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[title]There’s something about the city in the spring. All of a sudden, temperatures rise, days get longer and our spirits are immediately lifted. And before you know it, you find yourself craving the outdoors.
Blending art, music, food and drink on the bank of the River Thames, The Corner is Tate Modern's late-night bar. As well as offering delicious refreshments, it’s got a regular programme of eclectic events that art lovers cannot miss out on. What type of events, you ask? It’s incredibly diverse, from chilled-out nights of music and board games to terrarium building, succulent planting and kombucha brewing. There are also regular food and drinks tastings, too. And of course, you simply cannot miss the chance to visit the after-dark favourite Tate Lates as it makes a mighty return at the end of March.
Of course, we all know the Tate Modern as an amazing arty escape from city life. When you aren’t exploring works by Andy Warhol, the Guerrilla Girls, Paula Rego, Lubaina Himid and many more, you can make the most of this café by day and bar when the sun goes down. Topping it off? There’s the Thameside terrace which is a proper draw for al fresco hangouts. You don’t even need to be there to see the art – though we reckon you could easily spend a good few hours here.
Grab brekkie and bakes in the morning, or if you’re looking for a lunchtime option you have delicious light bites such as the roasted heritage carrot salad with za’atar, parsley, sesame, and harissa labneh. You’ve also got seasonal quiches, stacked sarnies – like the Borough focaccia with taleggio, mortadella, SE1 rocket, tomato and pesto – and heartier hot dishes that range from fried chicken to steak and ale pie.
What about a waterside date night? Make the most of the lingering springtime nights by rolling up after work or on a date night (they’re open until 11pm most nights) and quaff art-inspired cocktails while watching over the water. To pair, you have an assortment of sharing trays alongside larger dishes like buttermilk fried cauliflower, corn ribs and sticky buttermilk chicken, and burgers like the bacon double smashed burger, buttermilk chicken burger, and soy plant burger. Of course, this American-style fest is best finished off with fries with pickled jalapeños, cheesy fries, or the ever-luxurious truffle fries.
Tate's Corner bar is open to all and there's no need to book. But if you're a group of 10 or more and would like a table reserved, email hello.corner@tate.org.uk. You’ll find it on level one of the Natalie Bell Building.