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
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 daily 10am–3.30pm
Breakfast from 10am–11.15am
Lunch from 11.45pm–3pm
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 daily 10am–4.15pm
Victoria Gate example menu (PDF)
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 daily 10am–3.45pm
Breakfast 10am–11.30am
Lunch 12pm–3pm
Afternoon tea 2pm–3.15pm
Orangery
In the heart of the Gardens, the Orangery’s buzzing atmosphere offers plenty of choice.
Opening times
Open daily 10am–3.30pm
Breakfast 10am–11am
Lunch 11.30am–3pm
White Peaks
With a family-friendly menu and an interactive atmosphere, White Peaks is the ideal place for visitors with children.
Opening times
Open daily 10am–3.30pm
Lunch 11.30am–3pm
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.
- 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.
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