Find AA Meetings in London, United Kingdom
This directory lists 500 AA meetings in London, United Kingdom, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across London, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 41% of groups (203) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 201 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Newcomer, and LGBTQ meetings.
AA Meetings in London, United Kingdom
Time 07:00–08:00 Duration 1 hour Open All mtgs. Every Monday all year around including Bank Holidays Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Upon Awakening Meditation Meeting
Daily morning open meetings. 7.30am weekdays, 9.00am weekends ///ranked.sparks.afford
Open meeting. All welcome!
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Step meeting - 12 x 12. Formerly at the Methodists in Mare Street.
Entrance to the church hall in George Yard. Long-standing City-based meeting with a Chair ///Ships.sparks.trim
Women's Step Study Not Open Bank Holidays St Columba's Church of Scotland Pont Street
No meetings on Bank Holidays
Fulham Living Sober - Online
Newcomers welcome.
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Speaker meeting. Meeting established May 1996. ///half.paper.obey
About AA Meetings in London
AA groups have been active in London, United Kingdom for decades. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in London follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
- • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
- • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
- • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. London's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in London, United Kingdom Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 500 AA meetings in London, United Kingdom at 201 venues. 203 of them meet online. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in the United Kingdom?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically assisted withdrawal while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Residential rehab, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Community alcohol services, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Dry houses and abstinence-based supported housing, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically assisted withdrawal exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of the NHS, not advice from this directory.
What is supported housing and who is it for?
Dry houses and abstinence-based supported housing are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- Drinkline, 0300 123 1110. Free, weekdays 9am to 8pm and weekends 11am to 4pm.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against the NHS on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, supported housing operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.