Welcome to London’s vibrant and bustling city, where culture, history, and culinary delights come together in a perfect blend. As a city that cherishes tradition and innovation, it’s no surprise that London is home to some of the most Instagrammable cafes in the world. From charming hidden gems to trendy hotspots, these cafes offer delectable treats and captivating aesthetics bound to light up your Instagram feed.
In this blog post, we embark on a delightful journey through the heart of London to discover the city’s most photogenic cafes. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast, a tea connoisseur, or simply someone with an eye for captivating decor, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambience of London’s finest cafes, where every corner is a picture-perfect opportunity waiting to happen.
Join us as we explore the enchanting interiors, awe-inspiring latte art, and delicious dishes these cafes offer. From Kensington’s classic tea rooms to Shoreditch’s quirky coffee spots, this guide has something for everyone.
So, charge up your camera, pack your appetite for great food, and embark on a visually enticing adventure through the Instagrammable cafes in London. Get ready to discover new favourites, indulge in mouthwatering treats, and capture moments with your followers double-tapping in no time!
Peggy Porschen
https://www.peggyporschen.com/
Belgravia and Chelsea
Built upon a love for the art of cake, share joy through Peggy’s World of seasonally-inspired pink cafes, exquisite treats and memorable experiences packed with prettiness. The parlours are iconic London landmarks to cake lovers all over the world. Due to its intimate size, the Belgravia Parlour has a lively, cafe-like atmosphere with limited internal seating. Chelsea benefits from a spacious interior with a five-metre-long patisserie counter. The interiors are pretty pink and pastel colours. On the exterior, there is brass typography to the bakery’s iconic pastel pink shopfront and bold striped awnings.
Aubaine
Various London locations
On the second floor of London’s Selfridges, you’ll find Aubaine, a French restaurant which is draped in purple wisteria. Aubaine, the fancy and floral French restaurant, you can head there for breakfast or a fancy dinner and dine beneath the wisteria-covered ceilings. Perfect for that pretty Instagram shot.
Minnow Clapham
21 The Pavement, London SW4 0HY
Minnow is a seasonal restaurant serving modern European dishes located in the heart of Clapham Old Town. It offers a large heated outdoor terrace overlooking the Common and a romantic interior with plenty of cosy corners. The cafe has many pretty hanging floral arrangements and a mint green exterior. The Garden Room is an indoor space tucked away at the back of the restaurant.
Saint Aymes
59 Connaught St, St George’s Fields, London W2 2BB
Saint Aymes is the vision of sisters Lois & Michela, who design under the single elegant motto, “For beauty’s sake”. The sisters believe beauty has the divine power to elevate the human spirit. From chocolates to their famous cafe experience, it all exists for the sake of beauty. Saint Aymes facilitates international pop-ups of their cafe concept and events in their London location. Think pale pinks: lilacs and greens, elegant and floral walls and general girly vibes.
Brickwood Cafe
https://www.brickwoodcafes.co.uk/
Various London locations
Since 2013, Brickwood Cafe has been bringing the relaxed atmosphere of Australia to London, serving delicious coffee and brunch. Starting as a small cafe in Clapham, they’ve expanded to six distinct locations in South London and become a
local favourite while remaining 100% independent and organically grown. The interiors are modern and sophisticated, and the food is very instagrammable too.
Greenwich Grind
https://grind.co.uk/pages/greenwich-grind
17 Nelson Rd., London SE10 9JB
Greenwich Grind venue is an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar in historic Greenwich, close to the market and the Cutty Sark. The perfect space for drinking and dining, whether you’re enjoying bottomless brunch or getting your daily coffee at our grab-and-go counter. The Green Room is very sophisticated, with mini tiles on the floor, a sleek bar area and painted brick walls.
