Cabmen's Shelter | Plan it yourself

Reviewed by Elena Voss · SSMTour Travel Editor

Sunday	Closed
Monday	07:00 – 14:00
Tuesday	07:00 – 14:00
Wednesday	07:00 – 14:00
Thursday	07:00 – 14:00
Friday	07:00 – 14:00
Saturday	Closed

Checked 2026-09-04 · Source

Today: Open today, 07:00 – 14:00
Visit duration: 1 hour
Accessibility: Step-free
Price: £1-£10 per person; a filled breakfast bap listed at £5.50
Standing: Notable · Heritage site
Rank: Rank 9,778 of 18,189

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About Cabmen's Shelter

Russell Square Cabmen’s Shelter is a small historic café kiosk serving taxi drivers and passers-by. Public listing information describes an inexpensive breakfast and takeaway operation with bacon rolls, sausage and eggs, rolls, tea and coffee. It is listed as open Monday to Friday during daytime hours and closed at weekends. The charity fund confirms that shelter tenants provide food and refreshments.

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Practical details

Full address: 23 Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 07:00 – 14:00
Tuesday: 07:00 – 14:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 14:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 14:00
Friday: 07:00 – 14:00
Saturday: Closed
Typical spend: £1-£10 per person; a filled breakfast bap listed at £5.50

Notable dishes

Bacon roll
rolls
sausage and eggs
breakfast sandwiches
coffee
tea

Sources

Information collected 2026-09-04

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