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Where the West End meets

London's first cafe-bar. Since 1986.

40 years of Freud London.

Since 1986, we've been bringing together art, coffee, cocktails, music, and conversation on Shaftesbury Avenue.

Come down and visit us

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Exhibitions & Events

See work by emerging and established artists, and join us for monthly art openings and events.

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Cocktails, Wine & Beer

Order classics and Freud originals, mixed from recipes refined over four decades.

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Freud Café

Stop by for a flat white, matcha, or slice of pizza, and escape the London rush.

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Book your spot

Reserve your table here and we’ll have it ready for you. More than 12 of you? Tell us what you’re planning!

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The space

Find us

Some things never change, and we're still here on Shaftesbury Avenue. 

Address

198 Shaftesbury Avenue
London WC2H 8JL

Opening Hours

Sunday: 12:00 — 22:00

Monday: 12:00 — 22:00

Tuesday: 12:00 — 23:00

Wednesday: 12:00 — 23:00

Thursday: 12:00 — 01:00

Friday: 12:00 — 02:00

Saturday: 12:00 — 02:00

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