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Hindoostane Coffee House

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Hindoostane Coffee House, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025
Hindoostane Coffee House
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1810
FounderSake Dean Mahomed
Defunct1812
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
ProductsIndian cuisine

The Hindoostane Coffee House, located at 34 George Street in London, was established in 1810 under the name Hindoostane Dinner and Hooka Smoking Club. Recognized as the first Indian dining establishment within the British Isles, it was founded by Sake Dean Mahomed, who had previously served as a captain in the British East India Company's Bengal Army. This venue played a pioneering role in bringing Indian gastronomic traditions to the London scene. The enterprise ceased operations in 1812 due to Mahomed's financial insolvency.

A commemorative City of Westminster plaque was installed at the site in September 2005.

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