A cafe with light wood tables and chairs, hanging globe lights, and a black counter at Black Cat Cafe.
A cafe with wooden tables, hanging Edison bulbs, wall art, and large front windows at Black Cat Cafe.
A cafe with wooden tables and chairs, hanging exposed bulb lighting, and large windows at Black Cat Cafe.
A cafe with wooden tables, hanging Edison bulbs, and a counter with a vegan sign at Black Cat Cafe.

Black Cat Cafe at Black Cat Cafe

Cafe
·
Whole venue
76 Clarence Road, London, E5 8HB –
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 42
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Black Cat Cafe is a volunteer-run vegan café with a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere and adaptable seating.

Design: The café interior pairs white walls and a pale floor with low-hung exposed-bulb pendants and simple proportions. Large glazing across the frontage admits strong daylight and keeps the plan open.

Features: The venue includes banquette seating, sofas and a mix of mismatched wooden tables and chairs to support varied layouts. A compact PA system and speakers are available, and guests may play their own music or bring a DJ subject to a noise restriction. The venue also provides Wi-Fi and wheelchair access.

Ideal for: Community groups and creative collectives seeking relaxed, informal seated meals or casual social meet‑ups.

What guests say: The café is welcoming and well kept, featuring art-filled shelving and friendly, accommodating staff.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Per hour
17:00 – 23:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 42

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Toilet with baby change
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

• You must be over 18 to book. We may ask you to send a photo of your ID when booking as proof of age.

• Person who books must also attend the event.

• Full payment is required to confirm your booking.

• We recommend booking with a minimum of 2 weeks notice, especially if you require catering and bar.

• Our alcohol license is until 10pm (it can be extended to 11pm for fee of £40).

• No smoking in the building.

• Damage to the space will result in extra charge.

• Guests are not allowed behind the counter or in the kitchen.

• We ask that no external food or drink is brought into the venue.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About Black Cat Cafe

Black Cat Cafe is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Holly Campbell-Smith
Member of Tagvenue since June 2026
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