Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

4.1

229 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9JU

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3943 2020
Website
https://artyardbarandkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen has a private dining room that can accommodate parties of 10- 24 guests for a seated meal. Menus available on request. In summer our Summer Terrace is available for private functions. With iconic views of St Pauls Cathedral, enjoy an event to remember for between 20 -60 guests. Contact the restaurant directly for packages.

Location
Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9JU
Neighborhood
Bankside
Cross street
Upper Ground
Parking details
None
Public transit
Art Yard Bar and Kitchen is in the same building as Bankside Hotel, which is next to One Blackfriars, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge. The entrance to the restaurant is from the piazza off Blackfriars Rd. Southwark is the closest Underground station. Waterloo mainline station is also within walking distance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Free-flowing brunch & culture at ArtYard
£26.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Brunch at Art Yard also offers free-flowing culture inside and out. Inside art and murals adorn the walls, and then there’s the Maker’s Studio a permanent space where emerging artists can create and showcase their work. Downstairs in Bankside Hotel’s White Box visitors can browse our current art exhibition ‘Global Cultures: A Visual Journey’ curated by our art partners Contemporary Collective and DegreeArt Gallery, reflecting our passion and commitment to art, travel and community. Signature serves include Burford Brown Bennies, Chef’s take on the egg classics, made with Burford Brown eggs and served on a rich croissant base. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s a creative taco-style pancake platter and an indulgent pistachio tiramisu. Menu items are priced individually, add bottomless drinks from £22 - 26 per person (1.5 hours of unlimited drinks)

Roasted Carrot, Whipped Oat Cream with Harissa Glaze VE GF£9.00
Burrata, Heritage Tomatoes, Orzo with Wild Garlic Pesto V£13.00
Seared Scallop, Cauliflower Purée with House X.O Sauce£15.00
Tuna Tartare, Blood Orange, Crème Fraîche with Sesame Cracker£15.00
Duck Liver Parfait, Gooseberry Gel, Pickled Onions with Brioche£12.00
Fried Chicken, Ranch Sauce with Wildflower Hot Honey GF£12.00

Mains

Spring Pea & Mint Risotto, English Asparagus with Stracciatella VE£21.00
Tortellini, Chanterelles, Truffle Sauce with Fresh Truffle V£25.00
Torched Salmon, Keta, Radicchio with Parsley Sauce GF£26.00
Pan-Fried Cod, Courgette with Red Pepper Sauce GF£26.00
Chicken Breast, Crispy Parmesan Polenta with Tarragon Cream Sauce GF£27.00
Rump of Lamb, Broad Beans, Salsa Verde Jus with Mint Yoghurt GF£27.00
Sirloin Steak, Spinach with Peppercorn Sauce GF£37.00
- Fried Egg£2.00

Sides

Fries & House Spice Mix GF VE£7.00
plain or truffle also available
Sweet Potato GF VE£7.00
with smoked chilli butter
Green Asparagus GF VE£6.00
with wild garlic hollandaise
Charred Hispi Cabbage V£6.00
with ranch dressing
Tenderstem Broccoli GF VE£8.00
with almond purée
Mixed Leaf Salad GF VE£6.00
with house dressing

What 229 people are saying

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South East London
Gluten-free-friendly
South East London
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen offers a "lovely ambience" with "amazing decor" and "friendly service." While some dishes and service received mixed reviews, many praised the "tasty eggs florentine" and "great venue" for meetings. The staff's attentiveness and professionalism are frequently highlighted, making it a "little gem" with "impeccable" service.

