Townhouse

★ 4.7 (165)$ · Budget-friendly

Townhouse combines an antique shop, a small gallery, and a cosy café into one unusual Fournier Street space, and reviewers describe genuine surprise on finding the café hidden below the shop floor. The period kitchen setting draws comparisons to Downton Abbey, adding to the sense that this is a genuinely distinctive stop rather than a standard coffee shop. With a 4.7 rating and the second-highest hidden-gem score in this batch, it's best suited to visitors who enjoy discovering unusual, characterful spaces.

✨ Reasons to go

1The café is hidden below the floor of an antique shop, accessed by entering through the shop upstairs.
2The basement kitchen setting evokes Downton Abbey, giving the café an immersive period feel.
3It combines an antique shop, a small gallery of art and poetry, and a café in one Fournier Street space.

💡 Good to know

1Look for the entrance through the antique shop upstairs, as the café itself is easy to miss
2browse the gallery and antiques while you're there
3best for those who enjoy quirky, characterful spaces over standard cafés.

⏱️ Typical visit

35 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

5 Fournier St, London E1 6QE, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I’ve been to the Town House many times and still find it such a unique place! This charming spot combines an antique shop, a gallery space, and a small, cozy coffee area, creating a lovely atmosphere. It’s ideal if you want to sit somewhere peaceful, whether for a chat or to read a book. They also have tasty homemade cakes. The staff is attentive and sweet. Always worth a visit!"

— Rita Pereira

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