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02/06/2026
🌿 The Floral Lab is coming to Malavenda Café.
Four evenings dedicated to slowing down, observing nature and creating something with your own hands.
Together with artist and printmaker Sisetta Zappone and The Never Press, you’ll explore botanical drawing, watercolour, collage and linocut printmaking in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
No pressure. No experience needed.
Just flowers, creativity, a drink in hand and a few hours away from screens.
🎨 Botanical Drawing
🎨 Watercolour
🎨 Floral Collage
🎨 Linocut Printmaking
📅 Tuesdays throughout June
🍷 Includes one drink
📍 Malavenda Café, London Fields
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already creative, this is your chance to spend an evening making, learning and connecting.
Spaces are limited.
See you at The Floral Lab. 🌻
01/06/2026
Inside Malavenda, you’ll find a unique collection of artworks celebrating some of London’s most iconic faces and symbols.
Created by a talented artist, these pieces pay tribute to the people, stories and characters that have shaped this city.
We think we’ve got most of them… but maybe we’re missing someone.
So tell us:
👀 Who do you think is the true icon of London?
The person, character or symbol that represents this city the most — or simply means the most to you.
Leave your answer in the comments and we’ll make sure the artist sees it.
Let’s see who London chooses. 🇬🇧
29/05/2026
For the first time at MALAVENDA cafe 💚
A night that travels from Italy to Spain, from Cuba to Brazil, without ever leaving Malavenda Café. 🎶
Sally & Nigel bring together swing, boleros, jazz influences and timeless melodies for an intimate evening full of rhythm, culture and atmosphere.
One of those nights where the music feels close, the wine keeps flowing and nobody wants to leave early.
🍸 2 cocktails for £12
🍝 Kitchen open all evening
🎟️ Free entry with reservation
Reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
28/05/2026
A night that travels from Italy to Spain, from Cuba to Brazil, without ever leaving Malavenda Café. 🎶
Sally & Nigel bring together swing, boleros, jazz influences and timeless melodies for an intimate evening full of rhythm, culture and atmosphere.
One of those nights where the music feels close, the wine keeps flowing and nobody wants to leave early.
🍸 2 cocktails for £12
🍝 Kitchen open all evening
🎟️ Free entry with reservation
Reserve your spot through Eventbrite.
25/05/2026
📍 1E Mentmore Terrace, London Fields, E8 3DQ
Next week at Malavenda is looking busy… and honestly, we love it like that. 🍷
Open decks, live music, DJs, podcasts, art, wine nights, pastries, people meeting for the first time and ending up staying all night.
That’s what Malavenda is becoming.
A little cultural corner in East London with a Calabrian soul.
Next week is full of events.
Come by, bring someone, stay late. 🎶
24/05/2026
📍 1E Mentmore Terrace, London Fields, E8 3DQ
From Calabria to London Fields.
Coffee in the morning, vinyls in the afternoon, wine at sunset, live music at night.
Malavenda is not just a café.
It’s the kind of place where people stay longer than planned.
Homemade pastries, traditional Calabrian dishes, open decks, art, conversations and a community that keeps growing every week.
Come for a coffee.
Stay for everything else. 🍷
21/05/2026
Malavenda is becoming one of those places you don’t really plan to stay at for hours… but somehow you always do. 🍷🎷🍝
One night you’re listening to a live podcast from old vinyl records with the next one you’re at MALAMIC hearing poetry, jazz and people sharing stories on stage.
Then Sunday comes… brunch, wine, homemade pastries and Roberta serving one of the most iconic Calabrian dishes in London.
Culture, food, music and beautiful chaos.
Welcome to Malavenda. ❤️
20/05/2026
🌿 June at Malavenda is blooming.
Join us for The Floral Lab, a creative series dedicated to drawing, painting and exploring the beauty of plants.
Over four Tuesday evenings in June, you’ll experiment with:
✏️ Drawing
🎨 Watercolour
✂️ Collage
🖨️ Linocut Print
No experience needed — just curiosity and a love for making things.
📅 Tuesdays: 2, 9, 16 & 23 June
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💷 £40 per session
🍷 Includes one drink + all materials
📍 Malavenda Café
🤝 In collaboration with
Open to all abilities (ages 11–110).
Spaces are limited, so book early.
Ticket link in bio
19/05/2026
🎤 MALAMIC is back on Thursday 21st.
Hosted by Deep Theory and, of course, Roberta.
Music, poetry, comedy, spoken word and all the beautiful surprises that happen when creative people get together.
Want to perform?
Send us a message.
Want to join us?
Just come by and enjoy the vibe.
See you at Malavenda. 🎙️✨
16/05/2026
🎙️ PART 2 IS OUT NOW.
In the second part of Roberta’s interview with and , she talks about one of the dishes closest to her heart: Struncatura.
A humble Calabrian recipe born from tradition, history and necessity and today one of the signature dishes at Malavenda Café.
Roberta shares why she decided to bring this unique pasta to London and what it represents for her: a deep connection to Calabria, its culture and its authentic flavours.
Watch the full interview now on YouTube.
14/05/2026
What is Malavenda?
Malavenda Café is more than a café.
It’s a little corner of Calabria in the heart of London Fields.
A place where you can start your day with a proper Italian coffee, discover homemade pastries, enjoy authentic dishes like Struncatura, browse through handpicked vinyl records, and end the evening with a glass of natural wine and live music.
It’s where food, art, music and culture meet.
A space created to make people feel at home, spark conversations and build connections.
13/05/2026
☎️ 🎶 Calling all London musicians.
Do you have original music to share? A jazz set, acoustic session, spoken word performance or something completely unique?
