Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Notting Hill Portobello Newcomers

Every Thursday, – · Salvation Army, 205 Portobello Rd, Corner Blenheim Cres., Bus: 452, 52 Or Ladbroke Grove. Tube: Ladbroke Grove., London Westway, W11 1LU · 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 Salvation Army
Address 205 Portobello Rd, Corner Blenheim Cres., Bus: 452, 52 Or Ladbroke Grove. Tube: Ladbroke Grove., London Westway
Postcode W11 1LU

Access

Chit system in use

Before you go

Chit friendly.

About this meeting

Held at the Salvation Army hall on the corner of Portobello Road and Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill Portobello Newcomers meets every Thursday at half past midday. It is an open AA meeting, so partners, relatives and anyone else affected by someone's drinking are welcome alongside those wanting to stop themselves. The meeting is chit friendly, meaning attendance slips can be signed for anyone who needs written proof of attendance for court, probation or a treatment programme. It runs for about an hour, geared towards people new to AA. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed. The venue is close to Ladbroke Grove tube station and served by the 452 and 52 buses, making it a fairly easy meeting to reach across west London.

Common questions

Who can attend Notting Hill Portobello Newcomers?

It is an open AA meeting, so anyone can attend, including family, friends and professionals, alongside people with a desire to stop drinking.

Is there a cost or do I need to book?

No, it is free to attend and there is no need to book, held every Thursday at 12.30pm.

Does this meeting sign attendance slips?

Yes, the meeting is chit friendly, so slips can be signed for court, probation or treatment purposes where needed.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Thursday

Salvation Army, 205 Portobello Rd, Corner Blenheim Cres., Bus: 452, 52 Or Ladbroke Grove. Tube: Ladbroke Grove.
London Westway, W11 1LU

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