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A community centre for a lifetime. There are activities for all age groups, and many activities are free if you are a member. The free activities available to members are excellent.
The cooking classes are absolutely outstanding, both for juniors and adults. The people who work there are amazing, and I have been using the centre for over a decade. It is so important to have a place like this in the community for people of all ages. I cannot recommend St Luke’s Community Centre enough, and I truly wish I could help more as a volunteer.
Date of experience: 30 December, 2025
Date of experience: 30 December, 2025
Rating: 5/5
Title: Five out of Five Stars – Proper community spirit, done well
I have visited St Luke’s Community Centre for workshops, meetings, and the café, and it consistently sets a high bar for what a local community space should be. The building is well laid out, welcoming, and clearly designed to be used properly rather than just looked at. The staff are warm, organised, and genuinely helpful, whether you are booking rooms, attending training, or just dropping in for lunch. Communication is clear and efficient, and on busier days everything still runs smoothly without feeling rushed.
The café deserves particular mention for its fresh, home-style food at very reasonable prices, and there is a relaxed atmosphere that encourages people to stay rather than rush off. It feels lived-in in the best way, with families, professionals, and locals all sharing the space comfortably. It is a rare example of a community centre that genuinely serves its community rather than just hosting it.
Reply from St Luke's Community Centre
2026.02.03
Hi Miguel
Thank you for your kind feedback. We take immense pride in our services, activities, and spaces for the residents of London, south Islington.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We take immense pride in our services, activities, and spaces for the residents of London, south Islington.
We used two meeting rooms at St Luke's to film 20 interviews in a day! The staff were so helpful and let us crack on. All catering was on time with a great selection. Thank you to Kelley for being great over email communications and a pleasure to chat to on the day. We would definitely recommend!
Reply from St Luke's Community Centre
2025.12.29
Hi Georgie,
Thank you so much for the feedback. It is great to hear when people have a productive day and enjoy the meeting rooms. Especially when the room hire is for filming purposes.
Hope to see you again soon.
Thank you so much for the feedback. It is great to hear when people have a productive day and enjoy the meeting rooms. Especially when the room hire is for filming purposes.
Hope to see you again soon.
Warm, welcoming, exciting community building, open to residents of ECV1.
Reply from St Luke's Community Centre
2025.12.29
HI Sarah,
Thank you for the feedback. Always makes us happy to know we are doing a good job in the local community.
And yes we provide the majority of our services to members who are the residents of ECV1. But please be aware some of our events are open to non members "Guests", So people join us from further afield.
Also one of our revenue streams to help fund the community centre for locals is we hire out the kitchens, meeting rooms & event spaces to companies that need a temporary space in London.
Thanks again & look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you for the feedback. Always makes us happy to know we are doing a good job in the local community.
And yes we provide the majority of our services to members who are the residents of ECV1. But please be aware some of our events are open to non members "Guests", So people join us from further afield.
Also one of our revenue streams to help fund the community centre for locals is we hire out the kitchens, meeting rooms & event spaces to companies that need a temporary space in London.
Thanks again & look forward to seeing you soon.
I went there to do some work, There were lot of people going in for lunch which apparently is really cheap
Reply from St Luke's Community Centre
2025.12.29
Hi Patrick,
Thanks for the feedback. We do have lots of spaces to work if you are just in the area, but as you suggested we are always busy with lots of locals coming in for lunch. So if you want something a bit quieter or want to come in with your team then we also have dedicated meeting rooms to hire.
Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Thanks for the feedback. We do have lots of spaces to work if you are just in the area, but as you suggested we are always busy with lots of locals coming in for lunch. So if you want something a bit quieter or want to come in with your team then we also have dedicated meeting rooms to hire.
Look forward to seeing you again soon.
