Court Restaurant at The British Museum in Camden

Great spot for lunch. Food very well presented, especially the trout served with risotto. Fantastic service! Overall a fiery good experience !

The service at The Great Court was exceptional. Our server was attentive and friendly, taking the time to explain the menu and suggest popular dishes. They ensured our drinks were refilled promptly and checked in regularly without being intrusive. The staff's genuine hospitality made us feel welcome and appreciated throughout our meal. Overall, a fantastic experience that complemented the delicious food perfectly! Really recommend it as for the location it’s not crazy expensive. My favourite restaurant ever!!!

Great respite in British Miseum. Lovely sedate atmosphere, excellent friendly service. Hake, chicken, garbanzo, gnocchi all excellent. Portions fairly generous, especially huge plate gnocchi. Great experience!

Can't believe we paid £72 (£36pp on line pre booked) for the equivalent of 2 sandwiches a a few bitesize cakes.  The sandwiches were obviously pre prepared and kept in the fridge as they were cold and hard.  The cakes and scones were good. We chose coffee instead  of tea and slugged another £8 when we asked for a 2nd cup.   Hello, for £72 you could at least do a coffe top up.  The coffee was really good though.  So with the £5 per person museum donation and the service charge we were welll out of pocket £100.   Staff were lovely, helpful and service was great.  Hope staff are paid well.  Personally I felt ripped off.  This was my first British afternoon tea and I expected something a little special...learnt my lesson.

Pranzo piacevole e rapido vicino alle sale del Museo. Servizio cortese in una sala aperta molto affollata. Buone pietanze con carne di pollo e verdure. Si consiglia di prenotare.

The service and food was spectacular and absolute treat getting to eat at the Great Court! Cannot recommend enough. Jacopo was such an accommodating host ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

afternoon tea with some friends visiting town. We had some drama getting in the building because the BM now has timed entry during peak season, so we missed our reservation. In the end the staff found us a place in a surprisingly empty restaurant, so we're not sure what the fuss was about. The tea itself wasn't great. All the appropriate gestures, but the sandwiches were dry, and cakes weren't that nice. The scones and cream were fine, so perhaps we should have gone for the cream tea instead. It would certainly have been much cheaper. The staff were fine within the limits of what they could do.

With the vast amounts of exhibits in British Museum, even for a quick tour a whole day is needed. To maximize the time in the museum, we decided to have lunch inside and made a reservation at Great Court Restaurant beforehand. After finishing the tour at the lower-level galleries, we went to the restaurant to check whether we could be seated earlier than the original booking time. Although the restaurant was very busy, fortunately a table was available at the corner. There was a lunch set but we have opted for a la carte. For the starters we had Yorkshire Grilled Asparagus, with Stracciatella cheese, hazelnuts, and burnt lemon dressing, as well as Portland Crab Cocktail, which includes also Quail’s eggs, spiced lime avocado, Marie Rose sauce, and caviar. For the main course we had Pan-fried Wild Sea Bream, with Aubergine caponata, red pepper tapenade, and lemon gremolata. The other one we picked was Confit Duck Leg, which included Jersey Royal potatoes, young leeks, peas, ‘nduja butter fried egg, and smoked bacon. Together with a bottle of water, a glass of white wine, a bottle of coke, and a cup of coffee, the bill is £92. The food was mediocre and probably no surprise as no sophisticated diners will come to a museum for food. But we still preferred this over the other cafes, as they were simply too busy and messy with too many customers. Perhaps the other alternative of eating outdoor will be the better option.

We were really surprised by the food quality ... didn't expect to enjoy the meals quite so much. Maybe the message is out because we were lucky to get a table without reservation. Well done to the excellent chefs and waitstaff ... worth booking ahead next time!

We had a lovely afternoon tea here following a morning guided tour of the museum. It was the perfect spot to stop, sip, and discuss our favorite exhibits. Service was very good, the sandwiches and cakes were delightful, and the setting was great. Reservations are a must!!

