The Gateway Cafe

The bright, airy Gateway Café is an essential part of any visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The Gateway provides an idyllic spot to enjoy sumptuous seasonal dishes, prepared from scratch on site and making full use of fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs handpicked from the onsite organic Kitchen Garden. 

Take your pick from warming soups, deli filled sandwiches, daily hot specials - plus, of course, a vibrant salad bar jampacked with produce delivered direct from plot to plate. 

In addition to ample indoor seating, the outdoor Deck Bar is a perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy an al fresco Fairtrade coffee, refreshing cold drink, or snack with picturesque views out across the grounds . It's also great for grabbing lunch in the summer sun , with stone-baked pizzas served up hot, fresh, and straight out of the oven to order. Advance booking is not required. 

Located at the bottom of the stairs in the John Hope Gateway, the Botanics Coffee Cart is a quick and easy option for grab-and-go drinks, or to grab a scoop (or three!) of ice cream from Isle of Arran Diary. 

Heritage Portfolio Café Experience Vouchers

Indulge friends and loved ones with an unforgettable experience at The Gateway Café. Our vouchers make a unique gift idea that’s appreciated at any time of year.

Vouchers can be securely ordered online and sent instantly by email with a personalised message. They’re a delicious treat for anyone’s inbox!

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