3 SOUTH BLACK LION LANE, HAMMERSMITH, W6 9TJ

WE ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8.30AM - 5PM AND WEEKENDS 9AM-5PM

Please be aware of our cancellation policy when booking. All cancellations must be made via our online booking system as we are unable to take cancellations over the phone.

When booking please can you let us know if you will be bringing along a dog and if so the size of your dog so that we can properly accommodate you. We have a very limited amount of tables inside that can accommodate large dogs so VERY important to let us know. Whilst we welcome dogs in our cafe we politely ask all our customers to kindly respect the rules we have in place. Please check out our doggy manifesto cleverly designed by Starch Green.

For large party bookings please give us a call or complete the Enquiry form via the Book Now button.

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Brunch plate with pickled veg, hot smoked salmon, goat’s curd, the best St Ewe’s eggs and smashed avocado for piling onto dark Danish rye. ⁣
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Really fresh, filling and uplifting and that’s exactly the sort of way we like to eat rig

The last perfect pink rhubarb of this season⁣…⁣
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served on supergrain porridge with housemade berry compote, almond butter and a little poaching syrup 💗🤎

Morning coffee pairings in the form of a chewy, vegan-friendly oat date cookie flecked with flaky sea salt, and our take on the classic choc chip made using the best @original_beans 70% Virunga chocolate🍫

The boldly flavoured Elder Press favourite, kimchi fried rice with baby spinach, pickled ginger, hot gochujang, spring onions, fried St Ewe’s egg or a scrambled turmeric-spiced tofu topping to keep it all vegan🌱💛

A myriad of colour to feast on for lunch… salmon fish cake served with seasonal asparagus spears, housemade ravigote mayonnaise, sliced cherry tomatoes and mixed leaves 💗🌱🌼💚

Spring greens, poached St Ewe’s egg and chilli shatta on sourdough makes for a zippy, very vibrant bank holiday brunch 💚🌱⁣
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The sun is shining and our secluded courtyard is open – come say hi!

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OUR FOOD

WELCOME TO THE ELDER PRESS CAFE

Our menu is inspired by our love for seasonal, wholesome and nourishing foods. Our seasonal staple dishes are offered alongside our ever-changing specials board, inspired by the freshest seasonal ingredients around. Our team starts early every morning to prepare tasty breakfasts, brunches and lunches and bake our morning buns, bread and cakes. ¶We are renowned for our excellent coffee supplied by Ozone, loose leaf teas and health-giving smoothies. We choose our produce from the best suppliers and favour small, local producers to populate our deli shelves where you can buy and take home our carefully curated selection.

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GATHER

In our role as a community hub, our upstairs room is ideal for small celebrations like a christening or family gather for up to 30 people. We can prepare menus to your specific requirements. All our seasonal cakes and bakes are available to order as well.

Workshops and meetings can be booked in the upstairs room for up to 30 or in the garden room at the back of the cafe for up to 10 people - do talk to us to discuss your plans - email info@theelderpress.co.uk

Please note: only food and drink purchased at our cafe may be consumed on our premises

OUR CAFE

Inspired by the local community, chef Lindsay Elder established The Elder Press Cafe in 2019 to create a hub for gatherings, chat, good coffee and tasty treats. ¶The elegant restoration of this former building merchants has created an oasis of delight very close to the River Thames in Hammersmith. The palette of pinks and greens has echoes of Wes Anderson, fresh flowers decorate the tables and the patio garden has an almost Mediterranean feel. ¶Lindsay is a very hands-on chef and you’ll often see her working in the kitchen with her lovely team. Here you’ll find the perfect place to enjoy your tasty treats or pick up a take-away to enjoy by the river.

OUR CULTURAL COMMUNITY

The area is simply oozing in rich creative history. It is said that at the turn of the 20th century, three streets in West London decided the course of English typography. ¶Those three streets are Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith Terrace and Upper Mall - the main players William Morris, Emery Walker, T.J. Cobden-Sanderson, Edward Johnston and Eric Gill - who all lived and worked locally.

¶The Doves Type, infamous for being thrown over Hammersmith Bridge by Cobden-Sanderson, was designed for the Doves Press - originally at 1 Hammersmith Terrace, a stone’s throw from the cafe. ¶Edward Johnston and Emery Walker lived in Hammersmith Terrace and Eric Gill lived in Black Lion Lane. William Morris was just downstream at Kelmscott House.

Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan’s studio was at Durham Wharf, just 100 yards up river. Just along Upper Mall, Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood lived on the corner of Weltje Road. ¶A magnificent seahorse by Gertrude Hermes can be spotted atop the squash court in the garden of Rivercourt House on Upper Mall (commissioned by the extraordinary Naomi Mitchison in the 1930s).

¶ Just across the A4 (that bisected the community in 1956) St Peter’s Square can proudly boast some notable residents, amongst others, John Piper, Robert Graves, Laura Riding, Island Records, Alec Guinness and Vanessa Redgrave. ¶The artistic community lives on today fuelled by morning buns, good coffee and a seriously relaxed home from home.

VISIT US

The Elder Press Cafe

3 South Black Lion Lane

Hammersmith, London, W6 9TJ

CONTACT US

info@theelderpress.co.uk