The Garden Café at Buckingham Palace
The Garden Café is situated on the West Terrace of Buckingham Palace, just beyond the exit from the State Rooms. Take a moment to relax and enjoy views over the famous Palace lawn and lake.
Our seasonal menu celebrates the best of the British summer, offering freshly prepared sandwiches, bagels, and salads, iced coffees, summer drinks and strawberries and cream. Highlights include coronation chicken seeded rolls, smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels, and our Garden Lunch Box featuring Mediterranean vegetables with a sun-dried tomato and black olive quiche.
This year’s patisserie selection features freshly baked Queen of Puddings, a classic English dessert of lemon and vanilla custard, raspberry jam, and delicate burnt meringue, alongside gluten-free chocolate brownies, lemon drizzle cake and much more.
The Garden Café caters to a wide range of dietary requirements.
Garden Café opening times are:
- July and August: 10:00 – 19:00 (takeaway only from 19:00 - 19:15)
- September: 10:00 – 18:00 (takeaway only from 18:00 – 18:15 )
Afternoon Tea at Buckingham Palace
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in our limited-edition keepsake tins.
Indulge in a selection of finger sandwiches including Isle of Skye smoked salmon, pulled ham with pickle, and truffled free-range egg mayonnaise.
Earl Grey scones, lemon drizzle loaf cake, apricot Bakewell tart, and Guinness red velvet cake, all served with your choice of tea or coffee, and the option of English sparkling wine or Buckingham Palace gin and tonic.
There is no need to book in advance for Afternoon Tea.
Ice cream in the Buckingham Palace Garden
As you make your way along the garden path towards the exit, discover our ice cream parlour serving indulgent, plant-based vanilla soft serve which is both gluten-free and palm oil-free. Also choose from a selection of ice cream sundaes.
Ice cream parlour opening times are:
- July and August: 11:00 – 19:15
- September: 11:00 – 18:15
Sustainability
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Our initiatives include:
- Eggs sourced from UK RSPCA Assured free-range farms
- A focus on UK-grown, seasonal produce
- Coffee that is 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified, supporting fair trade and sustainable farming
- Plant-based, gluten-free, palm oil-free soft-serve ice cream
- Reusable water bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
- Complimentary plant-based milk alternatives
- UK-sourced dairy that adheres to Red Tractor assurance standards
- Our grab & go and bakery ranges have a carbon count displayed to show their impact on the environment
