Anning Rooms Restaurant in London: photos, reviews

About

Anning Rooms Restaurant is a delightful spot in South Kensington where affordability meets charm. Known for its cozy and casual atmosphere, the restaurant is a perfect destination for catching up with friends or enjoying a solo meal. Inspired by the legendary fossil hunter Mary Anning, it's a favorite among National History Museum members and guests.

With a price range of just 10 - 20 GBP per person, Anning Rooms offers a menu that, while limited, pleasantly surprises with delightful staples. The recommended Italian deli ciabatta is a must-try, alongside their selection of cakes and beverages like coffee and tea. The restaurant also serves alcohol, beer, and wine for those looking to enjoy a drink with their meal.

Quick service and reservation options make dining convenient, although lunch hours can occasionally stretch the wait time. Despite this, the friendly vibe and reasonable pricing ensure Anning Rooms remains a fantastic choice for casual dining in London.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

4.2

based on 93 reviews

Google

4.2/5 93 reviews

Rob Butler

Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Having just become members we visited the restaurant for the first time and really liked it. The staff were lovely. The menu was small but the food was very tasty. I enjoyed the fishcakes with a side order of skin on chips. The coffee was also very good. Other reviews have said how the place is very noisy and busy. It was very quiet when we went about 2pm on a Sunday so we may just have hit a quiet time but it was calm and relaxing away from the very crowded museum areas. Service was a little slow but not annoyingly so. Tables and chairs were functional and we did notice that, at that time of day, a lot of them were in strong sunlight so we moved to a shaded table. That might be irritating if only sunlit tables were available. I would think there were about 25 tables but there is also the lounge area upstairs. There was a notice up saying that work would be starting soon on large scale improvements. Hopefully that does not mean the restaurant will be closed for a long period? On the whole we thought it was a very pleasant place to enjoy a relaxing lunch.

Mahmood Barahimi

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Very cool place

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Afternoon tea at the Natural History Museum. Tasty although not the same experience as other places nearby. Sandwiches were also a little dry.

What is the address of Anning Rooms Restaurant?
Anning Rooms Restaurant is located at Second floor, Natural History Museum, Hintze Hall, Cromwell Rd, SW7 2DG, London, South Kensington, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Stanhope Gardens (Stop GQ) (338 m walk)
- Bus stop Gloucester Road (Stop GS) (458 m walk)
- Bus stop South Kensington Station / Old Brompton Road (Stop B) (329 m walk)
- Bus stop South Kensington Museums (Stop K) (260 m walk)
How is Anning Rooms Restaurant rated by visitors?
Anning Rooms Restaurant has an average rating of 4.2 based on 93 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Anning Rooms Restaurant?
The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).

Anning Rooms Restaurant in London