Ik zal dit restaurant niet aanraden voor een afternoon tea, het is teleurstellend. - personeel is erg druk en ziet je nauwelijks zitten, duurt lang voordat je bediend wordt en tot eten er komt. - personeel is niet vriendelijk of oprecht. Het eten wordt neer gekwakt. . Tijdens afternoon tea wordt niet 1x gevraagd voor een refill voor de thee, hier zelf achteraan gaan want personeel ziet je nauwelijk zitten . Eten zelf is oké. - het is schandalig prijzig . Locatie is niet gezellig. . Bij betaling zagen we 10% service charge, wat wij belachelijk vonden want er was geen service. Discussie hierover had weinig zin, ze begrepen het maar niet. Advies ga naar een duurdere of chiquer gelegenheid met goede recensies en waar je wel netjes op zijn Brits wordt bediend. Dit is zonde van het geld en beleving van de afternoon tea.

The insoluble problem was that I had purchased my two-course meal in advance on the British Museum website. Thus, the restaurant could not refund my money. Having had great experiences in other London museum dining rooms, I decided to order the fish and chips as my main course. I figured it would have to be extraordinary. It was. It was a disappointment when I saw it, but I soldiered on. THe food was dry. The thin hard chips and the fish soon grew cold. I asked for tartar sauce to supplement what was provided. Also vinaigrette, thinking I could improve it.I dug the protein from the hard fat case that surrounded the fish. I told the nice waitress that it had not been very good. She called the manager who was sympathetic but said she could not refund my money because I had bought the meal through the British Museum. The half meal I ate was sufficiently unpleasant that I could not accept her offer for another meal, coffee or certainly not dessert. I ended up getting my sparking water for free and they waived the service charge. Soon after I left I needed to return to use their toilettes. As the other women using them verified the toilets didn’t flush and had become unpleasant. A memorable meal indeed. Staff was pleasant but could not make it right. A total waste of my money and not very good for my health.

A very mixed experience. Firstly, the place was freezing and the service was completely indifferent. The food was quite adequate but nothing special. Overall it's not what we'd expected.

Had a late lunch here while visiting the British Museum. Service was adequate. I had the risotto appetizer. It was a very generous portion for a starter and presented beautifully - quite colorful. It arrived hot right out of the kitchen. However, it was oddly bland and needed salt. I don’t generally salt my food, but this needed it. The fish and chips also came hot right out of the kitchen. It was accompanied by shoestring chips and smashed peas. The smashed peas were absolutely delicious (the best part of the meal) - they were bright green and had a hint of mint. Next time, I’ll just order a bowl of smashed peas and be done. 🙂 The fish also came with tar tar sauce that was very tasty. This was a nice place to rest and refuel after walking around the museum for several hours.

I always think when writing a review these few questions. Was it a neat experience? Yes. Was it worth the money? No. Would you do it again? No. If I can't say yes to all of them, then I don't recommend. We did it because I wanted to experience an real English tea and thought this location would be perfect for my first experience. Location was perfect. The tea was fun served in teapots and pretty little tea cups. The food was presented lovely. It wasn't great but was horrible either. We asked for water and sodas and paid through the nose for them so beware. It wasn't crowded, tad noisy with the echoes from below, but not so we couldn't converse.

Bel endroit et sans trop de bruit. Le service est rapide, le tea time est impressionnant et bon, n'hésitez pas à le partager.

Tres agréable moment partagé avec ma fille, Saumon ecossais, Confit de Canard et Cheesecake chocolat orange sanguine Si vous avez la chance d’être servi par Anna , dont la gentillesse et le professionnalisme sont a signaler, vous aurez une superbe experIence !!

Afternoon tea for myself and my daughter whilst visiting the museum. Food was excellent and tasty, presented beautifully. Staff were friendly and efficient. A vey enjoyable experience surroundings are lovely too.

Booked afternoon tea for three adults and a child Unfortunately, no concessions applied for the child whatsoever. And dreadfully received dirty side plates covered in jam !!!!! Absolutely terrible When I approached the server, she said she wasn't wearing her glasses and apologised, but I replied that I was more concerned about the rest of the crockery and cutlery. Also water was charged for the child as well as extra tea and coffee!!!!@@@ Absolutely shocking 😲

Combined visiting the museum's exhibition with lunch. Great idea as the whole family enjoyed a wonderful lunch in a great atmosphere. Not necessary to visit the museum exhibition, though, to have a good lunch in a great atmosphere. Very enjoyable.

