The River Terrace Cafe At Somerset House

Visited this place with a couple of friends. Beautiful location and stunning step up. A perfect spot to enjoy English sunny day with a glass of wine. Unfortunately, service was very slow. And we had to wait long for everything we ordered. There was only one waiter and a supervisor on the door, who was doing both service and reception. Both were super lovely and apologetic, but clearly running this place with only two people was not going great. Aside of that, the man who works in a kitchen was recklessly whistling every 5 minutes, which was ruining peaceful atmosphere. Member of staff mentioned that he is doing it for a joke. We ended up going elsewhere for the rest of the evening, as waiting and whistles were starting to ruin our evening and getting on nerves. Would definitely give it another chance due to a beautiful set up. Hope it was just a bad day and you will get a bigger team for the summer.

Appalling. The 2 severs at our end both rolled their eyes at us when we requested to order. After ordering and a further 15 minute wait for a couple of glasses of wi e and a coke I asked where our drinks were and got a shrug and they did nothing. Another 5 mins and asked again. Finally left and the girl just laughed. Don’t bother!!!The staff are surly and lazy! !

We walked in today looking for a light lunch ahead of visiting the Courtauld Gallery. The space is very pleasant, with tables under the marquee with heaters and out in the open. It’s perfect for an English summer and beyond and would appear to be the perfect place to enjoy London evenings in the coming months. Service was prompt and professional. We ordered a tomato mozzarella flatbread, prawns in garlic and mini chorizos, washed down with single glasses of rose. All food dishes were fresh and very tasty, the prawns plump and well-cooked. For a quick, light alfresco lunch in lovely surroundings with efficient and pleasant service, we could not have asked for more.

Avoid this place ordered meat sharing board three times from staff didn't arrive. Brought cold patas bravas with drinks but nothing else. Reminded waitress but still brought other guests food out before us. Manager didn't seem interested and said well you have had drinks. Poor service and ruined a lovely stop in the sun near the Thames. Shame

Great outdoor space, some areas covered some in the sunshine. They halos have heaters dotted around if needed. Located by the river through Somerset House. Toilets are located on the ground floor within Somerset House and are unisex cubicles with hand drying facilities . Decent wine and cocktail list. Limited Tapas menu but great with drinks. We had some cocktails and they are very well prepared and tasty. Efficient staff and a relaxed ambiance with good music. No time limit on your visit.