Tate Modern Cafe: Level 2 in Southwark

Away from the bustle. Simple menu, well executed in contemporary relaxed surroundings.

We were pleasantly surprised after finding many surrounding places underwhelming.Most places we visited, offered food as an afterthought to ale drinking blabbers loitering everywhere with poor service if you are hungry. We headed back to our hotel and tried the in-house restaurant. Excellent steak and absolutely tasty tortellini. All cooked to perfection well presented, and totally satisfying . Highly recommended.

Very poor service. We got seated, no one got us a menu to look at, just asked us what we wanted to order. We did not feel welcome at all. Food is quite expensive for what you are getting. The squid linguine only had 1 prawn in it. Would not recommend!!!

This is a stylish, convenient place for me to get to with good food. - Avocado & burrata on toast - Royale with cavier on a croissant base There was also 50% off when booking through @thefork_uk 👍 Wheelchair access ♿✔️

Bankside is a super modern hotel- I signed a corporate deal here (for the second time) for my company. Staff are fantastic. I’m here every second week:) thanks so much to all of you 🙏🙏 One small suggestion: Please bring back your coffee dock

Sad tasteless food for a high price. Staff is demotivated or stressed.

Decided to drop by here based on the reviews. Service is so slow, and I ordered a salmon dish and it was served with a vegetable which was extremely strong in flavour and also it was so tough. I ordered the toffee pudding and it was served so cold and by this time, coupled with the poor service and lousy food, I flagged down the wait staff to complain that my pudding was cold. They took away my pudding and while waiting, the manager came to ask me if I had a problem. However, his stance was rather defensive so I did not want to create a scene and said I was fine. The pudding came back to me - I had already taken a bite and it was the same pudding, microwaved so high that the ice cream they put in there had melted. They plonked in another scoop of ice cream and that melted as well. Totally shocked for an establishment like this. The food is really ordinary, service very poor - save your money and go elsewhere.

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Art Yard - comfortable and spacious place with good service and lovely meals. Fantastic place to dine.

Highly recommended. Perfect service, delicious food. I would kindly like to mention Maria from F&B department was above and beyond. Thank you for everything. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

My initial experience was exceptional, however, during my subsequent visit, the quality of the food was merely satisfactory and arguably not commensurate with the price.

Good food and great service. Thank you.

You are better off anywhere locally than here. The food is awful and the service matches it. Bored and disengaged. And why wouldn’t they be. They get their 12.5% irrespective. More importantly, be careful and check your bill before paying. We obviously did not and got overcharged. We called them back the next day.And no, it wasn’t a simple sorry we overcharged we will refund you right away. It began with I wasn’t here, the manager is not available right now, we will call you back etc. litany of excuses. In fact they had the “con”fidence to get a junior staff to call back and give a vague reassurance. I understand restaurants with such poor quality food and overpriced menus must be struggling in the current market. But to cheat and scam and then avoid customers who catch you are all from the playbook of a restaurant that does this all too often and brushes it right under the carpet if issues are raised. After all who has the time and energy to chase after a 10-15% discrepancy in a bill beyond one call. I never heard back from the manager or the restaurant. They should be ashamed. But more importantly, hope this review alerts new customers to check their bill before paying.

This is a public service announcement to avoid this food. The chicken parfait was okay, but the tuna tartar was bland. The mains were awful - we had the squid ink spaghetti and the cod. No seasoning, horrible textures, I even asked the waitress if they had been cooked in a microwave as sometimes you can just tell… the wine was lovely and it was a nice place to sit for a drink, but absolutely avoid the food - London is full of amazing choices, this is just not one of them!

Me and my friend had a great time! One of the best Martini and steak ever, and lovely welcoming from Tsveti and all her colleagues looking after us. Definitely we coming back.

Love the concept , amazing relaxed atmosphere with very attentive service. Good was amazing and great selection of dishes. We will be back!

The beef tartare is pretty good and the truffles fries were decent. Not sure about the cod, but lamb was decent.

I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service.

We had an amazing breakfast at Artyard Bar and Kitchen. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. From start to finish, everything was perfect. The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place for a great breakfast experience!

