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

  Sun – Thurs 11.30 – 7pm
  Friday 11.30 – 10pm

  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 Keeper’s House Restaurant

  Mon – Thurs & Sat 11am – 4pm
  Fri 11am – 10pm
  Sun closed
  

  The 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

  Mon 10am – 6pm
  Tue – Sat 10am – 11pm
  Sun closed
  

  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–5.30pm
  Fri 10am – 9.30pm
  

  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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