A new Australian-inspired café, deli, sandwich shop and wine bar has officially opened in Parsons Green, introducing a laid-back all-day concept inspired by the neighbourhood cafés of Australia.
London’s independent food scene continues to welcome a wave of neighbourhood openings that blur the lines between café, restaurant and bar. The latest is Stubby’s, a new café, deli, sandwich shop and wine bar on Parsons Green Lane that takes its inspiration from Australia’s relaxed approach to hospitality.
Founded by childhood friends Oli Man and Greg Weaver, the team behind Bermondsey’s These Days Bar & Kitchen, Stubby’s has been shaped by the pair’s time living and working in Australia. Their aim is simple: to create the kind of neighbourhood venue where great coffee, quality food and a carefully curated drinks list sit comfortably alongside one another from morning until late.
Officially opening this July, Stubby’s adds a fresh addition to South West London’s ever-growing collection of independent food destinations, bringing together several concepts under one roof while championing the relaxed, community-focused atmosphere that has become synonymous with Australian cafés.
Inspired By Life In Australia
For many people, Australia’s café culture is about far more than coffee. It’s a style of hospitality that values quality ingredients, informal service and spaces that encourage people to stay a little longer, whether they’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch or an evening drink.
Those experiences became the foundation for Stubby’s. Rather than recreating a traditional café, the founders have drawn on the everyday venues they came to know while living abroad, bringing that same easy-going approach to Parsons Green.
The result is a concept that combines several ideas under one roof, creating a destination that feels equally suited to a quick coffee, a leisurely lunch or an impromptu glass of wine after work.
Australian-inspired cafés have become an increasingly familiar part of London’s dining landscape over the past decade, with diners embracing venues that prioritise quality produce, speciality coffee and welcoming neighbourhood spaces. Stubby’s builds on that tradition while establishing its own identity, bringing together food, drink and community in a format designed to fit naturally into everyday life.
More Than A Sandwich Shop
While sandwiches form a key part of the concept, Stubby’s has been designed to offer much more than a lunchtime stop.
Alongside the café, guests will also find a deli and wine bar, creating a space that evolves naturally throughout the day. The combination reflects a growing appetite for neighbourhood venues that can serve different occasions without losing their sense of identity.
Rather than encouraging guests to visit for just one meal or occasion, the concept has been designed with flexibility in mind. Whether dropping in for a morning coffee, catching up with friends over lunch or returning later for wine and small plates, Stubby’s aims to become part of the daily rhythm of the local community.
It’s this versatility that sets Stubby’s apart, offering locals somewhere to return to throughout the week rather than simply another place to grab a sandwich.
A New Chapter For The Founders
Stubby’s marks the latest venture for Oli Man and Greg Weaver following the success of These Days Bar & Kitchen in Bermondsey.
Building on their shared hospitality experience, the new opening reflects a different side of their vision, one rooted in community, accessibility and the style of casual dining they discovered in Australia. By bringing together a café, deli, sandwich shop and wine bar, they’ve created a concept that feels both contemporary and distinctly neighbourhood-focused.
For the duo, Stubby’s represents more than simply opening another hospitality venue. It reflects the experiences that shaped their careers and the type of neighbourhood destination they wanted to bring to London, where guests can return throughout the day for different occasions while enjoying the same welcoming atmosphere.
As Parsons Green continues to attract exciting independent businesses, Stubby’s arrives as another welcome addition to the area’s evolving food and drink scene.
Now Open In Parsons Green
Neighbourhood venues continue to shape the way Londoners eat and drink, with many diners seeking out places that feel as suitable for a quick weekday coffee as they do for a relaxed evening with friends. Stubby’s embraces that approach, combining an Australian-inspired outlook with a flexible all-day concept that reflects the changing rhythms of modern dining.
Whether you’re looking for your next coffee spot, somewhere to enjoy a leisurely lunch or a neighbourhood wine bar to add to your list, Stubby’s is one of this summer’s notable new openings.
Bringing together Australian-inspired hospitality with a versatile café, deli, sandwich shop and wine bar, the new venue offers another reason to explore Parsons Green’s thriving independent dining scene.
Location: 28 Parsons Green Lane, London SW6 4HS.
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