Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Ilford Barkingside Recovery Step Hybrid

Every Friday, – · Gants Hill Methodist Church, 18 Gants Hill Cres, Barkingside,, (Cranbrook Rd End), East London, IG2 6TU · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Gants Hill Methodist Church
Address 18 Gants Hill Cres, Barkingside,, (Cranbrook Rd End), East London
Postcode IG2 6TU

Before you go

This is a physical & This meeting also runs online — joining details are on the fellowship’s own meeting page

About this meeting

A third meeting at Gants Hill Methodist Church in Barkingside rounds off the week for the Ilford Barkingside Recovery group, held on Friday evenings at eight o'clock and running for an hour and a half. This one is a step meeting, so rather than open discussion, the group works through one of the Twelve Steps together in some depth. It's still an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, meaning anyone can attend, including family, friends, or professionals, alongside people with a desire to stop drinking. Alongside gathering at the church, it also runs online, with joining details on Alcoholics Anonymous's own meeting page. There's no cost involved and no need to book a place beforehand.

Common questions

How is this Friday meeting different from the Monday and Wednesday ones at the same church?

It's a step meeting, so the group focuses on working through one of the Twelve Steps together, rather than open discussion.

Who can attend?

Anyone can. It's an open meeting, so family, friends, and professionals are welcome alongside people with a desire to stop drinking.

Is there a fee, or do I need to book ahead?

No, it's free and there's no booking required; just arrive at the church before 8pm, or join online.

Tags

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Gants Hill Methodist Church, 18 Gants Hill Cres, Barkingside,, (Cranbrook Rd End)
East London, IG2 6TU

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