bathrooms always full, but good vibes and good coffee

A coffee shop inside the church. The place is quiet, and it has been transformed from a house of worship into a restaurant. The coffee shop contains mostly people who love to draw and paint. Out of curiosity, we visited the place and saw it.

Such a unique cafe! Inside a church so there’s a million seats. Good wifi so a great place to sit and do some work.

Beautiful! Great coffee, very good service but food not recommended

One of the most unique cafe venues I've ever experienced. Cheap, artistic and a neat experience.

Lovely and quiet cafe inside the church.

A unique cafe in a London church. It's really special and the coffee tastes good. A wonderful place to visit. I highly recommend it.

Found out about this place on a London Walks. A little gem in St Mary aldermery. Open Mon to Fri generally. But open today as The Lord Major show. Simple selection of food . Sit in the alecated area of the church

Very nice place with friendly staff, it's quiet and simple place away from the noise and rushing about.

Das Cafe befindet sich in einer Kirche. Von außen wirkt es sehr unscheinbar (wie eine normale Kirche) und innen befindet sich ein kleines Selbstbedienungs-Cafe. Die Dame an der Kassa war total nett und das Ambiente ist sehr einzigartig. Es gibt einige normale Tische zum Sitzen, man kann sich jedoch auf auf die Kirchenbänke hin setzen. War ein tolles Erlebnis, kann ich jedem empfehlen der nach London kommt!

It is an incredibly beautiful church and a lovely setting for the cafe. Very reasonably priced compared to other city places and it was easy to find a seat. But warning the foccacia sandwiches are huge!! We got 2 but should have shared 1. A nice pot of tea for me and a cold drink for my daughter. Maybe a couple more non meat items pls, maybe tuna or salmon. And it's order at the counter. Take time to look around the church, which was rebuilt after the great fire of london. The plasterwork on the ceiling is amazing.

I found @hostcoffee on the maps and was determined to visit during my London trip! I love the church setting and the tranquility. Most people were working, studying, or reading. Some business people were getting their morning coffee and chat in but not disturbing at all. It was such a pleasant meal I would go there all the time if I’m located in London!

One of the most beautiful cafe in my experience in London. It's in the church 💙

Today, I was on the lookout for a place where I could have a coffee and work on my laptop, and I found Host Café, located within the charming church, offers a truly distinctive experience. The historical backdrop adds an enchanting touch to your visit. However, during my visit, the cold was nearly unbearable. The constant draft caused by multiple open doors made it difficult to enjoy my time there comfortably. Regarding the pricing, the policy of charging £10 beyond 1.50 minutes may not suit all budgets. In all, Host Café is an exceptional spot that's well worth a visit. Just be sure to dress in your warmest layers for a truly enjoyable experience!

Very good for a smack well-done tony mbe

평일 낮 카페로 사용하는 교회. 분위기 유쾌하고 근처 직장인들 노트북으로 업무보는 일상 속 편안한 공간. 커피맛은 아쉽지만, 지나가다 쉬어가기 좋음. 아주 높은 천정 아래서 마시는 커피가 색다른 느낌.

Great coffee .. I love the way churches are repurposing themselves outside of traditional use to stay viable

Nice quiet place, clean and tidy. Nice spot for a first time, day time date. Public but you can have our own little space. Plus the place looks nice and relaxing.

Great spot for a cuppa, speedy service

Un sitio muy diferente para desayunar

Funky Coffee place in a Church and a few tables outside shares with restaurant over the road. Good coffee. Shall need to try food. Plenty of space to sit at tables or a pew.

Good coffee, nice location Definitely worth a visit!