Serpentine Bar & Kitchen

Came here for a quick coffee break as we were walking around Hyde Park. It was bustling with energy and lots of great views. There terrace was also beautiful, but only served drinks and hot food. We went downstairs for coffee and banana bread. The coffee was good (and I rarely drink coffee) and the banana bread was super moist and the crust toppings gave it a good crunch. Would definitely stop by for the snack. Service was super quick and friendly!

This was the first spot I checked out while in the city. It's easy to find after a brief walk around the park. Big open windows for nature lighting. Plenty of outdoor patio seating to relax next to the lake and feel the cold breeze. It was empty when I first got there, so the staff allowed me to pick my own table. The Shakshuka was delicious full of flavor. Perfect for those who want to avoid eating meat in the morning. Unfortunately they forgot my tea. People after me were already getting their drinks before me. I had to remind them they forgot me order. Sort of soured my experience here. But still nice place to try out.

Disappointing breakfast. Eggs were cold and undercooked. Baloney on an Eggs Benedict... really? No kids breakfast or something like scrambled eggs; only poached.

Pre-COVID review: It was a day full of walking and I needed some sugary replenishment. Good thing we found Serpentine Bar & Kitchen in Hyde Park, so I didn't have to make the long walk out of the park to get a snack! I ordered 2 scoops of ice cream, which cost £3.50. I picked the red cherry and caramel honeycomb flavors. Yum! There were tables available to sit and people watch/scenery watch while enjoying the ice cream.

Incredibly rude and inconsiderate staff. Place was also dirty -- wouldn't trust the cleanliness of the kitchen again.

Lovely location and view. Order thru QR code amd table number. That worked great. Ordered two Chicken Caesar salads. Cafeteria food at best. Croutons jaw breakers.

Way too expensive for slow service, one cash line, and lackluster food definitely not worth the price. Burger lacked flavor and costed over 15 pounds.

After walking Hyde Park we needed a rest so we stopped in here for ice cream. The girl refused to give us half of one flavor and half of another. We settled on Rocky Road and it was far too sweet--never mind she gave us barely a scoop. On the plus side, this place has an amazing view and lots and lots of seats, plus restrooms.

A nicely located restaurant with an awful pizza and sticky dirty tables. We got three pizza for four people and were not able to finish one. Their food is only good to be fed to the birds in the lake. Actually, i am not sure about that. They also have only one running bathroom for men and one running bathroom for women.

Great location with surprisingly good food. I didn't have high expectations for this place assuming it was a normal tourist trap/concession stand. If the weather is nice, sitting outside is amazing. Even sitting inside looking out through the glass is pretty great. Baby Friendly 5 stars Kid Friendly 5 stars Cauliflower steak-fantastic. This was one of the best/healthiest things I had. Great size portion! Veggie burger- Good. Tasted good, but I was surprised it didn't come with chips. Pizza-tasty Many people bring babies and children here, and with good reason! It's so fun for them to be in the park, and this is a great place to eat!

Extremely busy restaurant but T least they got enough staff to keep the turn over quick and tidy! We got a chicken pizza and a prawn/avocado salad. In summary, chicken pizza lacked chicken, and the avocado salad had 2 visible pieces of avocados that was about a tea spoon size. Flavour was good, but when you basically didn't get what you ordered, you can't really give a good score. Yes it was a tat pricy too. At least the view of nice.

A nice surprise On this hot day we did spend a bunch of hours in Hyde Park. Naturally we got hungry after a while and this place was closest to us. Location couldn't be better, with great views of The Serpentine (at least outside). There is a good number of seats outside and a lot more inside. We travelled with our dog, so an outdoor seat was our choice (no dogs inside - but why sit inside anyways). It was really packed and no seats availabe. The waitrees helped us looking for table, which was nice. We kept looking when she came back after a while pointing us to an available table. That was really nice, especially given how busy it was that day. Kudos to the staff! We ordered a pint, a summer berries cider and a Rucola / Prosciutto Pizza. Service again was friendly and pretty fast too. Drinks were nice and cold and - for London - fairly priced. The Pizza was a good choice, good flavours and fresh ingredients. Nice twist with the Rucola on top. We didn't expect much from this Restaurant. But we were positively surprised by the really nice staff and the food quality.

