The Hackney (originally known as Hackney Coffee Co) is an exceptionally stylish, industrial-chic specialty coffee house, courtyard sanctuary, and botanical event venue located on Hackney Road in East London. Stepping far beyond its unassuming brick exterior, this hidden gem transforms a premises owned by the same local family for over 60 years into a lush oasis. Originally used as a brewery, transport depot, and mechanics’ garage across the centuries, the venue now operates as a stunning urban jungle, isolating guests from the bustling city pavement beneath a glass skylight canopy draped in cascading greenery and hanging plants.
Highlights:
📊 By the Numbers: Unwind inside a beautifully restored 150-year-old heritage warehouse footprint, featuring a grand garden-style main room that seamlessly transitions to seat up to 60 private dining guests or 40-person wedding banquets.
🌿 The Sunlit Urban Jungle Courtyard: Relax at wooden communal tables directly under a glass skylight roof, providing a light-filled botanical micro-climate packed with hanging ferns, potted trees, and cozy velvet sofas.
☕ Serious Specialty Craft Coffee: Indulge in an exceptional coffee menu powered by a high-end La Marzocco Linea PB machine, showcasing premium single-origin beans and custom local house blends like Columbia Road and Kingsland.
🥪 Artisan Toasties & Sweet Treats: Pair your morning brew with their highly celebrated, melted salt beef toasties with pickles, or treat yourself to homemade signature slices—including an apple and earl grey cake.
Information:
🌼Type: Garden Cafe
📍Place: London, United Kingdom
📅 Date: Operating daily year-round
☀️ Best Time to Visit: Stop by on a quiet weekday morning to secure a reading nook on the cozy couches beneath the hanging greenery, or check their portal to catch their covered and heated courtyard garden pop-ups running through the weekend.
🌐Website: https://www.instagram.com/thehackney.co/
