- Cuisine: British/Café | Price range: ££
- Ambience: Historic medieval cellar with vaulted stone ceilings and a cosy, casual feel.
- Menu: Freshly prepared sandwiches, seasonal soups, salads, artisan pastries, Victoria sponge, and traditional cream tea with scones.
- Timings: Open daily during regular castle opening hours (typically 10am – 4pm/5pm).
- Location: Ground floor beneath St George's Hall, Windsor Castle.
- Booking: Walk-in only (Castle admission ticket required).
- Good for: Families, casual lunches, quick coffee breaks, and traditional British cream tea.
Your guide to dining at Windsor Castle
Eat at Windsor Castle or nearby?
Windsor Castle features a dedicated on-site eatery, the Undercroft Café, located in one of the castle's oldest medieval spaces beneath St George’s Hall. It offers casual dining options, including light lunches, freshly made sandwiches, soups, pastries, and traditional afternoon tea. Eating inside adds a unique historic flair to your visit, but seating is walk-in only and requires a valid castle admission ticket. If you prefer a full sit-down meal, formal fine dining, or a broader selection of cuisines, taking a short stroll into Windsor town centre offers dozens of top-rated pubs and restaurants.
Restaurants at Windsor Castle
Undercroft Café
Restaurants near Windsor Castle in Windsor
Prefer to eat nearby? These are top-rated spots within a 5 to 10-minute walk from the main castle gates.
The Royal Windsor
- Cuisine & price: Classic British pub | ££
- Vibe: Relaxed, traditional pub with outdoor seating offering views of the castle.
- Booking: Recommended for weekends/Walk-ins accepted
- Distance from Windsor Castle: 3-min walk
The Duce of Wellington
- Cuisine & price: Traditional gastropub | ££
- Vibe: Cosy, historic 18th-century setting serving hearty British classics and real ales.
- Booking: Recommended
- Distance from Windsor Castle: 4-min walk
Browns Brasserie & Bar Windsor
- Cuisine & price: Modern British & European | ££–£££
- Vibe: Elegant riverside dining with stylish decor and classic brasserie favourites.
- Booking: Recommended
- Distance from Windsor Castle: 6-min walk
Frequently asked questions about dining at Windsor Castle
The Undercroft Café offers unique interior medieval architecture, but for scenic castle views while dining, pub outdoor terraces like The Royal Windsor nearby offer the best vantage points.
Yes, the Undercroft Café serves vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, soups, and plant-based sweet treats. Nearby town restaurants also cater extensively to plant-based and vegan diets.
Only registered assistance dogs are permitted inside Windsor Castle and the Undercroft Café. However, several nearby pubs in Windsor town offer dog-friendly indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Standard admission tickets do not include dining discounts at the Undercroft Café, though specific seasonal promotions or Royal Collection Trust membership passes may offer select perks.
Eat at the Undercroft Café for convenience and a quick, atmospheric light bite. Head into Windsor town if you desire a full sit-down, multi-course meal or pub lunch.
Yes, the Undercroft Café serves a traditional British cream tea experience featuring freshly baked scones, clotted cream, jam, artisan cakes, and a selection of specialty teas.
Yes, the Undercroft Café is located within the security perimeter of Windsor Castle, so you must purchase a valid castle admission ticket to enter and dine there.
Standard admission tickets for Windsor Castle are generally for single entry only. If you leave the castle grounds to dine at a nearby restaurant, you will not be permitted to re-enter on the same ticket.
Yes, the Undercroft Café offers gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly options, including wrapped dietary-safe sandwiches, salads, and packaged sweet treats.
