sketch at the Royal Academy
sketch is running a witty ”pop-up” café alongside GSK Contemporary: Earth.
Complementing the exhibition's themes and with a focus on climate change and a sensitivity to the earth and the environment, sketch has created a quirky yet eco-friendly stage set interior, designed by artistic director Mark Lawson Bell.
Two dogs made from old toys by Robert Bradford guard the cafe, which features an installation of 1000 books and chairs by Established & Sons and Martino Gamper. A menu of delectable dishes and drinks has been created by master chef Pierre Gagnaire.
From breakfast through to lunch and afternoon tea each day there will be a sumptuous array of sandwiches and salads, crêpes and oysters, pâtés and pastries. Either take away or eat in the foyer or on the portico, where handmade blankets and hot water bottles ward off winter.
Pommery has also created an exclusive, limited production of Champagne POP Earth, made from grapes from sustainable viticulture and presented in a 100% recyclable, lighter bottle, easier on the arms and the planet.
sketch: a mosaic of experience with a dash of intrigue on the side.
Telephone 020 7659 4500, www.sketch.uk.com
Opening hours:
Saturday to Thursday
10am-6pm
Late opening on Friday
10am-10pm
Special offers
Main course salad and signature sketch Patisserie
* £9.50 (normal price £12.00)
Cream tea including 4 scones, cream, jam and a tea
* £7.00 (normal price £11.20)
From 5pm every day, all Vienoisserrie and Patisserie items are half price with the exception of Friday when the offer runs from 9pm