I spend a lot of time working near Trafalgar Square, but the menu where I work is boring.  So the other day (a dull, grey one as is the norm at the moment in London) I took myself off to the National Gallery to check out the National Dining Rooms.

Sounds very grand doesn’t it?

But it doesn’t have to be, you can grab a light lunch or just tea and cake.

I had the lunch meal deal, a sort of open top sandwich and a cheeky glass of white wine.  But then I was tempted by the cake.  I’m sure you can see why…

…fluffy sponge, oodles of fresh cream and stunning presentation.

The service was very friendly, perhaps more than normal because I was on my own.  I was given a table at the window looking down onto Trafalgar Square from where I could enjoy the rainy views.

The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN