Café at the Palace
Set in the historic Mews Courtyard, the Café at the Palace offers a menu suitable for every occasion. Choose from a selection of home-made soups and fresh salads, that celebrate the best of the season and use locally sourced ingredients within 100 miles of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
If you’re looking to relax over a longer lunch, opt for our sharing boards, paired perfectly with a glass of wine or a seasonal flavoured water, created using fresh herbs from the gardens. Our Deli Counter is beaming with colourful salads, seasonal produce and delicious flavours, all grown locally, along with toasted ciabatta sandwiches including the Chipotle Chicken, Italian Deli and New Yorker.
Download the menu (pdf)
The Café at the Palace caters for all dietary requirements and children have plenty of options to enjoy, from a delicious set meal offer to a Children's Afternoon Tea, priced at £10.
The Café has been awarded ‘Taste Our Best’ accreditation by VisitScotland.
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of the Café.
Afternoon Tea at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Afternoon Tea at the Palace showcases a variety of delicious savouries, sandwiches and elegant sweets and cakes, served with your choice of loose-leaf tea or coffee, and paired with a glass of Sparkling Wine.
Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan afternoon teas are available on request.
Afternoon Tea booking and prices
Afternoon Tea must be pre-booked online. New Afternoon Tea bookings can be made up to 2 months in advance. On the 1st of each month, the next month's availability will open.
For any issues or special requests please contact us at [email protected]
Afternoon Tea is served 12:00 - 14:30.
Prices for Afternoon Tea:
- Traditional afternoon tea - £35 per person
- Afternoon tea with sparkling wine - £40 per person
- Children's afternoon tea - £15 per person
Café at the Palace opening times
The Café at the Palace is open 7 days a week until 8 September 2025. After this the Café is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday.
We open at 9:30 but closing times change seasonally:
- Winter hours - 1 November - 31 March: closing at 16:30 (last orders at 16:00)
- Summer hours - 1 April - 31 October: closing at 18:00 (last orders at 17:30)
The Café at the Palace will be closed Thursday, 26 June - Friday, 4 July 2025.
Accessibility at the Café at the Palace
You might find it useful to review the detailed access guide on the AccessAble website: Café at the Palace access guide.
