Bean stew with dumplings at The Calabash of Culture in South East London
Butter bean curry at The Calabash of Culture in South East London
Mixed plate at The Calabash of Culture in South East London

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Pop-up turned permanent cafe at the back of Calabash of Culture shop which sells global arts, crafts, books, jewelry, and musical instruments. Formerly Honey Hive Cafe, it expanded and became all vegan in 2015 as the the shop reduced in size. Serves salads, warm food, juice, smoothie, herbal teas, and take-out. On Friday a 3-course meal from 6:30-9pm is possible with advanced reservation. Confirmed closed, Feb 2018.

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30 Reviews

First Review by Shivaun

Avatar DavidG

DavidG

Points +16

Vegan
24 Jun 2015

Just what I needed!

Found the Honey Hive Café through happy cow. What a lovely laidback, friendly, vegan, holistic, space :) Definitely worth a visit, and they do community work too, with events for all the family to learn more about Veganism etc. Perfect pace, their cakes are divine. A great resource. Ra and team rock !!

Pros: Relaxed, Vegan, Friendly

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Clare

Points +2340

Vegan
11 Jun 2015

Happy taste buds, body and soul.

My lunchtime visit here was both enjoyable and uplifting and I left feeling like I had just given my taste buds, body and soul a lovely gift.

Honey Hive's uniqueness lies in it's ability to create a good variety of flavour-packed dishes at affordable prices whilst retaining a focus on the healing power of food.

Entirely vegan -with the exception of the Honey Health Shake, which is still a popular carry over from when the venture was vegetarian (can be made with Agave syrup also)- Small, Medium or Large Plate options comprised of hot dishes such as Creamy Chickpea Pasta, Janet's Sweet Potato Bake, Bean Stew with Rice, Cous Cous, Quinoa, Raw Salads and Fried Plantain.

I had a medium plate (good-sized serving) which had Calallo and Chickpeas, Wild Rice, Louisiana Veg Gumbo (which I loved the most), 3 Raw Salads and Fried Plantain, with a Fresh Carrot, Apple and Ginger Juice. £10

"Soothies" such as the "Migraine Miracle" are (as the names suggest) ailment specific. Those with allergies are catered for with sensitivity. Raw ingredients are specially imported from around the world. Ingredients for health teas, such as Moringa, are sold along with Organo coffee (which is infused with Ganoderma- said to have incredible healing properties).

There were several cakes also available (the Red Velvet being the most popular). Fresh juices were made to order.

Discounts are available for holders of The Vegan Society, The Lewisham Vegan Society, The Lewisham Card and Student Card. In addition, the Honey Hive Loyalty Card rewards regular customers with Free Triple Layer cake and Small Plate Meals after a certain amount of visits.

Take away options also available. Credit Cards accepted for orders over £10.

Established in 2011 by partnership Raa and Simone, this venue combines a wonderful multi-cultural shop (with literature, jewellery and artefacts) with an art gallery, holistic treatment rooms and the cafe. The atmosphere was calm and there was some nice chilled music playing. Raa specialises in creating root furniture, and the self-built interior comprised of 75% reclaimed materials

The cafe was within easy walking of Sydenham Overground Station, close to the 75 Bus Stop from Lewisham and right next door to the 5 star health food shop "Well Being". Honey Hive Vegan cafe unites the community with healthy and tasty food in a chilled, colourful and rustic environment.

On Friday nights there is a cycle of events such as Abule- Jazz and Poetry and Fine Dinning.

Pros: Tasty, healthy Food, Attentive Service, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Use of Honey, No disabled access toilet

Triple layer vegan cake at The Calabash of Culture in South East London

Calallo and Chickpeas, Wild Rice, Louisiana Veg Gumbo, 3 raw salads and fried Plantain at The Calabash of Culture in South East London

Carrot, Apple and Ginger juice at The Calabash of Culture in South East London

Menu at The Calabash of Culture in South East London

Serving/loving food preparation area at The Calabash of Culture in South East London +2

Avatar Shivaun

Shivaun

Points +54

Vegan
18 Mar 2015

Lovely little place with a great vibe!

The Honey Hive is one of those cute little places that you go to not just for the food but also the experience. The owners and staff who work there are all warm, genuine and will probably indulge you in conversation. The service can be slow but this is because of the care and delicacies taken with preparing the food, which I can say is really delicious and well priced. Cakes, smoothies, curries and salads all vegan and all tasty.

Pros: Friendly Service, Tasty food, Lovely atmosphere

Cons: Service can be slow, Can be busy around lunch time

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