No. 178 is a cafe-bar hybrid located in the New Cross Gate area of London, England that holds its social enterprise identity close to its heart. They serve seasonal food, fair trade coffee and local beer. Recent menu items have included Honey Roasted Beetroot, Oven Baked Figs wrapped in Parma Ham, Glazed Chorizo and Mozzarella and Pesto stacks. The venue also offers events such as live music (afrobeat was a recent pick).
Created by Toucan Employment, this social enterprise operates as a place for community members to get together. It is also available for those who would like to rent it out for their own private events.
Contact Information
No. 178 website
No. 178 on Facebook
No. 178 on Twitter
Social Enterprise Cafe-Bars
No. 178 is a Spot in London Town to Chill Out and Eat Well
Trend Themes
1. Social Enterprise Cafes - There is an opportunity to create more social enterprise cafes that bring communities together and offer fair trade and local food options.
2. Seasonal Menu Offerings - Restaurants and cafes can capitalize on seasonal menu offerings with unique options such as Honey Roasted Beetroot and Glazed Chorizo and Mozzarella.
3. Live Music Events - Restaurants and cafes can offer live music events to attract customers and create a fun, social atmosphere.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can incorporate social enterprise and seasonal menu offerings to attract environmentally and socially conscious customers.
2. Hospitality and Event Planning - Those in the hospitality and event planning industry can incorporate social enterprise cafes such as No. 178 to offer unique event venues that give back to the community.
3. Local and Sustainable Agriculture - Local and sustainable agriculture can benefit from partnerships with social enterprise cafes and restaurants that prioritize fair trade and local food options.