The CLF Art Cafe
The CLF Art Cafe
3.5
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Friday
5:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 6:00 AM
About
The CLF Art Cafe (still widely known as The Bussey Building) is recognised as one of London leading centre’s of the creative arts. Hosting sell out runs / events with the likes of The Royal Court Theatre, The Factory, Bestival, The Hydra, and some of the worlds leading local to International Live + DJ artists. Disclosure to Tom Misch via Fred Wesley, Brian Jackson & The New Midnight Band with It’s cutting edge Vinyl Store and entertainment space Rye Wax in The CLF / Bussey Basement. The CLF Art Cafe is also home to the World’s biggest Soul Night, the 3-4 floor weekly South London Soul Train. Aug 2018 seeing the venue listed as London’s 18th most iconic venues (ahead of the likes of The Southbank, Royal Albert Hall and The Natural History Museum) in a Time Out Feature listing London’s 50 most Iconic venues. The CLF Art Cafe [Block A, The Bussey Building] now literally world famous for projects in Music, Theatre, Art, Film + Beyond. Generally regarded as The pride of Peckham.
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SteveU
London, UK1,191 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited on a Sunday, wakes up the stairs and through the indoor bar lounge area, up some more stairs and arrived at the roof top.
Like the rooftop layout with a section that is covered from the intense sun and an open section too if you prefer.
The food was tasty, plentiful but a little greasy. Drinks were top notch and the jazz band were an excellent addition on a Sunday afternoon.
Written 23 July 2023
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Natasha F
3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Business
Very unaccomodating place with a ginger curly hair girl who was very unwelcoming including unfriendly abrasive patronising condescending light skinned skinny manager who needs training on how to talk to people. Staff need a uniform look very trampist and need to learn how to smile at customers.
Written 15 May 2022
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Bethlehem B
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Friends
Worst customer service I have ever experienced. Very unwelcoming. Literally kicked me out as soon as I got my drink. Wearing hats indoors.
Written 26 February 2022
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Asmara G
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
Worst service I’ve ever experienced, the manager is a pathetic excuse for a man and incredibly rude and sexist.
Food took over an hour and a half to arrive and came cold.
Spend your money in McDonald’s down the road as anything is better than this place. Would give it -20 out of 10 if I could.
Written 18 December 2021
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gabriella b
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
Ridiculous idiot white male manager. Chucked our female black friend out on the street who was underage without any issues then at 10pm decided she had to leave and stand on the streets of peckham alone. Terrible service, so slow. Food still hasn’t arrived after an hour.
Written 18 December 2021
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Daisy M
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
Food didn’t come for an hour then they chucked our underage friend out on the streets and wouldn’t let her eat any food after it was their servicer’s fault that they let her in in the first place
Actually boycott this place
Worst experience I’ve ever had
Written 18 December 2021
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Hachima A
United Kingdom1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Friends
I really nice rooftop to discover beautiful out side seating but a little struggle from the bartender took ages to get the drinks they should help him out and then everything will be just amazing
Will definitely come back xx
Written 10 July 2021
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missr200
Cardiff, UK25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Excellent hidden gem cafe bar. Fantastic service - so friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and sun soaked roof garden.
Written 30 June 2021
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Antonia K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Friends
The place is beautiful and has a lovely atmosphere, nice music. We had an amazing waitress called Corrine she was so lovely. She helped us with moving tables when we were uncomfortable sitting on high stools. She got us a great table outside in the sunshine. Corrine got us water without us asking because we were sat in the sun and it was a very hot day. She made us feel so welcome and made the evening so enjoyable. The other staff were lovely too. They looked after us and catered to our needs. We had a problem with one of the food dishes we ordered and they brought us a new one with no problem and also offered to replace the other dishes on the table in case they were getting cold. I would like to say a special thank you to Corrine for making our experience even better than it would have been.
Written 12 June 2021
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fifi
Oxford, UK8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
We had a really good experience at this place! Corrine was our hostess who was super accommodating and really lovely and accommodating. We asked to change our table sure to health reasons and she was really accommodating and made sure that we were comfortable and kept checking up on us. Drinks were delicious, strong and reasonably priced. Good service and vibes can’t go wrong!
Written 12 June 2021
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THE CLF ART CAFE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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The CLF Art Cafe is open:
  • Mon - Wed 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Thu - Thu 5:00 PM - 2:30 AM
  • Fri - Sat 5:00 PM - 6:00 AM