The Courtauld Gallery Cafe in Ealing

If you like Impressionism, go. Fabulous collection, and the gallery itself is gorgeous. At 12 pounds a ticket, it's not expensive, but enough to keep the crowds away.

You can see a wide range of works from Gothic to Impressionism, and each piece is wonderful, so we recommend that you take your time to look around. Also, look up as there are infantile mythical gods on the ceiling.

Superb, very relaxed gallery in a lovely location in Somerset House. Third floor (Impressionists) is the best!

Very nice gallery, enjoyed the time with my girlfriend there!

A beautiful institution, lives up to its name. Fantastic curation, inspiring and good value for money.

The Courtauld Gallery is a "must" - Impressionists exhibition is on the top floor and the other floors all have permanent exhibitions to view with that room on the first floor that leaves you breathless. We enjoyed immensely seeing Van Gogh’s famous self portrait (minus ear). One of the most significant Cezanne collections can be found in the UK. In addition to Modigliani's nude, there are many other captivating sights to enjoy, extending beyond impressionist paintings.

Saw photographer of the year exhibition, so many exhibits, amazing photos, only thing is, I felt a bit gloomy by the end and there could have been a better balance between hard hitting images depicting poverty, cruelty & climate crisis and more up lifting images

Went to the Cute exhibition which was excellent, but despite the name and celebrating 50 years of Hello Kitty it is not really suitable for children. It delves into some of the darker elements of Cute and some of the imagery was disturbing. The walls filled with Hello Kitty toys were a magnet to young and old. The pop up Hello kitty cafe is eye wateringly busy. We went at a 'quiet" time (4pm) and queued for 1.5 hours ! Nice but not worth the wait in my eyes - my 20 year old daughter says it was!

Great gallery. Somehow off the map of the usual places. Recommended for sure. Permanent collection is great. The visiting collections are always superb.s

Amazing gallery in London! One of my favourites

Gorgeous place fantastic cafe with a balcony...riverside Thames River view

A very good representation of the Impressionists. I really liked the works exhibited on the floor dedicated to the Impressionists. The collection is comparable, perhaps even better, than that of the National Gallery.

Small gallery, but stunning. Lots of beautiful and famous works.

Love the detail of the pictures they provide.

Visited the Sony photography exhibition. Must admit this year wasn’t a patch on previous exhibitions but great all the same. Historic venue in a great location.

Beautiful small collection of Renaissance period! Seurat’s collection is great!

Oskar Reinhart collection was not worth the entrance fee. Permanent collection is better...

The Goya to Impressionism exhibition offered many works that I had never seen, it was delicious. Otherwise I was a little disappointed by the place

Brilliant exhibition of Oskar Reinhart collection

Beautiful paintings, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Monet, Manet, Gauguin, Rubens etc...

A varied collection of art from various periods. Some really interesting pieces.

A concentration of precious paintings from the 15th to the 20th century. It would be worth visiting just for Manet's "The Bar of the Folies-Bergère"; there are works by almost all the impressionists but also Lorenzo Lotto, Pietro da Cortona...! Book!

Okay, but not worth the money. Remember it being better than on my second visit years later. Guess is that a third time is not to be.

Wonderful experience immersing ourselves in fine art. Lovely gallery, shop and cafe.

Absolutely fantastic gallery at Somerset House. The top floor might be the most exciting art experience I've had as both my wife and myself were amazed at the range of art available. We were able to see each art work in detail as it was not too busy and this was a wonderful venue to explore

A wonderful collection of Impressionist art.

Paintings mostly not to my taste

Monet Gauguin Van Gogh Cézanne... It is like a hidden gem in London with many famous and great works. It's also amazing that admission is free for teachers and students. I paid 2 pounds for the entrance fee, but it was such an amazing experience that it was worth every penny. It's a must-visit place when you go to London.

It's one of my favourite galleries in London. It has a great collection of works that are regularly displayed and a constantly changing body of work. Small but perfectly formed.

Excellent gallery.. we went to see the landscape artist of the year winners 2025 great exhibition great arts.

Lovely gallery and fantastic Impressionism exhibition!

Very high quality collection, especially the impressionists and post- (and.pre-) impressionists. There are bigger collections, but they tend to be mind-numbing after a while. I found this one to be about right in scale and off-scale in quality.