Great lunch. Best vegetarian main I've had for ages - roasted cauliflower satay with sticky toffee and pecan roulade for pudding.

Hats off to this place, it is busy but well run with excellent waiting staff delivering really good food. One feature I find with restaurants in museums in the UK, is they often serve really good food, with varied menus. Here is no exception. The restaurant was packed and with a diverse clientele it copes when say, one diner orders a cream tea at the same time as another on the table orders fries! Alas, I can't specifically recall the dishes we had, but they were all tasty. My chicory starter and beetroot wellington were simply delicious, and the wine menu is also excellent. Well worth it, highly recommended if you're there based on our experience.

We are a party of six visiting London and wanted to see the British Museum and had read about the Great Court Restaurant, its special location within the museum, and their very competitively priced afternoon tea. We booked both well in advance to be sure of availability. That was fortunate becasue the lines to the museum were huge if you had not booked in advance. We were escorted to a special private area reserved for a large party which was just for us. It was incredible! The afternoon tea was superb. We were all so very impressed.

Gorgeous food. Lovely sandwiches and great scones and cakes. Nicely presented. Friendly and efficient staff. Highly recommended

Interesting location. Had booked. We arrived via the lift and rudely told to go to the front reception on the other side of the restaurant. As it was near Christmas I opted for the stuffed turkey with char grilled carrots and brussell sprouts. The sprouts were al dente to the point of not being cooked and no sign of having been near a grill. The carrots not quite as raw. Very small amount of cranberry and the turkey itself was pleasant enough though the parma ham coating was a bit hard. Served with a small dauphinoise potato which was pleasant enough. Ordered quickly from the dessert menu and cant actually remember what the full title was but something that started with sticky toffee pudding. It tasted a bit raw and was covered in some kind of soft coating like a melted roulade but didnt really taste of anything. Few small figs on top. Wife had coley and chips and a pear panacotta which was well cooked. Had booked online and saved 10% but then cancelled out by the compulsory service tip. Total cost about £65 after two soft drinks. My wife did better than me but it was one of the poorer meals I have ever had. Service was OK. Pricey and simply not very good.

Disappointing. We arrived at 3pm without a booking and there were tables available for us. After 3pm they only serve “afternoon tea“ but we were a party of vegans and vegetarians so the four different types of sandwiches would have to be substituted for one vegetarian type (egg, so nothing for the vegan). They can accommodate vegans if you order 24 hours in advance (this is a gluten-free/vegan option in one although it is not clear from the online menu that they would need 24 hours notice to make a this sandwich). This is a beautiful venue and used to be run as a lovely restaurant, sadly it no longer feels like that. There was no real attempt to accommodate us, and we ended up eating in the canteen downstairs, which I think is run by the same company so they have lost nothing. It is sad we can no longer enjoy the Great Court Restaurant, if this was a standalone restaurant they would be trying harder but, like hotel restaurants all over the world, they have a constant stream of easy customers so no need to go the extra mile for those of us who are a little more difficult.

Fantastic experience today, staff welcoming, food delicious & service impeccable! We would certainly recommend & booking is essential to avoid disappointment!

Fantastic service, great food and a stunning venue. Location is convenient as well. If you’re looking for a reasonably priced meal after your museum tours this is the place to go.

I came to the British Museum as I was visiting London for the day. I decided to stop for lunch. This place is a hidden gem nestled on the top floor of the British museum. The service was first class, great etiquette from the staff. I had the cod and chips, in all honesty this restaurant over exceeded my expectations. The meal wasn’t greasy, the presentation was great, and above all the price was very reasonable for such a premium location. In all honesty, if I am visiting this part of London again, rather than going to a nearby restaurant I would gladly go out of my way to come into the British Museum to eat here.

Expensive afternoon tea, not worth £42. Tea was not even included in the price! We hadn’t booked and they said they could put us on one of the high tables, but would need it back after one hour, even though the restaurant was not that busy. The small sandwiches were definitely made earlier and were quite hard, and also just 4 of them. The cakes were uninspiring and lack lustre, the jam for the scones came in a jar. The setting is very pleasant, but the food in the lower level cafe definitely looked better and was much cheaper.

