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Kawasaki Bike Day!
Sunday 19th April
9am – 5pm
Ace Cafe London’s annual Kawasaki Bike Day “Let’s The Good Times Roll” from 9am on Sunday 19th April this year, 2026, marks not only 60 years since the inception of the …

SCOOTER SUNDAY + DJ!
Sunday 12th April
9am – 5pm
Ace Cafe London’s annual Scooter Sunday, to be held at the cafe 9am to 5pm, Sunday 12th April, celebrates not only the two-wheeled blue smoke of Lambrettas and Vespas, but …

One for the Diary! #eddiecochran #darrelhigham #rocknroll #livemusic #acecafe #acecafelondon

  ONE FOR THE DIARY!   #southendshakedown #southend #motorcycle #acecafe #acecafelondon  

SOUTHEND SHAKEDOWN Easter Bank Holiday Monday 6th April 2026 With the support of Southend City Council The Ride-Out is on! Departing the Ace 10.30am ROUTE: A406, A13, A127 to Southend & the A1160/Southchurch Ave.(formerly the Kursaal and now Tesco) to the seafront: Entrance to Road Closure Starting at Marine Parade (strictly for motorcycles and trikes, i.e. no quads, cars, vans, LGV’s or HGVs permitted) With a west-bound one-way traffic system in place Exit at End of Road Closure on Western Esplanade   NB: With Gallows Corner fly over closed, avoid A12 NOTICE: As guests of Southend and this free to enter motorcycle event, we thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation in ensuring that the event is accessible and safe for all who attend We ask that you do not park any vehicle on the pavements or block the footways and emergency routes (Think Lifeboat, Fire Brigade & Medics!), and adhere to the directions and requests of Shakedown staff & marshals Please note that the seafront road will be open to the public (and bikes) from 9am. The event closes at 5pm   For more info & map of the seafront see ink: https://www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/southend-shakedown/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJs4ABleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHvk0S2FCi9Vjw63HVb6SzpUIGNtLp6LbfWBbKQMr8dFb_e4Sy2OETo3SCD8Z_aem_cIkX50F2jN4jPQWn7uKNQg   See you at the Seaside!   #southendshakedown #southend #motorcycle #acecafe #acecafelondon  

Triumph Rocket III 22nd Anniversary Meet   Sunday 5th April 9am to 5pm   Celebrating both the 22nd anniversary of the launch by Triumph of the “Rocket III” in 2004, and to include with todays “Rocket 3’s” (equipped with a world’s largest production motorcycle engine capacity of 2500cc) this year, with “Rocket Runs” from all over Europe converging for this annual meet at the cafe, is also the 12th anniversary of the first Triumph Rocket III OC day at the Ace in 2014!   Talk the Torque – The R3 line-up delivers the highest torque of any production motorbike – See you at the Ace!   For more info, see links: https://triumphrocket111ownersclub.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLQbIOCTBjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2QFxoDHU9o   #triumphrocket3 #rocketIII #triumph #motorcycle #acecafe #acecafelondon

London Vintage Taxi Association Meet Saturday 4th April 10am – 4pm Ace Cafe London hosts the annual London Vintage Taxi Association (LVTA) meet from 10am on Saturday 4th April and, founded in 1978, the London Vintage Taxi Association is the only club in the world dedicated to preserving historic London taxicabs and their commercial vehicle and private hire variants London Vintage Taxi Association https://lvta.co.uk/   With London’s first horseless cabs powered by electricity introduced in 1897 and the first petrol–powered cab introduced in 1903, this year 2025, marks the 391st anniversary of when in 1634 a certain Captain Baily put four coaches to work by the Maypole in the Strand, dressed his coachmen in livery and told them what fares to charge. In doing so, he set up what was undoubtedly London’s first cab rank and established a business model that exists worldwide to this day!   #vintagetaxis #taxis #lvta #acecafe #acecafelondon

Easter Specials Menu
Available from 31^st March – 7^th April
#easter #menu #food #acecafe …

Sunday 29th March 9am – 5pm The cafe’s annual Overland & Adventure Bike Day, an all-day, all weather, all makes n’ models affair, including with stands and displays, is an occasion for all intrepid “I’m not lost, I’m just exploring” two-wheel travellers to meet with like-minded riders to share tips and advice   From finding the simplest & most cost-effective shipping solution to getting your motorbike to your destination and back, to just where is that best back road, there is invariably a wealth of experience, knowledge, and know how to be found at the cafe   Joining us for this day is the national charity “Mental Health Motorbike” which is building a free, dedicated national network of trained mental health first aiders who can support bikers and their families across the UK, see link: https://mhmotorbike.com   Let the journey begin, see you at the Ace! #overlandadventure #bikemeet #motorcycle #acecafe #acecafelondon

