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West End Just For Today Candlelight

Every Friday, – · Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Thayer St, London West End, W1U 2QJ · Next: Friday 4 September

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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, London West End
Postcode W1U 2QJ

About this meeting

West End Just For Today Candlelight meets on Friday evenings at 7pm for an hour at Hinde Street Methodist Church on Thayer St, closing out the working week with a quieter, more reflective format than some of the area's other Friday meetings. It is an open meeting, so anyone can attend, whether or not they have a desire to stop drinking, including people wanting to learn more about AA before deciding whether it is right for them. The candlelight setting is a recognisable format used by Just For Today groups elsewhere, built around calmer sharing rather than louder discussion. The church also hosts several other AA meetings through the week, including lunchtime and morning sittings on different days.

Common questions

Is this meeting open to people outside AA?

Yes, it is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including people without a desire to stop drinking themselves.

Do I need to book a place or pay to attend?

No, it is free to attend and there is no booking required.

What makes this meeting different from a standard AA meeting?

It follows a candlelight format, which tends to be quieter and more reflective than some of the week's other meetings.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Thayer St
London West End, W1U 2QJ

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