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📚✨ Our cosiest evening for book lovers is back next week at OLRC!

This month’s read is ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman- so come ready with your favourite moments, hot takes, quotes, and all your bookish thoughts ☕📖

Join us for an evening of great conversations, coffee, cake, and chilled drinks to match the warmer weather 🍹✨

🗓️ Tuesday, 27th May
⏰ 7 PM
🎟️ Via the link in bio

Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or are just here for the cosy vibes, there’s always a seat for you 👀📚

#BookClub #BookLoversClub #KingstonEvents #CoffeeAndBooks #BookwormsUK#CafeCulture #BookishCommunity

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

That’s a wrap on our last Craft Club session- and what a lovely, colourful evening it was! 🎨🖌️ From painting mini masterpieces to experimenting with markers, sketches and creative chaos, the table was full of good vibes, laughs and inspiration. 💛

Swipe through some moments from the night 📸

Our next Craft Club is happening on 03/06/26 | 7:30–9:30pm ✨
🎟️ Tickets: £5
🥤 Includes a free drink!

Grab your spot: Ticket link in the bio!

#CraftClub #CreativeEvening #ArtsAndCrafts #PaintingNight#CraftNight #CreativeCommunity #SipAndPaint #ArtWorkshop #CraftingTogether #CreativeEscape #DIYCrafts #ArtistCommunity #CraftLovers

It’s happening tonight 🎶

Old London Road Café opens its doors for a cosy evening of poetry, storytelling, and shared moments. A space to speak, listen, and connect.

Take the mic or take a seat - either way, you’re part of the experience.

✨ Free entry
🎤 Open floor
🍵 Drinks flowing
🌙 Laid-back atmosphere

To perform, drop an email at hello@olrcafe.co.uk, or come by early to sign up.

Join us tonight, 20th March at 7 PM, let’s create something memorable together.

#OpenMicEvening #KingstonLife #PoetryNight #CreativeSpace #CafeSessions

Reviews like this are what keep our hearts (and grinders) going.
Thank you for calling OLR your little corner of comfort - every visit, every kind word, every shared moment means more than you know.

Here’s to more brews, better conversations, and soundtracks that somehow always get it right.

See you soon for your next cup and your next favourite song ❤️

#OLRCafe #CoffeeAndCommunity #LondonCafe #CafeCulture #SpecialityCoffee #CoffeeLoversUK #GoodVibesOnly #CafeMoments

The last session at Old London Road was absolute magic - the talent was fab, and the room was full of soul. 🎙️✨ Here is a look at some of our favourite moments.

If you couldn't make it, we’d love to see you next week. Our stage is a warm, welcoming space for everyone, whether you’re stepping up to perform or just pulling up a chair to listen.

Join us:
🗓️ Saturday, 23rd May | 7 PM onwards
💸 FREE Entry
🍹 Refreshments: We’ve got plenty of cold drinks ready as we gear up for the sunnier weather!

Want to perform? Drop us an email at hello@olrcafe.co.uk, or come early and sign up on the night.

Bring your friends and settle in for a beautiful evening of music and connection.
See you at the Café! ☕️✨

#OldLondonRoad #OLRCafe #OpenMicNight #KingstonMusic #LiveMusic #SummerIsComing #SupportLocal #AcousticNight #KingstonUponThames

Board Game Night is on tonight 🎲✨

If you’re in the mood for something fun, easygoing, and a little competitive, join us at Old London Road Café from 6–8 PM. Whether it’s a date night, catching up with friends, or just switching things up midweek - we’ve got a table (and a game) for you.

From classics like Jenga and Connect Four to favourites like Cluedo and Catan, there’s plenty to choose from, or pick a puzzle and keep things calm. Add a drink, some good food, and you’ve got the perfect evening sorted.

No plans? You do now. Come by, grab a game, and settle in. 🍻🧩

#BoardGameNight #TonightPlans #CafeVibes #OldLondonRoad #GameOn

A night for words, voices, and quiet magic ✨

Join us next week for Poetry Open Mic Night at Old London Road Café - a cosy evening of spoken word, shared stories, and creative connection. Whether you’re performing or just listening, there’s a space for you here.

