St Martins in the Fields Cafe in the Court in City of London, Westminster

Wonderful historic church in great location right next to Trafalgar Square. The church was designed by James Gibbs (1682-1754) and its influence can be seen in many churches in the New World, such as Saint Michael's Church in Charleston SC and Christ Church in Philadelphia. Beautiful interior. The church gave its name to the famous eponymous orchestra, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, most famous for its many legendary recordings under Sir Neville Marriner (1924-2016). We were fortunate to see a recent performance with the orchestra of Bach's St. John's Passion at the church.

Quite a variety of food. We got a prepackaged smoked salmon on baguette. It was very, very good! Also slice of delicious chocolate cake and fresh clementine orange. We saw some of the historic tomb inscriptions on the floor.

Hemos estado en varios de los shows de The Crypt Late en la calle Martins in the Field en Trafalgar Square. La cripta es hermosa y tiene una acústica increíble con su techo abovedado. Reserva tus asientos en mesas estilo cabaret a varios precios desde £ 9. 00 a £ 29. 00 cada uno dependiendo de su ubicación al escenario y si está detrás de un pilar. El espectáculo comienza a las 8 , 00 pm y suele terminar a eso de las 9 . 45 pm con un intervalo. Este se llamaba “The Filthy Six” y era jazz. Hemos estado en The Musicals, Frank Sinatra y amigos, Motown y Country y Western. Todos ellos han sido excelentes y una gran relación calidad-precio. Puedes comprar bebidas y pre-pedir comida si lo deseas y las puertas se abren a las 7. 00 pm

Comí aquí para cenar alrededor de las 6 pm. El restaurante en sí es lindo, pero la comida no era genial. La comida caliente para adultos consistía en dos pasteles diferentes. El pastel que recibí estaba seco y no parecía fresco. Tampoco había salsa. Las guarniciones de verduras y papas estaban frías como piedras. Tomé la comida de vuelta y los hice recalentar en el microondas. Creo que en parte se reduce al momento. Sospecho que si hubiera comido allí temprano en el día en que la comida se apagó por primera vez, probablemente habría sido fresca y caliente. En general, no vale la pena el precio elevado. Lugar también se sentía como una trampa turística.

Absolutely love the music work Vivaldi as my favorite.

Lovely building, regular concerts are held.

Coffee and red velvet cake in the crypt. I went to see my daughter at the craft sale.

I visited Saint Martin-in-the-Fields during my stay in London in September 2024 and it was a truly fascinating experience. The church, located right next to Trafalgar Square, impresses with its stunning Georgian architecture and welcoming atmosphere. Inside, the simple elegance of the nave creates a sense of peace, while the decorated ceiling and majestic columns add a touch of solemnity. I also really enjoyed the crypt, which hosts an atmospheric café and often cultural events. A perfect place for a quiet break in the chaos of the city and a corner of London absolutely worth visiting!

Great location and I love to go into the Crypt. Just to the left of the church, you go downstairs and such a surprise. Great restaurant and they have live shows. Also a great place to spend a penny and get away from the crowds.

We popped into the cellar cafe for a short pit stop while sightseeing. A large and spacious area. Nothing very remarkable to set it apart from othe cafes.

St. Martin's Anglican Church next to Trafalgar Square…

Lovely food very reasonably priced.

Was there this weekend to visit Solo Craft Fair. Great space and amazing variety of makers. The Crypt food was also delicious 😋

Accidental walk in to the performance rehearsal. It was a nice surprise, we could just sit and listen for a while.

Love this church always open and welcoming

Ci ero già stata altre volte negli anni passati,un’ atmosfera davvero bella e coinvolgente.Posto rilassante dove bere un tè con torte e dolci davvero buoni(Red velvet e scones ottimi).Possibiltà di cenare con piatti davvero invitanti che spero di poter provare presto!Locale pulito e ben curato, servizio veloce e preciso…davvero un’esperienza da non perdere se si va in questa splendida città ❤️

Many very nice musical events. Some are religious services, which are free, and some are concerts, which you pay for. All are wonderful. Sit in the middle on the ground floor. You can’t see so well on the sides or up above in the balcony.

Very expensive underground cafe

Very good cake and coffee - a real insider tip to escape the hustle and bustle of the city!

I visited before the service on Sunday morning. The choir was practicing, and even just listening to it for a moment made me feel reverent. The interior was really nice, especially the windows... It felt like time and space were warped. Anyway, it was particularly cool. There was also a machine where donations could be paid by card.

