Video: Victorian public loo in London converted into cafe The phrase "spend a penny" has taken on a whole different meaning in this London cafe. The Attendant was formerly a Victorian public toilet which has been vacant for over sixty years. The gentleman's restroom was in a poor state when it was purchased and took two years to transform However, it has retained some of its original features. The 1890's urinals have been thoroughly disinfected and now act as dividers for individual booths.