We’re always looking for talented artists to perform at Malavenda Café.
Comment 🎵 below and we’ll message you privately.
Our stage has welcomed jazz musicians, singer-songwriters, poets and creatives from all over London.
Now we’d love to hear from you.
Tag a musician who should play at Malavenda.
13/05/2026
At first glance, it may look like just a beautiful mural.
But this wall tells a much deeper story.
Today, Roberta shares the story behind this unique piece for Malavenda Café Ande by the amazing artist Saleh Kazemi
Have you ever stopped to look at this masterpiece while sitting at Malavenda?
13/05/2026
At first glance, it may look like just a beautiful mural.
But this wall tells a much deeper story.
Today, Roberta shares the story behind this unique piece for Malavenda Café made by an amazing artist named Salem Kazemi.
Every detail has a meaning
Have you ever stopped to look at this masterpiece while sitting at Malavenda?
DiscoverCalabria
12/05/2026
Behind every dessert, there’s a lot more than you think
Want to see what happens behind the scenes?
11/05/2026
SOUND ON 🔊
Missing Malavenda? ☕🎶
Scroll through this carousel and turn the sound on.
Sometimes, all it takes is a few sounds to feel like you’re back here.
What’s the sound you associate most with Malavenda?
10/05/2026
A little piece of Calabria in London. ☀️🇮🇹
We had a great time on London One Radio talking about the flavours, stories and sunshine we’ve brought from Southern Italy to Malavenda.
From Calabria to London Fields, our idea has always been simple: share the food, culture and warmth we grew up with.
A big thank you to and
What dish takes you straight back home?
08/05/2026
🎧 Every Friday at Malavenda = Open Decks.
Bring your favourite records, play what you love and make the café sound like your living room… if your living room had better wine and Italian food.
07/05/2026
What’s happening at Malavenda this week? 👀
First of all…
you seriously need to try our STRUNCATURA.
A traditional Calabrian pasta dish and — yes — you’ll hardly find it anywhere else in London.
If you still haven’t tried it, this is your sign.
🎤 Tonight = MALAMIC
If you’re an artist, singer, poet, musician, comedian or just someone with something to say… come through.
We want to hear you.
This is your little creative hub in the middle of London Fields.
🎧 Tomorrow = OPEN DECKS
Bring your vinyls, your taste and your sound.
And tomorrow we’ll also show you something special about the vinyl selection we’ve got in store 👀
Food, music, people.
Typical Malavenda week.
06/05/2026
Some people sing.
Some read poetry.
Some tell jokes.
Some just grab the mic and surprise everyone.
That’s MALAMIC.
An open mic night where literally anything can happen.
Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, random genius moments and beautiful chaos.
Got something to say?
The stage is yours.
📍 Malavenda Café — London Fields
🕕 Thursday 7 May — from 6PM
(And yes… even first-timers are welcome 👀)
04/05/2026
Tomorrow on London One Radio a special episode.
Roberta will be there talking about Calabria, art, and the signature dishes we love to serve at Malavenda.
Stories, flavours, and a bit of what we do every day.
Tune in tomorrow morning.
Follow the episode because there will be a SPOILER for the next events in MALAVENDA 💚
Big thanks to London One Radio for having us.
01/05/2026
Every week, new vinyl lands here at Malavenda.
All kinds, all genres carefully selected thanks to one of the best vinyl suppliers 💚
Whether you’re digging for something new or just exploring, there’s always something waiting for you.
And don’t forget every Friday is Open Decks.
Bring your records, play your sound, and be part of it.
So… what are you spinning this week? 🎧
30/04/2026
🎧 Friday — Open Decks (Vinyl Only)
Bring your records, take your time and let the music flow.
No playlists, no pressure — just vinyl, taste and people who love sound.
🎶 Saturday — MOONFISH (Live)
A journey through electronic beats, alternative rock and jazz improvisation.
Something different. Something you don’t hear every day.
At Malavenda, it’s never just one thing.
Music, people, moments — always changing.
So… what’s your plan this weekend?
⸻
28/04/2026
Captured through the lens of 📸
Some moments deserve to be remembered properly.
Here are a few frames from our 25 April celebration at Malavenda …a night of music, art, people and shared energy.
Thank you again to everyone who made it special. More memories to come.
Thank you for your support ❤️
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1E Mentmore Terrace
London
E8 3DQ
To reach your destination at Mentmore Terrace in London, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
1. **By Tube:** The nearest underground station is London Fields (on the Overground line). From there, it's about a 10-minute walk. Exit the station and head southeast on Mentmore Terrace.
2. **By Bus:** Several bus routes serve the area. You can take buses 26, 48, or 55 to get close to Mentmore Terrace. Check local schedules for the best route based on your starting point.
**Driving/Parking:**
If you're driving, head towards Hackney and follow signs for London Fields. There are limited parking options available on nearby streets; be sure to check for any parking restrictions or pay-and-display requirements. Alternatively, consider using a nearby car park if available.
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Malavenda Cafè & Bistrot London is a delightful haven for those who appreciate the finer things in life—food, art, and music. Nestled on Mentmore Terrace, this charming café offers a unique atmosphere that invites guests to relax and indulge in their passions.
The café prides itself on creating a joyful experience for all visitors, making it an ideal spot to unwind or catch up with friends. With its creative ambiance, Malavenda serves as a perfect backdrop for enjoying delicious food while soaking in the artistic vibe that permeates the space.
Whether you're looking for a cozy corner to sip your favorite coffee or a lively setting to enjoy good company, Malavenda Cafè & Bistrot delivers on all fronts. The combination of great food and an inspiring environment makes it a must-visit destination in London Fields.
