Plan Your Visit

Food and Drink at Osborne

Although Osborne no longer hosts grand feasts for European royalty, you’ll still be spoilt for choice for food and drink on your visit. Treat yourself to lunch in the Terrace Restaurant, an ice-cream on the beach or a snack in the Petty Officers' Quarters.

You can find allergen and nutritional information here.

We may need to close outlets due to unexpected circumstances. Please check upon arrival for what's open.

A scone, cream and jam, on a plate

The Petty Officers' Quarters Cafe

The café in the visitor centre is open to everyone, including those not visiting the site. You’ll find a fantastic selection of light lunches, soups, snacks and cakes, and a wide range of hot and cold drinks.

With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place to start your adventure at Osborne or to reward yourself after a busy day exploring. Kids' lunchboxes are also available.

Open when the site is open | Inside and outside seating, dogs welcome

The Terrace Restaurant

The Terrace Restaurant is open for light lunches, cake and hot drinks.  Treat yourself to a cup of tea with Osborne made Victoria Sponge or perhaps spoil yourself with a glass of wine alongside a hot gourmet hog roast sausage roll. 

Closed over winter | Inside seating

The Orangery Deli

The Deli, formerly the Queen’s Orangery, is now a charming servery offering homemade baguettes, salads, sandwiches, and cakes - perfect to take away and enjoy throughout the site.
 
Closed over winter | Outside seating with limited indoor seating
A group of friends enjoying ice cream at Osborne's beach

The Beach Ice Cream Pavilion

Indulge in an ice cream on Queen Victoria’s private beach. Our parlour serves Ice Cream, hot dogs and doughnuts and with plenty of outdoor seating it’s the perfect place to soak up fantastic views across the Solent.

In fine weather you’ll be able to watch sailing boats bobbing about on the waves – and you may be tempted to take a dip in the sea yourself. 

Open when the site is open | Outside seating only

An elaborately decorated cake

Gazelle Cake House

The Gazelle Hut was originally a shelter for the animals Prince Albert brought back from his tour of Egypt in 1862.

Now it is a hidden haven to stop by for a coffee and a slice of cake while you are exploring the Swiss Cottage, before continuing your tour of the Osborne Estate.

Closed over winter | Outside seating only

Promoting Sustainability

Our commitment to environmental responsibility is paramount. In our catering outlets, we prioritise eco-friendly packaging, ensuring that these are either biodegradable, recyclable, or compostable. Here are some of our sustainability initiatives:

  • We take pride in partnering with local suppliers.
  • All our meat is sourced from British farms adhering to Red Tractor standards.
  • We exclusively use RSPCA assured eggs.
  • Our fish is caught following MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) standards.
  • Our selection of teas and coffees is ethically sourced and certified fair trade.

By choosing to support us through your purchases, you contribute to our vital conservation efforts and help preserve the rich history of England for generations to come.