There are so many fascinating and entertaining museums in the city and so it follows that the obligatory cafe or restaurant is provided for those in need of lunch and refreshment. View London has provided a useful guide to the museum restaurants in London, so you know where to find the most rewarding dishes available. Don't find yourself facing a menu which should be encased in glass at the British Museum, find the best museum restaurants in London with View London.
Admiralty(French)Outstanding French dining from the wonderful Somerset House on the Strand.
Blueprint Cafe(Modern European)Splendid European cuisine from this cafe located above the famous Design Museum on Shad Thames.
The Dali Cafe(Cafe)Enjoy some exemplary cafe cuisine from the permanent Dali gallery within County Hall.
County Hall Gallery, Riverside Building,
Westminster Bridge Road,
London,
SE1 7PB
read our reviewA cafe de luxe, with its own dedicated entrance on St Martin's Lane, the National Cafe features a waiter-service brasserie, self-service dining hall, espresso bar and stunning private dining room.
The National Dining Rooms(British)With an emphasis on comfort food, the menu at The National Dining Rooms is inspired by traditional British cuisine. Situated on level one in the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery.
Peyton and Byrne(British)The Peyton and Byrne cafe serves hot items and grills together with tasty biscuits and cakes. It is the first of its kind at the Wellcome Collection, situated in the ground floor lobby by Blackwell bookshop.
Wellcome Collection,
183 Euston Road,
London,
NW1 2BE
The Portrait Cafe(Cafe)Stylish and contemporary setting within the National Portrait Gallery using quality British ingredients.
National Portrait Gallery,
2 St Martins Place,
London,
WC2H 0HE
read our reviewThis restaurant, situated on the third floor of the National Portrait Gallery's new Ondaatje wing, boasts sensational views of the capital and a fine British menu.
National Portrait Gallery,
2 St Martins Place,
London,
WC2H 0HE
read our reviewRex Whistler Restaurant at Tate Britain is an innovative venue serving original British dishes within the Tate Britain Gallery at Millbank.
The Upper Deck Cafe and BarThis is a small yet cosy cafe above the redeveloped London Transport Museum teeming with their most valued customers - families and train enthusiasts.
London Transport Museum,
Covent Garden Piazza,
Covent Garden,
WC2E 7BB
read our reviewThe Wallace Restaurant, located within the Wallace Collection on Manchester Square, is the creation of Oliver Peyton, and diners here can expect to sample some fine French cuisine.