Café and Restaurant

Burger and chips with wine and the Oxford skyline in the background- a dining scene in the Rooftop Restaurant

Café daily 10am–5pm. Restaurant daily 11.30–5pm for Lunch and Afternoon Tea. Last orders 4.30pm

RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ

Image of a lady wearing a pink headscarf holding a cup of tea with an afternoon tea stand in front of her

ROOFTOP LUNCH AND AFTERNOON TEA

Overlooking picturesque Oxford

OPENING TIMES

We are serving our Lunch menu every day, 12–3pm, and our Afternoon Tea menu every day, 3–4pm.

Booking in advance is strongly recommended.

MENUS

Here are our latest Lunch and Afternoon Tea menus for the Rooftop Restaurant.

Please let us know in advance of your visit of any additional dietary requirements. Allergens available upon request. Menu and bookings are subject to availability.

Afternoon Tea Menu

Vegan Afternoon Tea Menu

Lunch Menu

Kids Menu

Kids Afternoon Tea Menu

RESTAURANT CLOSURES

On Sat 13 May, the Restaurant will close early at 2pm for a private event.

BOOKING, AMENDMENTS & CANCELLATIONS

We recommend you book for Lunch and Afternoon Tea in advance, before your visit to the Museum.

BOOK AFTERNOON TEA

BOOK LUNCH

Ashmolean Members can book Afternoon Tea with a 10% discount by following this booking link. Your full 13- or 14-digit membership number is required to book.

For a Member discount on Lunch (as payment is not taken in advance) we ask that you book using the link above and present your Membership Card when you visit.

MEMBERS AFTERNOON TEA

If there are disruptions beyond your control, please contact us by email to cancel or rearrange your booking as soon as possible: onlinetickets@ashmus.ox.ac.uk

MEMBER DISCOUNT

Ashmolean Members can book Afternoon Tea with a 10% discount by following the relevant Member booking link, above. Your full 13- or 14-digit membership number is required to book.

Ashmolean Members can also enjoy a 10% discount on Lunch (not applicable on alcoholic beverages) on presentation of their Membership Card on the day.

Not yet a member? Find out more and join us today.

BECOME A MEMBER

The Restaurant is located on the top floor with stunning views over Oxford. Access is via the main museum entrance, using the central stairs or the visitor lift.
Please bring your booking confirmation (printed or on a mobile device) and present on arrival at the Restaurant.

Table reservations are for indoors. We do have an outdoor terrace, and subject to favourable weather and availability, you may be able to choose to sit outdoors.

‘Walk-ins’ may be available on the day but pre-booking is recommended.

CONTACT & SPECIAL CATERING REQUESTS

For dietaries and special requests, please contact us by email at ashmolean@benugo.com

Our phone line is not currently covered at all times so please email us.

View our full Museum visiting FAQS: www.ashmolean.org/faqs

Cafe cakes and our staff at the counter in the Ashmolean cafe

ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ

Located in the vaults on the lower ground floor, the Ashmolean Café offers a selection of freshly-made meals from soups, quiches and stews to delicious sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

Cream teas are available in the cafe all day and look out for our Labyrinth exhibition-inspired menu, including a selection of Greek savoury and sweet treats.

Our friendly café team can also make a variety of hot and cold drinks with plenty of choice for those with specific dietary requirements.
Please note we accept both cash and card payments. Note on Thu 13 Apr, the cafe will close early at 4pm for an event.

'A great pit-stop'

Members enjoy 10% off in our restaurant and café as well as free, unlimited access to our exhibitions and a host of other members-only benefits

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