Being right in the middle of the British Museum, its location is unbeatable. Service was good, but somehow the setting is completely devoid of atmosphere ... I think I was expecting somethimg more in keeping with the solidity and permanence of the museum itself. And the afternoon tea was less than wonderful. It seemed like the sandwiches had been made quite a few hours earlier. They weren't curling at the edges, but the bread had clearly dried out. Not a great deal

Nearly missed out on a great afternoon tea experience due to the negative reviews, however, really glad looked beyond these. Pre-booked online with vouchers. And in fact, going in with such low expectations really made it feel even more amazing. Did not encounter any rude staff, the front of house and our waitress were friendly and helpful. We were seated immediately to a lovely cushioned area. Service was swift yet not rushed. Everything felt fresh (no stale sandwiches experienced like with other reviews), the scones are not warmed up (but this is not unexpected), the desserts were all fresh, beautifully presented and really delicious. Some reviews mentioned it was noisy, I do not like noisy environments and could not have felt more calm and relaxing, there was a quite buzz of guests but all at a respectful level. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and exceeded expectations.

Lovely airy room, nice service, but poor to average food-side dish of lettuce was old and like an afterthought, Ditto tomatoes. Someone in the kitchen doesn’t seem to care much. The trout was ok. Needs a revamp…. Hygiene also an issue!

Don't waste your money. Most of the food triggered my gag reflex. The green pastries tasted like dirt. The tea was good, but you can drink good tea at home.

My friend and I both ordered a starter and a portion of chips (as a main course) plus a glass of wine each. The waitress who had taken our order only a few minutes earlier gave the wines to the wrong person. The chips were soggy and pretty tasteless but we were both starving so ate them anyway. I ordered the apricot and frangipane tart as a desert. It was disgusting - a large wedge with a thick gunky layer of stuff purporting to be frangipane and a couple of very manky looking apricots. I had one mouthful only. While we were eating, a waitress was very clumsily clearing a nearby table. Two glasses went flying and smashed on the floor, the bits flying everywhere. A very perfunctory job of sweeping up was done, with bits of glass still remaining on the floor. Our bill for two including coffes and service was £63. I told the waitress my view of the chips and the desert which she said she would report to the kitchen.

Food sub-standard: only one vegetarian starter which my guest did not want; my mackerel good but accompanying ingredients all without taste. We had the aubergine and cauliflower Main but although it arrived looking good, the variety of tastes all on top of each other didn't work. For pudding we had the meringue roulade but ours contained no noticeable meringue, instead much solid cream. It was as if the dishes had been chosen and prepared but no one had thought to taste to determine whether worth eating, which they were not. Service friendly and helpful.

I've had a lot of afternoon teas in London throughout the years, ranging from the cheap and affordable to very high-end and expensive. I expected the British Museum at £33pp to fall somewhere in the middle, but the quality was even poorer than the cheapest afternoon teas I've sampled (that were £15-£17.50). The restaurant itself lacks ambiance. I did not realise it was completely out, smack-down in the middle of the museum, but this meant it was very noise with the buzz of visitors throughout. It also looked very grubby (the stairs to the toilets and the toilets itself were questionable). The tea itself was presented well and the staff were very friendly (hence the 2 stars) but the quality, especially for the price point was subpar: - Extremely cold sandwiches with bread that quickly turned stale (clearly was not freshly made and left in a too cold fridge for too long). - Scones were adequate but not reminiscent of earl grey (they were supposed to be); just plain old raisin scones, indistinguishable from a supermarket packet, served with too little jam and clotted cream. - Cakes were very poor, flour-y and earthy tasting. The lemon meringue their only saving grace. - Finally, and this was perhaps my own fault, I asked for a top up for my tea but the tea bag was too weak and the second round of tea was nearly translucent. I would've appreciated a recommendation to replace the tea bag and not just add water. Very disappointed I spend so much and only managed to eat the sandwiches, 1 cake, and 1 scone with weak tea.

Great atmosphere inside the musuem. Really attentive staff and delicius food. Really nice afternoon tea. Booking is recommended.