Their customer service is second to none

excellent service. special thanks to the morning manager!

Their customer service is great,the food is better than good.

Very beautiful and cozy restaurant. The food was very good and tasty.

I had a great time here. The service was friendly and attentive, and our waiter gave great recommendations. I’d definitely come back for the atmosphere and food!😊

Very pleasant atmosphere, great food, wine and cocktails, and really attentive service. I had a great time, thanks!

I would like to express my gratitude to Maria for the excellent service during breakfast! She created a very welcoming atmosphere with her friendliness and professionalism. All orders were served promptly, and her attention to detail made the morning truly special. Thank you, Maria, for a wonderful start to the day!

I was passing by with a friend of mine and decided to have a dinner here. The food was great and service was excellent. Great menu and the wine choice was also perfect, great for the offer. We will definitely come back!

Yesterday, I had brunch with friends at this wonderful restaurant. The cuisine was delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly, helping us choose our dishes. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back again.

Is this the most dog friendly place in London? :) We visited for brunch having been disappointed by a nearby venue and left feeling so delighted. Location: Great - right on the South Bank close to all the main attractions and stations Ambience: Very cool - busy but not as busy as some of the traps on the riverside. Elevated experience. Food: Amazing quality and fantastic value - we all really enjoyed our selection (personally, best croque madame in London) Service: So attentive from when we arrived to leaving and with such friendly and professional members of the team Dog Friendly: I had my pup with me and I have to say, this was one of the best experiences I've had in London. I'd recommend and return based on that alone. They had beds, food, snacks, attention, different areas of the restaurant to offer - PERFECT

I had a fantastic dinner with my wife at Art Yard Bar & Kitchen. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the meal. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive (not easy to find lately in London) and our food arrived promptly. If you're looking for a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with your loved one, I highly recommend this place.

Slightly overcooked steak but full of flavour.

Poolside cafe and Bar opened 11am - 8pm daily. Yummy casual meals available Staff very prompt with meals and drinks - lovely young lass Monique needs a mention she was in training - excellent service and people skills - definately well on her way for successful career in hospitality. We had evening meal there often - there fish and chips were very tasty as with the various pizzas - nice flavours. Good selection of drinks too. Prices were good too. would recommend for nice easy tasty meals with good service.

This cafe is located inside the Tate Modern building. Found it to be slightly expensive for what was served. Food was okay. Service was alright. Seats were almost fully occupied when I visited on a Saturday evening.

The place is beautifully decorated, the staff was incredible, good food & also we had our dog with us and they brought a bed, water and treats. Highly recommend going there!

Enjoyed the romantic dinner with my partner. Food was beautifully presented, and staff made us feel welcomed. Definitely recommend

Pretty unprofessional to have your staff openly arguing with each other in front of customers in the restaurant. Came here at 3pm on a Saturday for brunch. very quiet but service was awful. Staff remembers spent more time arguing with each other about holiday they wanted to take than on serving the (few) customers.

Beautiful place with great menu. A bit on the pricier side but the service is exquisite. They treated my dog like the king he is!

There is something not right about the Corner Cafe and Bar. Some things are good - for example my ciabatta with Portobello mushrooms, blue cheese and leeks was very tasty and not unreasonable in price for a monopoly site in a tourist hotspot. Some things are less good - for example the uninterested attitude of the staff. Some things are frankly unforgivable - for example the attempt to charge my friend, who had just agreed to hand over £8.95 for a fairly small bowl of dressed tomatoes, and additional £1.50 for a very small slice of not-fresh dry bread to accompany it. The overall feeling was of being lightly fleeced for fairly interesting food by people who really didn't care whether you ever came back.

The food (saturday brunch): delicious The staff: super friendly The venue: beautiful worth the detour

Really good service people here are kind and nice also the food is really great

I stopped at this restaurant by chance and I absolutely don't regret it! The staff takes great care of the customers. The food is delicious and of very good quality.

