Savoy Cafe in Dalston Provides Inspiration

The Savoy Cafe, on Graham Road, is one of East London's hidden gems.

The cafe is one of the only remaining places left in Hackney that has retained its early 20th Century interior, with original 1930's décor and fascia.

Closed in the mid-1990's, the cafe was left as it is by its owners, the Coltelli family who have lived there since the 1950's.

Now the cafe is to be openened for a series of special events throughout the end of July and August, including a film premier and a series of talks. It is the aim that this project will provide an inspiration to developers who choose to sensitively add to the regeneration activities of Hackney Central, and to other artists and curators who choose Hackney Central for their activities. In addition, work already undertaken with the 20th Century Society and Hackney Museum confirms the need for the Savoy Cafe’s interior to be preserved, listed and sensitively restored in the future. Hackney photographer Emily Webber has taken a series of photographs from inside the Savoy. They can be seen here.