Speciality Coffee
in a Victorian Brewery
A daytime cafe-bar in a restored 1856 brewery, with a skylit winter garden and a covered courtyard. Dog friendly. Walk-ins welcome.
Speciality Coffee
The Space
A Proper Cafe-Bar In East London
We are at 503 Hackney Road, London E2 9ED, right between Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath. The building is a former Victorian brewery with high ceilings, exposed brick, a skylit winter garden and a covered courtyard terrace.
It is a nice place to sit with a laptop, meet someone for coffee, or come in for a drink during the day. Free wifi, plenty of plug sockets, and a good atmosphere all day.
Dogs are welcome. You do not need to book. Just walk in.
Some of you might remember us as the Hackney Coffee Company. We started as a speciality coffee house, and good coffee is still at the heart of what we do. The space has grown since then, but the coffee has not changed.
How Locals Use It
A Cafe-Bar For Most Of Your Week
Weekday Mornings
Coffee Meetings
Flat whites, a quiet table, and no one rushing you out. Open from 8am Tuesday to Friday. A good spot for a 1-on-1 before the day kicks off.
Weekdays All Day
Laptop Work
Free wifi, plenty of plugs, long tables in the winter garden. Stay for an hour or stay for the afternoon. Plenty of local freelancers call us their regular.
Saturdays
When We're Open
Most Saturdays we open at 9am for coffee, pastries and light bites. Some Saturdays the venue is booked for a private event. Check our availability calendar to see which Saturdays are clear.
Sundays
Coffee And A Glass Of Something
Open 9am to 4pm. Coffee, natural wine by the glass, and the terrace when the sun is out. Bring the dog. Bring the paper.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday8am - 4pm
Wednesday8am - 5pm
Thursday8am - 5pm
Friday8am - 5pm
Saturday9am - 5pm
Sunday9am - 4pm
On days when the venue is booked for a private event, the cafe-bar may close earlier than usual or not open at all. See our availability calendar for event days, or Google Maps for today's live hours.
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Find Us
503 Hackney Road
London, E2 9ED
London, E2 9ED
- Cambridge Heath Overground - 2 minute walk
- Bethnal Green Underground (Central line) - 8 minute walk
- Bus routes 106, 254 and D6 stop directly outside
No customer parking on site, but Hackney Road has free parking from 7pm onwards.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hackney cafe-bar dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome inside and on the terrace.
Do I need to book a table?
No. The cafe-bar is walk-in only. Just turn up.
What are the opening hours?
We are open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Weekdays from 8am, weekends from 9am. Hours may change when the venue hosts a private event, so check Google Maps for today's live hours.
Is this the same place as Hackney Coffee Company?
Yes. We started as the Hackney Coffee Company and rebranded to The Hackney. Same building, same coffee, same team.
Can I work from the cafe?
Yes. We have free wifi, plug sockets, and plenty of space during the day. Lots of freelancers and remote workers use us as a regular spot.
Where exactly is The Hackney cafe-bar?
503 Hackney Road, London E2 9ED. Two minutes walk from Cambridge Heath Overground, eight minutes from Bethnal Green Underground on the Central line.
More At The Hackney
Supper Clubs, Weddings and Private Events
By day we are a cafe-bar. By night and on event days, the same building hosts intimate supper clubs, private parties and weddings. Same space, same team, same attention to detail.