Sit back and relax with family and friends and enjoy something delicious at Café Bowes, or Café Bowes outdoor seating area.

Our chefs source the very best local ingredients to create a super tasty seasonal menu full of flavour. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, a slice of cake with a cuppa, a leisurely three course lunch or scrumptious afternoon tea, you’ll find something to treat your taste buds.

Got an allergy or dietary need? Please just ask – we’re happy to adapt our dishes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available.

We hold exclusive late-night events with specially created menus. Keep an eye on this page or sign up to the newsletter to keep up to date so you don’t miss out.

Entry to Café Bowes is free and you can call in daily at any time from 10am with last orders for hot food at 2:30pm, and drinks and snacks at 4:30pm.

To book, call 01833 690606 and ask for Café Bowes. Group bookings and walk-ins are always welcome.

Café Bowes is the proud winner of Café of the Year Award (Museums + Heritage Awards 2024.)

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Café Bowes Menu

Download the Summer 2025 menu.

Café Bowes Outdoor Menu

Download the Café Bowes 2025 outdoor menu.

Café Bowes Pizza Menu

Download the Café Bowes pizza menu.

Café Bowes Evening Menu

Download the Café Bowes evening menu. Please note, this offer is exclusive to ticket holders for the museum's "In Concert" series.

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Group Menu

Download our menu for Groups.

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