Ashley Walters visits 25-year-old Harrow Weald café after filming
Actor stopped at Gino’s Café on High Road with suitcases after returning from Belfast
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Actor Ashley Walters made an unannounced visit to Gino’s Café in Harrow Weald on 30 July 2026. The Top Boy star stopped at the High Road café shortly after returning to London from four months of filming in Belfast. He arrived with suitcases, making the café his first destination in the capital.
Simon Corsini, who owns Gino’s Café, told Harrow Online that Walters was visiting family in the area. Corsini described the actor as a “really nice guy” and said Walters planned to spend the day with his niece. The café, located at 431 High Road opposite Lidl, has been a local fixture for over 25 years.
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A café with deep roots in Harrow Weald
Gino’s Café was originally owned by Corsini’s father, Mario, who acquired it more than 25 years ago. Mario Corsini died six weeks after taking over the business, as reported by Harrow Online in 2021. Simon Corsini decided to continue running the café, which he said remains personal to him. He told Harrow Online in 2021 that he still serves customers his father once did.
The café has hosted other notable visitors over the years. Corsini said film crews, EastEnders cast members and a James Bond stunt double have all stopped by. Actress Barbara Shelley, known for her roles in Hammer Horror films, was a regular visitor when she lived in Wealdstone. Gino’s is known for its traditional café food and community atmosphere.
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Walters’ career spans music and television
Ashley Walters is best known for his role as Dushane Hill in the Netflix series Top Boy. Before acting, he rose to fame as Asher D in the garage group So Solid Crew. His other credits include Bullet Boy, Bulletproof, Grange Hill and the Netflix drama Adolescence. Walters has also worked as a director, building a career in television and film over three decades.
For customers at Gino’s on 30 July, Walters’ visit was an unexpected start to the day. The café remains a familiar meeting place for Harrow Weald residents, as it has been for more than two decades.
What happens next
Gino’s Café continues to operate at 431 High Road, Harrow Weald. There are no plans for further celebrity visits announced. Residents can visit the café during its regular opening hours. Walters’ next project has not been publicly confirmed.
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+Why did Ashley Walters visit Gino’s Café in Harrow Weald?
Ashley Walters visited Gino’s Café on 30 July 2026 after returning from filming in Belfast. Owner Simon Corsini said Walters was visiting family in the area and made the café his first stop in London. The actor arrived with suitcases, as reported by Harrow Online.
+How long has Gino’s Café been open in Harrow Weald?
Gino’s Café has operated at 431 High Road, Harrow Weald, for over 25 years. It was originally owned by Mario Corsini, whose son Simon took over the business after his death. The café remains a local fixture, as reported by Harrow Online.
+Who else has visited Gino’s Café in Harrow Weald?
Gino’s Café has hosted film crews, EastEnders cast members and a James Bond stunt double. Actress Barbara Shelley, known for Hammer Horror films, was a regular visitor when she lived in Wealdstone. Owner Simon Corsini shared these details with Harrow Online.
+What is Ashley Walters best known for?
Ashley Walters is best known for playing Dushane Hill in the Netflix series Top Boy. He also gained fame as Asher D in the garage group So Solid Crew. His career spans three decades in television and film, including roles in Bullet Boy and Bulletproof.
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