Food & drink

A plate of Full English breakfast at the Cellarium Cafe: Streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, two fried egg and baked beans

Relax and enjoy delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting the Abbey or not.

At the Cellarium Café and Terrace, meals are served throughout the day whilst the Kiosk offers snacks, a light meal and drinks.

Empty tables and chairs in the Cellarium restaurant

The Cellarium Café and Terrace

Located at the end of the west cloister is the Cellarium Café and Terrace, which offers a breakfast and lunch menu as well as drinks, snacks and afternoon tea.

Restaurant opening times

The restaurant is open from 8am – 4pm on days the Abbey is open to visitors.

To see which days the restaurant is open, please view the ‘Cellarium Café and Terrace’ listing from ‘entry times’ the section below for the day you wish to visit.

Last orders are taken half an hour before closing time.

Poached eggs with smashed avocado in a red salsa next to toast

Regular menu

Our current menu features breakfast and lunch dishes as well as drinks and afternoon tea.

Breakfast is served until 11.30am
Lunch is served from 12.00pm until 4.00pm
Last orders are at 3.30pm

Lamb, roast potatoes, carrots and broccoli covered in gravy on a plate

Sunday lunch menu

Discover our Sunday lunch menu and enjoy a traditional roast lunch, with a selection of starters and desserts. From £20.00 per person.

Served from 12:00pm

Empty tables and chairs in the Cellarium restaurant

Christmas Lunch menu

Enjoy a traditional two or three course Christmas lunch during the festive period.

Available: 25th November to 20th December

Download the Christmas menu (PDF, 64KB)

Cakes and sandwiches prepared on tiered serving plate. The plate is on a table along with cutlery napkins and a glass of prosecco

Afternoon tea

Celebrate Christmas in the Cellarium Café and Terrace with afternoon tea between 12.00 pm – 3.30 pm, from 25th November to 20th December.

Download the afternoon tea menu (PDF, 186KB)

Contact the restaurant

Book your table
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 7222 0516

Kiosk

Kiosk

If you want a light meal or snack, our kiosk offers a range of sandwiches, waffles, hot dogs, cakes, muffins, coffee, and other hot and cold drinks. You’ll find it on The Sanctuary, outside the Abbey’s west doors.

Opening hours for the Kiosk

To see when the kiosk is open, please view the ‘Kiosk’ listing from the ‘entry times' section below for the day you wish to visit.

Entry times

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Tuesday, 10th December 2024
Westminster Abbey General Admittance 9.30am - 3.00pm

This includes the Cloisters, College Garden, Chapter House and the Pyx Chamber

Westminster Abbey Group Entry 9.30am - 2.30pm

Group entry is not permitted between 12:00pm and 1:00pm

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries 10.00am - 2.30pm
St Margaret's Church 10.30am - 3.00pm
Cellarium Café and Terrace 8.00am - 4.30pm
Kiosk 8.00am - 5.00pm
Westminster Abbey Shop 9.15am - 4.55pm
Dean's Yard 8.00am - 5.00pm

Dean's Yard may close with little notice for reasons of security or due to unforeseen circumstances