Benugo Bar & Kitchen

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Wed Aug 3 2011

After years of struggle, BFI Southbank has finally figured out its catering. Or, rather, they got Benugo to figure it out for them.

The low ceiling, square dimensions and lack of natural light have long hampered the riverfront space, and Benugo haven’t succeeded in making it into an appealing venue. But it’s a different story in the newer bar further back, always busy with a mix of cinephiles and other revellers who’ve realised that this is the best place to drink on the South Bank.

In a roomy space decked out in kitchen-sink fashion with an artful jumble of furnishings, the efficient staff serve unusual lagers and decent wines at slightly above-average prices, plus food that runs from the serious to the cheeky.

The evening atmosphere’s always lively, a welcome change from the dreary bars elsewhere on this stretch.

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Benugo Bar & Kitchen BFI, South Bank Centre
London
SE1 8XT

Cross Street:
Belvedere Road
Phone:
020 7401 9000
Website:
www.benugo.com
Opening hours:
Open 9.30am-11pm daily. Food served 11am-10pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Waterloo tube/rail
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1. Benugo Bar & Kitchen
  - BFI, South Bank Centre
    London
    SE1 8XT
  - 020 7401 9000
  - www.benugo.com
  - 51.506526,-0.115421

Facilities:
Internet access. Wireless (free). Eating and drinking facilities. Bar. Café. Accessible facilities
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I booked a space in their lounge for my birthday party and it was the right choice! The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the atmosphere is unique! I will definitely come back!

KCG Tue Jun 15 2010
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I booked a space in their lounge for my birthday party and it was the right choice! The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the atmosphere is unique! I will definitely come back!

KCG Tue Jun 15 2010
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I booked a space in their lounge for my birthday party and it was the right choice! The staff is wonderful, the food is great and the atmosphere is unique! I will definitely come back!

KCG Tue Jun 15 2010
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This was my first visit to the BFI. I met my brother at the bar which had a very good selection of beverages; we opted for gin & tonics which were served with lots of ice and a good squeeze of fresh lime. A very lively and open plan space with a great atmosphere and the big arm chairs give it that comfy cosy feel too. We were then seated at a great people watching (celebrity spotting) table in the restaurant area for our celebratory meal. The staff were very friendly and attentive with lots of knowledge about the food and wine list. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco which was ice cold and delicious. To start we had a steak tartare and the potted shrimp both very tasty and well presented. For mains we had an asparagus risotto and a poussin with chorizo, again these were fresh, tasty, well presented and perfectly sized portions. We were tempted by the dessert list but couldn’t squeeze in much more so we opted to share a Neal’s Yard cheese board with two glasses of 12yr old Tawny port to wash it down with. Altogether it was a 5 star evening and we will be going back very soon, in fact I’m taking my wife next weekend!

David Beard Mon Jun 7 2010
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My partner and I paid a visit to this cool place. We had a couple of great cocktails at the bar and the bar staff were quite entertaining. We then moved into the restaurant which we had booked and had a charcouterie to start with a steak and sea bass. All were delicious and we enjoyed the chatty staff also. The wine list was good if a little on the large side. We both had a lovely time and we weren't rushed at all. I would definately recommend a visit.

Andy Sat Jun 5 2010
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While the Benugo bar with its cozy sofas is quite enjoyable, my impression of the restaurant was unfortunately quite a contrary one. Staff is very friendly, but the food can only be referred to as carelessly arranged, oily and utterly distasteful. My partner and I ordered a soup of the day for 4,50 Pounds each, what we got was a lukewarm butternut squash soup for which in the end we were charged 5 quid each - some prior notice would certainly have been helpful. Even worse was the main course, proffered on the menu as Jerusalem artichoke with spinach and some other vegetables. We went for this vegetarian option, what we got was a heap of brownish and burnt vegetables with at most three leaves of spinach - all drowned in oil, therefore being completely tasteless. Despite the friendly staff and elaborate selection of wines, I cannot recommend the restaurant at all. Better just to have a drink at the bar next time...

Curtis Sat Mar 20 2010
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