Harden's survey result
Summary
“Why go? The exceptional wines and the magnificent Whistler mural” provide most of the answer at the Tate’s “delightful” dining “oasis”: an “unexpected treat” by the standards of gallery venues, dating from 1927. It is true that its British cuisine “doesn’t match the liquid refreshment”, but it is generally “inviting”; and “the range and depth of wines on offer is reason alone to go”, providing “some gems and at fair prices” (“wine is purchased and laid down, more like a St James’s Club than a commercial restaurant”). “Satiated by stylish cooking and sensational wines – what better way to kick off a trip around the galleries upstairs…”
Summary
“Why go? The exceptional wines and the magnificent Whistler mural” provide most of the answer at the Tate’s “delightful” dining “oasis”: an “unexpected treat” by the standards of gallery venues, dating from 1927. It is true that its British cuisine “doesn’t match the liquid refreshment”, but it is generally “inviting”; and “the range and depth of wines on offer is reason alone to go”, providing “some gems and at fair prices” (“wine is purchased and laid down, more like a St James’s Club than a commercial restaurant”). “Satiated by stylish cooking and sensational wines – what better way to kick off a trip around the galleries upstairs…”
Summary
“The joy of a wine list (an impressive worldwide selection at not-unreasonable prices) curated by Hamish Anderson, continues to be the star of the show here” in this “wonderful room” whose “murals by Rex Whistler are well worth a visit in their own right”. The other aspects of the experience – not least its British fare – have traditionally played second fiddle here, but won higher ratings this year, with regulars judging both food and service to be “better than in the past”.
Summary
“The room and the wine dominate” as always, when it comes to this “delightful” museum café, where “the restored Whistler murals look fantastic”. The “conventional” British food “is well done, but not over-exciting” – gastronomically the main event is Hamish Anderson’s scorcher of a list with “very well chosen vintages, plus beer and ciders, from all over the world, all at relatively low markups”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £1.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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