Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Charing Cross Lunchtime Step

Every Thursday, – · Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens, St Martins Lane, WC2N 4EA · Next: Thursday 15 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants 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 Friends Meeting House
Address 8 Hop Gardens, St Martins Lane
Postcode WC2N 4EA

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Charing Cross Lunchtime Step is a Thursday meeting at the Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens off St Martin's Lane, starting at 12.30pm and lasting an hour - easy to fit into a central London lunch break. As a step meeting, each week centres on one of AA's Twelve Steps. It is a closed meeting, which is AA's way of saying it is reserved for people who have a desire to stop drinking, or who think they might; it does not mean newcomers are shut out - quite the opposite. Anyone attending in a purely supporting or professional role should pick an open meeting instead. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.

Common questions

What is a closed step meeting?

Closed means the meeting is for people with a desire to stop drinking, including anyone still unsure. Step means the discussion focuses on one of AA's Twelve Steps each week. Newcomers are very welcome.

Do I need to book or pay anything?

No. It is free and there is no booking - just arrive at the Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens, shortly before 12.30pm on a Thursday.

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes, the Friends Meeting House is wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Thursday

Friends Meeting House, 8 Hop Gardens, St Martins Lane
WC2N 4EA

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