Food & drink in St. James's Park

Lunch at our stylishly contemporary café, sip a drink by the lakeside, or take tea in the historic lodge of the keeper of the King’s birds.

The best places to eat and drink in London’s oldest Royal Park

St. James’s Park has two fantastic cafés – and they couldn’t feel more different to each other. The contemporary St. James’s Café, in the heart of the park, has stunning floor to ceiling windows, giving you a panoramic view of the beautiful woodland and nearby lake and fountain, whatever the London weather’s doing. It’s light and spacious inside. If the sun is out, you’ll probably want to take your food and drink out onto the terrace. 

Storey’s Gate Café dates back to the time of King Charles II, who gifted the lodge to his royal bird keeper. The bird-inspired artworks on the walls make this a lovely spot to stop for tea, coffee or hot food. 

As St. James’s Park has so much wonderful green space and wildlife to enjoy, we’ve located four refreshment kiosks at the most popular spots  – Marlborough Gate, Horse Shoe Bend, Artillery Memorial and the playground. The kiosks’ curved wooden sides are easy to spot.

Check out the park information boards or the park map for the most convenient café or kiosk when you’re planning your visit.

Picnicking in St. James's Park

The park is a great place for a picnic! A selection of freshly cut sandwiches, artisan baguettes and drinks are available in our cafés and kiosks.

Feel free to bring your own food and drink to enjoy in the park but barbecues and any sort of fire lighting is absolutely forbidden.

Please take your litter home with you or place it in one of our bins on the way out – wildlife and litter don’t mix.