Reviews of Pharmacy 2 Café. (Pharmacy) in London (London).

Pharmacy 2 Café

119 Reviews

69 Comments

Pharmacy

Art cafe

1 Newport St, London SE11 6AJ, United Kingdom

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Information of Pharmacy 2 Café, Pharmacy in London (London)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Pharmacy 2 Café

G. T.

I had this place on my list for a while. The food is ok, not as good as I was expecting. The best thing is actually their bottomless bloody Mary's which were great. Attentive service. Cool atmosphere. Location wise it's quite isolated.

A. M.

Theme isn't only what this place is about. Sure. It's got a Pharmacy theme. It prompts lots of discussion as Damien Hirst has clearly either customised everything or come up with it from scratch - wallpaper, chairs, embroidered booth seats prescription bar, surgical instruments. Usually places like this depend on the theming to pull themselves through. This place has a unusual selection of bottomless bloody Marys and Bellinis. Also interestingly there is a section on the menu dedicated to Girolles based dishes. Some unusual egg based dishes for brunch also feature - the more run of the mill Canard and less run of the mill Legbar. Super tasty all around. Not badly priced for what it is. Go there.

S. P.

The best art Caffè i have ever seen. The combination of art, people and good quality of coffee makes you so happy and excitied.

S. U.

Great decor and service. Food was eclectic and delicious. Small portions but very satisfying.

B. P.

A seriously quirky, cool and chic pharmacy themed cafe in a beautiful gallery. Somehow not inundated with tourists, remarkable given the association with Damian Hirst.

C. C. L.

Great food, cool décor, friendly staffs. Definitely worth to sit down have a nice meal after visit the gallery. Love this place.

S. A.

Very cool and well styled venue, super aesthetically pleasing. However, I do feel as a restaurant it goes a bit far in creating a clinical environment, I didn’t feel particularly comfortable or warm. Food was good value for money (we had the Sunday roast menu) and good portion size. It was all very tasty and my partner and I both cleared our plates.

T. J.

An amazing place,but its disappointing to see it only now does a "cafe style" menu rather than the "full-blown restaurant" it once was. The Sunday Roast here was fantastic and even midweek dining very good but its now a menu of basic salads,sandwiches,cocktails and drinks.

S. K.

Awesome to stop in for a cocktail when looking around the gallery. Holy Glitter is my favourite as it's actually got a sparkle in it, and tastes amazing. One of the better cocktails I've had in London for a long while. The decor and just vibe is really cool, friendly staff. If you want to eat, book ahead. The Sunday roast has a Yorkshire pudding the size of a football so recommend highly. One of the best places in the area.

A. L.

The portion sizes are on the small side with both the starters and the mains. The desserts obviously smaller with the title "mini puds", but everything tasted really good so can't complain too much but it did feel weird eating in such a sterile looking environment. Loved the butterfly kaleidoscope art on the walls and will go back to try the cocktails.

J. B.

Fantastic cafe and bar, unfortunately only open during gallery hours. Very quiet when I visited on a Tuesday afternoon. Chatty member of staff behind the bar, small cafe menu of teas, coffees, cakes, sandwiches, soft and alcoholic drinks. Spectacular design with etched DNA molecule glass, butterflies and pharmacy cabinets.

D. R.

Visually this place is V cool. All the pills and medical references make this a visual feast for the eyes. It's not very big in terms of floor space but it's well thought out and doesn't feel cramped. Food was OK. Preferred starter to the main. Deserts were poor.food was a bit on the expensive side. Whilst most staff were attentive some were like mindless zombies. Worth viewing.

D.

It is probably one of the most interesting restaurants I have visited recently. Hirst has definitely added his personal touch to Pharmacy2 so it is worth to go just for the art; however, I have to admit that the food was impressive; in particular our delicious pudding! It is worth to go, and it is a pity the area around the gallery and restaurant hasn't been refurbished as it could potentially be an interesting street.

M. L.

Pharmacy 2 is sadly proof that the whole can be lesser than the sum of its two parts. The spotless, almost clinical interior is adorned with works from Damien Hirst's private collection (including works from his Medicine Cabinets, Pill Cabinets, and Butterfly series), providing an exciting space for the restaurant. The food, from Mark Hix, is a selection of superb British classics, with a heavy lean towards seafood. The only problem? The two don't fit at all well together. If I was eating the food in a snug restaurant in the depth of the countryside, it would be an instant five stars. But in the sterile, brightly-lit environment, it doesn't quite work. The decor leaves you feeling somewhat uncomfortable whilst eating your meal - and you can't relax into it. At ~£130 for two people (3 courses, 2 cocktails, carafe of wine), you come away feeling a bit stung. Some of this may well improve - we visited on the first weekend after launch, and the restaurant appeared to have only taken bookings for half the tables, so as not to overload the kitchen whilst the staff get up to speed. The bright lighting, we were told, was due to a fault. With a more crowded restaurant, and dimmer lighting - the ambiance could be transformed. The restaurant has a lot of potential - and it would be great for the area if it was a success.

