Kosher and Jewish Life in London
TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in London. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in London, United Kingdom (UK).
*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.
About London
Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in London
Jewish London historically was located in all compass points of the city. These days the main Jewish areas are situated in North-West London, in the Borough of Barnet which encompasses Golders Green, Hendon and Edgware and accounts for 53,000 Jews, this is where the vast majority of Restaurants, Jewish institutions and Synagogues can be found, it is also on the Northern line of the London Underground, connecting it with the rest of London. The total Jewish population of London is about 170,000, spread across all 15 boroughs, Hackney is the 1nd most populaous borough has a Jewish population of between 15 and 20 thousand mainly Chasidic Jews. There is a Jewish museum in Camden which is an area full of alternative shops, music venues and interesting cafes.
Please note:
Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us
What Is *JOFY?
JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.
Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!