Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

First Clapton

Every Tuesday, – · Rear Of St James The Great Church In Powell Rd, 122 Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, East London, E50QR · Next: Tuesday 20 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Tuesday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ 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 Rear Of St James The Great Church In Powell Rd
Address 122 Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney, East London
Postcode E50QR

About this meeting

First Clapton is a long-standing fixture of Tuesday nights in Hackney, meeting at 7.30pm at The Salvation Army on Lower Clapton Road (number 122) for an hour and a half. It is a closed meeting, which is AA's term for a meeting kept for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking; it does not mean the meeting is private or unwelcoming, only that supporters and professionals are asked to visit an open meeting instead. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue. Like every AA meeting, it is free, needs no booking or referral, and uses first names only, so you can arrive unannounced and leave as anonymous as you came.

Common questions

Can I just walk in without telling anyone I am coming?

Yes. There is no booking, referral or registration at AA. Arrive at 122 Lower Clapton Road shortly before 7.30pm on a Tuesday and take a seat.

What does closed meeting mean?

It means the meeting is for people who have, or may have, a desire to stop drinking. Family, friends and professionals are welcome at open AA meetings.

Is there wheelchair access?

Access has not been confirmed for this venue, so if you need step-free entry it is worth checking locally before you travel.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Tuesday

Rear Of St James The Great Church In Powell Rd, 122 Lower Clapton Rd, Hackney
East London, E50QR

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