Visited to see the Sony World Photographer of the Year exhibition. Spread over the east and west wings this is an event I go to annually and thoroughly enjoy. The nature and landscape sections are fantastic. They have a cafe on site but it's quite expensive - £8 for a slice of quiche!

an exhibition called 'Goya to Impressionism' that contains precisely one work by Goya. Not .. impressed

Our son brought us tickets, whilst initially a little sceptical, I opened my somewhat closed mind to galleries per se and it was memorable and magnificent.

Interesting! Great exhibition. Lovely people.

Wonderful gem at the entrance to Somerset House. Of you like Impressionism arr you will love this gallery

Amazing collection of paintings, so well displayed in a beautiful building. Throughly recommend.

Lovely thought out collection of art across different periods and style, very digestible. Love the selection of Manet, Rubens and Cezanne in particular, and beautiful ceilings.

The guided tour about 1-1.25 hours is very interesting and well worth booking during your visit.

Great collection of art including silverware, ceramics and paintings ranging from middle ages to 20th century and the Bloomsbury group. Even the ceilings are worth looking at.

Gem of a place. Has a surprising collection of impressionist paintings on the top floor plus two other floors of interesting works from the medieval period to later European works. Definitely worth revisiting for the excellent temporary exhibitions.

Loved the gallery! It has a great selection of artworks. Very nice day out location! Went with my mum for the Monet exhibition in summer.

Lots of masterpieces brought together! Absolutely worth visiting.

Stunning collection of Impressionists, Ruben's and medieval art

Compared to the size of the building, only a small portion of the interior is used as an art museum. The entrance is on the opposite side of the river. I'm glad I was able to take my time to appreciate the picture I was looking for.

lovely to spend an afternoon for some paintings. no need to pre/book.

12 pounds for permanent exhibition only at the ticket booth on the day It was my first visit in more than 10 years, but it was as fulfilling as ever. Van Gogh, Degas, Manet, Monet, Seurat, Rubens, etc. Not only major works, but also many cool works from the Renaissance period. Is it because of the fee? It's also great that there aren't too many visitors so you can enjoy the show in peace. Places to visit along with the National Gallery

Beautifully presented art gallery with some of the world's best impressionist paintings.

Excellent crowd management by hyperactive always-nice-and-smiling members of staff prioritising the aged and disabled. No bottlenecks or impasses on a crowded Friday afternoon.

What a wonderful relaxing few hours. Quiet afternoon in the company of some magical paintings. Highly recommend.

The Courtland Gallery is a hidden gem, and their special exhibits - like Van Gogh - are a joy.

Brilliant selection of impressionist paintings and well presented. Reasonable entrance fee.

It was OK. A little cramped. Too many people. It was difficult finding a place to be able to read the descriptions. Maybe use larger print so that they can be read from further away. Was there really that many people booked in for our 1400 timed entry. Disappointed. We never have these problems at the National. Also better signage to the displays. It took some time find.

Lovely gallery. Not overwhelming and easy to move round

A small but compact and efficient gallery showcasing works by many well-known painters. It’s a bit pricey compared to the National Gallery, but the special exhibition was excellent.

Most beautiful staircase in London

We went to the From Goya to Impressionism exhibition. The sole Goya was a still life of salmon steaks and the exhibits were just two rooms of mainly impressionist paintings. The permanent exhibition was rather more impressive, particularly modern British. The shop is excellent. There were some interesting "side shows" such as Soil but not covered by the entry ticket.

Elegant and beautiful exhibition hall, friendly staff.

One of London's hidden gems.......come and experience it!

Amazing workshops, but the curators' enormous projects are just incredible. One of the best exhibitions of Mone paintings in the world was followed by the edpressionists. Some of the paintings are for the first time abroad, and we were so lucky to see them in London.

The German drawing exhibition had no more than 10 prints

Amazing collection of impressionistic art. See one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergère and Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear.

Great collection. Nice and relatively small gallery.

Brilliant gallery that does not stap amazing us. Thank you for all you hard work.

Once in a lifetime, the opportunity to see paintings from the Oskar Reinhart collection, which are of exceptional quality. Stunning artwork from Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Manet.

Fantastic architecture. Thr stairwell is very dramatic. It has en fearful history and some very interesting paintings.

The staff were incredibly helpful providing me with a wheelchair. The art was wonderful and they have the best shop

Must visit, and revisit, when in London.

