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Host Café

Host Café Host Café is an enterprise by the Moot Community located in the historic St Mary Aldermary Church in London, Watling Street. Serving exquisite coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold drinks and pastries all within a peaceful setting beneath a Christopher Wren vaulted ceiling, Host Café also offers delicious food from two street stalls located on the doorstep. Not just a regular coffee shop, this enterprise also hosts many events such as concerts, poetry evenings, meetings and art exhibitions.
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We have some new drinks! From .global we will now be selling Blood Orange Lemonaid and ChariTea Black. Perfect for the w...
03/06/2026

We have some new drinks! From .global we will now be selling Blood Orange Lemonaid and ChariTea Black. Perfect for the warmer weather🌞

✨June Guest Roast✨This month we have  for our guest roast! These beans, from the region of Ayarza in Guatemala, are natu...
01/06/2026

✨June Guest Roast✨
This month we have for our guest roast!
These beans, from the region of Ayarza in Guatemala, are naturally processed in anaerobic conditions and have tropical flavours of lime and mango.
Come to Host cafe and give it a try!

21/05/2026

☀️New Summer drink
🌺Iced Hibiscus Tea is on sale now!!!
It is the best refreshing drink and hydrating on a warm summer day. It can help with tiredness and contains antioxidants!
Visit Host and try it today!!

14/05/2026
✨New month means new Guest Roast!✨ This month, from  we have La Estrella Del Ostro. These beans, from Huila, Colombia, h...
05/05/2026

✨New month means new Guest Roast!✨
This month, from we have La Estrella Del Ostro. These beans, from Huila, Colombia, have been through the washed process and have tasting notes of a forest fruit crumble.
Come to Host Cafe and try them as a V60 or buy a bag to take home🙌🏼

✨Introducing our April guest roast!✨From  based in Edinburgh, these natural processed beans come from Tarime in Tanzania...
02/04/2026

✨Introducing our April guest roast!✨
From based in Edinburgh, these natural processed beans come from Tarime in Tanzania. “Nestled in the region, this washing station continues to refine its process while nurturing the local community.” It has notes of dark chocolate and red berries, come to Host and try it as a V60 or buy a bag to take home!

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Host Café will be closed on the 3rd and 6th April. We wish our customers a lovely Easter!🐣💛
01/04/2026

Host Café will be closed on the 3rd and 6th April. We wish our customers a lovely Easter!🐣💛

You can also enjoy sunshine with us ☀️🧡
31/03/2026

You can also enjoy sunshine with us ☀️🧡

An amazing sunny day has come! It’s the perfect time for Iced coffee and refreshments! We have Iced Americano / Latte / ...
18/03/2026

An amazing sunny day has come! It’s the perfect time for Iced coffee and refreshments!

We have Iced Americano / Latte / Cappuccino / Flat white / Mocha / Matcha / Chai / Chocolate / Espresso and tonic, also Smoothies.

At Host café we use chocolate from  to make our delicious hot chocolate, now you can buy a 210g bag to enjoy it at home!...
11/03/2026

At Host café we use chocolate from to make our delicious hot chocolate, now you can buy a 210g bag to enjoy it at home!
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At Host Café you can purchase a suspended coffee for £3. This is a tradition that originated in Naples, Italy, where peo...
02/03/2026

At Host Café you can purchase a suspended coffee for £3. This is a tradition that originated in Naples, Italy, where people would pay for 2 coffees but have only one. This allowed for someone else in need to have a coffee for free. It is now used in cafés all over the world including here! We regularly give free food and drink to those who need it and the suspended coffee scheme helps us continue to offer this daily. Thank you to everyone who contributes!☕️💙

We are already celebrating St.Valentine's Day with these delicious red velvet cup cakes! Come to Host Café and try one b...
12/02/2026

We are already celebrating St.Valentine's Day with these delicious red velvet cup cakes! Come to Host Café and try one before they sell out.
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We’re welcoming in February with a new guest roast pick - the fantastic Raspberry Milkshake from .uk - beans that suppor...
30/01/2026

We’re welcoming in February with a new guest roast pick - the fantastic Raspberry Milkshake from .uk - beans that support not only your early mornings but also animal charities! Available now at Host 💃🏼

Cookie lovers! We've got new addition to our sweet menu: pistachio and white chocolate cookie. Absolutely delicious! Tre...
05/11/2025

Cookie lovers! We've got new addition to our sweet menu: pistachio and white chocolate cookie. Absolutely delicious! Treat yourself at Host Café.
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Introducing our October guest roast! Hard  Lines Coffee brings us Pineapple Candy, from the mountains of Matagalpa, Nica...
01/10/2025

Introducing our October guest roast! Hard Lines Coffee brings us Pineapple Candy, from the mountains of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. It's a funky brew thanks to the yeast inoculation process. These special, washed lots have tropical-fruit-like tastes, hence the name, 'Pineapple Candy'.
Try it as a V60 at Host Café!

