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Monday: closed
Tuesday: 11am–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm
Wednesday: 6pm–10:30pm
Thursday: 6pm–10:30pm
Friday: 6pm–10:30pm
Sunday: 11am–3pm
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Danny on 07825687568
Marcella and Danny bring you rustic home cooked Italian dishes with a twist straight from the gut.
Diving into regional classics and some more off the beaten track dishes, Marcella brings in her experiences from her time spent fermenting in Mexico, as a chef in Elliot’s, running the infamous Venus Cafe of Harringey and growing up in Italy. Alongside, Danny drawing on his time as a chef in Paris’ canal side vegan restaurant Sol Semilla.
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Akbar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
To book text or call Elwood on 07857228051
Elwood King joined us last month by organising a benefit cookbook launch evening at the Bonnington in collaboration with Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group.
Effra’s Table brings together cooks who have lived along the path of the River Effra – now gathering at the river’s end in Vauxhall, at the beloved Bonnington Café, to share simple, seasonal, wholesome, and hearty dishes with the community around us.
Our focus is on fermented foods, seasonality, and an ever growing curiosity in how we grow, cook, and eat.
We donate 3% of the takings from Effra’s Table to Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group who support people affected by immigration detention.
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Kavita on 07549626098
Kavita brings Rojak Party to the Café, serving up modern Southeast Asian cuisine inspired by the vibrant food culture of her hometown, Singapore. Expect punchy flavours and fun pairings, all made with great seasonal British ingredients. You will be served a fusion feast that celebrates Singaporeans’ national hobby: eating.
To book text or call Akbaar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book text or call Danny on 07825687568
Marcella and Danny bring you rustic home cooked Italian dishes with a twist straight from the gut.
Diving into regional classics and some more off the beaten track dishes, Marcella brings in her experiences from her time spent fermenting in Mexico, as a chef in Elliot’s, running the infamous Venus Cafe of Harringey and growing up in Italy. Alongside, Danny drawing on his time as a chef in Paris’ canal side vegan restaurant Sol Semilla.
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
To book text or call Akbaar on 07513516341
Samarkand Palav is a family run street food based in London. They specialise in Central Asian cuisine and their main dish is Palav. They have a variety of vegan dishes and offer a very authentic taste. The idea started by a family passionate about their culture and homemade recipes passed down through generations. They want to introduce something very new to Londoners and share their rich history and culture of the ancient Silk Road!
To book text or call Dalila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to come up with some truly amazing recipes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
Fourth World Arts are an evolving group of artists and volunteers based in Bonnington Square, and beyond. We organise monthly art exhibitions and workshops transforming the Bonnington Café ambience every month.
Fourth World Arts was established in the early 1990s as a network of local artists with connections across the globe, starting out in the basement of the Bonnington Centre. Since then 4thWA has challenged established commercial arts institutions as well as definitions of art itself. To do that we welcome diversity of people, ideas and art media including music, writing, film, poetry and traditional art painting, etc. 4thWA is a work in progress, both defined and undefined, as art should be in motion in constant change in evolution in revolution.
We currently operate as a small group of volunteers supporting the creative use of the Bonnington Centre and Café including artists’ exhibitions, artist-led workshops, and music events. We are always looking for volunteers to get involved. Please contact us for more information info@bonningtoncentre.org.
Would you like to exhibit at the Bonnington Cafe? If yes we’d love to hear from you. We offer free exhibition space on a monthly basis.
Any questions please email our 4thWA group at:
info@bonningtoncentre.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Stella Chapman: “Metamorphosis” Exhibition at the Bonnington Cafe Exhibition runs throughout March 2025 | Opening Night: Monday, March 3rd, 6-9 PM The Bonnington Cafe is pleased to announce a captivating new exhibition by artist Stella Chapman, showcasing a series of innovative prints. On view throughout March 2025, Stella’s exhibition explores the theme of metamorphosis, inviting viewers into …
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Renowned British artist Michelle Baharier is set to present her powerful solo exhibition, A Spl…
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The Bonnington centre welcomes Dyana Zada, the London-based Syrian-British artist, for November’s ex…
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An interactive exhibition by Somebody-Nobody has just opened for the month of October in the Bonning…
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Our latest show at the Bonnington Café comes from Andy Insh, a ‘painter of dreams’ creating a wonder…
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London Colour is a new exhibition by Fred Barrington taking place in the Bonnington Café this August…
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It’s all about celebrating Craft and Diversity in the Bonnington Café this month! The multidisciplin…
