# Bench Bistro, London — Reviews & Opening Hours > Bench Bistro — Cafe in London with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 2,386 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants/bench-bistro (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Bench Bistro 229 Gray's Inn Road, London [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15256432965171415996&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Bench Bistro](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103179135794294316940) **In short:** Bench Bistro is a cafe in London, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,386 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 10 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Bench Bistro Bench Bistro, at 229 Gray's Inn Road, serves breakfast and brunch. The menu includes a Full English, pancakes, and Turkish dishes such as menemen and çılbır. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. The cafe welcomes children, groups and dogs, and takes bookings. It has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Bench Bistro's own website](https://benchbistro.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Supreme Fried Chicken & Kebabs next door - The Beauty Academy London Kings Cross next door - Capital City College King's Cross Centre next door - The Lucas Arms next door - Calthorpe Community Garden next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this bistro's delicious and generously portioned breakfast and brunch options, including the Full English, pancakes, and Turkish dishes like menemen and çılbır. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and accommodating staff, often mentioning complimentary desserts. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (2,386 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** London Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868012). [More restaurants in London](https://staycation.co.uk/london/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (2,386 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://benchbistro.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [020 3161 1193](tel:02031611193) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** London **Plus Code** 9C3XGVHJ+3C ### 🏨 Places to stay near London Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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