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.

A family of four eats a meal in a colourful restaurant underneath a brown mushroom made from sticks

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

DAILY
10am to 5pm
Hot food: 11.30am to 3pm
Pizza: 11.30am to 3pm

Family Kitchen Menu Spring 2023 (PDF)
The inside of the Orangery cafe at Kew Gardens

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

DAILY
10am to 5pm*
Breakfast: 10am to 11am
Hot food: 11.30am to 3pm

*The Orangery will close early at 4pm on 6 and 7 October 2023. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Orangery Menu Summer 2023 (PDF)
A burger and chips on a plate with large tomatoes in the background

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

DAILY
10am to 5pm (last food orders at 3.30pm)

Pavilion Summer Menu July 2023 (PDF)
Elegant interior of The Botanical Brasserie

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 5pm
Breakfast: 10am to 11am
Lunch: 12pm to 3pm
Afternoon tea: 2pm to 4.30pm

Please note, you must buy a ticket to the Gardens before booking a table at The Botanical Brasserie.

Book a table at the Botanical Brasserie Botanical Summer Menu August 2023 (PDF)
A muffin and a cup of coffee

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

DAILY
10am to 5.45pm

Grab and go 

Grab a hot drink and a snack at one of our outdoor pop-ups at The Orangery and Victoria Gate Café.

Useful stuff to know

  • All cafés and restaurants have level access.
  • Take-away only from 15 mins before closing.
  • The Orangery has microwaves 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.