Saturday 28th March From 4pm Ace Cafe London’s regular monthly All-American Cruise-In from 4pm on Saturday 28th March celebrates Mopar, with DJ Rockin’ Wolf on the decks from 7pm Created by an internal activities’ council eighty-nine years ago, Mopar was first used by Chrysler in 1937, and the term has passed into broader usage among car enthusiasts as an unambiguous inclusive reference to vehicles produced by Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Imperial, and DeSoto   #mopar #moparmuscle #classicamerican #americancars #carmeet #acecafe #acecafelondon  

ONE FOR THE DIARY!   #alreadylegends #livemusic #acecafe #acecafelondon

Sunday 15th March 9am – 5pm The Ace looks forward to hosting the breakfast meet and ride-out from the cafe of the ultimate overland motorcycle adventure, the original Paris Dakar Challenge – a full, overland journey from Europe to West Africa, following the spirit of the historic Dakar Rally; 7 countries, 4k miles, one unforgettable journey. 11 motorcycles and one 4×4 support vehicle with a trailer will be arriving for breakfast at around 8.30am, see link: Paris Dakar Motorbike Tour | Adventure Motorcycle Tours   Launched in 1969, the now iconic Raleigh Chopper, along with their enthusiastic owners, will also be joining us on the day, see link: https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/bike-knowledge/a-look-back-at-the-raleigh-chopper/ See you at the Ace!   #parisdakar #motorcycle #raleighchopper #acecafe #acecafelondon

  See what’s on at the Ace in March! #bikemeet #carmeet #motorcycle #cars #acecafe #acecafelondon

59 CLUB “Renewal” DAY Sunday 22nd February 9am – 5pm The 59 Clubs annual “Renewal” day at the Ace is on Sunday 22nd February. As well as the opportunity to join the Club or renew your membership if it is due, the Clubs volunteer leaders will be on hand throughout the day and looking forward to chatting about bikes and the Clubs history. For more info, check out the links: https://www.the59club.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/the59clublondon See you at the Ace!   #59club #the59club #motorcycle #bikemeet #acecafe #acecafelondon  

PANCAKE DAY AT THE ACE All Day Tuesday 17th February   Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ace having fully re-opened in 2001, the tradition of the annual Pancake Day at the cafe in 2026 coincides with the cafe’s regular monthly VW Air-Cooled Night, on Tuesday 17th February, with a choice of five delicious fillings and toppings, from the ‘Traditional Pancake’ through to ‘Indian Infused’!   INDIAN INFUSED PANCAKE £13.95 Two Pancakes filled with Chicken, Herbs & Light Spices, topped with Curry Sauce   MEXICAN PANCAKE £13.95 Two Pancakes filled with our special homemade Chilli, with melted Cheese, and topped with Spicy Tomato Sauce   CHEESE & ONION PANCAKE £12.95 Two Pancakes filled with creamy Cheddar Cheese and Onion, topped with melted Cheese and Béchamel Sauce   TRADITIONAL PANCAKE £7.95 Three Pancakes served with Sugar & Lemon Juice or Nutella   #pancakeday #pancakes #acecafe #acecafelondon

Bike Day Sunday 15th February 9am – 5pm   With no specific marque on this day, bring what ya run!   See you at the Ace!   #motorcycle #bikemeet #acecafe #acecafelondon

Saturday 14th February   PRE-BOOK ONLY Bookings available from 6.30pm Tel: 020 8961 1000 – Ask to speak with the Duty Manager   Your table awaits!   Check out the group of teenage “Ton-Ups” in leather jackets filmed sitting in the Ace in this 1961 British Pathé film clip! St Valentine’s Cards (1961) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xReMuN2mzpo   #Valentinesday #Valantinemenu #food #acecafe #acecafeondon

