Established in 2013, The LP Café is a local independent record café and hub for independent musicians located at 173 The Parade in Watford. The venue combines a curated selection of vinyl records spanning genres from classic rock and soul to contemporary electronic with speciality coffee brewed from Climpson & Sons beans, alongside a selection of homemade light bites, cakes and pastries. Visitors can browse floor-to-ceiling racks of new and second-hand vinyl while enjoying expertly prepared espresso or filter coffee in a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere. Regular live music performances, listening sessions and Record Store Day celebrations foster a vibrant community spirit, while knowledgeable, friendly staff ensure everyone from casual browsers to serious collectors feels welcome. With its ever-changing soundtrack of vinyl tunes and cosy seating, LP Café has become a cherished meeting place for music lovers and coffee aficionados in Watford.
The LP Café
173 The Parade, High Street
Watford
WD17 1NJ
Opening Hours
Mon: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tues: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed: 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thurs: 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri: 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat: 09:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Reviews
such a vibe!! lovely cafe with an amazing selection of coffee & sandwiches and of course records- from old to new. i made the most of the deal on old records (8 for £5!!). really friendly staff and a great place to spend time
Coffee and records - what could be more in harmony than that?
This cozy spot has an abundance of new and old music from which to browse while you sip high quality coffee. With regular in-store events, it’s a great place to check out often. Also - why not buy your music from friendly independent shops?
The staff were very welcoming, and they even allowed dogs inside. The entire café has such a lovely atmosphere, and is a great one to go for java and jives.
Always been too lazy to head to this end of town, which is probably a mistake.
Great coffee and nice, unobtrusive music in the background. No food for me but it looks like there were more than few options.
Plenty of seating inside and outside.
If you’ve no one to chat with then there’s all that vinyl to browse instead!
Stopped here for a hot chocolate on a long bike ride, ended up sheltering from a storm and enjoying the live music. There was quite a crowd in the small store, so great to see. Service was great and the cookies and hot choc were excellent.
A coffee shop is a just a coffee shop surely? No. I lived near here for years and wish I came more often. It has character, friendly staff and most importantly great coffee. A nice relaxed atmosphere where you can switch off and unwind. Good service. Great prices.
