Eating and drinking
Eating and drinking
All around the RA you'll find bars, restaurants and cafés where you can pause for refreshments, whether you're looking for a quick coffee, a post-show cocktail, or have time to enjoy a three-course meal.
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Cafés and restaurants
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![RA Café]()
RA Café
Burlington House
Daily 10am – 6pm
Christmas opening hours:
24, 25, and 26 Dec: closed
27 Dec – 31 Dec: 10am–6pmNewly reopened, the RA Café is as elegant as ever, 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.
No reservations, walk in only.
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![Senate Room]()
Senate Room
Burlington Gardens
Mon 10am – 7pm
Tues, Wed, Thu 10am – 9pm
Fri 10am – 10pm
Sat 10am – 7pm
Sun 10am – 6pm
Christmas opening hours:
Closed on 24, 25, and 26 Dec
New Year’s Eve 10am–6pm
1 Jan 12 noon–6pmLast orders 30 minutes before close.
The new Senate Room is an elegant space perfect for lunch, afternoon desserts and pastries and evening cocktails.
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![Poster Bar]()
Poster Bar
Burlington Gardens
Mon – Sat 8am – 7pm
Sun 10am – 6pm
Christmas opening hours:
Closed on 24, 25, and 26 Dec
New Year’s Eve 10am–6pm
1 Jan 12 noon–6pmDecorated with iconic posters from the RA’s 250 years of exhibitions, the Poster Bar on the ground floor serves up drinks and light refreshments from 8am.
No reservations, walk in only.
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The Keeper's House
Located just 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 cosy bar, an elegant restaurant and a secret garden, all adorned with a revolving programme of Art Sales displays, presenting works for sale from Academicians and other contemporary artists.
The Keeper’s House is open all day to Friends of the RA, and to members of the public after 4pm.
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The Keeper’s House Restaurant
Mon–Wed 11am–6pm
Thu–Sat 11am–11.30pm
Sun closed
Christmas opening hours:
24 Dec – 1 January: closedThe Keeper’s House restaurant provides a stunning setting for lunch or dinner, with dramatic classical casts adorning the walls.
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![The Shenkman Bar]()
The Shenkman Bar
Mon 10am–6pm
Tue–Wed 10am–11.30pm (food until 8.30pm)
Thu–Sat 10am–11.30pm
Sun 10am–6pm
Christmas opening hours:
24 Dec – 1 January: closedFound on the lower floor, the Shenkman Bar opens out into the Keeper’s Garden and features an ever-changing cocktail menu – perfect for a pre or post-exhibition drink.
No reservations, walk in only.
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The Sir Hugh Casson Room
Daily 10am–6pm
Fri 10am–10pm
Christmas opening hours:
24, 25, and 26 Dec: closed
27 Dec – 31 Dec: 10am–6pm
The Sir Hugh Casson Room has long been a haven for Friends of the RA. With its café atmosphere, it’s ideal for light lunches and tea and cakes. Here you’ll find our Art Sales displays, which showcase artworks by both Royal Academicians and invited artists.
No reservations, walk in only.
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The Keeper’s Garden
Through the Shenkman Bar
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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![The Academicians' Room members breakfast]()
The Academicians' Room
An exclusive private members club for artists and art lovers
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, the Academicians’ Room boasts a modern British menu with an emphasis on local and artisanal produce.
To book a table please call 0207 300 5880 or email academiciansroom@raarts.org.uk
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