The V & A Cafe in London: photos, reviews, menu

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The V & A Cafe in London offers a delightful mix of fashion-forward flair and casual comfort, making it a standout spot for tourists and locals alike. With its affordable pricing and a solid 4.2 rating on Google, it's a popular choice for all-day dining, from breakfast through to dinner. A diverse menu caters to various dietary preferences, including vegan, vegetarian, and healthy options. The atmosphere is enhanced by live music performances, creating a lively backdrop for family dinners or meetups with friends. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, quick service, and the option to dine al fresco in the charming courtyard. The cafe also serves a selection of beverages, including tea, coffee, wine, and beer, along with enticing small plates and desserts. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or planning a solo outing, the V & A Cafe provides a memorable experience in a prestigious museum setting.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 20 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

British, European

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

4.5

based on 47,161 review

Google

4.2/5 1,237 reviews

Facebook

4.5/5 45,924 reviews

Harrison

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Pound for pound, Victorian and Albert is the best museum in the country. The V&A café seats you among the splendor beneath a rotundra surrounded by priceless art and antiquities. I ordered the seafood pie & beet salad and was floored how flavorful and filling it was. The soup was great as well! It can get very busy and not always easy to find a table unless your vigilant, but the do have a less decorative spill-over seating area. The layout to get your food can be confusing at first, but nothing major. All in all, this set a new bar for Museum Cafes and I will absolutely return next time I'm in London.

Muhterem SH

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Victory & Albert Müzesinin kafesi, bayılmamak elde değil…. İç mekan dizaynı şahane gidip bir kahve içmenizi tavsiye ederim..

Tricia Avenido

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Went here after seeing travel videos featuring it on YouTube. The architecture truly is amazing. There's the main room in the middle that's the most beautiful one and 2 more on either side of it that are nice, but not as impressive. That being the case, the main room is packed and the only open seating we found was in one of the less pretty rooms off to the side. It's nice that you don't have to go through the entire V&A museum to get access to the cafe, although we did go through a small part of the Buddhist section. I liked that, though, because we still got a taste of the museum. We came around 1 hour to closing, 4pm, so there weren't long lines to get our food. It's cafeteria style and the 2 stalls I saw facing each other were selling the same thing. We got to try scones for the first time which I liked better than the mango & raspberry cake I also ordered which was too sweet. The prices are reasonable. For 2 desserts and 2 drinks between 2 people it came to around $22 total, so around $11 each. Even the bathroom was nice, but I noticed they made the majority of the stalls and sinks available to the public be the more modern ones while the really pretty old fashioned one only had a few stalls. Afterwards, we wandered into the central courtyard and admired the architecture. Overall, it was a good experience. Just don't expect to sit in the really pretty main room, which is why I went there in the first place and I'm sure many other people do, too.

What is the address of The V & A Cafe?
The V & A Cafe is located at Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL, London, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop South Kensington Station / Old Brompton Road (Stop B) (440 m walk)
- Bus stop South Kensington Museums (Stop K) (119 m walk)
- Bus stop Prince Consort Road / Imperial College (Stop RW) (532 m walk)
- Bus stop Fulham Road (522 m walk)
How is The V & A Cafe rated by visitors?
The V & A Cafe has an average rating of 4.5 based on 47,161 review across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What is the average price for a meal at The V & A Cafe?
The average price for a meal is 1 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).
Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.

The V & A Cafe in London