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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

Upcoming amended opening hours:

Wednesday 27th November 10am-4.30pm
Wednesday 5th March 2025 – Closed all day

Christmas Closure 21.12.24 – 06.01.25:

Last service of 2024: Lunch -Friday 20th December 2024 (no dinner service)
First service of 2025: Lunch – Tuesday 7th January 2025

Book a table

Opening Hours

Open every day:
10am–5pm

Lunch served daily:
12pm–3pm

Dinner served:
Tuesdays 5.30pm–9pm
Fridays 6pm-9pm

Reserving a table for lunch/dinner is advised.

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


November Sample

Bread & Butter£4
Rosemary Focaccia£4.5
Nocellara Olives£4.5
Coppa£9
Starters
Parsnip Soup£8.5
Leeks Vinaigrette£9
Rabbit & Ham Terrine, Piccalilli£9.5
Braised Squid, Fregola & Aioli£10
Main Courses
Cavatelli, Cime di Rapa & Breadcrumbs£21
Grilled Sea Bass, Roast Squash & 'Nduja£28
Cornish Hake, Pink Firs & Sherry Veloute£24
Roast Mallard, Chicory & Pommes Anna£24
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse, Brandy Prunes & Hazelnut£8.5
Quince Posset & Caramelised Oats£8
Uva Fragola & Vermouth Sorbet£7.5
Cheese: Stichelton & Comte, Marrow Chutney£11
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