Category: Ace Cafe

1. Win the book ‘Lotus – The Creative Edge’

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 15th Dec 2018

   Following the tradition of the elegant Haynes Classic Makes Series, this 160 page hardback book by Russell Hayes, who has worked for TV programmes to include “Top Gear”, “The Car’s the Star” and “Driven”, provides an insightful and fully illustrated history of Lotus. Beginning with Colin Chapman and his Austin Seven Special (the first Lotus), it traces the development of the company and its cars through half a century of pioneering sports car production to the latest models and beyond. Supported by authoritative driving impressions, technical information and buying advice, this book is the essential companion for all Lotus enthusiasts
    
   To be in with a chance of winning a hard back first edition copy of this large format, illustrated book from Haynes Publishing Ltd., spend £5 or more over the counter at the cafe from 6pm on Wednesday 19th December at the monthly “British Sports & Performance Car Night” and receive a raffle ticket, draw at 10pm

2. Ace Cafe London Xmas Toy Run‏

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 14th Dec 2018

   Sunday 16th December    
   Departs the Ace at 10.30am

   The cafe's annual Christmas Toy Run into central London departs at 10.30am on Sunday 16th December, visiting two hospitals.

   As always, any surplus gifts will be distributed to various children's homes and groups.
   Please bring gifts that are unwrapped.

   Because of allergies hospitals advise against stuffed toys and sweets - the nursing staff however may appreciate some sweeties!

   On returning to the cafe, there will be prizes for the "Best Dressed Bike" and the "Best Dressed Rider" - and a hot cuppa!

   The cafe opens at 7.30am on the morning of the run. Please check in at the cafe on arrival with “Santa and his helpers”, who once again are kindly looking after the logistics involved with this special occasion.

    

   

3. CRISIS Rock n' Roll Charity Gig

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 24th Oct 2018

   Saturday 8th December
   7.30pm – Late
   Sorry no under 18’s
   
   To buy tickets in advance click here
    
   Crisis is the UK national charity for single homeless people. The charity offers year-round education, employment, housing and well-being services from centres in London, Newcastle, Oxford, Edinburgh and Merseyside, called Crisis Skylight Centres.
    
   As well as year-round services Crisis runs Crisis at Christmas, which since 1972 has been offering food, warmth, companionship and vital services to homeless people over the Christmas period. In 2017 almost 4,600 homeless people visited Crisis at Christmas, which was run by about 11,000 volunteers.
   
   
   

4. 25th Ace Cafe Reunion & 80th Ace Cafe Anniversary

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 1st Sep 2018

   It started in 1938 and just keeps rocking n’ rolling into 2018 and beyond.
   
   From Sept 7th to Sept 9th the legendary Ace Cafe London celebrates its 80th Anniversary and 25th annual Ace Cafe Reunion at the cafe on London´s North Circular Road and on Madeira Drive in Brighton.
   
   Performing live and joining the celebrations at the Ace and at Brighton is Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom. Considered by many as the coolest drummer in rock n’ roll, and with over 30 million record sales, Slim Jim is set to lift the roof off at the Ace on Saturday 8th September, and then as the culmination of the Burn Up on Sunday 9th, to “Strut” n’ “Rumble” in Brighton
   
   Slim Jim Phantom
   
   With Isle of Man TT racing Guest of Honour, Manxman Conor Cummins, and our premium partner Blaze Wear launching their all new Motor Wear Range, the packed full weekend long programme includes Ride Outs and Awards. 
   
   The arrival of the ‘Continental Run’ at the famous north London Ace Cafe on Friday 7th, special guests, plenty of live music, and the run from the Ace down to Brighton´s famous seafront on Sunday 9th all add to the buzz!
   
   Come and join thousands of riders from around the UK, across Europe and  far flung overseas places. 
    

   Ace Cafe Reunion Programme 
    
   See you at the Ace, and in Brighton!
   
   Strictly no deckchairs
   
   Rev up and Ride, with the Rockers!

5. Vintage Japanese Bike Day (with VJMC)

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 30th Aug 2018

   Ace Cafe London is hosting cafe’s annual vintage Japanese motorcycle meet with the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club at the cafe on Sunday 2nd September. The day  includes Ace awards!
    
   Spend £5 or more over the counter from 9.30am and receive a raffle ticket. Draw at 3pm.
    
    To find out more about the VJMC, founded in 1982 and now the UK’s premier club for Japanese bikes fifteen years old and over, check out.