Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Forest Gate Seven Till Eight

Every Thursday, – · Arc Church, 66A Sebert Rd, Entrance Is On The Side (Grey Door), East London, E7 0NJ · 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 Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Arc Church
Address 66A Sebert Rd, Entrance Is On The Side (Grey Door), East London
Postcode E7 0NJ

About this meeting

Forest Gate Seven Till Eight does what its name promises: an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting running from 7pm to 8pm every Thursday at Arc Church, 66A Sebert Road in Forest Gate. The entrance is on the side of the building, through the grey door. Because it is an open meeting, anyone can attend, whether you have a desire to stop drinking yourself or you are a partner, relative, friend or professional wanting to understand what AA offers. The tidy one-hour format makes it easy to fit around family life or an evening commitment. There is no charge, no booking and no obligation to say anything; plenty of people simply listen at their first meeting.

Common questions

How do I get into the venue?

The meeting is at Arc Church, 66A Sebert Road, Forest Gate. Use the entrance on the side of the building, through the grey door.

Can family or friends come along?

Yes. This is an open AA meeting, so family members, friends and professionals are welcome alongside anyone who wants to stop drinking.

Do I need to book, and what does it cost?

There is no booking and no cost. AA meetings are free; just arrive for 7pm on Thursday. The meeting finishes at 8pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Thursday

Arc Church, 66A Sebert Rd, Entrance Is On The Side (Grey Door)
East London, E7 0NJ

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