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.
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
Serving hot dishes, light lunches and pizza in Victoria Hall, once Queen Victoria's private chapel.
Closed over winter | Inside seating
The Orangery Deli
The Beach Ice Cream Pavilion
Indulge in an ice cream on Queen Victoria’s private beach. Our parlour serves ice cream and takeaway hot drinks. 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
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.