A beautiful collection of paintings and occasional other works, shown in a clean, low density display. Beautiful building, kind staff and very nice gift shop too...

I really enjoyed the Goya to Impressionists exhibition - but you need to book. I love this place. So calm and serene.

Stunning permanent collection and wonderful exhibitions

Went to the excellent temporary exhibition on Impressionism

Beautiful gallery and a really interesting collection on display with good context

Wonderful collection of medieval and Renaissance art, which is what interested me. However, most people seemed to be more excited by the impressionists and early 20th century art on the top floor, which has a lot of famous works on display. A very good gallery, well worth a visit.

Really lots of very famous impressionist

An absolute gem at Somerset House, highly recommended with a remarkable collection of works, we saw the current and permanent exhibitions + do try the WatchHouse cafe in the main area adjacent to the gallery + of course Somerset House itself, currently showing SOIL.

Great place to visit to avoid the crowds but still see loads of great art

The Courtauld Gallery's permanent collection is an incredible selection of some of the masterpieces of impressionism. They also had a fantastic exhibition of the Oskar Reinhart Collection, which was a completely collection of equally magnificent impressionist masterpieces. There were a few other exhibits as well, but the relatively small yet focused collection was unlike anything I've ever seen.

Unique gallery! Incredible masterpieces!

A once in a lifetime experience go see it before they return to Switzerland

The gallery is stunning and holds many wonderful pieces of art. The only downside to my visit was a large number of people speaking very loudly in the galleries and disturbing the atmosphere, would be helpful to include some notices about not making too much noise.

Unbelievable art treasures in a superb setting

The Gallery holds brilliant collection of paintings and other works of art. Some are belongs private collectioners. Many paintings are 14-15th century. Great place to visit!

A must-visit for anyone interested in Impression; a small but mighty collection.

What a nice surprise this gallery is. A floor specific to impressionism which I really liked. The price is very reasonable considering the paintings on display.

Having visited the Gallery in the past, l was keen to see it post revamp. But l was disappointed. It's an interesting building with many corners, staircases and doors - there must be more, l thought. But, no, three simple galleries and a beautiful shop. An excellent lift, and the occasional glimpse of the great outside through a window. My main interest is the Impressionists and l am pleased to know this is the largest collection of Cezannes. But, somehow, that room seemed dull, flat. Perhaps because of the colour of the walls - white. It was good to see a favourite Van Gogh, and a Cezanne l wasn't familiar with, but otherwise l was not excited. The Van Gogh is one l first saw in the Courtauld about 60 years ago, when the gallery was in its previous location.

"This place is a must-visit for those traveling to London and interested in art. An impressive collection of... Impressionists."

Amazing collection, but the exhibition space is too small

Goya to impressionism. This is a 5 star plus exhibition and to have some of my very favourite paintings in one exhibit was just amazing yet I had a terrible experience because there was far far too many people allowed to enter/tickets sold. It was packed with people all jostling to see these amazing works when what was really required was time and space to enjoy each one.

Wonderful! I would be sorry if I didn't visit this gallery.

Wonderful gallery full of well loved classics and some wonderful medieval art. Well worth a visit!

I’ve bought a online ticket for an exhibition, they said I would receive it at home , the exhibition is going on , I never received the ticket and when I call no one picks up the phone, the only option they do is the membership, and she said “ I can’t help you with anything if you’re not a member you have to keep trying hahahaha. “ At this point I guess I’ve lost my ticket and my Money.

Well worth the trip. Excellent permanent exhibition plus spectacular paid for exhibition. Two of my favourites by Van Gough.

I love the permanent collection but the Goya to Impressionism was two small rooms and despite the shared interests of Reinhart and Courtauld, was very disappointing. One Goya only. Not worth the entrance fee

Always a pleasure to visit here.

Great mix of eras,artists and media, also lovely colourful shop. Would recommend for a 1-2hour activity.

World class finesse in the arts. As you would expect from the greatest city in the world

Nice gallery , beautiful building with some fantastic permanent art on display ( e.g van Gogh self portrait , lots of Manet, Money, Lautrec etc. worth the entrance fee alone ) nice cafe and food choices .. with additional exhibitions...

Truly an extraordinary place. While I wish it were free, it was worth the 10 pound entry fee. I missed tickets for the Impressionists, but the gallery still had their own collection of impressionists that more than satisfied me. The store was also beautiful! I almost didn’t come here, and would have sorely regretted it.