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.

Top-down view of a table with pizza, shawarma wraps, bruschetta, olives, fried bites, sausages, and colourful drinks with straws.

The Food Village

Offering a unique blend of artisan tequila, from frozen margaritas to fresh cucumber mocktails, and a selection of delicious shawarma, pizza and tapas. Take away or eat in – seating available. Located behind the Temperate House. Open now.

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 12pm to 5pm
Hot food until 3.30pm

Weekends and bank holidays: 12pm to 6pm
Hot food until 4pm

Food Village menu (PDF)
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

Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Hot food 11.30am to 3.30pm
Pizza counter 11.30am to 4pm

Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 7pm
Hot food 11.30am to 4pm
Pizza counter: 11.30pm to 4.30pm

The Family Kitchen menu Summer 2025 (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

Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Breakfast 10am to 11.30am
Hot food 12pm to 3.30pm

Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 7pm
Breakfast 10am to 11.30am
Hot food 11.30am to 4pm

Orangery menu Summer 2025 (PDF)
Two slices of sourdough bread and a bowl of squash and chickpea soup

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

Monday to Friday: 10am to 6pm
Last food orders 3.30pm

Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 7pm
Last food orders 4.30pm

The Pavilion menu summer 2025 (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

Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm
Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 7pm
Breakfast: 10am to 11am
Lunch: 12pm to 3.30pm
Afternoon tea: 3pm to 5.45pm (6.15pm on weekends and bank holidays)

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 Brasserie Menu Summer 2025 (PDF)
The Victoria Plaza Cafe at Kew Gardens stacked with food and serving counters

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

Monday to Friday: 10am to 6.45pm
Weekends and bank holidays: 10am to 7.45pm

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.