Alta calidad de la comida y una buena elección. La comida siempre servida caliente y con una sonrisa del equipo amable. A veces es difícil encontrar un asiento, pero eso demuestra lo exitoso que es.

Squidged into the northern corner of Trafalgar Square, with a compromised view of the magnificent frontage, and dominated by the bulk of the National Gallery. This is nonetheless one of the great renaissance churches of London. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend two concerts here, both were wonderful musical experiences - the Requiems by Fauré and Mozart. The Crypt is the setting for a decent cafe with a cloister vibe.

I had chance listen to music there

Awesome choir. The service on Christmas eve was magic. The church is beautiful

This is an Anglican church designed by James Gibbs in the Neoclassical architectural style, with construction beginning in 1721 and completion in 1726. Dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, a church has stood on this site since at least the medieval period. At the time, it served as a church for the rural areas outside the London city walls, but it has since become an important place of worship in central London. The church is distinguished by its domed spire and Corinthian columns, creating a striking exterior, while the interior is simple yet elegant. It is renowned for its chamber music performances and classical concerts, offering regular free lunchtime concerts and evening performances. In the crypt below, there is a café and gallery, making it a vibrant cultural and community hub.

Lovely old church, not overly ornate. Perfect place for classical music or choir concerts.

Amazing music. Beautiful setting. Simply wonderful

Went to see/listen Vilvaldi's Four seasons" performed there. Lovely acoustics.

Beautiful church - I came in last year with my Grandmother to see the church, and we had a coffee in the crypt which was a lovely atmosphere. We were hoping to see some famous epitaphs that were reportedly held at St Martins, and managed to find them stacked up in storage (after climbing over some boxes and stacked tables!). I then came again for the Christmas eve carol service 2024, which was an incredible experience and quite emotional. I’d hugely recommend this to anyone either living in London or visiting for Christmas!

Who knows, perhaps in the crypt you will find the restaurant At the time there was a flea market The Beatles played here as well as other musicians

Interesting and beautiful window is most unusual

The church is open for viewing, and there is a restaurant and restrooms in the basement next to it, which is very convenient.

Exquisite historic church, completed in 1726, replacing a Tudor church that previously stood on the same site. The design, by James Gibbs, has become one of London's most recognisable churches. It's well worth a look inside, where beautiful ceiling decorations, ornately detailed columns and galleries create an impression of space. The church's interior has a light, airy feel, and provides a place of calm to escape the crowds and bustle of the city streets. St Martin-in-the-Fields has a long history of helping in the fight against homelessness, and still holds regular services. The church is free to visit but donations are welcomed to support the upkeep of the building.

Excelente relación calidad-precio y buena comida para el centro de Londres justo al lado de Trafalgar Square. Siempre visitamos para un almuerzo rápido cuando en Londres

It wasn't really the church, it was everything around it

Lovely church, ideal for classical music concert. Been there at least 10 times and never been disappointed. Highly recommend

You must come here - to a concert or rehearsal, to the cafe in the crypt, or just to admire the architecture

Beautiful spot. We came here before we went to a production at the Colosseum earlier this month. It is a great place to come for a good lunch or a coffee, but it can be really busy. I think it was especially busy due to it being over the Christmas period and also very close to the Christmas market and national portrait gallery. I’ve added a photo of the prices. The soup isn’t on the menu but they do have a daily soup which is £5 we had to wait for hours but it wasn’t too long. Unfortunately, they have stopped doing the jacket potatoes which is a real shame. The main meals are a tad expensive as you can see, but they do look good. Slightly tricky to get a seat and table, but we managed to get one. Staff are all very friendly, but they seem a bit low staffed and quite overwhelmed so I did feel a bit sorry for them.

Actually a beautiful church. Rating so bad. Too many tourists. They make noise and just take photos.

Always like coming here for the Christmas carols 😁

Saw Vivaldi's four seasons by candlelight. Beautiful setting, lovely architecture. Definitely added atmosphere to the lovely music

Beautiful London church. It's a wonder to enter and stop to reflect, to pray, after the confusion of Trafalgar Square. A moment of peace and rest, knowing that just outside the world, perhaps, runs too fast!

St Martin-in-the-Fields is an iconic Anglican church located in Trafalgar Square. Renowned for its stunning neoclassical architecture, it offers a peaceful refuge amid the city’s hustle. The church hosts regular concerts and art exhibitions, enhancing its cultural significance. A visit provides a blend of history, spirituality, and artistic expression, making it a must-see destination for tourists and locals alike.

