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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By WindUpBird on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:15:23
We're going to the Rothko exhib on Sunday at Tate Modern and I'm just trying to vaguely plan ahead somewhere suitable for lunch. There will be 9 adults and 2 children (both mine! 6 months & 2.5yrs). It's a while since I wandered along there and not since I've had children. I know there's wagamama, giraffe etc close to waterloo, just wondered what was nearer Tate Modern. What about the cafes actually in the gallery? Doh, I've just read the website which says it has a fab children-friendly caff.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Miyazaki on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:23:55
Yes, I would go to the Tate Modern Cafe, has a yummy kids menu, crayons highchairs etc. Not cheap cheap but ok fo ra day out.

Have a lovely day - like your name btw
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By swingsofglory on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:27:15
There's a Wagamama, Pizza express and the Real Greek if you go towards London Bridge too. Most of them are just the other side of The Globe theatre which is about 2 mins from Tate Modern. All of them are family friendly.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By moodlumthehoodlum on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:28:35
if you're desperate there's a giraffe by the south bank centre
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Snaf on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:29:16
Cafe is good, although does get crowded.

There are lots of places to eat along Bankside/South Bank proper. Pizza Express, Eat, Real Greek, several places in Gabriel's Wharf (Gourmet Pizza etc). Don't forget that Borough Market is only a few minutes away and has loads of cafes/restaurants in the area. Monmouth Coffee Co is great for a pitstop (next door to Konditor & Cook <<drool>>)
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By NotQuiteCockney on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:33:52
There's a Nandos, under one of the bridges, too, if that tempts. The cafe at the Tate Modern is theoretically kid-friendly, but I find it a bit grown-up quiet.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By WindUpBird on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:34:35
mmmmm, konditor and cook, yum.
thanks everyone, those are great suggestions, I might just try to book a table at the Tate Cafe if I'm not too late. The thought of 9 adults and 2 whiny children wandering from cafe to cafe trying to find somewhere to eat is giving me the heeby-jeebies!
Thanks Miyazaki, I'm guessing by your name that you got the Murakami reference!!
I'm quite excited now, I used to live in London and I miss it a lot!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Posey on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:35:52
Pizza Express very close by. Have seen big "parties" upstairs with great views over the Thames.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Miyazaki on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:53:14
Yes! Wind up bird made my brain melt a bit tho.. I'm not sure if you can book the tate cafe, I know you can't at Giraffe/Wagamama etc. Pizza Express might be the way to go!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MinkyBorage on Thu 13-Nov-08 13:54:05
giraffe, food not amazing but is brill for kids
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By bigTillyMint on Fri 14-Nov-08 06:22:44
I second Giraffe - food is fine!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By hifi on Fri 14-Nov-08 14:47:48
the pizza express is huge, good kids menu. look on line as there should be some offers on food.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By hifi on Fri 14-Nov-08 14:48:58
this should save you a few bob


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