Shucks kids I'm updating a review in London for the 2nd time! This is weird. I feel weird. Anywaaaayyyyy Serpentine is fantastic. Their pizzas are bangin' and you order food at the front. If you want takeaway they've got a lovely variety of sandwiches for your convenience. But seriously get the pizza. It's bangin'. That's such a weird word.

Bought four 99s (vanilla soft serve ice cream cone with a Cadbury Flake bar) here on an outing to Hyde Park. They tasted great and it's a must-do while visiting London and Hyde Park but they are definitely overpriced.

On the eve of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, I found myself enjoying a romantic second date in the picturesque, centuries old, Hyde Park. After my barrel-o-laughs Brazilian beau and I spent a good amount of time soaking up vitamin D from an uncharacteristically sunny day, we set out on an excursion to diffuse our hunger pains. Tucked away in the rolling green hillside was none other than Serpentine Bar and Kitchen. Instantly familiar with the site, my guy informed me that he'd once visited Serpentine with his mom. Nearly faint from starvation, we decided to dine in. I was initially impressed with the overall structure of the building. The inconspicuous architectural design, which almost appears to have been chiseled from the lakeside by process of mechanical erosion, can best be described as an aesthetically pleasing contemporary chameleon. Spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of visitors, Serpentine offers 360 degree views of Hyde Park for indoor diners. Lunch al fresco immerses guests in a sea of bluebells, as well as a variety of trademark British foliage and landscapes. After placing our orders, my guy and I waited for our server at table number 3. (Tables are numbered, which reduces confusion for patrons and staff alike) I was satisfied with my choice of thin crust vegetable pizza with rosemary fries. I went out on a limb and decided to wash everything down with my very first ginger beer. While recovering from Fentimans unrelenting roundhouse kick, I sat and enjoyed my beau savour every morsel of his open faced steak sandwich and more than a few of my rosemary fries. Overall, Id highly recommend a meal at Serpentine to anyone who finds themselves in Hyde park in the near or distant future.

I must come to this place when I visit London, Especially for beackfast very nice view.

This place was really a nice environment to spend a summer day. The selections were varied and seemed fresh. The layout was really nice and not too crowded considering it was a Saturday in the summer. There were selections for the kids and coffee for tired adults. The prices were not at all out of line with what one expects from London. Hyde park makes a wonderful background for this simple fast casual restaurant.I look forward to returning to Serpentine on my next visit to London.

Nice environment to relax and enjoy a good meal by the lake in Hyde Park. Tried the black bean and quinoa veggie burger - the patty was really delicious!! The buns were also nicely toasted and had a thin layer of spread that paired really well with the patty.

Perfect way to sit by the water in Hyde Park on a summer evening with a light bite to eat. Not much in terms of food, the pizzas and the salad are nice, but it doesn't matter, because you're there to only people watch, enjoy a light and meal and drink in the sights and sounds of a wonderful London summer evening...there's something blissful about sitting casually in Hyde Park, especially in July. And yes, now you know why all those poets went crazy writing their ode to this place...! Coming back to Serpentine Bar and Kitchen - you order at the counter, they give you a token and get your food to the table. It's all pretty much self service & easy.

The food here is quite average. BUT if it's sunny outside and you can get a seat near the lake you can have a royal lunch! I recommend it during the summertime.