Dopo la mia lunga visita alla Tate Modern si era fatta l'ora di pranzo e ho voluto provare a vedere cosa proponeva il risto bar annesso alla galleria, una discreta quantità di insalate miste cereali oltre lieviti e panini. Ho scelto un'insalatina con anche fagiolini, ceci, frutta secca morbida: buonissima! Questa gustosa ciotola l'ho accompagnata con una spremuta d'arancia fresca. Sono rimasta soddisfatta... E ho ripreso il cammino alla continua, e sempre nuova, scoperta di Londra.

Nice food but not worth what we paid; totally overpriced!

Popped in for Breakfast, hadn't booked - but were given 5* treatment. Eggs Benedict & 3 Egg Omelette - Excellent Coffee - incredibly comfy seating, attentive service, wonderful setting. Will definitely be back.

First class service and attentiveness always a plus in our Hotel when one first arrives! In the morning first class Breakfast served here as well! OUTSTANDING on site Barista as well for all hours of the day!👍👍👍👍👍

Lovely man that served us- thank you !!!

Superb location, very quiet and unobtrusive. Modern decor. Comfortable casual seating; uncrowded- an oasis of calm in a hectic London on busy Sunday. Air conditioning arctic but staff happily turned down on request. Rather sterile ambience. Food was good, staff obliging but some less experienced than others (e.g.please don’t clear plate of one diner at table when others still eating). Plentiful tables, spacious layout so no overcrowding/overhearing neighbours. Prices reasonable for high season in London. Would definitely return but try main restaurant next time.

I booked this place for a special celebration with my family and it was perfect! The restaurant is a stylish place serving delicious food. A huge thank you to Mersim for looking after us so well and making our lunch so special!

CAREFUL!!! IF YOU GO TO THIS RESTAURANT THEY GIVE YOU A MENU WITH A PRICE AND THEN INCREASE IT AND MAKE YOU PAY EVEN MORE. DON'T GO SO YOU DON'T BE FOOLED. SUPER UNPATIENT EMPLOYEES, HORRIBLE.

Unpleasant welcome, the barmaid spoke to us very aggressively. The tables were not cleared and the toilets were disgusting. My friend ordered a vanilla flavored iced coffee but his coffee had absolutely no vanilla taste. Positive point, the decoration is pretty and the music pleasant.

We had dinner at this place having booked in the late morning. We were a small group with children, great availability and courtesy in managing the two tables differentiated between children and adults. Impeccable service from taking the order to handling a small misunderstanding on a child's order. Tasty and proportionate dishes, correct quality-price ratio.....better if with a discount voucher!

Went for brunch on a Saturday, the food was amazing and the service impeccable.

Very stylish and artsy ambiance. Very nice for a hotel restaurant. Good breakfast buffet (fresh squeezed OJ was delicious) and some nice cocktails.

Everything was Amazing, thank you so much

Very attentive waiter who gave us all a free round of drinks to make up for the slow food service. Both food and drink were tasty.

Pretty uninspiring at lunch. Maybe decent at dinner / drinks. Not sure how it garnered decent reviews.

Lovely night with great entertainment - Live at The Corner Pop! Art! Jazz! The performers were really good and it gave a really nice vibe to the place. More please!

I came for dinner with my friend and we love the food. Our waiter Alex was very kind and nice he even advised us to go to see the art exhibition at the gallery. I will come again the food is amazing

Excellent place to grab a late night dinner on a Sunday. Ravioli was excellent.

£8.50 for slim slice of cheesecake with a few raspberries. English breakfast tea like gnats’ pee. Won’t go again. Tate Britain cafe prices up too. One third of the price at Chelsea College Cafe opposite. Tate M no longer give booklet of info with paid exhibitions. £5 booklet instead.

Staffs were all nice and food were good. Had great time for breakfast.

My partner and I really were excited to go to the breakfast buffet. He has stayed at the hotel multiple times both alone and with his family. When we went the first time the hostess was extremely rude and ignored us the whole time, when she did address us it was snarky and backhanded. It took 20 minutes to get our tea and black coffee. The second time we went they told us “we only have the bar open since you’re not staying at the hotel” even though the ENTIRE restaurant was empty. So we sat down at a table when another waiter offered it to us. Again our tea and coffee took 20 minutes and the hostess gave us disgusted looks the whole time we were there. I am extremely disappointed in the disrespect we both received on multiple occasions and we will NOT be returning.

