People playing in the fountains

Opening times & prices

Exhibitions

Dono: Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom & Harun Morrison | G31, New Wing | Free
19 Jul - 20 Oct 2024

Open daily, 10.00 - 18.00


The Courtauld Gallery | North Wing
The Courtauld Gallery has reopened its doors following the most significant modernisation project in its history.

 

Guided Tours
Our Historical Highlights Tours take place on Tuesdays, Saturdays and select Thursdays
 


General Areas & Entrances

Strand entrance
08.00 - 23.00

Great Arch Entrance on Victoria Embankment
08.00 - 19.00

New Wing
08.00 - 21.00

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
08.00 - 23.00 daily* 

The fountains are currently switched on daily from 10.00.

Seamen’s Hall
08.00 - 23.00

River Terrace
From 08.00 daily

* Our gallery and exhibition spaces sometimes open late for exhibitions and special events. The Edmond J. Safra Court is occasionally closed for concerts and other special events.
 

 

Restaurants, cafés & shops

Learn more about our cafés & restaurants


Spring | New Wing
Lunch
Tuesday – Friday  12.00 – 14.30

Dinner
Tuesday – Saturday  17.30 – 21.30


WatchHouse | East Wing
Offering indoor dining and a takeaway food and drinks service.

Mon - Fri 08.00 - 18.00
Sat - Sun 09.00 - 18.00

Please note that WatchHouse is closing early for the day at 16.00 on Sat 21 Sep. 


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Somerset House Terrace Bar
The Somerset House Terrace Bar with San Miguel has returned to our stunning River Terrace for a season of unmissable experiences. Featuring delicious new twists curated by Spanish-English chef extraordinaire Jimmy Garcia.

Open daily 12.00 until late (weather permitting)


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Café Petiole | South Wing
Chef Rishim Sachdeva brings Café Petiole, a new (mostly) vegan café to Somerset House. 

Open Tue - Sat 09.00 - 17.00

Sun 11.00 - 17.00


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Somerset House Shop | East Wing
Please note the shop is currently closed for refurbishment.