Sunday 8th February Meet at Ace to Depart 11am for London’s Pentonville Prison   Defying the compulsory helmet law throughout the nineteen seventies and eighties, Fred Hill RIP died in prison on 10.2.1984 and nowhere in the world has anyone made such exceptional sacrifices in the name of biker’s freedoms.   “What is a man deprived of his name, his freedom of movement taken away, his every privacy invaded, every move spied upon, locked away in a filthy cell for 23 hours out of the 24 hours- and half of these miserable hours spent in darkness.”   Motorcycling is about freedom. Fred understood that. We must never forget Fred’s example lest we forget why we ride motorcycles.   Founded 53 years ago in 1973 to make sure motorcyclist interests are heard and protected, the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is a volunteer led riders’ rights organisation that champions and promotes motorcycling with UK politicians and policy makers.https://www.mag-uk.org/motorcycle-action-group/motorcycle-action-group-history/   Check out the below You Tube link from 2009 that outlines MAG’s successes and historical development as the leading organisation dedicated to protecting motorcyclists from political interference in the UK. The film shows how MAG works to promote motorcycling and how MAGs voice in government is working for you, the rider, regardless of the type of bike you choose to ride.   Fight for your rights, visit the MAG links:https://www.facebook.com/motorcycleactiongroup/ https://twitter.com/MAGUKCentral https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxA1IjzPhFxMR-uhUtneBg    

  Singles Sunday – The One-Pot Bike Day! Sunday 8th February 9am – 5pm   Off road or street, one of the biggest advantages of the single cylinder bike is the simplicity and ease of maintenance which, along with being lightweight and invariably with a torque delivery that has a strong pull at lower RPMs, is a combination that makes the bike more agile and easier to handle, especially in city traffic. Celebrating all one pot thumpers, from the 50s’,125s’, 250s’, 390s’, and 500s’, all the way up to the biggest single cylinder ever made, the 1990 Suzuki DR800 at 779cc.   See you at the Ace!   #motorcycle #bikemeet #acecafe #acecafelondon  

Sunday 1st February 9am – 5pm   With no specific marque on this day, bring what ya run!   See you at the Ace!   #motorcycle #bikemeet #acecafe #acecafelondon  

Saturday 31st January 7pm – 11pm   Come and join in the Ton Up Club International 19th annual Winterblot, organised by Ton Up London and celebrating the link established in the 1950’s between a jukebox playing rock n’ roll and personal transport. From “Just for Kicks” to “Breakfast at the Ace”, it’ll be an evening of “Rockin’ at the Ace Cafe”, so come along and revel in a mix of the best rock and roll, brought to you by DJs Rockin’ Wolf and Leather Girl Hiroko. At the entirely arbitrary decision of Ton-Up London, there will be prizes for “Furthest Travelled” and “Best Leather”. To obtain a copy of the now fully restored 137 minute “The Leather Boys” film shop here. #motorcycle #rocknroll #tonup #acecafe #acecafelondon

ALL-AMERICAN CRUISE-IN   Saturday 31st January From 4pm Held on the last Saturday of every month. From 7pm, this cruise rolls into the 19th annual Ton-Up Winterblot, with DJs Rockin’ Wolf and Leather Girl Hiroko. See you at the Ace! #americancars #classicamericancars #rocknroll #carmeet #acecafe #acecafelondon    

28th January – 1st February 2026 Celebrating the shows 50th “Golden” anniversary, they have once again teamed up with Ace Cafe London to create a very special motorcycle zone! We look forward to meeting visitors at Pavilion 7.2, in the motorcycle section of this prestigious annual event and talk tales over a cup of tea! See you in Paris! https://www.retromobile.com/en https://www.facebook.com/RetromobileOfficiel/ https://www.instagram.com/retromobile_paris/ #retromobileshowparis #retromobileshow #paris #cars #motorcycles #acecafe #acecafelondon  

Sunday 25th January 9am – 5pm This year’s annual Australia Day, held at the cafe on Sunday 25th January 2026, is set to be a fair dinkum occasion and includes Australian tucker on the cafe’s “Specials” menu. So, hop along in your Holden Monaro’s, Ford Falcon’s, and Chrysler Royals and Valiant’s to meet Skippy and friends! Spot prizes are up for grabs on the day for the “Best Australian Car” &  “Best Dressed Aussie”   #Australiaday #carmeet #acecafe #acecafelondon  

The Ace Cafe London are glad to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Verona Motor Bike Expo 2026!
We’re looking forward to bringing a taste of London’s legendary motorcycling culture to Verona and connecting with riders, builders, and …

  Sunday 18th January 9am – 5pm   Having first met at the Ace in January 1952, Ace Cafe London’s annual AJS & Matchless Day, this year celebrates the 74th anniversary of the founding of the “Jampot” Owners Club at the cafe!   To find out more, check out the links: www.jampot.com www.jampot.com/ClubHistory.asp #AJS  #Matchless #classicbike #motorcycle #acecafe #acecafelondon

Sunday 11th January 9am – 5pm   With no specific marque on this day, bring what ya run!   See you at the Ace!   #motorcycle #bikemeet #acecafe #acecafelondon