Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Southbank

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1. Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

4.3

Price: Expensive

• European • Bankside

Booked 8 times today

Art Yard Bar & Kitchen at Bankside Hotel, on London’s culturally vibrant Southbank, is a local neighbourhood restaurant & bar serving seasonal food and drinks in a creative environment.This all-day dining hotspot offers a menu of casual, but elegantly presented dishes, with a focus on fresh seasonal food with vibrant and healthy dishes. Guests can immerse themselves in art, surrounded by masterpieces and murals, and even watch an artist at work in the adjoining Art Yard Maker’s Gallery. Art Yard Bar is open all day for whatever you are in the mood for. Cocktails, playfully inspired by colour, coffee, wine, the list is endless and carefully curated to stir a sensory explosion. Sharing its patch with some of London’s most iconic cultural institutions, including the Tate Modern, Southbank Centre and Shakespeare’s Globe, Art Yard is a great spot to relax and refuel before or after a cultural fix.

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2. Black & Blue - Waterloo

4.4

Awesome(1173)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Waterloo

Booked 27 times today

Steps away from the grand entrance of Waterloo Station, Black and Blue offers a modern BritishAmerican steakhouse experience that is second to none. Savour a wide range of delicious startersand main courses, heavenly cocktails and sumptuous wine in the unique setting of a Victorianbrick railway arch. The perfect location to meet with friends, colleagues, or family for lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner.Or simply sit with a drink and watch the bustle of Europe’s busiest station. We promise you willcome back for more! For private events please contact our Borough or Archduke restaurants for details.

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3. OXO Tower Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(355)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Waterloo

Booked 12 times today

Drawing in Londoners for over two decades, OXO Tower Restaurant is an iconic landmark on London’s South Bank, sharing the eighth floor of the OXO Tower with a trendy Bar and a lively Brasserie. Guests can take in the amazing views of St Paul’s and the city’s skyline while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the times listed below.With an expansive garden terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows, OXO Tower Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy a seasonal British menu created by Executive Head Chef Jeremy Bloor. With a focus on flavour, provenance and high-quality produce and a wine list of over 800 wines, it offers an elegant dining experience to celebrate an array of occasions.OXO Tower Restaurant in London is just an eight minute walk from Southwark and Waterloo stations and a ten minute walk from Blackfriars station. Located in London’s cultural district, visitors can easily walk to the National Theatre, Big Ben, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square and more.

4. Ev Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(5)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Southwark

Booked 1 time today

For reservations of more than 14 people, please call 020 7620 6192 or email ev@tasrestaurants.co.ukAward winning Ev Restaurant-Bar-Café is a culinary gem, seamlessly blending traditional Anatolian & Mediterranean flavours in a modern setting. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it an exceptional spot for any occasion. Whether dining indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating, you are enveloped in a cozy ambiance perfect for intimate dinners, lively gatherings, or casual meetings.Diverse Menu:-Anatolian and Mediterranean-Hot and cold mezes-Wide selection of vegetarian options-Regular house specialsBeverages:-Cocktails, beers, quality wine and spirits at Ev Bar-Turkish tea and coffeeLocation:-Just behind Southwark Tube station/Bankside-Walking distance from Waterloo Station, The Shard, London Bridge, Tower BridgeIdeal Spot for:-Wine & dine-After-work drinks-Exploring nearby landmarks-Large parties & meetingsSeating:-Indoor & outdoor-Cafe and bar sections

5. Gallery

4.7

Exceptional(7986)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 28 times today

Introducing Gallery (formerly known as Thames Foyer), a vibrant space at the heart of the hotel for drinking and dining, where guests can enjoy a perfect blend of our theatrical flair and relaxed charm.The beautiful new space will seamlessly integrate contemporary style whilst remaining true to our much loved heritage. Innovative menus, carefully crafted by our talented culinary team, will entice you in showcasing traditional recipes with a modern twist.The Savoy’s legendary afternoon tea will return, in addition to breakfast, coffee, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner.Our delectable lunch offering will be available between 12:30 and 17:30 on a walk in basis.*Please note that any reservations made are subject to the timely completion of the renovation and we may need to contact you to offer alternative dates should we experience a delay with the work.Dress code: smart casual.

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6. The Market Coffee House

4.6

Exceptional(374)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Liverpool Street

Booked 7 times today

Nestled into the corner of Spitalfields, we have recently re-branded as a small plates bar, cafe & restaurant, serving up wonderful seasonal plates made with the freshest ingredients, cakes & pastries. All alongside an extensive range of British & Belgian beer, self-imported French wine, Andronica's marvellous coffee & tasty cocktails. Our bar is the product of over 20 years’ work by couple Kay and Peter Sinden, who have now passed on the daily running of the place to their own children. A daily set lunch allows for the perfect environment for a quick lunch meeting & to impress your clients. Rooms are also available for private hire. Please enquire for details. Expect a lovely cosy interior, carefully hand-crafted by Peter himself, and a warm, welcoming team. We so look forward to seeing you!

7. The NoMad London

4.3

Awesome(1709)

Price: Expensive

• British • Covent Garden

Booked 75 times today

The Restaurant at NoMad London is set inside a soaring three-storey atrium evocative of a lush Edwardian greenhouse. Our menu is eclectic with a focus on local and regional bounty from farm, field and coast, offering dishes to comfort the spirit and moments of decadence and whimsy for nights to remember. An extensive wine list curated by Wine Director Alessia Ferrarello and a drinks programme created by Bar Director Liana Oster and the celebrated NoMad Bar team complement the menu and are a destination unto themselves.Please note that we are a cashless restaurant.

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8. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay

4.6

Exceptional(7831)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Covent Garden

Booked 78 times today

Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is without doubt one of London's most legendary restaurants with a plethora of menus to choose from, reviving recipes from the original Chef's days in the kitchen back in 1889.

9. Ivy Market Grill

4.1

Excellent(18600)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covent Garden

Booked 257 times today

Sibling of the classic Modern European eatery offering walk-in seats in a polished, elegant space.

10. Balthazar London

4.3

Awesome(5233)

Price: Expensive

• French • Covent Garden

Booked 332 times today

Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

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538 restaurants available nearby

1. Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

2. Black & Blue - Waterloo

3. OXO Tower Restaurant

4. Ev Restaurant

5. Gallery

6. The Market Coffee House

7. The NoMad London

8. Savoy Grill – Gordon Ramsay

9. Ivy Market Grill

10. Balthazar London

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