Eating and drinking
All our cafés and restaurants at Kew Gardens use seasonal and local produce. We source as many ingredients from the Gardens as possible and offer a wide range of plant-based options.
Please check for planned closures and visitor notices before you visit.
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.
Food Village
Enjoy artisan tequilas, frozen margaritas, Pimm’s and refreshing mocktails, alongside shawarma, burgers, pizzas and tacos. Eat in or take away, with seating available. Located behind the Temperate House. Open now.
Opening times
Weekdays 12pm to 4pm (hot food until 3:30pm)
Weekends 12pm to 5pm (hot food until 4pm)
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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
Weekdays 10am to 6pm, (last orders 5.30pm)
Weekends 10am to 7pm (last orders 6.30pm)
Hot Food: 11.30am to 3.30pm
Pizza Counter:
Weekdays, 11.30am to 3.30pm
Weekends, half term and bank holidays, 11.30am to 4.30pm
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
Weekdays 10am to 6pm (last orders 5.30pm)
Weekends 10am to 7pm ( last orders 6.30pm)
Breakfast 10am to 11.30am
Hot Food 12pm to 3.30pm
Pavilion Bar and Grill
Burgers and Mediterranean-inspired dishes grilled on charcoal or smoked over wood. Great for a hearty lunch or a relaxed afternoon meal. Eat in — indoor seating and outdoor terrace available.
Opening times
Weekdays 10am to 6pm (last orders 5.30pm)
Weekends 10am to 7pm ( last orders 6.30pm)
Lunch 11.30am to 3.30pm
Last food orders at 3.30pm
Cakes and snacks available until closing
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
Weekdays 10am to 6pm, (last orders 5.30pm)
Weekends 10am to 7pm ( last orders 6pm)
Breakfast: 10am to 11.30am
Lunch: 12pm to 3.30pm
Afternoon tea: 2pm to 4.45pm
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
Weekdays 10am to 6.45pm
Weekends 10am to 7.45pm
Open for members from 8am daily
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.