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Eating at the museum

Enjoy a range of freshly prepared food and drink in our two cafés at the museum.

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We have two great options for you to choose from, with our Balcony Café overlooking the Grand Gallery on Level 3, and the Museum Kitchen in the Entrance Hall on Level 0.
A series of chairs and tables in the Balcony Cafe on Level 3.

Balcony Café

Balcony Café on Level 3.

The Balcony Café on Level 3 is open daily from 10:00–17:00 (last orders 16:30) for tea, coffee, home baking, cold snacks and hot homemade soup – and great views of the Grand Gallery! Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads and children's boxes are also available.

Free Wi-Fi access is available.

National Museums Scotland members receive a 20% discount in the Balcony Café.

Two people sit at a table on the museum balcony. They have takeaway coffee cups.

Enjoy a cup of coffee at the Balcony cafe. 

A selection of cakes in the cafe

Baking available at the cafe.

Museum Kitchen

Museum Kitchen on Level 0. 

The Museum Kitchen’s exciting menu focuses on sustainability using carefully chosen Scottish producers. Open daily from 10:00– 17:00 (last orders 16:45), it’s the perfect place to enjoy a quick bite or full meal away from the hubbub of the museum.

The menu includes a range of stone-baked pizzas made-to-order on site, using flour and cheese from East Lothian. Also on offer are substantial seasonal salads, sourdough ciabatta sandwiches and Scottish main dishes with a twist, alongside popular options for kids. Of course, we’re continuing to serve the carbon-neutral coffee and delicious cakes that our museum visitors know and love.

Pizza cut into slices on a wooden board

Grab a slice of pizza at the Museum Kitchen.

Salad with asparagus, tomatoes, and hard boiled egg

Try the delicious menu at the Museum Kitchen. 

Brought your own food?

The Group Space for eating your own food is located in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. Please clean the tables after use with the sanitising wipes provided. Our friendly visitor experience staff can answer any questions you have upon arrival.

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