The world's first museum café, set in three ornate Victorian refreshment rooms at the V&A. Grand, high-ceilinged spaces that stay relatively calm on weekday mornings despite the busy museum. Fully step-free with lift access and accessible toilets. A characterful, sheltered place to pause; ask for a table in the quieter Poynter Room.
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About V&A Café
V&A Café is a cafe in London. On the KindHours sensory scale, where 1 is the calmest and 5 the most intense, it is rated noise 3 out of 5, crowds 3 out of 5, lighting 3 out of 5, scent 2 out of 5, which makes it moderate overall.
Venue quick facts
- Type
- cafe
- Location
- Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, London
- Opening hours
- Daily 10am-5pm
- Last updated