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About St. Clare Coffee and Bar
St. Clare Coffee and Bar is a cafe and bar at 11-15 Minories in London, set in the corner of the Canopy by Hilton London City foyer. Evening tastings pour wine, beer and spirits from local producers, so visitors can sample regional makers over a drink after work. By day, the counter serves locally crafted coffee and hot chocolate, and the all-day menu covers lunch, nibbles and pizza. Seating sits near the window and in the foyer, which suits a laptop session or a casual meeting. The bar also mixes cocktails into the night. The cafe is about 5 minutes from Aldgate station.
Good to know
“Located in the heart of Canopy by Hilton London City, St Clare offers guests a space to work, relax or enjoy locally crafted coffee with an all-day menu. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and drinks at the bar through the night, where evening tastings are also on offer featuring samples of wine, beer, and spirits by local producers.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music and hot chocolate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music and hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw at St. Clare, with reviewers calling it good, smooth, and "exceptionally good" and one self-described coffee snob rating it really good. Close behind is the relaxed, calm setting, which several describe as suited to remote working, getting a little work done, or a casual meeting, with a seat by the window and the foyer mentioned. Staff are described as friendly, warm, and polite without being over the top. Food gets shorter mentions: a tasty lunch, nibbles, and pizza. One reviewer praised a DJ on a Wednesday night and the music. The one criticism is that a hot chocolate was good but could have been hotter, with the reviewer wishing it had come in something that holds heat better. Several say they plan to return, and one wants to see the place in the evening.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the draw at St. Clare, with reviewers calling it good, smooth, and "exceptionally good" and one self-described coffee snob rating it really good. Close behind is the relaxed, calm setting, which several describe as suited to remote working, getting a little work done, or a casual meeting, with a seat by the window and the foyer mentioned. Staff are described as friendly, warm, and polite without being over the top. Food gets shorter mentions: a tasty lunch, nibbles, and pizza. One reviewer praised a DJ on a Wednesday night and the music. The one criticism is that a hot chocolate was good but could have been hotter, with the reviewer wishing it had come in something that holds heat better. Several say they plan to return, and one wants to see the place in the evening.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“St. Clare Coffee and Bar is a nice place to relax. The coffee was good, the food was tasty, and the staff were friendly. The atmosphere was calm and comfortable. I would visit again.”
- Google user
“Nice Pizza and drinks at the Cafe and Bar.”
- Google user
“They had a DJ on a Wednesday night and the music was really good. I know clubs in London 10 times more expensive that don't have such good music. Also the place is really cosy and the design is very is beautiful. The stuff was also very friendly and helpful. Next time I go and grab something to eat and come back with an update. Definitely a place to visit if you want to grab a few drinks.”
- Google user
“Stopped by St Clare Coffee & Bar earlier today and honestly it was one of those totally unplanned stops. I was walking around kinda tired, kinda bored, and just needed somewhere to chill for a bit, so I ducked in without thinking too much. Ended up ordering just a coffee because I didn’t really feel like eating anything, and it actually turned out way better than I expected. Proper smooth, not burnt, not watery — just a decent cup that woke me up without punching me in the face. The whole vibe inside was super relaxed too. Not noisy, not awkwardly quiet, just that nice hum of people talking and doing their own thing. I grabbed a seat near the window and just kinda zoned out for a bit, watching people walk past and taking my sweet time with the drink. Staff were chilled as well — not doing that over-the-top “HELLOOOO!!!” stuff, just normal friendly, which I personally prefer. It’s definitely one of those places where you can sit for a bit without feeling rushed or judged, which is rare in London sometimes. Honestly, nothing crazy happened, but the coffee was good, the vibe was calm, and it ended up being a nice little break in my day. I’d go back for sure.”
- Google user
“5’s across the board! Had a lovely time grabbing a few drinks and nibbles here. The atmosphere and decor go hand in hand; beautiful settings for a quick catch up or even pre-drinks on a date night. Service was quick and polite.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near St. Clare Coffee and Bar
- Peter's Cafe London4.48820.1 mi
full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap
- De Vine5.06,0020.1 mi£1–15Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips
- Exmouth Coffee Company4.51,9220.3 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
french toast, croissants and pastries, quiche
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clare Coffee and Bar | 4.338 | — | — | excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music |
| Peter's Cafe London | 4.4882 | 0.1 mi | — | full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap |
| De VineVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 5.06,002 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips |
| Exmouth Coffee CompanyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.51,922 | 0.3 mi | £15–30 | french toast, croissants and pastries, quiche |
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