Summer Arrives At Natural History Museum

Summer, a new alfresco bar and restaurant, will be open in the gardens in front of the Natural History Museum from mid-May to the end of August. The stylish venue offers light, summer-inspired, quality food and drinks in an exquisite area of leafy South Kensington, London.

Step away from the crowds to relax and refresh over lunch, or indulge in special afternoon tea menus. In the evening, drop in for cocktails and a tapas-style menu or stay for dinner. The covered area offers lovely views of the gardens and is a convenient meeting place, whether you are visiting the Museum or treating friends and family to a perfect summer experience.

Lunch is served between noon and 14.30.
Choose the freshest flavours of summer from a concise, contemporary menu. Swift service makes Summer ideal for stopping off while shopping or during the working day. Reasonable prices should continue to attract regulars.

Afternoon tea is served 15.00 to 17.30.
A choice of three menus includes inspired versions of favourite cakes and tantalizing indulgences - including blueberry scones and rich Belgian chocolate cake, all made on site.

Dinner or tapas-style dishes to share are served 18.00 to 21.00.
In the evening, Summer transforms with a sophisticated, convivial and romantic ambience. At sunset, the Museum's awe-inspiring facade is lit up to create an unforgettable mood.

Great cocktails, aperitifs, wines and special feature teas.
Expertly created cocktails range from exotic cachaca mixes to refreshing cool cucumber gin and tonics to chill you in a London heatwave. Refreshments are served throughout the day with a choice of teas and wines by the glass, including crisp English and Mediterranean sparklers.


Sample menu
Starters from £4.50 to £6.50
Roast tomato soup with cottage cheese and pesto
Pear and gorgonzola salad with walnut dressing
Artichoke, plum tomato, black olive and anchovy salad
Fennel and prosciutto salad with sherry vinegar dressing
Chicken caesar salad

Main courses from £7.95 to £9.00
Sweet onion and parmesan tart
Poached chicken, hazelnut and pea salad
Puy lentil, avocado, green bean, baby gem and red onion salad
Bacon, goat's cheese and grape salad
Smoked salmon on asparagus with melon dressing

Puddings around £4.95
Banana and mango creme brulee
Brown sugar meringue with strawberries and oranges
Cherry and almond tart

Visitor information:

Summer at the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 5BD
Open from 14 May until 31 August 2007
Opening times: Monday to Saturday noon to 22.00, Sunday noon to 18.00
For more information, visit Nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/eating-drinking/summer-alfresco-bar-restaurant (web page live by May 14).