Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
Art-centric all-day restaurant with an emphasis on creativity.
Opening Hours
BREAKFAST: Mon–Fri 6.30am–10.30am, Sat & Sun 7–11am
ALL-DAY DINING: Mon-Sun 12–10pm
BAR: Mon-Sun 9am–11pm
WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun 11.30am-4pm
BACK YARD SUMMER POP-UP: 2 Jul - 30 Aug, Mon-Fri 4-8pm
Contact Info
- Address
- Art Yard Bar & Kitchen, Blackfriars Road, London, UK
- Phone
- +44 20 3943 2020
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Art Yard is the bar and restaurant at South Bank’s art-focused Bankside boutique hotel. An informal all-day restaurant serving fresh seasonal food, from the décor to the dishes, there’s an emphasis on creativity.
The formal dining spaces and more casual café-bar areas are all filled with contemporary artworks, both big and small, created by local artists. The hotel even has its own artist-in-residence that champions up-and-coming creatives and guests are encouraged to drop by and see the artist-in-residence at work.
Start the day with coffee or launch the evening with cocktails and wine. Dishes on the all-day menu are carefully curated to stir a sensory explosion, while the bar menu includes a cocktail collection playfully inspired by colour.
If you are in the area to enjoy some of the many cultural attractions, make sure to take advantage of Art Yard’s fantastic 'Culture Curious' offer. Guests get 20% off food and drink, if they can show a ticket from their visit to any of South Bank or Bankside's nearby galleries, theatres or other cultural attractions! Note you need to present your tickets before placing orders.
Free-flowing Brunch & Culture
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen has weekend brunch down to fine art, delicious food, free-flowing drinks, a creative setting, and a top location amongst the South Bank's galleries, theatres, and cultural landmarks.
The brunch menu offers delicious food and drinks, some healthy, some positively naughty. Signature serves include Burford Brown Bennies, Chef's take on the egg classics, made with Clarence Court 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 French Toast Tiramisu. To elevate the brunch experience guests can choose from a range of free-flowing drink options including mimosas, prosecco, bloody Marys and non-alcoholic spritz.
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 'Nature's Imprint' an exhibition that explores environmental issues and sustainable living practices through art. Outside, the Tate Modern and Southbank Centre are just minutes away, making Art Yard a great place to hang out before or after exploring all the creative South Bank has to offer.
Art Yard's Back Yard - Summer Pop-Up
Art Yard at Bankside Hotel has joined forces with London's esteemed sustainable distillery, Jim & Tonic, to revamp the courtyard area outside the restaurant into a lively outdoor space for locals to unwind after work all summer long. The lush green piazza, located between Upper Ground and Blackfriars Road, steps away from Blackfriars Station and a five-minute walk to Southwark Station, is ideally situated for those wanting to have a quick drink in the sunshine before grabbing the train home.
The 'Back Yard' pop-up features a custom-designed van offering Jim & Tonic's signature summer serves, live acoustic music, and comfortable terrace furniture, creating the perfect setting to soak in the London summer vibes.
Guests can enjoy Summer at the Back Yard between 4pm and 8pm, Monday through Friday (with Live Music performances Tuesday to Thursday).
When the sun goes in, those looking to make a night of it can retire to Art Yard Bar and Kitchen — a creative environment surrounded by art and murals, serving seasonal dishes with a sustainable focus. Cocktails and drinks feature old classics, reimagined using crafted sustainable spirits.
Nature’s Imprint: A Journey Through Time and Art
Combine your meal at Art Yard with a visit to the Bankside Hotel's White Box event space where their latest exhibition Nature’s Imprint: A Journey Through Time and Art is on display.
A collaboration with Contemporary Collective and DegreeArt Gallery, the exhibition explores the relationships between nature, sustainability, and artistic expression, reflecting on how artists engage with environmental concerns and advocate for sustainable practices through their art. Entrance is free!