Amazing food and service. Especially Federica who was so helpful when we had to change our booking due to flight delays

As an English couple who have sampled a lot of afternoon teas, this doesn’t rate that highly. I think it is more suited to tourists who haven’t sampled many teas. The sandwich fillings were fine and the assortment of bread different, if only the bread had been fresh rather than stale. Scones fine, and whilst only one pot of jam for two scones, the minuscule bit of cream was hardly enough for one scone. The tea was so weak, we had it without milk. The four cakes were ok. I do not think they had any plates left either, as they brought us saucers to eat from and said they were plates, however everybody else having tea had a proper plate. I could have complained but it was very busy and couldn’t be bothered. If you want a proper afternoon tea, go elsewhere.

Booked an afternoon tea at this restaurant for the first time, what an experience. The staff are friendly but lack attention towards customers. Food is OK not great. Service not brilliant at all. The atmosphere and location is excellent.

*Make a reservation for the best seating times. Smart way to enjoy lunch while at the British Museum. Escape the crowds by going up two floors to the restaurant just under the beautiful glass roof of the main hall, the Great Court. Afternoon tea is...

Bel endroit pour faire l’expérience du thé d’après-midi. Prix abordable et les bouchées accompagnant le thé étaient très bonnes. Ça...

A return to this restaurant following a previously negative experience. There certainly has been some changes and many improvements. Staff are much more friendly and more responsive, the menu has improved and the service was very good. I feel confident enough to return in the...

Heel prijzig, we hebben alleen koffie, thee, 2x cola genomen dus niets bijzonders, maar volgens mij betaal je voor de...

My son & I went to celebrate Mother's Day. We booked on-line as it is always busy. We were warmly greeted and showed our table. My son, who has lived in London for four years couldn't believe the variety of menu, quality of food and...

what a wonderful afternoon tea in the most iconic and remarkable building. A must visit if you have friends coming from abroad. It Is always a big hit. The stuff were so friendly and the tea taste so yummy. The restaurant is clean and child...

Great food ruined by horrendous service. Lovely location and good very good but the service was absolutely atrocious. We were seated and ignored for 15 minutes, eventually we found our own water for the table and chased down a member of staff to ask for...

Worth eating here when visiting, a likeable and easy menu, nice staff, avoid tall tables with loud persons Nice trout and vegetarian dish Nice wines

We didn't really enjoy this too much, the food was overpriced for what you got and the cocktails arrived not even blended properly. We ordered cream tea and the cream portion was about the size of my little finger with the scones not far behind...

Une pause de bonne qualité, dans le musée. Cadre reposant, accueil irréprochables Très bon rapport qualité prix.

The BM is free to get in so it can get very busy especially on the ground floor and surrounding eateries. This place is on level 3 so a bit harder to get too but so much better in terms of location and ambience. It...

After a lovely trip to the museum we decided to have an afternoon tea at this restaurant. Our bill came £38 + 10% service charge (which we asked to be removed). The staff were friendly but the food was more than disappointing 4 finger sandwiches,...

We had lunch and did three courses. The black truffe and ricotta tortellini were Michelin star quality. Salads were fresh. The steak, chicken and risotto mains were uniformly delicious. And the deserts -- incredibly good. I have been here half a dozen times and I...

Visited today as we were booked into an exhibition at the museum. This is the worst experience I’ve ever had in a London restaurant. The service was terrible. Food was brought to us cold, there was no communication when I politely mentioned this, a waiter...

We booked in advance because we're vegetarian and they prepared some of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever eaten. The tea was fabulous. All the food was delicious and beautifully presented

Visited for lunch with my young daughter. Pros: - Calmer atmosphere than the busy cafes on the ground floor - ‘Proper’ food if you want more than just a sandwich Cons: - Both forced to do a two-course set menu, even though we just wanted...

I'd been looking forward to lunch here with my daughter, but sadly, we were very disappointed with the service we received. The food was good, but the service was appalling - I refused to pay the 10% service charge, and we gave up waiting for...

Sandwich bread dry. Scone came with cream - I asked for butter as I don’t eat cream and was refused! Chocolate cake was dry. Pot of tea was an optional extra. Not value for money.

We wanted a casual, inexpensive afternoon tea and this delivered. The staff was nice but the kitchen slow, we waited for a while and had to inquire. Food was good but not excellent. Noticed the servers were quite chatty with one another hence the slow...

