The 'most beautiful cafe' in London that's a hidden gem
Serving the likes of coffee and tea, the cafe has an impressive 4.3 out of 5 Google Reviews rating from more than 900 reviews.
London's 'most beautiful cafe' you need to visit
Towpath Cafe has long been popular among locals, but is often discovered by those walking along the canal.
The cafe recently gained the attention of the Instagram page, The Girls Plate London, which branded the cafe "London's most beautiful canalside cafe".
Sharing a reel of the spot, the post shared: "They [Towpath Cafe] serve seasonal dishes all made using local produce and fresh ingredients.
"It's the perfect spot for brunch on a sunny day."
The Instagram account added that visitors don't need to book a spot at the cafe, but can expect a short queue.
Towpath Cafe has also earned praise from visitors on Tripadvisor, with one recent guest sharing: "The quality of the food was excellent, everything very flavoursome.
"We were made welcome and the service from the staff was friendly and professional."
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Another guest said: "Every dish was full of flavour with great combinations of ingredients. I found the staff charming and helpful."
On Google Reviews, one guest gave the Towpath Cafe a five-star review, sharing: "The food is fantastic, with small sharing plates and great flavours.
"The atmosphere on the canal is perfect and the service is very accommodating."
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