In short: V&A Café is a cafe in South Kensington, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,490 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
Lavish gallery cafe with classic menu, mosaics, stained glass and occasional piano or harp music. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About V&A Café
V&A Café on Cromwell Road serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with afternoon tea among its offerings. The cafe has outdoor seating and a children's menu, and hosts live music occasionally. Interior details include mosaics and stained glass.
The menu is vegetarian-friendly and includes cakes and desserts alongside savoury dishes. Beer and wine are available. Prices fall under £30 per head, though some visitors have found certain items costly for the portion size.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see V&A Café's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- National Art Library next door
- Victoria and Albert Museum next door
- Imperial Business School 250m away
- Natural History Museum 300m away
- Science Museum 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this cafe offers a good selection of food, including delicious cakes and coffee, and features stunning, historic decor. They also highlight the reasonable prices and friendly staff.
Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Afternoon tea
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1,490 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Destination
- South Kensington
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of V&A Café?
V&A Café is open Mon–Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 10am–9pm; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is V&A Café any good?
V&A Café is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,490 Google reviews.
Is V&A Café dog-friendly?
No, Google lists V&A Café as not allowing dogs.
Is V&A Café good for children?
Yes, V&A Café is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu.
Can you book a table at V&A Café?
V&A Café does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.
Does V&A Café have vegetarian options?
Yes, V&A Café serves vegetarian food.
Does V&A Café have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is V&A Café wheelchair accessible?
V&A Café has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at V&A Café?
Yes: paid street parking.
How do I contact V&A Café?
Call V&A Café on +44 20 7581 2159.