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