Restaurants

The Ashmolean’s Rooftop Restaurant sits at the top of the world’s oldest museum. Floor to ceiling glass windows open out onto a large terrace – perfect for alfresco drinks and dining when the weather allows – affording terrific views of the picturesque spires of Oxford. Afternoon tea is a speciality, often themed to tie-in with whatever exhibition is showing. Where possible we use locally sourced produce and there’s always choices available for different dietary needs.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience in our Great Court Restaurant under the iconic latticed glass roof of the British Museum’s Great Court. Look out for our special exhibition-themed menus. Afternoon tea is a museum must do – a splendid spread of sandwiches, cakes and scones and perfectly brewed teas.

Featuring a range of small and large plates, The Magazine has developed a menu that puts sustainability and seasonality at the heart of the kitchen, ensuring maximum taste and minimum waste. Working alongside Turner Prize finalist Cooking Sections and their Climavore project on evolving new dishes, food is utilised to follow the new seasonalities resulting from the climate emergency. Open from 10am for breakfast, then all day dining and drinks.