Molly's

Your local go-to spot for the best British food, beer, wine, cocktails and good company. 

Reopening July 2024

Molly’s has returned to Museum of the Home with a fresh new look, dynamic team, and exciting menu.

Start your day with freshly baked pastries and artisan coffee or indulge in an all-day menu featuring British classics with a twist: from Cobble Lane nduja sausage rolls to scotch eggs, fish finger sandwiches and pies, crafted with the finest local ingredients. On weekends, savour the brunch menu featuring eggs royale, buttermilk pancakes, and Molly’s special Hackney Gelato knickerbocker dessert…

Molly’s bar and kitchen welcomes you to relax before, during or after your visit to the Museum. Our doors are open from dawn to dusk, offering a selection of the best wines, local beers, and delightful cocktails into the evening.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 11pm

Saturday 9am – 11pm

Sunday 9am – 9pm

Walk-ins are welcome, but table bookings will be available soon – stay tuned!

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Who is Molly?

Molly Harrison was a curator at the museum from 1946 to 1969, and a trailblazer in modern museum education. An author of multiple children's and adult books, Molly also wrote extensively advocating for museums as fully accessible spaces to learn - for both children and adults. Often derided as a ‘mere school teacher’, over 30 years she pioneered what we now take for granted as museum education.

The menu and design of Molly’s café, bar, and kitchen draw inspiration from her dynamic character - embodying her fortitude, boldness and creativity. The space honours her perseverance and dedication - influencing the Museum of the Home’s work to this day, with a highly regarded and growing Learning programme, welcoming all ages to come together.