We came for lunch. They advertised jacket potatoes but I found out they aren't doing them until the New Year. I decided on a pizza which is weirdly priced more expensively if you buy a whole one rather than 2 halves! I was given a buzzer and paid. I went back to our table and after a good 20 minutes I hadn't heard anything so went back to the counter to eventually be told my pizza had been given to someone else and that another one would be baked immediately. Afternoon another 10 or 15 minutes I went back to see if it was ready but it wasn't. The supervisor then refunded my payment and about 10 minutes later, more than 40 minutes after ordering, we got a very nice pizza. There were no trays either today but at least there was cutlery. Luckily we weren't in a hurry but other people were as they had tickets for the Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery.

A really interesting place to visit if you want to drink a cup of coffee or if you want to eat. I would definitely recommend it!

Lovely lemon polenta cake and coffee before a theatre. Always busy can normally get a table staff friendly. Good sized toilets.

Ate in the Crypt - good basic food, no problem finding a table.

The choir was amazing. And the acoustics were great. This may be a yearly event now.

They sold me restricted view seats for full price, there was a pillar right in front of me and had to stay turned on the right for the full performance without seeing the choir properly performing. I contacted them to request a partial ( not full) refund due to the circumstance but the box office manager Philip Payne refused on the ground that the pillar was marked with a circle on the map. I had never been to this church so I had no idea this was a pillar! When I purchase tickets for the theatre it’s always very clear where the view is restricted and you pay much less for these seats. will not go back not recommend. It was ok but nothing stunning as well.

The cafe at the Crypt was extremely busy when I and a friend visited on 22nd December about 3.30 pm and we had to share a table with two other people. That wasn’t a problem, the problem was that there were no trays to use, the attitude of several staff and one in particular. I was told by two members of staff that trays were at the beginning of the counter, when they were clearly not. Another said sorry but they were very busy and trays would be availabe “soon”. My friend is frail and so sat down while I tried to juggle getting two hot plates of food and drinks without a tray. The person in the queue next to me commented about how surly the server behind the counter was when I asked for pizza. I was so flustered that when I got to the cashier, with one plate of hot food, two mini bottles of wine and an alert buzzer for pizza, that I forgot to take my receipt after paying. The cashier knew I was having pizza but did not call me back to give me the receipt. When I deposited the one plate of food and wine with my friend, I returned to the counter to get glasses and when I got back to the table my friend showed me that one of the bottles of wine was a short measure, so I had to return to the counter to exchange it. The buzzer for the pizza went off and I went to collect it, but your surly member of staff refused to give it to me. I admit I then vented my frustration, pointing out to her that there - still - were no trays, that my plate of hot food was going cold, that the pizza was sitting there also going cold and did she not think she was being unreasonable? Her reply was that I was being aggressive and had been aggressive to other members of staff too. I had to return to the cashier to get the receipt and back again to the food counter to collect the pizza. Meanwhile, my plate of food was cooling and I had to leave half of the red cabbage as it went completely cold as I was eating it. The turkey pie was nice though!

Always an oasis of peace and music in the middle of the big city.

Friendly quiet place, with a good cafe

Excellent Carol concert with full choir and brass section, set in a beautiful building

We went to the family carol concert. Lots of fun, fabulous singing group, who managed to get everyone involved. Some terrible jokes, but after all it is Christmas. Brilliant, really enjoyed the event.

Never disappointing whatever gig you choose to attend . Fabulous night !

A soulful and calm oasis in the middle of bustling London. We visited for the family Christmas carols (buy tickets in advance), and stopped in at the cafe and shop in the crypt below (no tickets needed).

A bbc choir concert. It was perfect

On Tuesday visited for concert...pre booked mulled wine & mince pie. Mulled wine was OK...mince pie....cold,hard,small and looked liked the cheapest you could buy. I don't find this acceptable for £8...

What a wonderful building with a wonderful history. Do tremendous work for the homeless. Lovely coffee shop in the Crypt. Excellent guide Steve does a free tour every Wednesday at 2pm. Even played a festive number on the Steinway!

Attended a holiday carol performance - great experience!

Amazing concert in a cozy environment and very affordable tickets.

Quand je vais à la National gallery ou à The Courtauld, je m'arrête toujours dans la crypte de StMartin in the field : cosy, simple, sûr, très propre.

Cafe below the church with a beautiful vault, also suitable for lunch

Went for the so called Candlelight Baroque concert, what a disappointment and let down, there was no candles only a couple of small ones, the xmas garlands had no lights or baubles, there was nothing festive with no thoughts put into it. The evening was a treat for my friend and the experience left me very upset, I strongly believe that the marketing was misleading and so were the pictures, an expensive evening, acceptable if it was free entrance.Absolutely furious

It's not a guy called Martin, it's a building. It's not in the fields either. That's British humor for you, I guess.

