A Story in Every Pour.
Our Heritage
Drury 188-189 was born from a simple obsession: that coffee is more than caffeine—it's the soul of great conversation.
The Journey
Our Timeline
2016
The Leap of Faith
Founded by Cemal and Ali, two friends who quit their corporate lives to find a space where time slows down.
2016
2018
A Wi-Fi Free Sanctuary
Drury became a sanctuary for locals—a Wi-Fi-free environment designed for people to talk and reconnect.
2018
2020
Napkin Art Legacy
What started as a single napkin turned into a gallery of thousands, telling the story of every guest.
2020
TODAY
Rated Best in London
Consistently rated the #1 cafe in London. Famous for obsessive coffee, lovely staff, and soul.
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"We are more than a cafe; we are a community built one napkin at a time."
Founded in London, 2016