Cafés and restaurants

• RA Café

  Burlington House

  Daily 10am – 5.30pm
  

  Newly 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. Menu subject to availability.

• Senate Room

  Burlington Gardens

  Mon – Thurs 11.30 – 7pm
  Friday 11.30 – 10pm
  Sunday 11.30 – 6pm
  

  Last orders 30 minutes before close.

  The new Senate Room is an elegant space perfect for lunch, afternoon desserts and pastries and evening cocktails.

  Reservations required for afternoon tea.

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• Poster Bar

  Burlington Gardens

  Mon – Sat 8am – 7pm
  Sun 10am – 6pm
  

  Decorated 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.

• The Green Room

  Daily 10am – 6pm
  Fri 10am – 10pm
  

  The Green Room provides a stunning setting for brunch, light lunches or a signature afternoon tea.

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• The Shenkman Bar

  Daily 10am–6pm
  Fri 10am – 10pm
  Sat 10am–8pm
  

  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.

  No reservations, walk in only.

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• The Sir Hugh Casson Room

  Daily 10am–6pm
  Fri 10am – 10pm
  Sat 10am–8pm
  

  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.

  No reservations, walk in only.

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