EL&N
Various London locations
EL&N are the leading Instagrammable café and lifestyle brand. Everything that they make is irresistibly chic, pink perfection. EL&N stands for Eat, Live and Nourish. These three guiding touch points inform all they create: The most delectable food and drink offering in a stunning setting, products for a stylish life and a positive ethos to nourish your soul. The interiors feature bright colours, neon signs, and hanging flowers.
sketch
9 Conduit St, London W1S 2XG
Sketch is a quirky, 18th-century townhouse tea room that transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening. Inside there is a magical forest and chairs wearing ballet shoes. sketch is the creation of restaurateur Mourad Mazouz and celebrated chef Pierre Gagnaire; the venue hides five different settings, each with its own identity.
EllaMia
https://book.ennismore.com/hotels/originals/st-martins-lane/dining/ella-mia
45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
EllaMia is a joyous, sophisticated, and modern coffee brand that transcends the ordinary by bringing a slice of Los Angeles’ craft coffee culture to London. From savoury snacks to sweet treats, protein shakes to coffee and Mariage Frères tea, EllaMia allows you to indulge your sweet tooth in a sophisticated craft coffee shop. Peach, pink and coral colours have velvet seating and sophisticated lighting.
Anya Cafe
https://www.anyahindmarch.com/pages/anya-cafe
9 Pont St, London SW1X 9EJ
At the heart of The Anya Village is the Anya Cafe, serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea and early evening drinks. The cafe also offers a selection of specially created Anya Hindmarch cakes and biscuits, designed to eat in or taken away as gifts in beautiful boxes. The Anya Cafe is inspired by the British Cafe of old but reimagined with the finest ingredients and some of her trademark humour.
DYCE
27 James St, London W1U 1DX
DYCE founder Zahra has taken her lifelong passion for food and created a concept that plays with the elements of exciting and elegant insta-worthy treats, bringing you a modern and electric vibe. Visit this instagrammable parlour in the heart of London, which features electric turquoise, bright pink and purple interiors.
Duck & Waffle
https://duckandwaffle.com/london/
110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
Set in the clouds, on the 40th floor of 110 Bishopsgate in London, Duck & Waffle offers breathtaking views over London from sunrise to sunset. Enjoy the signature, 24/7 ‘gastro diner’ experience, celebrating the joy of delicious food and drink in a warm and buzzy atmosphere. The interior is quirky, with bright colours and mirrors, but the views make this special.
COPPA Club
https://www.coppaclub.co.uk/tower/
3 Three Quays Walk, Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AH
Around the corner from the Tower of London and across the water from The Shard, Coppa Club Tower has the perfect view of the Southbank skyline. Eat and drink on the riverside terrace or relax in a private igloo.
The Attendant
https://www.the-attendant.com/
Various London locations
Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, this former Victorian toilet has been lovingly transformed into one of London’s top speciality coffee and brunch cafes. Built around 1890 and mothballed in the 1960s, the Attendant was dormant for over 50 years. The original Doulton & Co porcelain urinals have become an inspired line with green seating to match the original Victorian floor tiles.
The Knot Churros
13 Bute St, South Kensington, London SW7 3EY
The Knot Churros is home to the world’s first churros afternoon tea and churros cotton candy combo! You can enjoy desserts in this boutique desserts cafè in South Kensington, a five-minute walk from the Natural History Museum or their grand store in Knightsbridge. You can also enjoy Knots on the go at their kiosk in Westfield White City.
Milk Train Cafe
https://www.milktraincafe.com/
12 Tavistock St, London WC2E 7NY
Customise your Milk Train ice creams and milkshakes by swirling the creamy base ice cream with different mix-ins to create your own flavour. Go choo-choo and add a choo-choo candy floss cloud to your ice cream or milkshake to fully board the Milk Train. The interior is black and white, resembles a station, and has different hanging foliage throughout the year that changes with the seasons.
Dalloway Terrace
16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN
Dalloway Terrace offers all-day meals and afternoon tea served on an elegant, ornate terrace within the Bloomsbury Hotel. Relax and unwind under a cascading wildflower wall on this beautiful terrace,
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium
152-154, Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG
Lady Dinah’s is the London Cat Cafe. It is wonderland themed, and they have been rehoming cats since 2014. Inside there are trees, faux grass and, of course, plenty of cute cats to photograph.