Calling all artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers, photographers, and those who’ve ever suffered through an “exposure” gig — your table is finally ready. The Daisy Green Collection, known for their art-drenched restaurants, has launched the Culture Card London, offering a permanent 20% discount on food and drinks for every creative industry worker in the city. Yes, you read that right. Not a promo. Not a seasonal special. Permanent. Because creating culture deserves more than applause — it deserves avocado toast and espresso martinis.
The Culture Card: More than just a discount
Launching across 18 venues, the Culture Card offers creatives and their plus-one 20% off all food and drink when dining in, £2.50 takeaway coffees all day, laptop-friendly workspaces pre-5PM, and exclusive invites to openings, shows and parties. It’s like a backstage pass to London’s cultural dining scene — but with oat milk and free Wi-Fi.
And while Shoreditch remains London’s unofficial capital of cool, this card is valid everywhere from Ziggy Green in Soho to Peggy Jean in Richmond, proving that good food and good art aren’t just East London things — but let’s be honest, we do it best.
Where art and food flirt in public
Daisy Green’s venues aren’t just places to eat — they’re cultural spaces disguised as cafes, bars and floating barges. They’ve worked with legends like Sir Peter Blake, Chris Levine, Lucy Sparrow, and Philip Colbert, turning dining rooms into living galleries. Some pieces you’ll recognise from Tate walls; others are fresh off an East End studio floor.
At Larry’s, the cocktail bar beneath the National Portrait Gallery, you’ll find a rare Amy Winehouse portrait by Charles Moriarty, displayed with the intimacy of a family photo. At Ziggy Green, Bowie worship is practically a religion — with the venue inspired by the exact spot where Ziggy Stardust’s cover was shot. Oh, and downstairs? They’ve brought back the infamous Colony Room — yes, the same one where Francis Bacon, Kate Moss, Joe Strummer, and Damien Hirst got gloriously wrecked. Drinks? Still at 2008 prices. Because art history should be affordable, and honestly, so should cocktails.
A safe haven for London’s creative class
In a city where studio rent competes with avocado inflation, this initiative isn’t just generous — it’s vital. The Culture Card London is a small but mighty rebellion against the systemic burnout of artists trying to survive here. Daisy Green isn’t just serving brunch. They’re building a movement where creatives are seen, fed, caffeinated, and celebrated.
Want to sketch in the corner while sipping a flat white? They’ve got you. Planning your next zine, playlist, or pitch deck with a friend over rosé? Pull up a chair. Need an inspiring place to pretend you’re working while eavesdropping on the table next to you? You’re in the right place.
Monday nights just got creative
As part of the Culture Card launch, Larry’s at the National Portrait Gallery will now open its doors every Monday night for collaborations with London creatives and students. It’s giving underground, it’s giving old-school Soho energy, and it’s very much giving “I had no idea this was happening — how cool.”
If you’ve been looking for a place to showcase your short film, test out your new DJ set, or just vibe with other creatives, this is your space.
This is Shoreditch energy — multiplied by 18
This is more than a nice idea. It’s a blueprint. Supporting artists isn’t a side hustle — it’s central to Daisy Green’s mission. And this bold move echoes what Shoreditch has always stood for: creativity without elitism, culture that’s felt, and the belief that artists shouldn’t have to choose between inspiration and sustenance.
The Culture Card London is free to sign up — just fill out the Airship form (link via Daisy Green’s website or Instagram bio). Whether you’re a beatmaker, filmmaker, actor, poet, stylist, or tattoo artist, this one’s for you. Finally, a loyalty card that understands your grind — and rewards it with great food, strong coffee, and the occasional killer espresso martini.
