Museum Kitchen

The Museum Kitchen on Level 0 is open daily from 10:00–17:00 for hot drinks and freshly baked cakes (Last orders 16:45). Our lunch menu has a wide range of stone-baked pizzas, salads, seasonal soups and  children’s meals (11:00-15:00).

The Museum Kitchen’s exciting new menu focuses on sustainability using carefully chosen Scottish producers. It is the perfect place to enjoy a quick bite or relax and enjoy a meal away from the busy the museum.

 

The new menu includes a range of stone-baked pizzas made-to-order on site, using flour and cheese from East Lothian.

Also on offer are seasonal salads, sourdough ciabatta sandwiches, Scottish main dishes and a popular range of children’s options.

Of course, we’re continuing to serve our awarding Benugo coffee and delicious cakes that our museum visitors know and love.

Opening times

  • Monday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
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Balcony Café

The Balcony Café (Level 3) is open daily from 10:00–17:00 for freshly baked cakes, snacks, seasonal soups, toasted sandwiches, salads and children’s lunch boxes. Last orders are at 16:30.

Opening times

  • Monday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Tuesday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Wednesday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Thursday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Friday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Saturday: 09:30 - 16:30
  • Sunday: 09:30 - 16:30
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