‘Central Perk’ Lands in London

Travel Blog  •  Eva Holland  •  08.21.09 | 9:56 AM ET

OK, let’s see if I’ve got this right: A fake New York City coffee shop—you remember Central Perk, from “Friends,” right?—that never actually existed outside of a Los Angeles soundstage now has its very own functioning replica, in London? I’m guessing this is one tourist attraction they won’t even attempt to bill as “authentic.”

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Eva Holland is co-editor of World Hum. She is a former associate editor at Up Here and Up Here Business magazines, and a contributor to Vela. She's based in Canada's Yukon territory.


3 Comments for ‘Central Perk’ Lands in London

Brooke 08.21.09 | 12:56 PM ET

It’s not a perfect replica, but Geneva, Switzerland, has had it’s own Central Perk cafe (based off of “Friends”) for years. The cafe is just off of Plaine de Plainpalais, where the weekly flea market is held.

london08 09.01.09 | 11:26 PM ET

Now I think the first comment here says more. We’re goin to find that out soon this year for London trip.

Boon 09.25.09 | 5:37 AM ET

I haven’t been to see it, but according to the pictures I’ve seen, its not at all a replica. It just has the Central Perk logo, an orange sofa that looks like the real thing, and a fake “gunther”.

Its more a promotional stunt by Warner Bros to promote the 15th anniversary Friends box set!!

However, for those in London, you can get a free coffee out of it with a voucher… so worth a look I guess, if only for the freebie!

Voucher available here:
http://www.london-insider.co.uk/2009/09/central-perk-cafe-from-friends-opens-in-london/

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