I am surprised no one has given this place a 5 star rating yet! I cannot think of a better place to go in London than Serpentine on a beautiful summer evening! It has the perfect ingredient to have a great time - Located in the center of lush green Hyde Park, brilliant outdoor seating area by the serpentine river, the most beautiful place to sit and watch the sun set, great pizza, Pimms Pitchers and great crowd! I mean what else can one possibly ask for from a restaurant? I have been here on several occasions and also hosted my birthday party here last year and it is always a pleasure coming back here. In my last visit yesterday when the sun finally decided to shine on London after a long wait, Serpentine was packed and yet the service was so fast and the spicy pepperoni pizza couldn't taste any better along with my Pimm's Pitcher! The price is very decent for its location and quality, I mean come on its Hyde Park are you expecting brick lane price here? Verdict: I am in love with this place and will continue to be till it stands tall and beautiful in the middle of Hyde Park! P.S Do try their cakes, they are delicious!

I suggest as a tourist you should avoid this place at all cost! The food is below mediocre with overpriced menu. And out of all that, the worst experience is the customer service that we received. Waited 30 minutes after we placed an order we had to ask the waiter about our order. He takes the receipts and brings back two order out of three (did not taste good at all) and then we had to wait another 15 to 20 minutes to receive our final order after asking them for the 2nd time. We felt as everyone's order came before us even though we been here longer. Lastly, the utensil were not clean and it seems like they were very clumsy and came off rude.

amazing food with a lovely view! we ordered fish & chips - always very British ;) - & the soup of the day (carrot/squash), olives and bread. the soup was very creamy and tasty, the olives fresh and combined with cheese. the bread was fresh and super yammi! my grandma is convinced that she just had the best fish & chips ever! you pay a little bit more but the service is brilliant and the location/ food is awesome!

Indoor is great. OUTDOOR BBQ IS F****ED-UP CHAOS. No line, no recipe (When out of burger sauce they used mayo.) Unprofessional, unfriendly, unexperienced cook. Reporting this place to the authority.

I have known this restaurant for about 30 years and it has changed so often during this time. However, it always was a nice place to have drink or snak in a nice atmosphere. Breakfast can be enjoyed in a very relaxed and silent atmosphere. In principal, the food ist good. However, it was not possible to have an ordinary toast (only toasted Italian ciabattabread was available). Anyway, I prefer this location and food to the usual breakfasts in hotels.

Perhaps because it has the best outdoor patio to enjoy the Serpentine in Hyde Park, the food here is relatively expensive and mediocre. While I would recommend grabbing some drinks or coffee with friends or by yourself to enjoy the beautiful scenery in this restaurant patio, I would not recommend getting a full meal here. It's simply not worth the high price even by London standard.

I was walking at Hyde park .. It start raining i decided to enter this store .. To have a warm latte and cake .. It's a nice place sit down and watching an amazing view ..this store is serving hot drinks, cake , pizza so you can visit the anytime you wish (breakfast , afternoon tea , takeaway and also dinner ) pizza is the famous thing at this store ,staff are friendly and lovely

The big veggie breakfast along with a cappuccino made for my best breakfast in the London. Fast service with phenomenal food you CANNOT get better

Pleasantly surprised by the freshness of the pre packed baguette with salmon and cucumber. Enough salmon to actually call it a salmon baguette (guess you know what I mean). The people at the pay desk were a bit stressed out even though it wasn't busy and weren't very friendly, save one. Sitting outside overlooking the lake only makes it sandwich better. And the strawberries and cream were a right treat! On my way from the outside terrace back to the Underground I had a quick glance at the pizzas on other people's plates, didn't look so nice, but we all know looks can be deceiving so I leave it up to you to try.

Three and a half for this place. Met expectations and a bit more. Generous portions of bacon. Kids eat their French toast. Coffee was really good and shows their understanding of coffee and how to get people to come back for more. Tables quickly cleared. All staff we interfaced with were friendly and welcoming.

Great prices, large portions, what else can you want..oh and the food is good. You need to walk up to the bar to order but a waiter will bring it to the table for you.

Stopped in for a drink while exploring London and seeing all the touristy spots. Stopped in and had a sangria while sitting on the water. Great place to stop and rest.

