Host, Café in City of London, United Kingdom.
Host is a café located within St Mary Aldermary Church in the City of London, serving coffee, light meals, and providing workspaces in a welcoming setting with vaulted ceilings and historic Gothic details. The space is designed for office workers, freelancers, and visitors who want to work or simply spend time together.
St Mary Aldermary was rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren following the Great Fire of 1666 and retains the Gothic architecture that defined his vision for London's renewal. The building now hosts a working café that has adapted the historic space for contemporary community use.
As a social enterprise, Host Café embraces inclusivity and non-discrimination policies, welcoming individuals regardless of background while operating a suspended coffee scheme that allows customers to pre-pay for beverages that people in need can later claim.
The café sits in the heart of London's business district and is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops and the Underground nearby. Visitors should know that extended stays require table reservations, and weekday daytime visits tend to be less crowded than lunch hours.
This café uniquely combines a historic Christopher Wren church setting with modern social activism, allowing visitors to enjoy specialty coffee among Gothic architecture while supporting community outreach programs and professional development training for staff through Specialty Coffee Association courses.
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