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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Please note:
• Right now, most of our restaurants and cafés are open, with the exception of the Green Room located in the Keeper’s House. • To visit any of our cafés or José Pizarro, you’ll need to book a free ticket to our Collection Gallery which will give you access to our cafés, shops and free displays. • We are only accepting card payments in our shops and cafés • You do not need a free ticket to visit the Courtyard Café.
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Eating and drinking at the RA
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The Courtyard Café and Bar
Our Courtyard Café, located outside Burlington House, is open and serving drinks and light snacks in the open air.
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For Friends of the RA: The Keeper’s House
The Keeper’s House is now open with the exception of the Green Room, located on the lower ground floor. The Friends Café located in the Sir Hugh Casson Room and Belle Shenkman Room has also reopened, where tea, coffee, drinks and snacks are now available.
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The Academicians’ Room
The Academicians’ Room is now open to members, serving a selection of exciting drinks, light lunch options or 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 an ever-changing cocktail menu – perfect for a pre or post-exhibition drink.
The Shenkman Bar will reopen on Tuesday - Saturdays, from 1-18 December 2021 and then again from 26 January 2022.
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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
Temporarily closed
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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