229 Reviews

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Neil
London11 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We visited late Sunday afternoon, so it wasn't busy and hence wasnt noisy - decor nice and service attentive - food was OK, but not outstanding - did have to wait quite a while between starter and main courses - plates hadn't been warmed which meant that rare cooked lamb quickly went cold on the table
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Alexis
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It has all the makings of a great restaurant - but sadly fell short. To start the menus were laminated paper….like something my kid brings home from school. I’m guessing the reason is to avoid them getting dirty and throwing away paper - however one other menus was smeared in food. So if you’re going to laminate them, at least clean them. On ordering the wine, mine was nearly poured into a tumbler vs the wine glass laid out. I had to correct the waiter. The bottle was also then just plonked right in front of me vs in the middle of the table or taken away. We all had to top up our own glasses. The food was mixed - starters great. And a nice gap before main was served. The veggie risotto was great but the steak/lamb dishes were chewy and fatty. Not served with a steak knife and not the quality expected given the price. The manager did remove a starter from the bill after mentioning the chewy lamb specifically. So overall had high hopes but left disappointed.
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Amy
London14 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tasty eggs florentine, friendly service, lovely decor.
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely place! Excellent service. Just found the brunch menu a little limited but overall lovely.
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Alex
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, amazing decor, lovely staff, highly recommended
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Rosalind
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience, attentive staff and good range of dishes on menu. Risotto and veg very good, sirloin steak was a little disappointing, so taking off a star there.
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Richard
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and the service was fantastic until they switched staff and then it went to being absolutely awful. We were ignored, when we asked for things, we didn’t get it, they missed desserts, we had to get our own coats from their cupboard (after asking for them) and the lady who tried to open a bottle of wine, clearly didn’t have a clue what she was doing, broke the cork in half and the whole process was painful to watch. Considering how great it was at the start, it was a very disappointing end to the meal. Also they knew it was my birthday and did nothing special - very disappointing
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Barbara
Hertfordshire2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Greeted by Lovely very friendly charming staff, in fact staff in the front of hotel were very friendly faultless. We met our cousins who arrived from New York so we booked a meal at the Art Yard. Very little portion of food for alot of money, little plate of pasta for £85 a couple quite a pathetic meal nothing to show for your money. Total rip off £170. for 4 portions. Didn't want to make a complaint in front of our family as they just arrived from a long journey. Clean shiny cutlery, crockery spotless lovely waitor, but nothing much to eat.... Extremely disappointed....
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Burcin
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They even prepared a gluten free bread from scratch for us. Amazing service. Perfect menu, good vine. And the ambiance is not loud , allows you to to have a conversation. Very happy with that choice.
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Graeme VIP
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue, tucked into a calm courtyard away from the bustle of London’s streets. This was a great location for a business meeting. The Menu was ample and the food was delicious. The staff were exceptional, super attentive; polite and professional. I look forward to my next visit.
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Art Yard Bar and Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 9JU

Additional information

Cross street
Upper Ground
Neighborhood
Bankside
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Art Yard Bar and Kitchen is in the same building as Bankside Hotel, which is next to One Blackfriars, on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge. The entrance to the restaurant is from the piazza off Blackfriars Rd. Southwark is the closest Underground station. Waterloo mainline station is also within walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://artyardbarandkitchen.com/
Phone number
020 3943 2020
Private party facilities
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen has a private dining room that can accommodate parties of 10- 24 guests for a seated meal. Menus available on request. In summer our Summer Terrace is available for private functions. With iconic views of St Pauls Cathedral, enjoy an event to remember for between 20 -60 guests. Contact the restaurant directly for packages.

Art Yard Bar and Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Free-flowing brunch & culture at ArtYard

For the Table

Sourdough, Parsley & Leek Butter V£5.00

Still or Sparkling Filtered Water£1.00

Small Plates

Roasted Carrot, Whipped Oat Cream with Harissa Glaze VE GF£9.00

Burrata, Heritage Tomatoes, Orzo with Wild Garlic Pesto V£13.00

Seared Scallop, Cauliflower Purée with House X.O Sauce£15.00

Tuna Tartare, Blood Orange, Crème Fraîche with Sesame Cracker£15.00

Duck Liver Parfait, Gooseberry Gel, Pickled Onions with Brioche£12.00

Fried Chicken, Ranch Sauce with Wildflower Hot Honey GF£12.00

Mains

Spring Pea & Mint Risotto, English Asparagus with Stracciatella VE£21.00

Tortellini, Chanterelles, Truffle Sauce with Fresh Truffle V£25.00

Torched Salmon, Keta, Radicchio with Parsley Sauce GF£26.00

Pan-Fried Cod, Courgette with Red Pepper Sauce GF£26.00

Chicken Breast, Crispy Parmesan Polenta with Tarragon Cream Sauce GF£27.00

Rump of Lamb, Broad Beans, Salsa Verde Jus with Mint Yoghurt GF£27.00

Sirloin Steak, Spinach with Peppercorn Sauce GF£37.00

Sides

Fries & House Spice Mix GF VE£7.00

Sweet Potato GF VE£7.00

Green Asparagus GF VE£6.00

Charred Hispi Cabbage V£6.00

Tenderstem Broccoli GF VE£8.00

Mixed Leaf Salad GF VE£6.00

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