I can only assume the positive reviews on here are from people in self-denial trying to cope with the embarrassment of having paid such high prices for such awful food. Or maybe the chef had called in sick the night we visited. (One important note, our server was very nice). The asparagus and Burford Brown egg was two pieces of boiled asparagus and a hard-boiled supermarket egg, with a bland green sauce that was completely unseasoned. The salmon was basic; fried, unseasoned, and presented with two more sticks of slightly overcooked asparagus- a meal which would take any inexperienced cook five minutes in their own home. (This was £26 not including sides, except for more tasteless green purée) I could go on. £38 for a small, thin rib-eye (this one came with some salt on it!) and no sides included. I’ve yet to meet anyone that can make a bad rib-eye so this was at least fine. I feel really insulted actually; to be charged money like this, for food inferior to most home cooks and using ingredients which (by the admission of the menu) you can find in Sainsbury’s. Lovely decor! I guess that’s enough for some people, looking at the reviews. Unbelievable that they’re getting away with it to be honest - but it is I think part of a hotel and if anywhere’s doing “hotel food” it’s this place.

Buffet breakfast at it’s best , great service and good quality simple variety and options, great coffe and fresh orange juice machine! We ve been serve by Augusto and he was fantastic! Really made the start of the day better , Obrigado Augusto!

This place is awesome, especially if you sit at the bar and watch them make your drinks. The cocktails we had were amazing. The female bartender was super nice, professional, and had really pretty nails. We didn't try the food, but it looked great from what we saw. If you're staying at the hotel, you should definitely check it out. If not, you should still stop by for a drink.

Everything was really right here - very pleasant service with advice on the dishes - special requests were taken into account - Dishes are very good quality and beautifully prepared Design ambience with an overall quiet, relaxed atmosphere -

The Art Yard Bar & Kitchen was a let down. They stop making most of their menu at 9pm and force customers onto a bar menu that has very few options The burger was pretty bland; the chips (fries) tasted like they were frozen and not hand-cut. My beer was not very cold. Our waitress disappeared by 9:30 and we had to keep asking other staff members for things. Wouldn't go back, and wouldn't recommend.

Sensational experience! On the ball staff. Fantastic food. Tyrese took great care of us and I will be back again soon.

Food is fine but not exceptional. Service is a bit slow but very good otherwise.

Delicious food, good atmosphere and didn’t hurry us to leave after a long chatty lunch.

Je vous recommande vivement ce café ! Les prix sont plus que raisonnables et les boissons sont délicieuses !! La décoration est très sympathique et la vue dégagée sur la Tamise est très agréable. Passez prendre un café après votre visite au musée, vous ne regretterez pas ce moment !

It was an amazing experience all together, The staff is quite professional and good.

A classic captive audience experience. The food was of very poor quality, the coffee was tepid and weak, and all was served in disposalble plates and cups. And it was expensive, the doughnut was £5.50

Great food. Bread is amazing... hot & fresh. We had the ox and the sea bass. Both very good. Ox was especially good, melted in your mouth.

The food is average, the decoration and atmosphere are good. The waiter was warm and friendly but not very professional. The food was served very slowly and one dish was missed.

We had breakfast here whilst stay at a different hotel. Our eggs florentine and eggs Benedict were poor and adequate at best. The hollandaise was curdled and had too much vinegar and the muffin untoasted. Service was fine and my coffee good.

Stopped by here spontaneously and had excellent food and drinks! The food was not only very good in terms of taste but also outstanding in quality. The service was good and courteous. We had a fun evening.

Lovely intimate setting, warm staff and delicious dishes. Several dishes are gluten-free and/or vegetarian. Large cocktail menu. I recommend.

Really nice place for drink and lunch. Best service. Thank you.

We were looking for a quiet drink and light dinner. We sat at a pleasant table in the bar area and a waiter took our order. 20 minutes later I asked about the drinks and was told they were coming soon. 10 minutes later no drinks, no food. We left, hungry.

Pleasant atmosphere and impeccable staff in cordiality and service, but the hamburgers we ordered were dry, overcooked and tasteless for the price we paid. I expected more creativity, flavour and love.

Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Unfortunately the burgers we had were dry, overcooked and tasteless and so expensive! Maybe just the wrong choice of food but I imagined it would be pretty hard to mess up something so basic so I’m not sure I would risk a return visit.

Great restaurant! The service was top notch and the food was really good. The gnocchi was the biggest fluffiest gnocchi I've ever had. My biggest complaints are just that I hate being made to pay for bread and they only have organic karma colas. Sometimes you just want a diet coke

We arrived late and too tired to enter the city to look for food so we decided to eat at the Bankside's hotel restaurant. The Candyflossmopolitan was good. We tried the pork terrine as a starter and I enjoyed it. The butternut squash and goat cheese gnocchi were outstanding. We also sampled the pavlova, the passion fruit brulee, and the chocolate tart for dessert. Overall the experience was good, if a little overpriced. If you're in the area I would certainly recommend eating here. The breakfast buffet (not pictured) is outstanding.

The salmon is delicious and tender. Chicken breast and pea shoots are super tender together. I really like this delicious food.

Great breakfast, reasonable prices.

Great waitors and good spot for a quiet business meeting 👌

This place was the restaurant and bar inside my hotel. I never had the opportunity to have a meal here but I did enjoy two drinks at the bar one late evening. The decor is very nice and the bartender was pleasant. My only complaint is that the drink prices are on the higher end and they add an automatic service charge. There is no background or live music.

Really enjoyed it. Wonderful food, cool decor, great service.

Art Yard Kitchen is a good restaurant overall. Their dishes are good, and they are prepared well. I would like to see a bit more flair or creativity in terms of flavor, however, at that price point. The drinks are good as well, with a wide selection of cocktails. The atmosphere is very nice- quiet and relaxed in the late evening. Service was good throughout the meal.

Really rather expensive for what it is, especially when it comes to cocktails and mixers… £16 cocktail ended up being £20 due to service charge AND some other charge that they add for just being there? I didn’t catch what it was called on the receipt but 12.5% of £16 doesn’t make the total bill £20… so they must have added on something else

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen in Blackfriars exceeded all expectations! The eclectic atmosphere, combined with impeccable service and a menu that's practically a work of art, makes it a true gem. Each dish is a culinary masterpiece, and the attention to detail is evident in every aspect. Whether you're a food connoisseur or just looking for a unique dining experience, Art Yard Bar and Kitchen is a five-star delight that tantalizes the senses. A must-visit for anyone seeking a blend of creativity and gastronomic excellence!

We booked here last minute to celebrate our anniversary. It turned out to be a great choice as we had a fantastic meal. The sirloin steak was just as we like it! The staff was very friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Josh, Mela, Philip and the kitchen staff. Thank You 😊

We are regular visitors monthly to tate Britain and modern and are members over many yearsand try to support tate cafes and restaurants. Pleased to see restaurant was re opened we booked as part of our visit to guston exhibition. Sadly we had no choice but to have 2 course as we were told no we could not just choose one , my friend could not finish his steak and was refused a doggy bag . With 2 waters bill came close to £90 and service charge included for ice cold disappointing service . Sadly we will never return as whole experience felt like a rip off and was huge disappointment, when over years our visits have been wonderful lunches and dinners , something has basically gone wrong. Many places near by serving better choices at more affordable prices , and warmer service .

We have breakfast every morning at our great hotel.. Had a late night burger as well . So good 👍😊

Típico hotel de aeropuerto, habitaciones pequeñas buen desayuno y personal amable. La limpieza de las habitaciones podría ser mejor

Wonderful service! Thank you Art Yard

Excellent, great food, great service, just don't understand why you wouldn't keep diet or coke zero, the replacement that was offered was sub par, if not for that works have had 5 stars

ISSAC’s FIRST COFFEE DRINK DOPE This review is for Issac. A welcoming, friendly and considerate staff. I’m so glad to try his first work with espresso machine. And ofc, he nailed it. Good job!

Una experiencia gourmet en un ambiente de arte y alto diseño, la atención impecable y muy rico todo

Doesn't do brunch. Hard close on food between 11:00-12:00 on a Monday bank holiday. Disappointed.