£1.50 for a can of coke... seriously? Your gelato was more reasonably priced at £2.95 for two scoops. But it was boring, lacked real flavour and I question why you feel the need to mix hazelnut and toffee crunch. That's just wrong. It was also far too melty... the end.

Ridiculously overpriced. Had better food on easyJet. Avoid here, and bring a sandwich from Tesco and you'll have a much better day!

Fairly bog-standard trying-to-be-something-else place. You go here if you want a coffee or a slice of cake in the park. Or dinner, I suppose. But it's really best avoided. The coffee is OK at best. (Also, for some reason a flat white is cheaper than an Americano, despite the extra work that goes into it) They've an ill-though-out queueing system so they've got to tell everyone where to queue; this overworks the service folk so much they can't offer good service, and this results as at best mediocre food and service. Also, all too often, cold coffee. Misheard orders. I hear the cakes are nice, though. And they do have the bit where you can sit and look at the Serpentine.

Lovely place. Amazing view of the serpentine lake. The food is very tasty, the bread used for the sandwiches is soft. Very good. Affordable prices. Gotta try. They have a good selection of cakes and cookies too. Loved it.

After a leisurely walk around Hyde Park, the Serpentine is waiting for a snack, some wine, and to take your money. My friends and I went with the personal pizzas which ranged from around 8 to 12 pounds. Fortunately, we realized that the pizzas were pretty large for just one person and ended up splitting them to save some money. Like the previous review, I agree that the drinks were overpriced: sodas, wines, and beers. I give the Serpentine, three stars though because of the atmosphere. The restaurant has a great view of the lake and park. Inside, the different chairs are covered in pillows, center around a fireplace, and there is outdoor seating. Though one trip to the tourist trap is enough, if you happen to be in the park and want some lunch go for it.

Sitting along Serpentine Lake, enjoying a cool drink (on a warm day) or a coffee (on a cold day) is just the ticket for me. I absolutely love this place, and it's also a great spot to watch the sunset. Tip: be sure to grab a table and its number before you place your order, to save you a lot of hassle and heartache.

The serpentine bar and kitchen is set up where you pick a table with a number on it, sit down and review the menu, then go up and order telling them your table number and they bring the food to you. It was a rainy day in Hyde park, and so the restaurant was not very busy at all. My husband and I sat and looked through the menu, decided on the veggie pizza. He went up to order while I enjoyed the views. As soon as my husband got up, a very rude worker came up to me and stated rudely. "You can't just sit here, you have to be eating." I looked up and said "I am going to be eating." The worker demanded to me "let me see your receipt." To which I responded, "I don't have one yet, my husband is in line ordering right now". And I pointed to my husband in line. She glared at me and thought a moment and she said "what is he ordering?" I was really taken aback and irritated. I asked her "Does it matter? Do you need me to go get him to prove he's in line and we are ordering food?" She said "I just need to know what your ordering" "Pizza". I said. She made an irritated noise and walked away. I watched this worker the rest of the time I was there and she did not approach any other table or person to question them the way she questioned me. While I realize people probably go in there often and have no plans to order and are trying to rest or enjoy the view-- I think there are better and less rude ways to police this. I got up to leave because I don't need to give business to a place that treats people so rudely, but my husband had finished ordering. Our pizza came out and it was quite delicious. Despite the food being great and the view unforgettable, the way I was treated is not acceptable and we will not be back.

I can't say that this cafe has the best food ever, but the view is certainly what keeps people coming back. I came here for a little weekend pick-me-up with a nice lunch within the serene atmosphere of Hyde Park. I ordered the fish finger buttie, chips, and a florentine for dessert. Twas all yummy, but nothing spectacular. Like I said, I mostly visited for the view of the Serpentine and the park. The outdoor seating also allows for a great people watching ;)

Bitchy lady at the counter Oct 22 2:02pm. She could have been nicer to let us know we need to get a table number before we order our food. She lacked customer service and was irritated that we don't k ow what we're doing. Sorry but we're visiting from another country. This is a post for all those visiting Hyde Park. Maybe not for Londoners.