Friendly but inattentive staff, table could have done with a good clean. Had to request cutlery. Food was slow to come out and the bread was a little dry. A couple of the sandwiches were very nice and a couple were odd tasting. The glass...

We enjoyed afternoon tea, which was absolutely first class, in every respect. The service, was faultless throughout the whole experience - friendly, professional and polite. The food was exquisite and thoroughly enjoyed. We would highly recommend this experience as a treat, whilst visiting the museum.

Excellent afternoon tea in a stunning location, service was excellent, lovely way to top off our visit to this beautiful museum

Really Lovely afternoon tea -thoroughly recommend the carrot cake! A beautiful setting with excellent service.

Whoever runs this restaurant has clearly never experienced a proper high tea. We had not booked but were at least ushered in and waited at a yet to be cleared table - fair enough. However, the sitting made available was at a raised stool area...

Very poor experience. My friend had prebooked an Afternoon Tea as a treat to end our London minibreak. Our table wasn't ready and we were shown to a small table. We had to wait a while for a waitress to take our order. My friend...

There's cheaper, quicker food at the British Museum on the floor level of the Great Court--but noisy and crowded. This was a nice alternative and clearly, the locals know it as a place to meet for lunch or afternoon tea. It's at the top of...

There were only 3 mains on the menu: chicken, bream and veggie risotto. OK except when we came to lunch at 13:15 we were told after we had ordered our drinks that the restaurant had run out of bream. A bit odd since it’s for...

An overly expensive cafe in the middle of the museum. Wonderful for sitting but limited options, not good food, and really expensive for what they offer. But sometimes, you really need a four dollar coke.

Considering the price I would have expected more. The food was pretty tasteless and the glasses of prosecco were only half full. Or should I say half empty.

A fine place to have some lunch and rest during the visit of the museum. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Restaurants and cafes at attractions like this are usually very over priced with average quality food at best, dirty tables and substandard service. But none of that applies here! Ok, the food wasn't that cheap, but this was to be expected and given the quality...

We had afternoon tea at the restaurant. Sandwich were good but bread was dry. Enjoyed the scones and sweets. Tea in a bag vs loose leaves. Ok experienced - had higher expectations.

Situado en la parte alta del patio central del museo, ofrece un buen servicio y una carta variada a precios...

We booked a table and had excellent service. The food was average and the sweets not worth having. The Victoria sponge was solid and the crumble more like a soggy apple slice. However it nicely breaks up the day spent at the museum

Fantastic time with friends in a very well run restaurant. Great food and service and a great atmosphere in a unique venue. Highly recommend for a visit even if your not planning on visiting the museum.

We had afternoon tea here via an offer with groupon that included a glass of Prosecco. We arrived half an hour early after visiting the museum and though afternoon tea didn’t start until 3 they suggested we grab a seat so we could rest, catch...

Did not expect the greatest since after all it’s in a museum. Service was rather poor and completely inattentive. You wait a while till you are even asked. Then you get the dish and that’s it, except if he has forgotten to bring the plates....

Good service despite the place being very busy. Full marks. Mains were excellent (I recommend the wild mushroom gnocchi), but the desserts weren't so impressive. In fact they looked and tasted as if they had been bought in. Surely not ?? Neither of the hand...

I returned here to use a Groupon voucher. Once again I had a nice lunch, tasty food, good size portions and a relaxing time and all in the special location.

We decided to go here for lunch after spending a few hours in the museum. Location is lovely, it is a nice setting. We were seated promptly, which was positive, and it seemed busy. Got given menus and someone took our drinks orders. Drinks came,...

Bom restaurante para se comer dentro do museu. Comida é deliciosa,mas cara para a quantidade que é servida. Nao possui...

Tasty food, an imaginative menu and reasonable value for money considering the location. It's a great setting - up under the roof of the Great Court structure. Service was quick and efficient. I'd advise booking at weekend, but it didn't seem to be necessary for...

We ate lunch in this restaurant courtesy of a Groupon voucher, which proved to be excellent value. The fish was delicious. This is a busy restaurant in a busy museum, so the service can, at times, appear "matter of fact". However, we would definitely repeat...

We checked the website beforehand which said the restaurant opened for coffee; we arrived and an A4 notice informed us that it was shut. There was a group of people sitting having coffee on a section of sofas so we waited to speak to the...

