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Eating & Drinking

Stop by one of our cosy Cafés for a tasty treat after a stroll around the lake or a browse in our gallery. Enjoy a pre-show drink and snack in the Pavilion Café or journey across campus for a meal at Bramleys Restaurant.

Gallery Café

A bright and airy Gallery Café counter with a rectangular table and six chairs sat in front.
Lakeside Arts Djanogly Gallery building surrounded by greenery and trees
A plated cheese and salad sandwich sits on a table with a water feature in the background.

The perfect spot for catching up with friends or for a relaxed business meeting. If you’re visiting our Djanogly Gallery, this is a great place to round off your visit with coffee and cake. The Gallery Café serves breakfast, snacks, lunches and afternoon tea. 

Opening times: 
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm 

To book your table call 0115 846 7179 or email universityofnottingham@baxterstorey.com.

Pavilion Café

A building with a green roof and large windows sat next to a lake
A child sits opposite a lady, enjoying food and drink in a café
A busy café with warm lights and neutral coloured walls.

The Pavilion Café is in our DH Lawrence Pavilion and offers a beautiful view of the lake.  

Here you’ll find a variety of delicious cakes, speciality teas and coffees, plus a range of breakfast and lunch options. We have plenty of indoor seating, plus high chairs are available. 

Opening times: 
Monday – Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm 

For evening events, the Pavilion Café is open from 6pm until the interval or 7.30pm, whichever is later. If you’re joining us for an evening event, you’ll be able to enjoy drinks and snacks.

For queries please email universityofnottingham@baxterstorey.com

Bramleys

A steak meal at Bramleys restaurant
A member of bar staff making a cocktail
A group of friends enjoying a meal at Bramleys
A close up of a desert at Bramleys restaurant
A member of Bramleys bar staff finishing making a cocktail

Located in the Orchard Hotel, just a short walk from Lakeside Arts, Bramleys is one of the area’s finest restaurants. Expect a relaxed and inviting atmosphere where every detail, from the decor to the specially crafted menu, is designed to make you feel welcome.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Bramleys offers seasonal menus featuring locally sourced ingredients where possible. The relaxed restaurant setting suits pre-show meals, post-event drinks, or informal dining throughout the day. There is also a full bar serving wines, beers, spirits, cocktails, coffees and soft drinks.

Enjoy 20% off your bill at Bramleys with a valid ticket. Available seven days a week. Discount only applies to the date shown on your Lakeside Arts ticket and is limited to Bramleys’ evening, Sunday lunch and festive menus.

Book your table via Bramleys’ website.

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