Temple for believers. Music believers like me who consider it an authentic temple of music. Removing that, it is one more than the number of churches there are in London. For me the most notable thing is the concerts.

Visited on Friday 29th. This used to be a great little café but on this occasion it was a very disappointing visit. Despite having china cups which were being used exclusively for coffee the cafe refused to provide china cups for tea and insisted on putting tea in a paper cup. This is a policy which is both anti-customer and anti-planet. For tea they use those trendy plastic teabags which give a slower and poorer quality brew than traditional paper tea bags. It is also anti planet. The hot drinks section staff were very slow and disorganised so, for example, queuing took longer than it ought to have done and my coffee went cold while I was waiting for oat milk The prices have gone up a lot since I was last here. I hope this is helping the Church but I consider this an expensive option now and there is much better value and quality to be had elsewhere. e.g. £20 for a pie and veg in a cafe is steep.

Go see the candlelight performance!

Nice place for food and coffee. We love to go there everything we are in London.

Lovely place to meet a friend for lunch pre visit to the national gallery

A restaurant built under a church, very cozy

Cute, quick restaurant/bar "grotto" like, and nice Christmas gifts shop, selling good quality lavender products

Went to see Vivaldi Four Seasons by candlelight. Excellent!! Well worth it!

It was a great experience to listen to the Four Season of Vivaldi at the church. A fantastic chambre ensemble.

If you go to Trafalgar Square, just a few meters further, it is worth visiting.

I love going to Cafe in the Crypt for lunch or just a coffee. Unique atmosphere and delicious food

Attended the evening song and tour on Wed. What an experience

Cafe in the Crypt. Lovely cup of tea.

Beautiful church that costs no entry When we were there they were rehearsing for a concert Acoustics are perfect and it was a lot of fun to listen to the music Conclusion: absolutely recommended

Enjoyed a lovely recital last minute. Beautiful church.

We attended a concert by candlelight of Baroque music. It has been a lifelong ambition to visit St Martin's, I hope to be back rather sooner than the 55 years it has taken so far to achieve that ambition. The whole experience was superb.

Very busy good tasty food good prices for Central London In basement of ancient and historic church

Good selection of foods hot and cold Need more Jackft Potatoes... all gone at a lunch time... Very busy, but nice atmosphere... Such a handy location too Will go again

The café in the crypt has delicious cakes and good coffee. A good stop to escape the hustle and bustle of London for a moment.

A quite unique cafe, reasonably priced for London, I had a slice of coffee and walnut cake and a latte, both which were nice.

Sunday around 5 p.m.: 40 minutes of reflection and prayers of thanks in an open church. There were people singing beautiful gospel songs. Maybe a sample...couldn't have been nicer.

Interesting to visit the crypt converted into a bar-restaurant

Historic church overlooking Trafalgar Square. Lots of events on all through the year although some very expensive.

A cool idea but it's so well lit that it kinda kills any kind of interesting crypt vibe.

Dreamy Vivaldi 4 seasons by candlelight in a historic, beautiful building. If you haven't been, I highly recommend.

Silent Disco at the Crypt. Fabulous venue and a brilliant night of music and dancing.

Lovely place to go for a break, whether coffee, tea or a light lunch. It can be very noisy as the floor is made up of tombstones...yep. you read that right! It's a wonderfully atmospheric place to be, perfect for a first date or catching up with friends.

Nice place for visit. An elegant church with a crypt converted into a cafe. Concerts are held here, and during lunchtime there are music recitals.

There is a nice cafe in the lower basement floor. There are a variety of food and beverages. Prices are more affordable than other cafes in this area..

Gave us our food and told us to take it outside to eat because they were closing in 15 minutes

Thoroughly recommend this cafe. It's an easy one to walk past in this busy part of London but it's well worth finding it. A stunning setting underground just off Trafaglar Square. We went in for tea and cake at the end of a day out. Good range of food, helpful staff and plenty of seating. Fully accessible for wheelchair users. If you are going to spend money in a cafe in London why not support one attached to a good cause. Happy to recommend this cafe and will be back.

A nice place to have a cake and coffee.

It is a top-level vocal performance venue in the UK. Needless to say the sound effects. If you listen to a lot of canned music, you have to come in and listen to the real symphony.

Food expensive and pretty average

Beautiful. The crypt for food is fabulous.