Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Bethnal Green How It Works Newcomers

Every Friday, · Approach Rd, BETHNAL GREEN, E29JP · Next: Friday 4 September

Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 11 July 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who has a desire to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue
Address Approach Rd, BETHNAL GREEN
Postcode E29JP

About this meeting

Bethnal Green How It Works Newcomers meets on Friday evenings at 7pm at Bethnal Green Methodist Church on Approach Road. As the name indicates, the meeting is built around the How It Works chapter of the Big Book and is aimed particularly at people new to AA, so the pace tends to be steady and the explanations thorough. It's a closed meeting, for AA members and anyone with a desire to stop drinking, rather than an open meeting for visitors. Wheelchair access to the church has not been confirmed, so it's worth checking with the group beforehand if that's relevant to you. Approach Road is close to Victoria Park, making it a reasonably easy meeting to find in Bethnal Green.

Common questions

Is this meeting a good starting point for someone new to AA?

Yes, it's specifically pitched at newcomers, though like all closed meetings it's for AA members and anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Do I need to book to attend?

No, it's free and there's no booking required.

Is Bethnal Green Methodist Church wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access hasn't been confirmed, so it's worth checking with the group in advance.

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