The Garden Cafe
Lambeth Palace Road
London, SE1 7LB
020 7401 8865
This is a little gem. In a modern, airy space around a courtyard at Lambeth Palace, which also houses the Garden Museum (worth a visit in its own right), is the Garden Cafe. Friendly and calmly informal team and vibe, a short menu of fresh ingredients handled with skill and care (cases in point: the vinaigrette to accompany artichoke leaves and the brown butter hollandaise to go with grilled asparagus), enough vegetarian options so they don’t feel token, and an interesting – often natural – wine list. Perfect for lunch on a sunny day. And a cloudy one too to be honest. A delight.