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Butlers Retreat, Chingford, London

Butlers Retreat, Chingford, London Butlers Retreat in Chingford, London is a coffee shop and restaurant that offers stunning views over Chingford Plain. Among their specialties are breakfast and lunch options, as well as coffee and cakes made with locally sourced ingredients. Experience the idyllic retreat nestled in Epping Forest and make your visit to Butlers Retreat one to remember.
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wait, if you're all here, who's minding Chingford?
25/05/2026

wait, if you're all here, who's minding Chingford?

Ranger's Road is now open again after the recent road works.  Even easier to join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea a...
14/05/2026

Ranger's Road is now open again after the recent road works. Even easier to join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea and cakes or afternoon tea!

Still a chill in the air but we're moving to our summer hours, open every day of the week 9am-5pm (food until 3pm), from...
10/05/2026

Still a chill in the air but we're moving to our summer hours, open every day of the week 9am-5pm (food until 3pm), from now until September. See you under the trees!

Experienced Barista needed!  Flexible part-time role available working one or two weekdays and sometimes one weekend day...
29/04/2026

Experienced Barista needed! Flexible part-time role available working one or two weekdays and sometimes one weekend day too. Shifts typically 9am or 10am until 3pm or 4pm. If this could suit, please contact [email protected] outlining your barista experience, as we require someone who can hit the ground running making top quality coffee and milk

Butlers' Retreat open as normal, car park opposite also open as normal, but Ranger's Road closed between Butler's and Co...
14/04/2026

Butlers' Retreat open as normal, car park opposite also open as normal, but Ranger's Road closed between Butler's and Connaught Water until 12th May. Connaught Water car park accessible as normal, short walk up the path to Butler's, or for people travelling from Loughton or Buckhurst Hill area, just take the slight detour onto Whitehall Road - see you soon!

Open til 5pm at weekends, through spring and summer, still 4pm weekdays until mid-May when we will be open 9-5pm seven d...
11/04/2026

Open til 5pm at weekends, through spring and summer, still 4pm weekdays until mid-May when we will be open 9-5pm seven days a week. Come try our new vegan brunch plate and our new breaded chicken burger!

13/02/2026

Who needs flowers? Treat your valentine, galentine or anyone else to our Pink Chai Latte, with cardamon, clove and beetroot powder 💖

Butler's Retreat will be having a fresh lick of paint ready for spring, so will be closed today (Monday 2nd) until Frida...
02/02/2026

Butler's Retreat will be having a fresh lick of paint ready for spring, so will be closed today (Monday 2nd) until Friday 6th Feb, back open as normal at the weekend

Our menu for winter - Tagine is back!
31/10/2025

Our menu for winter - Tagine is back!

Superfood salad is back for summer!  Full menu:
31/07/2025

Superfood salad is back for summer! Full menu:

Charity Craft Sale now on!  100% of the proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer.  Please do come along to get yourself or someon...
28/06/2025

Charity Craft Sale now on! 100% of the proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer. Please do come along to get yourself or someone else a summer treat at a very reasonable price :)

If you can, please do come along this Saturday to support this worthwhile charity and the 2 amazing ladies who spend so ...
24/06/2025

If you can, please do come along this Saturday to support this worthwhile charity and the 2 amazing ladies who spend so much time creating these bespoke items.........

Alongside our new spring bowls we've also got something with a bit more zing to it - if you can take some heat then our ...
16/05/2025

Alongside our new spring bowls we've also got something with a bit more zing to it - if you can take some heat then our Keralan Coconut Curry is for you...

New for spring, smashed peas with radish and spring onion - if you love your avocado we challenge you to try this delici...
12/05/2025

New for spring, smashed peas with radish and spring onion - if you love your avocado we challenge you to try this delicious alternative!

It's kofta, but not as we know it!  Our new Spring Bowls have just hit the menu, designed to be light, fresh and TASTY -...
02/05/2025

It's kofta, but not as we know it! Our new Spring Bowls have just hit the menu, designed to be light, fresh and TASTY - here's our delicious lamb kofta with tzatziki and homemade flatbread.

27/03/2025
Sun is shining in the forest today!  Reminder that we are open, as usual, every day of the year except Christmas Day.  O...
24/12/2024

Sun is shining in the forest today! Reminder that we are open, as usual, every day of the year except Christmas Day. On Boxing Day and New Year's Day we are open 10am-4pm, and 9am-4pm all other days, so come stretch your legs in the forest and enjoy brunch, lunch or drinks at Butler's.

15/12/2024

Prints from our Epping Forest Highlights series make a great Christmas present, order by noon on Monday for pre-Christmas delivery! Prices and ordering at thefastfoodie.co.uk in the gifts section...

Address

12 Rangers Road
London
E4 7QH

To get to Rangers Road in London by public transport, take the tube or overground to Chingford station and then take a bus or walk approximately 20 minutes to the location. Alternatively, there are several bus routes that stop at Rangers Road itself.

If driving, follow the signs towards Chingford and park in one of the many parking lots available in the area. From there, it's just a short walk to Rangers Road where you can find Butlers Retreat coffee shop and restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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What people say

Butlers Retreat in Chingford, London is a hidden gem that offers a unique dining experience. The beautifully restored Essex barn provides a serene and picturesque setting with stunning views of Chingford Plain. The Larder at Butlers Retreat is a specialty coffee shop that serves homemade food and delicious coffee. Their locally sourced food options are perfect for brunch or light lunches, and their cakes are simply divine.

The restaurant's social media posts showcase their creativity and passion for food. Their French toast with maple syrup, bacon, and egg is a must-try dish that is available on weekends until it runs out. They also offer CanOWater, which is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottles.

Their lunch special, Salmon Rustica, is another highlight of the menu. It features fresh salmon and baby spinach in a tomato and cream sauce with just the right amount of heat.

Butlers Retreat also hosts wine tasting sessions where you can sample some of their splendid wines from their cold-drink selection.

Overall, Butlers Retreat offers an idyllic retreat in the heart of Epping Forest with great food, drinks, and stunning views. It's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a unique dining experience in London.

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