Cafe · City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Kiss the Hippo
Boovie ReadFit
Best for reading outdoors over a drink
75 / 100
Great · 8 listed facts · High confidence
An independent cafe on New Row with Wi-Fi, outdoor seating and step-free access. Wi-Fi, coffee and tea and indoor seating make this a practical cafe for reading outdoors.
- Solo readingGood
- Wi-Fi & workStrong
- Stay factorStrong
- Bookish atmosphereStrong
- Reading outdoorsStrong
- Comfortable for long sessions (Boovie inference from place type)
- Solo-reader friendly (Boovie inference from place type)
- Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Bookstore nearby
- Library nearby
- Step-free access
- Good small-group option (Boovie inference from place type)
- Coffee & tea
- Indoor seating
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Evidence checked October 2026. Dotted items are Boovie’s judgement from the type of place, not a listed fact. Hours and amenities can change — confirm with the venue.
24 New Row, WC2N 4LA, City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00 · Sa 09:00-18:00 · Su 10:00-18:00
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