Timeline
10:00
Enter Tate Modern. The gallery opens at 10AM, so you will have the Turbine Hall and the main floors to yourself before the crowds arrive.
12:00
Walk 11 minutes to Padella for lunch. Order daily fresh handmade pasta in the open kitchen. Arriving by 12:00 aligns with their opening time and the start of the lunch service.
12:30
Stroll 10 minutes to Borough Market. Browse the stalls for organic products, cheese, or delicatessen items while the market is still active.
Local tip
Padella has no table service and no reservations, so expect a queue. The Market Porter is a nearby pub if you want a pint after eating.
Check before you go
- Tate Modern is open Daily 10AM-6PM (last admission 5:15PM).
- Padella is open Mo-Sa 12:00-15:45, 17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-15:45, 17:00-21:00.
- Borough Market hours are We,Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00.
Worth knowing
- Borough Market is open at 12:30 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
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