Bijou at a glance
- What
- Independent cocktail bar and café
- Where
- 51 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HA
- By day
- Coffee, cake, afternoon tea and brunch
- By night
- Cocktails, wine and a lively bar atmosphere
- Private spaces
- The Snug and VIP Basement
- Character
- Stylish, locally owned and celebration focused
Bijou moves easily from coffee, cake and afternoon tea to cocktails and evening drinks, bringing boutique styling and flexible private spaces to Peterborough’s Bridge Street.
Bijou is independently owned and designed around different kinds of social occasion. Its warm lighting, contemporary décor and varied seating work for daytime catch-ups, romantic drinks, brunches and larger celebrations.
Coffee, cake and afternoon tea shape the daytime offer, while cocktails, wine, spirits and other bar choices come to the fore later. Visitors should check the current food, brunch and afternoon-tea menus before booking.
The venue also includes the intimate Snug, a private VIP Basement and options for wider venue hire, allowing celebrations and corporate gatherings to be tailored to different group sizes.
What to expect
Coffee and cake
A relaxed café offer suited to informal meetings and daytime catch-ups.
Afternoon tea
A bookable selection of savoury and sweet treats served in the main venue.
Cocktails
Carefully presented cocktails alongside wine, spirits, beer and alcohol-free choices.
The Snug
A smaller semi-private space suited to intimate gatherings and celebrations.
VIP Basement
A private underground bar space for groups wanting greater exclusivity.
Venue hire
Private and full-venue hire options supported by tailored drinks and catering arrangements.
Planning your visit
- Address
- Bijou, 51 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1HA.
- Before visiting
- Check the official website for current opening, food and service arrangements.
- Booking
- Advance booking is advisable for afternoon tea, brunches, groups and private spaces.
- Private hire
- Contact Bijou to discuss the Snug, Basement or full-venue options.
- Age policy
- Check the venue’s current policy for under-18s and later-evening admission.
- By train
- Peterborough Railway Station is within walking distance.
- By bus
- Queensgate Bus Station is a short walk from Bridge Street.
- Parking
- Use nearby city-centre parking and check charges and closing arrangements.
- Access
- Ask about step-free access and whether basement spaces suit your requirements.
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View guideMenus, booking, age and access arrangements can change. Check directly with Bijou before travelling.