Garden Café - Garden Museum

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Garden Café

The award-winning Garden Café at the Garden Museum serves up a daily changing menu of modern-British and European, light, fresh and seasonal dishes.

Our menu changes daily, please see a sample below. Children’s options are available.

We stock a small selection of low-intervention wine, beer and cordials to accompany our seasonal dishes.

We serve coffee, tea, cakes and biscuits throughout the day with tables given on a first come, first served basis. However, during our busy lunch hours, we may only be able to serve tea and coffee to takeaway.

Whilst we don’t specialise in vegan cooking, we are always happy to adapt our vegetarian dishes to cater to those who follow a vegan diet. Please let us know when booking and we’ll make sure we have some options prepared, making best use of the seasonal ingredients available.

We welcome guide, hearing and assistance dogs in all areas of the Museum. No other dogs or pets are allowed in the Museum and café.

Events Catering Christmas Menu

Starting on January 10th, the café will be celebrating regional French cooking on Friday nights running into February. From Burgundy, to Brittany & Normandy, Alsace-Lorraine & beyond!

Upcoming amended opening hours:

Wednesday 26 February 10am – 2pm (lunch served 12-2pm)
Saturday 1st March 10am – 2pm (lunch served 12-2pm)
Wednesday 5 March – Closed all day
Wednesday 26th March – Closed all day
Tuesday 1 July 10am-2pm (lunch served 12-2pm) / No dinner service
Wednesday 2 July – Closed all day
Saturday 16 August – 10am-2pm (lunch served 12-2pm)

Book a table

Opening Hours

Open every day:
10am–4pm

Lunch served daily:
12pm–3pm

Dinner served:
Tuesdays 5.30pm–9pm (from 4th March)
Fridays 6pm-9pm

Reserving a table for lunch/dinner is advised.

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Please note:

Due to events we may have reduced opening hours. Please check below before your visit.


“A leafy enclave to treasure in Lambeth… brilliant”Evening Standard

“The restaurant London never knew it needed”Jay Rayner , The Observer 

“I’ve found a hidden oasis in the centre of London”The Times

“A green-fingered treat… and truly seasonal food”The Week

“A bit of everyday magic”Londonist


February Sample

Bread & Butter£4
Rosemary Focaccia£4.5
Nocellara Olives£4.5
Coppa£9
Starters
Parsnip Soup£8.5
Jerusalem Artichoke, Ricotta & Radicchio£9
Ox Tongue, Celeriac Remoulade & Cornichons£9.5
Grilled Cornish Octopus & Romesco Sauce£13
Main Courses
Spatzle, Winter Chanterelles & Tarragon£21
Seared Ray, White Beans & Wild Leek Butter£24
Lemon Sole, Monk's Beard & Anchovy Vinaigrette£28
Braised Highland Beef Shin, Mash & Pickled Red Cabbage£22
Desserts
Warm Rice Pudding, Apple Jelly & Prunes D'Agen£9
Blood Orange Tarte Fine & Creme Anglaise£9.5
Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnuts & Clotted Cream£9
Cheese: Taleggio & Lincolnshire Poacher, House Membrillo£11.5
Children's option available on request, for under 12s.
Photos by Sophie Davidson

Contact

Booking a table for lunch/dinner is advised – reservations of up to six people can be made via the ‘Book A Table’ link at the top of the page.

All other enquiries to: cafebookings@gardenmuseum.org.uk

T: 02036409322

Please be aware that the cafe phone may not be monitored during our busiest hours of 11am-4pm. The best way to contact us is by e-mail.


Image: Sophie Davidson