The restaurant has a superb position under the faceted British Museum great court glass ceiling - 3 floors up from the hubbub of the crowds, Wed had a light lunch of soup folowed by salad. All the details were pefect - generous serving of sour dough with the delicious soup. Beautifully presented and tasty salads - not to mention the crispy sweet potato fries we ordered as an extra.

ランチタイムには少し早い頃、疲れたので一人で、お茶だけ飲みました。やがて周りはランチ客でいっぱいになりましたが、そのまま私は居続け、同行者が戻ってくるのを待ちました。嫌な顔もせず、店員は忙しそうに働き、わたしは助かりました。

Very unfriendly staff. We weren’t allowed to sit 5 to 3pm because Afternoon Tea starts at 3 (Tables were free). We‘ve been ignored completely. Scons were bad.

we were lucky to get their last reservation for 12:03, after that time you mu t line up, the lines were long! Good food, fast service, a bi tof peace in a very frantic museum

Huge disappointment for both service and food. I brought a group to celebrate the end of the quarter. We were the only customers. However, no one came to the table to greet us or start pouring water. I had to get up three times to request it.

In contrast to some negative reviews we read recently, we enjoyed quick, efficient and friendly service. We had two abundannt salad plates, wine and coffee. Thanks in particular to Eveline Kinzkofer.

We were in the area for a midday function and thought we’d give this a try as I had always wanted to go there. Front of house staff were not particularly engaging and had that typical aloofness that always raises the hackles. Our waiter however was efficient if nervous. Tables are very close together in one area and we were plonked in the middle of it despite being assured we would have a nice table on booking. Hardly conducive to a business meeting. The food is OK but over priced and small portions, particularly the fish and chips which are cheaper and much larger in The Ivy cafe branches. Won’t be returning despite enjoying Benugos other offerings at the Museum, especially the Members’ Room.

We had late'ish lunch on the Troy Exhibition opening day and were glad to get a spacious quiet table at the end of the space, with a good outlook over the open space below. We were a bit disappointed that there wasn't a set lunch menu with seasonal specials but we tried the soup and squid to start and because it was very chilly we had one sausage/mash - which doesn't come with any vegetables and a burger. I thought the sausages looked re-heated and the burger was luke warm. The chips were greasy and some were too hard to eat. One of the waiters was very good, the server of the food almost ran off without asking us whether we wanted any sauces etc. We had to go and get the bill at the end of the meal as I think people lost interest.

The restaurant is located on the top floor of the museum. It is a quiet place among the chaos of everyday life within the museum. Tourism is almost choking the museum. Crowds are relentless and demanding. There are few quiet places in the museum just to sit a reflect on how extraordinary hothead British Museum is. It can be overwhelming to the new visitor. The restaurant is comfortable. Service is good. The food is warming on a cold day. The soup is always worth considering and the pasta dishes are a specialty. Worth a visit.

We booked for a Friday night dinner, having seen the menu online. The overall experience was disappointing, despite the friendly and personable staff.

Absolutely delicious desserts here lovely & open restaurant, welcoming staff and prompt service. I enjoyed a peppermint tea with a yummy berry cheesecake! It was just right, soft, melting in your mouth cheesecake layer, perfect amount of sweetness & fresh and scrumptious berries No doubt the rest of the dessert menu must be as good or even better!

サンドイッチはシンプルなものが4種、スコーン2種にクロテッドクリームと苺ジャム、スイーツ3種。スイーツが全部甘すぎて、最後紅茶が足りなくなるほどだった。サンドイッチとスコーンはどれも美味しく、価格もお手頃なので、満足度は高いです。立地柄、観光の休憩として訪れるのにちょうどいいのではないでしょうか。

We went to the museum and got hungry. When we got to the restaurant, we we informed that they can only serve coffee and cakes, no actual food. Plus, if you’re vegan, you have to order the food 24 hours before. The staff were really unpleasant too. We wouldn’t recommend it at all.

What a nice place to rest after so much walking inside the Museum. Good service and common afternoon tea pastries/food. Great ambience light and atmosphere.

No one came to sit us and when someone did after quite a while, tole us in a very unpleasant way, we should go somewhere else.