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Bar Giorgio

Just like the espresso bars you find tucked away in every corner of Italy, Bar Giorgio is a space for quick stops, slow mornings, and spontaneous conversations over perfectly pulled coffee.

Maritozzo pastry filled with Chantilly cream, topped with a diagonal dusting of powdered sugar. Served on a simple white plate, set against a yellow table background.
Espresso and Maritozzi

Step up to the bar. Whether it’s a strong caffè ristretto to start your day, an afternoon macchiato, or a crisp cocktail before dinner, Bar Giorgio is open from morning through to the early evening, following gallery opening hours.

There’s no table service – and that’s just how it should be. This is coffee standing up or sitting down with quick chats with the barista, a moment of pause before heading back into the city. Like the best bars in Milan, Bologna or Palermo, it’s about rhythm, ritual, and real coffee.

Stop By Anytime - No Booking Needed

Located just around the corner from Trafalgar Square and the National Portrait Gallery, Bar Giorgio is ideal for a quick pre-gallery espresso, a pastry break between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, or a casual catch-up before dining at Osteria Locatelli.

No bookings, no fuss — just good coffee, good people, and a proper Italian welcome.

Looking for a full dining experience? Explore our restaurant.

Three small round brioche buns, each filled with slices of salmon, cream cheese, and fresh chives, arranged on a white plate. The plate is set on a yellow table, photographed from above.
What We Serve

Espresso classics – from cappuccino to caffè corretto

Fresh maritozzi – baked each morning

Pinsa – our Roman-style cloud‑light dough, fermented slowly for flavour and crunch.

Aperitivo – Italian spritzes, vermouths, bitters and Franciacorta

Our coffee is sourced from Koffe who understand balance, bitterness, and body – just how Giorgio likes it.

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