Many of the Bloomsbury Squares have cafes nearby, though not all are obvious.
Try those featured below – you’ll be very welcome. Opening times can vary with the season or weather.
Gordon Square: Garden Kiosk
The kiosk has some outdoor seating.
Drinks, homemade cakes and savouries
Red Lion Square cafe

The cafe, which has covered and outdoor seating, is open
07:00 to 16.00 winter and 07.00 to 18.00 summer
Russell Square cafe
Cafe Tropea
The cafe is licensed and has indoor and outdoor seating.
Open daily from 7 am for breakfast through to early evening.
Bloomsbury Square
Cafe Le Cordon Bleu
The cafe is in a courtyard through the archway at the the northwest side of the square.


Pied Bull Yard, 15 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2LS.
Tel: 020 7400 3900
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 6:30pm | Saturday: 8.00am – 3.00pm


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