Eating and drinking
Eating and drinking
Stop off for a fresh coffee and light refreshment at the Courtyard Café and Poster Bar by José or experience the taste of Spain at José Pizarro’s newest restaurant, located in the Senate Room in Burlington Gardens.
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Eating and drinking at the RA
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The Courtyard Café and Bar
Open
Our Courtyard Café, located outside Burlington House, is open all year and serves drinks and light snacks in the open air.
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The Keeper’s House (for Friends of the RA)
Open
Located on the lower ground floor, the Keeper’s House is a dedicated members-only space. It includes the Friends Café located in the Sir Hugh Casson Room and Belle Shenkman Room where tea, coffee, drinks and snacks are now available.
Please note: the Green Room is temporarily closed.
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The Academicians’ Room
Open
The Academicians’ Room is now open to members, serving a selection of drinks, light lunch options, and – our favourite – truffle fries.
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Our cafés and restaurants
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RA Café
Burlington House
Open
The RA Café is a decadent space, with its walls adorned by murals created by Royal Academicians through the ages. The renovated café offers a space to rest and enjoy a quick bite, a mid-exhibition break, afternoon tea or a long leisurely lunch.
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José Pizarro
Burlington Gardens
Open
An all-day restaurant involving high quality produce and the best of Spanish cuisine brought to you by London’s much-loved Spanish chef José Pizarro.
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Poster Bar by José
Burlington Gardens
Open
A buzzy, vibrant and informal Spanish café by José Pizarro. The menu will include several of his classic smaller plates, all perfect for sharing.
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The Keeper’s House
Located to the right of the main entrance at Burlington House, the Keeper’s House serves as a welcoming “home away from home” for Friends of the RA, Patrons, Royal Academicians and visitors. Inside you’ll find a café, a cosy bar with its own secret garden and all-day dining in the Green Room. The walls of Keeper’s House are adorned with a revolving programme of RA Editions, presenting works for sale from Academicians and other invited artists.
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The Green Room
Temporarily closed
The Green Room provides a stunning setting for brunch, light lunches or a signature afternoon tea.
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The Shenkman Bar
Open
Found on the lower floor, the Shenkman Bar opens out into the Keeper’s Garden and features a delicious light-bites menu with our favourite truffle fries, as well as an ever-changing cocktail menu – perfect for a pre or post-exhibition drink.
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The Sir Hugh Casson Room
Open
Bright and friendly, the Sir Hugh Casson Room has a vibrant atmosphere and is the perfect stop-off for coffee, cake, or a light bite between exhibitions.
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The Keeper’s Garden
Open
During the warmer months, we open up a hidden garden that can be found through the lower-ground floor of the Keeper’s House. Designed by renowned landscaper Tom Stuart-Smith, this art oasis houses our very own “fifth plinth”, currently featuring work by Ann Christopher RA.
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