Café and Restaurant

Sitting in the Rooftop Restaurant in the summer

Café daily 10am–4.30pm. Restaurant daily 12–4.30pm for Lunch and Afternoon Tea.

RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ

Enjoy Lunch and Afternoon Tea over the beautiful views from our Rooftop Restaurant and Terrace, or stop off at our café for food and drink to eat in or take away.
Last orders are 4.30pm and the Museum closes at 5pm.

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ROOFTOP LUNCH AND AFTERNOON TEA

Join us for lunch or Afternoon Tea and gaze out over the picturesque rooftops of Oxford.

Scroll down to book, and to find menus, opening hours, and more information.

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

Lunch Menu

Kids Menu

RESTAURANT CLOSURES

There are no planned closures at the present time.

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.

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ON ARRIVAL

For Lunch or Afternoon Tea

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

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.

'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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