📅 20th May | from 7 PM
🎤 Open to all
💫 Free entry

Come along, bring your people, and let the words flow. 🤍

#PoetryNight #OpenMic #SpokenWord #CafeEvenings #OldLondonRoad

A story about friendship, art, and one unforgettable summer… 🎨✨
Join us at Old London Road Cafe for a cosy evening with 'My Friends' by Fredrik Backman - come as you are, and bring your thoughts along.

📅 27th May
🕖 7 PM
🎟️ £5 (includes a selected drink)

Reserve your spot via the link in our bio.

Expect a warm, welcoming space, lovely company, and a story that lingers long after 🤍

#OldLondonRoadCafe #BookClubNights #MyFriends #CosyEvenings #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram #CafeVibes #StoriesThatStay

Kingston’s music community has come together to create an amazing celebration of local talent across two live venues. Every one of our incredible acts is performing to support the work that @KCAHomelessness does for the people experiencing homelessness in our borough. 🤘

PERFORMING AT THE FIGHTING COCKS:

@NoisebyBurn have taken indie and alternative rock to another dimension. Driving guitars with soaring melodies and lyrics that make your soul stir. FFO: Green Day, Biffy Clyro, Deftones

Steranko are a South West London garage band fronted by Lee Mangan, for over 20 years they have been bringing frantic energy and a hard punk rock ethos. FFO: The Clash, Iggy and the Stooges, The Damned

@prevailersband Indie Rock Band that sounds like the 90s because they’re from the 90s. FFO: The Libertines, Fontaines DC, Arctic Monkeys

Dinosaur Bite - A high energy indie/rock band based in Kingston. FFO: The Cribs, The Strokes, Sports Team

PERFORMING AT @OLRCAFE :

@TommyRodger_ is a man of style. a handmade fresh take on old-school. the modern storyteller. he writes to be honest even when he lies. FFO: Jake Bugg, David Gray, Gerry Cinnamon

@JackTimerMusic is a London-based singer and songwriter who performs live acoustic music and busks across the capital. FFO: Passenger, James Bay, Tom Walker

Frontman of the @GamblingHearts, Simon’s solo acoustic style is one of raw storytelling and honesty. FFO: Marcus Mumford, Ray LaMontagne, Brian Fallon

⚡️FRIDAY 5TH JUNE
⚡️6:30PM (BOTH SITES)
⚡️EARLY BIRD £8 / £10 ADV / £12 OTD

Did you really have breakfast… or just coffee? ☕️🥐

Some mornings call for a proper bite, not just a sip pretending to be one. We’ve got you covered either way 😉

#BreakfastMood #CafeHumour #CoffeeFirst #OldLondonRoad #MorningVibes

Nothing makes us smile more than seeing people enjoying the atmosphere at Old London Road Café 💛☕️

From fresh pastries and smoothies to coffee catch-ups, study sessions, and board game afternoons - we’re so grateful for this lovely review and for everyone who chooses to spend time with us ✨

Can’t wait to welcome you back for another coffee and a good chat 💛

#OldLondonRoadCafe #CommunityCafe #CoffeeAndConversations #CafeVibes #StudyCafe #BoardGamesAndBrews #FreshPastries #LocalCafeLove #CoffeeLovers #CosyCafe#SupportLocal #CafeCommunity #GoodCoffeeGoodPeople #NeighbourhoodCafe

It’s happening tonight 🎤🎶

At Old London Road Café - an evening where music, voices, and good company come together in a warm, easygoing space.

Whether you’ve been thinking about performing or just want to unwind and listen, there’s a place for you here. Expect a cosy atmosphere, drinks flowing, and a room full of people cheering each other on 🍷

Join us tonight from 7 PM, bring your friends, and step into the vibe. It’s free, open to all, and all about sharing the moment. 🤍

#OpenMicNight #TonightInKingston #LiveMusicVibes #CafeCulture #OldLondonRoad