Nothing better than a pint in a garden in Hyde Park on a lovely Sunday afternoon. It was very crowded but we still secured a picnic table all our own, near the water. A pint of beer and a pint of cider was £8. It reminded me a lot of dining at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, overlooking the fountains. It was lovely and I'd do it again but definitely an extravagance and reserved for only special occasions.

I think the menu prices have been jacked up considerably high, considering you eat at picnic table. Last I remember you could do that for free! I felt the lettuce leaves in the Caesar were too large to fit in most peoples mouths, which made eating the salad less enjoyable, than it could have been.

I don't quite know how I missed the redesign of this place from naff cafeteria to surprisingly decent cafe, considering how often I walk around Hyde Park and the Serpentine. Dwarfed by the monstrous Winter Wonderland, The Serpentine Bar & Kitchen comes as a nice surprise and peaceful retreat. I was extremely busy and I can't wait to come back on a regular weekend once the fun fair is gone. Excellent choice of cakes and pastries, but the pizzas looked and smelled good, too. All "stations" seem to have their own queuing and payment system which seems a bit confusing, but in the end the waiting time was OK and we even managed to find a space at a table (far too cold to braze outdoor seating). This is the latest addition to Benugo's growing domination of public spaces. Or is it just me, they seem to be popping up everywhere.

Again another coffee and cake at Serpentine Bar. I will always moan about the price of a slice and cake and the coffee but it really it a fabulous place to sit and watch the world go by. We recently popped in on a cold crisp and sunny day and brave the outdoor benches to watch the sun go down. Needless to say we needed our coffees (again I got a mocha which was good) and shared a slice of carrot cake which was really good. Moist, good flavour, good amount of cream cheese icing but a little burnt at the very bottom.

Location and architecture is great. It is a shame however that they stop serving lunch at a certain time so you can if you time things wrong miss out and just get let with drinks and desserts as was the case with me. This type of timed service does not work in such a location where people just walk in at anytime from the park. I went went it was want out and took time to cool down so not sure how comfortable it will be when the temperature gets really warm. So be warned. Unless you like to eat in an oven! I would like to go again when the main lunch or dinner is being served however. I ate a chelate tart which was nice but a bit too rich for me to finish fully.

Was in Hyde Park on the opening Sunday of the Olympics as they were getting the park ready for the Triathlon. The plan had been to buy sandwiches for the kids and to have a picnic, however, the heavens opened and we literally stumbled onto this place having no idea that it was there. The food was pretty good indeed. We kept it simple and had burgers and pizzas and they were lovely. A lot of people have made a big deal of it being expensive but three burgers, one kids pizza, two coffees, a coke and an OJ was £52.00. I didn't think that was too bad. And we got to eat it with a lovely view of the lake just as the worst of the weather rolled by. Recommended.

Alfresco, find a table looking out over the blue Serpentine waters through the green of the cactus and reed beds, shafts of early morning sunshine on the menu, what a treat! Presentation, quality and reasonable price of the breakfast platter excellent - coffee strong and smooth - definitely worth walking, jogging, cycling or crawling over to the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen for breakfast - recommended, you won't be disappointed.

I was visiting London as a tourist with my mother, and we were trying to find a place to eat ind Hyde Park. We walked by Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, which looked delicious and was filled with people, so we went in to try their food. It was a huge place with a grand terrace with a great view on a sunny day, and we ordered a pizza and a salad. Yummi! Wonderful wonderful pizza that you can definitely taste is made freshly in the kitchen, and the salad was great too! Great dressing and fresh vegetables. The pizza had a thick crust, and though I prefer it thin, the bread was so well baked and delicious that this was totally OK. Wonderful experience! Can only recommend it.

It's a place you find in the middle of Hyde Park, just besides the lake. For me the best is the environment. The food is quite ok, though quite limited in options. You will get the mix of pizza with some texmex food. You have ton first take a seat, write down the table number and then go to order. They will give you first the drinks and later the waiter will deliver all main courses directly tenuous table