Historical version 3 of Ranya Cafe, SE17 2NA (view current version)

  • 020 7701 2338
  • 314 Walworth Road, SE17 2NA
  • until 9pm?

Ranya Cafe is an internet cafe on Walworth Road in South London. As well as internet it does nice teas, coffees and light food including toasted sandwiches. The owners are middle eastern and it's recently advertised "Shisha in the Garden" photo which made secretlondon go and investigate.

secretlondon visited in August 2008 and had lemon tea (70p) and a slice of chocolate cake (£2) which was brought to her in the garden. The tea was a herbal tea bag and a slice of lemon in a long glass cup and was nice. The chocolate cake was good too.

There were two shishas in use, and four more standing against a wall photo. One was next to a sofa and chair in one corner and the other was under a gazebo. The area was covered but open enough to presumably comply with anti-smoking legislation. There were a group of shisha hoses on one of the hanging basket brackets photo. The garden was paved but had plants and wooden chairs (with cushions) and wooden low tables. There was loud rap music come from a stereo which was possibly owned by the young black and asian crowd who were hanging out here. There was no smell of weed.

secretlondon has always been happy with the quality of the food and drink here. With better music the garden could be chilled but it's probably too crowded to be anything other than a quick pit stop. Still recommended though.

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