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Cecil Sharp House cafe counter in action

Cafe and bar

Eat and drink

Delicious food is are available in the cafe. 

Light bites are available throughout cafe opening hours, and typically include tasty sandwiches, our famous sausage rolls, pesto and goat’s cheese tarts and hot panini. Sweeter choices can include pastries, carrot cake and brownies.

For weekday lunchtimes our talented chef prepares seasonal, freshly made hot main meals, including a vegetarian option.

If you’d prefer something different, or you have any special dietary requirements, please do contact us ahead of your visit as we can prepare something to your specific request. 

The cafe and the bar both offer a fantastic range of Camden Town Brewery’s bottled beers, as well as a range of wines.

Hot drinks include freshly brewed illy coffee and a range of speciality teas. 

 

Opening hours

Cafe: open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm.
On gig nights, open until the end of the interval.
Open on some Saturdays and Sundays, depending on activities in the House.

To check whether the cafe will be open during your visit, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 020 7485 2206.


Bar: open for many evening performances, public events and dances, serving a range of drinks including locally brewed cask ale.

If you require a catering service outside normal opening hours please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Planning a party or event?

If you are an event organiser and would like to arrange food and drink for your event please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 7241 8954.

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