P.

The food is very good, if overpriced. The very good cocktails and friendly staff were highlights. The decor/schtick you'll either love or loathe. As a pharma shill I found the scattergun empty pack display both cute and fascinating.

H. W.

Excellent.....super food, very fine service, light, clean dining room. Had small plates...a fine ramen soup, a stunningly good haddock risotto, an outstanding bottle of Gavi. If only the gallery had been open!

J. D. T.

Lovely food and atmosphere but the food took far longer than it should have done. When it did arrive it tasted great but we were so hungry we couldn't really enjoy it.

B. X.

Excellent service and wonderfull vegetarian food. Will come again to check out their vegan menu they have planned during the residency of next artist to be showcased there. (who's a vegan as well)

E. E.

Excellent food in very cool venue. Great wine list. A bit more expensive than expected, but still worth a visit.

G. A.

Nice to try but small portions for the price... 15% service charge and table layout was quite in personal ... would only recommend for a brunch or lunch not really an evening dinner type venue. ..

S.

Really cool ambience with great food. I had the Sunday today options which was amazing. The sirloin was incredibly tender and was served with plenty of gravy.

A. M.

Went on a Sun about 2ish. Only one person working. Card only payment. Took payment and was told my tea would be brought to table. Took half an hour to arrive at table. Need more staff!

T. L.

Brings out the inner pharmacist in me. Much fun can be had, playing with the name of the place and sitting by the bar drinking your worries away. Cool ambience, nice drinks, food OK.

E. W.

Great food- perfectly cooked roast. Super friendly staff who were really lovely with our 1 year old daughter.

D. W.

Very cool venue, nice food (small portions) and good wine. Waiting staff were very good too.

J. C.

Incredible design and layout, worth visiting just to see the Damien Hirst on the walls... the food was also really tasty and reasonably priced

D. S.

The single best restaurant in a gallery anywhere, definitely grab a cocktail if you're passing through.

I. T.

Interesting pharmacy themed restaurant with a changing British menu. Food and wine were both good but the surrounding even better

I. C.

Nice atmosphere, cool place, but the menu is very limited. Not many gluten free options.

S. H.

The place is amazing. Beautiful atmosphere and staff. Great food but came out cold which was annoying.

S. H.

You would think as a pharmacist I would find this restaurant boring but what great fun it was and cleverly designed. Food excellent as well.

Z. V.

you can never imagine a restaurant inside a galley can have food of such quality. all the dishes I tried here were delicious and wasn't disappointed.

F. W.

Really trendy Sunday Roast to go. Got gallery on the ground floor and the decor is definitely something new.

J. P.

Such good food, fab atmosphere (I went on a Tuesday during deinstallation and still busy) plus brilliant service.

V. d. B. S.

Excellent food. Monkfish curry a must. Different ambience, quite comfortable and clean.

A. H.

Nice food, small portions, poor service. Not worth the inflated price.

M. W.

Really good range of quality food with kind and friendly staff.

V. D.

It's a bit dated and very sanitized. Good service but it does not really have a welcoming vibe.

O. Z.

Great setting for a dinner surrounded by Damien Hirst and a Hix menu.

D. W.

Cool ambiance & good food. Nothing so special.

M. m.

really nice food by mark hix in a hirst restaurant great staff very accommodating

J. M.

Great service, great food and unusual decor.

m. v.

I love this restaurant and the Sunday roast is superb.

L. P.

Great imaginative food but pricey

N. R.

Cool place but average food

S. I.

Pharmaceutical themed restaurant. Very gimmicky, but still nice.

p. c.

Interesting setting being part of a live art exhibition

E.

Average food. Interesting ambiance

I. G.

Simply amazing food

j. m.

A+

n.

Good place for a bite

C. D.

Delightful.

E. C.

(Translated) The art center is bound to visit. The food in the restaurant is not delicious, but the work is quite worth seeing. It is worth sitting down with a friend for a cup of coffee. (Original) 藝術重鎮勢必造訪。餐廳內的食物不算好吃，倒是作品挺有看頭的。值得跟朋友坐下喝杯咖啡。

F. O.

(Translated) An interesting concept is on and off the beaten track but I have not been convinced and it is also I find a little too far apart. (Original) Un concept intéressant c est sur et hors des sentiers battus mais je n'ai pas été convaincu et c est aussi je trouve un peu trop à l écart.

G. C.

(Translated) Pleasant and original setting for a good culinary experience! (Original) Cadre agréable et original pour une bonne expérience culinaire !

E.

(Translated) Very well decorated and very friendly waiter (Original) Muy bien decorado y camarero muy amable

Y. P.

(Translated) Excellent food, meticulous, diverse, healthy Good atmosphere, beautiful design we had a great time :) (Original) אוכל מעולה, מוקפד, מגוון, בריא אוירה טובה, עיצוב יפה מאוד נהננו :)

R. B.

(Translated) Nice for drinks but it is really cold (Original) Simpatico per in drink ma risulta veramente freddo

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