Three delightful new treats have just landed on our menu — all vegan and gluten-free! 🌱✨🍋 Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake🍪 Itali...
24/09/2025

Three delightful new treats have just landed on our menu — all vegan and gluten-free! 🌱✨

🍋 Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake
🍪 Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookie
🥧 Leek & Cheese Pastry

Come by and see which one becomes your new favourite! ☕

An exciting opportunity for cafe manager - link in bio!
22/09/2025

An exciting opportunity for cafe manager - link in bio!

Open House Festival 2025 This Saturday, 20th of September we're having an open day. Stop by if you're in the area and ge...
17/09/2025

Open House Festival 2025

This Saturday, 20th of September we're having an open day. Stop by if you're in the area and get free tour around St Mary Aldermary

Opening hours
10 am - 3 pm

✨We have a new product!✨ Baked by  this is a gluten free and vegan chocolate babka. “Not just a loaf, it’s a love story....
16/09/2025

✨We have a new product!✨
Baked by this is a gluten free and vegan chocolate babka.
“Not just a loaf, it’s a love story. Twists of soft dough filled generously with dreamy chocolate.”
Autumn is here and this is the perfect little treat, come in today to try our delicious new cake!

A lovely lunchtime with focaccia toast sandwiches!Add a hot coffee or tea with our meal deal and save yourself some mone...
11/09/2025

A lovely lunchtime with focaccia toast sandwiches!
Add a hot coffee or tea with our meal deal and save yourself some money.
With four flavours to choose from, there’s something different for every day.
Come and enjoy it!

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Dear customers, we are sorry to say that we need to delay the opening hours for the next week (8-12th September). If som...
05/09/2025

Dear customers, we are sorry to say that we need to delay the opening hours for the next week (8-12th September). If something changes we will keep you posted.
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Due to the tube strike we been forced to move the gong bath to the 16th of September.We apologise for any inconvenience ...
04/09/2025

Due to the tube strike we been forced to move the gong bath to the 16th of September.
We apologise for any inconvenience 🚆
We still have few spots to go!

Address

St Mary Aldermary Church, Watling Street
London
EC4M 9BW

Public Transport:
The nearest tube station to Watling Street is Mansion House Station. From there, head west on Cannon Street and turn left onto Queen Victoria Street. Continue until you reach the intersection with Watling Street, and turn right. The café is located along the street.

Driving/Parking:
If you are driving, you can get to Watling street via the A201 or A301 from different directions. There are several parking options near Host Café. You can park at Baynard House Car Park on Queen Victoria Street or Thames Exchange Car Park on Bell Wharf Lane, both a short walk away from the café. Alternatively, there is limited street parking available nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+447873438774

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Host Café, located on Watling Street in London, is not just your regular coffee shop. It is an enterprise set up by the Moot Community in 2012 and offers a unique experience to its customers. The peaceful setting of the café, underneath a stunning Christopher Wren vaulted ceiling, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying exquisite coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, soup & bread and vegan paté at lunch times.

What sets Host Café apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to serving only the best quality products. They serve Mission Coffee Works and artisan cakes along with fresh pastries and sandwiches. For lunchtime options, they have two food stalls on their doorstep whose delicious souvlakis and burritos you can combine with a drink from them.

Host Café also welcomes people who like to bring in their own food from outside and are looking for a quiet pew to take their lunch break. Besides running the café inside St Mary Aldermary Church, they hire out the building as a venue for concerts, poetry evenings, meetings, art exhibitions, charity events and so on.

If you're interested in booking an evening at St Mary Aldermary or attending an event there keep an eye on their events page or contact them at [email protected].

Overall Host Café provides a unique experience that combines great coffee with a peaceful setting making it perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing break during their busy day.

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