Eating and drinking
We have a wide variety of cafés and restaurants at Kew Gardens. Look out for seasonal specialities and food foraged from our Gardens.
Pavilion Bar and Grill
NEWLY OPEN: Grilled food in an impressive and contemporary building, the Pavilion Bar and Grill is perfect for alfresco dining with views of Temperate House and the Pagoda.
Opening times
Open Monday to Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday to Sunday: 10am–7pm
Lunch available daily from 12pm–3pm
Light plates: Monday to Thursday, 3pm–4.30pm
Light plates: Friday to Sunday, 3pm–5.30pm
Cakes, cream tea and hot drinks available all day
Victoria Gate Café
Your journey starts here with great coffee and cake. After you're refreshed, take a look in the Kew shop for our range of gardening gifts and homeware.
Opening times
Open Monday to Thursday: 10am–7pm
Friday to Sunday: 10am–8pm
The Botanical
Enjoy fine meals and afternoon tea in the elegant Botanical table-service restaurant, dramatically located with a view of the Palm House.
Opening times
Open Monday to Thursday: 10am–6.30pm / Friday to Sunday: 10am–7.30pm
Brunch: 10am–11.30am
Lunch: 12pm–3pm
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm–6pm
Orangery
In the heart of the Gardens, the Orangery’s buzzing atmosphere offers plenty of choice.
Opening times
Open Monday to Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday to Sunday: 10am–7pm
Hot counter: Breakfast 10am–11am, Lunch 11.45am–3.30pm
White Peaks
With a family-friendly menu and an interactive atmosphere, White Peaks is the ideal place for visitors with children.
Opening times
Open Monday to Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday to Sunday: 10am–7pm
(Hot counter: 11.45am–3.30pm)
The Food Village
Street food style with a quintessentially English twist, visit The Food Village next to the newly opened Temperate House. Enjoy good food, ice cream and a bar with a view.
Opening times
Weekends and school holidays only: 10am–7pm
Food village example menu (PDF)Useful stuff to know
- All cafés and restaurants have level access.
- Take-away only from 15 mins before closing (except The Botanical).
- The Orangery and White Peaks have microwaves to warm bottles.
- Picnics are allowed throughout the Gardens.