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12/05/2026
With holidays coming up, we need an extra person to help at weekends.
DM or email:
[email protected]
If you're interested 🙂
19/04/2026
Some of you ask for some crazy combinations.
Personally I would not have a side of scrambled eggs with my banana pancakes.
Or a soya hazelnut iced latte 🥺
But you do you.
It's your Brunch 🥚
13/04/2026
Funny how the cafe is now 12, but I'm still 32 😊
Grateful for what these 12 years have given me, other than the wrinkles.
A pretty special community of people, who've become friends and allies.
The support of the most positive of people, who've cheered us on when I've not been sure myself. Literally to the point of turning up for takeaway coffee when it snowed in lockdown. My heroes.
A crazy gang of colleagues, who've come and gone and added their personality to the spirit of the place. Many have gone on to do some really interesting things, but they will always be Smugglers to me 🙂
The freedom to work for myself all this time. The chance to keep something of my own going whilst also being a mum. To do work I love, and still be back for school pickup. It's sometimes stretched me to my limit, and pitched me against a system built by men. But the adjective people most tag me with these days (to my face) is 'strong', and I'm proud of that.
The passion and drive is still there to keep building. But the current climate is challenging for hospitality, for most people really. So I'm not going to be unrealistic, but when an opportunity comes that suits us and the times, we will grab it! There is something this summer which would be a great fit for us, so I will let you know 💫
Thank you for your 5 minutes. You won't get them back.
But you have won a Free Coffee,
redeemable tomorrow only (14th).
See you then x
08/03/2026
I'm joining this campaign to reduce VAT for hospitality (and I believe other labour-intensive services such as beauty salons are similar), for many reasons.
First and foremost, I doubt we will slog through another wet winter if this doesn't change.
Lockdowns excepted, we've kept the cafe open 360 days a year for the last 12 years.
But on many of the quiet, rainy days, losing 20% of the money people spend switches us from making a tiny profit to making a loss.
I love our little business. I love our local community. But with a family at home, I can't keep doing it to pay the taxman instead of myself.
Imagine what we could do with 10% more of the revenue. I could hire 2 more people. I could fix the front door! There would be an incentive once more to expand and improve.
As a former government economist I don't know what those working on high street business policy are doing, but they're lagging behind every other advanced economy.
Germany and Ireland have both reduced hospitality VAT this year to 7% and 9%.
Portugal is at 6%, France, Spain and Italy 10%. Australia is 10%, California 7.25%.
Successful UK hospitality businesses make around 10% profit. But are taxed twice this.
To say it discourages investment and employment is an understatement.
Plenty are giving up and paying 0% tax.
Companies like Greggs make sure their products are 0-rated, and pay 0% vat.
But the independent cafe where you can sit and keep warm, meet others, use the facilities, get out of your house for a while with your baby - they lose 20% of what you're spending.
The economists in Germany have worked this out.
Maybe the ones in our government being paid from our hard work should do the maths.
13/02/2026
Really hate red roses, please don't all bring us loads..
15/01/2026
Mini Brunch available every weekday -
mini granola, mini toastie, piccolo coffee 🐦
30/12/2025
Looking for a health boost this side of Christmas?
We've got you covered, with fresh juices, protein smoothies & turmeric shots.
As well as our Booster Breakfast (eggs, salmon, avo, spinach, seeds),
our protein-berry-nut packed granola-yoghurt bowl,
and our vegan avocado on toast 🍓🥑🥬
Pancakes still available..
05/12/2025
It's back for the winter!
Savoury cheese & ham or cheese & spinach Crepe 😋.
As well as our breakfast pancakes 🥞
25/11/2025
Just love new tables 🥰
31/10/2025
Still a few spaces to get your face painted ready for Treat or Treating!
3.30-4.30pm today, join our pre-party:
Spooky music, skeleton biscuits, Baileys hot chocolate (for us)..
£10 for face painting, treat and drink.
Bonus treat for fancy dress 👽
Join us if you dare 🎃
04/10/2025
Your spot for coffee and brunch head of today's
Coffee and a strong river breeze 💪
😎
21/09/2025
UPCOMING EVENTS at Smugglers 🍂 :
Friday 3rd October, 7-10pm - Seasonal Supper Club. Book with Emma or Chrissie
Wednesday 15th October, 4-5.30pm - Pumpkin Carving, Mulled Cider & Apple Crumble - £10 on the day
Wednesday 15th October, 6.30-9.30pm - Burger Night. Book with Emma or Chrissie
Friday 31st October, 3-5pm - Halloween Face Painting, hot drink & spooky treats - £10. Sign up sheet in the cafe for face painting time slots ☠️
See you there!
21/08/2025
Cornwall-inspired Brunch - Crab cakes, mashed avocado, dill & lemon mayo 🦀🦀
11/07/2025
❄️🏝️ Ice Cream & Air Con 🏝️❄️
Address
58 Lower Richmond Road
London
SW15 1JT
To reach the coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant, located at Lower Richmond Road in London, you can take public transport by using the nearest train or bus station. If you prefer driving, you can park your vehicle near the location either on-street or in a nearby car park.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 6pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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Smugglers Cafe & Art is a hidden gem located on Lower Richmond Road in London. This Cornish Cafe offers the best of the southwest with its specialty coffee, tea, cold drinks, and fresh brunch options. The cafe also boasts an impressive collection of landscape, seascape, and portrait photography and paintings that are available for purchase. In addition to art, Smugglers Cafe & Art also offers a variety of unique gifts such as prints, jewelry, tea caddies, coffee bags, seaweed bags, and other cards. Children can also enjoy art activities while parents relax and enjoy their coffee. The cafe is not only perfect for a casual morning or afternoon visit but also hosts private and public evening events. With its healthy food options and cozy atmosphere, Smugglers Cafe & Art is definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a unique cafe experience in London.
