Eating and drinking
We have a wide variety of cafés and restaurants at Kew Gardens. Look out for seasonal specialties and food foraged from our Gardens.
All our cafés and restaurants source seasonal and local produce. We use as many ingredients from the Gardens as possible and offer a wide range of plant-based options.
Look out for our reusable cup scheme at Victoria Plaza Café – we’re hoping to save over 20 thousand single-use cups! Please help us tackle waste by returning your cup via the blue return points around Victoria Plaza.
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Family Kitchen & Shop
A food hall with stone-baked pizza, salad and sandwich bar, hot counter and ice cream servery. Ultimate lunch spot for the whole family. Take away or eat in — indoor seating available.
Opening times
10am to 3pm
Hot Food: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Pizza Counter: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Orangery
Coffee, cakes, and light meals. Best spot for a more informal lunch or coffee break. Take away or eat in — indoor seating and outdoor terrace available.
Opening times
10am to 3pm
Breakfast 10am to 11.30am
Hot Food 12pm to 2.30pm
Pavilion Bar and Grill
Burgers and Mediterranean-inspired dishes grilled on charcoal or smoked over wood. Great for a hearty lunch or an afternoon meal. Eat in — indoor seating and outdoor terrace available.
Opening times
10am to 3pm
Last food orders at 2.30pm
The Botanical Brasserie
All-day formal dining with modern British cuisine. From breakfast, lunch to afternoon tea. Eat in — indoor and outdoor terrace available.
Opening times
Daily, 10am to 3pm
Breakfast: 10am to 11am
Lunch: 12pm to 2.15pm
Afternoon Tea: 12pm to 2.30pm
Please note, you must buy a ticket to the Gardens before booking a table at The Botanical Brasserie.
Victoria Plaza Café
Coffee, cakes, sandwiches, and snacks. Perfect for a coffee break throughout the day. Take away or eat in — indoor seating available.
Opening times
10am to 3.45pm
Useful stuff to know
- All cafés and restaurants have level access.
- Take-away only from 15 mins before closing.
- The Family Kitchen Breastfeeding room has a microwave to warm bottles.
- Picnics are allowed throughout the Gardens.
- Seating at cafes and restaurants is reserved for visitors that have purchased food and drink at one of our catering outlets.
- We may occasionally need to close our restaurants for private events or essential maintenance. Please check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.