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The Cellarium Café and Misericorde Terrace is a new 150-seat dining and catering facility for the Dean & Chapter of Westminster Abbey, offering much needed hospitality to visitors, local residents, government staff and royalty.
The restaurant is situated in part of the 11th Century Abbey complex and consists of two main dining spaces, the Cellarium and the Misericorde, alongside a new shop.The Cellarium (the Latin word for a cellar) was originally built as part of the domestic range for the Benedictine monks in the 14th Century, although subsequent modifications and alterations had split the original vaults into a myriad of levels.
The primary architectural aim was to restore it to its former glory and provide public access to the space, which was achieved by careful but substantial demolition of later additions.The Misericorde at first floor level consists of a new-build structure with an external terrace.
Structural glazing separates this new element from the existing buildings and captures carefully framed views of the Abbey’s towers and the Houses of Parliament, while bringing natural light into the heart of the scheme.
A new atrium provides an initial orientation space for visitors and contains a lift and staircase that links the two main dining spaces.Modern kitchen facilities, WCs and substantial mechanical installations were carefully integrated into the historic fabric to achieve a simple but efficient layout.Client: Dean & Chapter, Westminster Abbey Budget: £2.5 millionStatus: Completed October 20122013 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards - Shortlisted
Cellarium Cafe And Terrace Review - Foodepedia
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Foodepedia was invited to try the Christmas Afternoon Tea, which will be offered in the Cellarium Cafe by Benugo, the well-known food and beverage company which has restaurants in other famous heritage locations (such as the British Museum).
The menu offers a variety of savoury and sweet items, all classics and with a festive twist.
The stand-out piece was however the Brussel sprouts, melted onion and Stilton mini quiche, which had the crispiest pastry ever and a subtle yet intense filling which could convert even the staunchest enemy of the festive sprout.
The latter's pastry cases were as good as the quiche’s, one filled with a light and beautifully flavoured orange custard and confit clementine (our favourite item of the entire menu) and one with mince pie filling and crumble topping (quite original and very pleasant).
The Christmas Afternoon Tea will be available at the Cellarium Cafe from 27 November until 21 December.
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Cellarium Café and TerraceEnjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner in the Cellarium, part of the 14th Century fabric of Westminster Abbey and once used to store the monk's food and drink.
Opening TimesMonday - Friday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Wednesdays from 4th April 2018 8.00am - 9.00pm MenusBreakfast Menu Lunch Menu Set Menu Kids' Menu Sunday Lunch Menu Afternoon Tea Menu Wednesday Lates Menu Make A BookingE-mail: 020 7222 0516 Website: www.cellariumcafe.com Find Us20 Dean’s Yard Westminster Abbey London SW1P 3PA View Map Kids Eat FreeAvailable all day every dayOne free kids' meal with every main meal purchased.
Free kids' meal must be chosen from the kids' menu.
Wednesday LatesA special evening menuFrom 4th April 2018 Please be seated before 7:30 pm.
KioskProviding an abundance of freshly prepared sandwiches and snacks, coffee and loose leaf tea, as well as freshly baked cakes and muffins.
Cellarium Cafe & Terrace | London Bar Reviews | DesignMyNight
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Situated in the heart of one of London's most iconic landmarks, Westminster Abbey, Cellarium Cafe and Terrace is set over two floors, offering breakfasts, classic lunches, Sunday roasts and afternoon teas.
This is one of the busiest, most-visited neighbourhoods in London, with St James’ Park, Buckingham Palace and the House of Commons all within walking distance.
Step away from the hustle and enter the Cafe & Terrace through stunning 13th century cloisters.
The ancient cellars are cool and tranquil and part of the medieval fabric of the Abbey and the terrace offers stunning views of the Abbey and is the perfect place to relax and refresh.
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And, I’ve read comments about the lack of good food in London Restaurants, and particular the lack of good BRITISH food at reasonable prices that make me wonder whether I am focusing on the right things some times .
I was invited to review Cellarium – a good example of the sort of place to look out for if you are visiting London and want somewhere good to eat close to the sights.
I didn’t realise until I started to research the origins of this place that it was part of the Benugo group – in fact despite living in London, I didn’t realise there was more than one Benugo restaurant.
Cellarium is one of their restaurants, most of which are close to or tucked away in Museums and Galleries in London and the South East.
While the menu is quite short, it’s well thought through, locally and seasonally sourced wherever possible and a good example of British food today.
Westminster Abbey | Tour, tickets and general info – Time Out
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See where 16 royal weddings, a lot of funerals and every coronation since 1066 have taken place Like the Pantheon Crypt in Paris, where you can see the tombs and memorials to great figures from history, Westminster Abbey is a popular attraction to peruse the graves, tablets, busts and stone dedications.
The College Garden is one of the most intriguing, as it is home to the original infirmarer’s patch, which was (and still is) used to grow medicinal herbs and foods for the residents of the Abbey.
Due to the fact that Westminster Abbey is still a fully functioning church, the visiting times often vary, so check the website first if you’re planning to go down to see which bits will be accessible.
Once up there, you’ll get a fab view of the Palace of Westminster and into the church, and be able to see objects and images detailing the Abbey’s thousand-odd-year history.
Westminster Abbey is a magnificent place to hear choral performances, classical concerts and recitals.
Cellarium | Restaurants in Westminster, London
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Run by the Benugo chain – who run a few of the concessions on the South Bank, among other places – this café attached to Westminster Abbey still has a whiff of the corporate and a slight ‘museum café’ feel to it, but it’s one of the company’s better London operations.
The upper floor is appealing, with the abbey just visible through the long atrium windows, and light simple decor; the windowless lower floor is less appealing.
The most British dish, so to speak, simple steak and ale stew, was served with a slice of bread for just under a tenner – like wartime rationing fare.
The puddings are hearty fare: hot sticky toffee pudding, or apple and blackberry crumble, say.
Cellarium is useful in an area that’s a desert for decent places to eat, and because it’s relatively hidden away, it doesn’t suffer from the tourist hordes of most other cafés nearby.