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Emotional Sobriety

Every Friday, · Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Thayer St, West End, London West End, W1U2QH · Next: Friday 4 September

Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 26 March 2026

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Hinde Street Methodist Church
Address 19 Thayer St, West End, London West End
Postcode W1U2QH
what3words ///large.​grapes.​life

Before you go

There is no chair at this meeting; instead, we go around a cycle of emotions: Confusion, Fear, Anger, Sadness, Shame and Acceptance

About this meeting

Friday lunchtimes bring Emotional Sobriety to Hinde Street Methodist Church, an open meeting with an unusual structure in place of a single chair. Instead, the hour-long session moves through a cycle of emotions, taking in confusion, fear, anger, sadness, shame and acceptance in turn. Members, newcomers and visitors are all welcome to attend from half past twelve. The church is on Thayer Street in the West End, and can also be located using the what3words address large.grapes.life. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue, so it is worth checking ahead if step-free entry is needed.

Common questions

How is this meeting structured differently from others?

Rather than a single chairperson, it moves through a cycle of emotions covering confusion, fear, anger, sadness, shame and acceptance.

Is Emotional Sobriety open to newcomers?

Yes, it is an open meeting welcoming newcomers and visitors alongside members.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access has not been confirmed, so it is best to check with the group beforehand.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Thayer St, West End
London West End, W1U2QH

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