Café at the Palace
Set in the historic Mews Courtyard, the Café at the Palace offers a menu suitable for every occasion. Choose from a selection of home-made soups and fresh salads, that celebrate the best of the season and use locally sourced ingredients within 100 miles of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
If you’re looking to relax over a longer lunch, opt for our sharing boards, paired perfectly with a glass of wine or a seasonal flavoured water, created using fresh herbs from the gardens. Our Deli Counter is beaming with colourful salads, seasonal produce and delicious flavours, all grown locally, along with toasted ciabatta sandwiches including the Chipotle Chicken, Italian Deli and New Yorker.
Download the menu (pdf)
The Café at the Palace caters for all dietary requirements and children have plenty of options to enjoy including a delicious set meal offer.
The Café has been awarded ‘Taste Our Best’ accreditation by VisitScotland.
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of the Café.
Café at the Palace opening times
The Café at the Palace is open daily. Opening time is 9:30am.
Closing times change seasonally:
- Winter hours - 1 November - 31 March: closing at 16:30 (last orders at 16:00)
- Summer hours - 1 April - 31 October: closing at 18:00 (last orders at 17:30)
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in our limited-edition keepsake tins.
Indulge in a selection of finger sandwiches including smoked salmon, pulled ham with pickle, and truffled free-range egg mayonnaise.
Earl Grey scones, lemon drizzle loaf cake, apricot Bakewell tart, and Guinness red velvet cake, all served with your choice of tea or coffee.
There is no need to book in advance for Afternoon Tea, but you can pre-order your tin by adding it on when you buy your Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets.
Accessibility at the Café at the Palace
You might find it useful to review the detailed access guide on the AccessAble website: Café at the Palace access guide.
