The Brasserie at The National Maritime Museum will now be open from 10am - 5pm 7 days a week. In 2011, exactly 127 years after the Prime Meridian of the World was established, our new Brasserie opened at the National Maritime Museum. The Brasserie marries the best of contemporary British cuisine with a celebration of the unique heritage of this prestigious site.
With superb views over the beautiful Greenwich Park from our restaurant and terrace, you can dine with us anytime whether visiting the Museum or not. Together with the National Maritime Museum we are passionate about the quality, the sustainability, and the provenance of our food as well as delivering a memorable flavour experience.
With superb views over the beautiful Greenwich Park from our restaurant and terrace, you can dine with us anytime whether visiting the Museum or not. Together with the National Maritime Museum we are passionate about the quality, the sustainability, and the provenance of our food as well as delivering a memorable flavour experience.
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In 1884 the Greenwich Meridian Line, which passes directly through the Royal Observatory Greenwich and divides the Earth into its Eastern and Western hemispheres, was established as the Prime Meridian of the World - Longitude, 0° 0' 0. The Brasserie marries the best of contemporary British cuisine with a celebration of the unique heritage of this prestigious site.
The National Maritime Museum is the world's largest maritime museum, filled with inspirational stories of discovery and adventure at sea. Since earliest times Greenwich has had associations with the sea and navigation. It was a landing place for the Romans; Henry VIII lived here; the navy has roots on the waterfront; and Charles II founded the Royal Observatory in 1675 for "finding the longitude of places".
If you're interested in having a party at The Brasserie please do contact us and we'd be happy to look at any options we can cater for you. There is no hire charge for using The Brasserie exclusively but there is a minimum spend which varies depending on the time of year you want to visit us. Of course you can make bookings for 8 or more people online using the form here, but for 15+ or private functions please get in touch with us directly.
Depending on the size of your group you may wish to offer your guests a supper club style dining experience where everyone gets to enjoy the same great meal which we will happily present if requested. Many of our guests opt for a more eclectic dining experience and offer guests a pre-arranged choice of dishes.
The venue can be styled as you wish, with both inside seating and outside terrace seating on sunny summer days. We will present menu and dish options and work with the bride and groom to deliver exactly the wedding breakfast or banquet that they dream of. And of course can recommend wines that perfectly complement those choices.
Reviews (10)
Sheralee Taylor
Jan 17, 2022
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We visited on 16/01/22. It is free entry and we were told they had 2 new exhibitions to view. There is really quite alot to see here over different levels/floors. They also had young astronomer of the year exhibition, this was at a extra cost of £10 p/adult. There is 2 cafés with a choice of hot/cold drinks/food. Lots of interesting artifacts & information. I personally loved all the figureheads and the baltic glass ( stained glass ) exhibit along with the ship simulator ( a big kid at heart!)
Simondo
Jan 04, 2022
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Amir Qazi
Jan 04, 2022
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Erin
Dec 27, 2021
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Visited today and had a heart felt feeling for veterans who have served the navy and appreciations to our oceanic nature , constant improvements of trades, technology and cultures in the exchange via oceans in continents. Kids friendly and a lot things to experience and learn. Hope to see more in Traders history in the future. Royal observatory, Queen’s house just near your foot steps around the estate and Cutty Sark couldn’t be missed.
Ifat Khawaja
Oct 28, 2021
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What a wonderful museum celebrating all things naval. Part of the Royal Greenwich Museums, the maritime museum is free. Members go free to exhibitions.
There is a wealth of history including Nelson's uniform! There are galleries looking at history, but also life at sea in present times. I loved the free exhibition on living in Antarctica, and also the North pole.
The exhibits on migration and slavery are both informative, poignant and thought provoking.
The museum has a modern feel, lots of interactive things.
Highly recommend a visit
There is a wealth of history including Nelson's uniform! There are galleries looking at history, but also life at sea in present times. I loved the free exhibition on living in Antarctica, and also the North pole.
The exhibits on migration and slavery are both informative, poignant and thought provoking.
The museum has a modern feel, lots of interactive things.
Highly recommend a visit
Vinoth Subramaniyam
Oct 06, 2021
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Great place to visit for a day with family and especially for kids. For history and crown lovers, this is going to be an amazing experience. Really impressed at the replicas and informations displayed about each one. Free entry and access to multiple cafe in each floor. The view of london skyscrapers from the top of hill is so good
Kim Dennis
Sep 20, 2021
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Wonderful day out. Have wanted to visit for a long time and decided to go yesterday. What a brilliant place. So much to see, wonderful exhibits and artwork. Being from Portsmouth we have an interest in things maritime especially Tudor period and Admiral Nelson and were not disappointed in what we saw. They have the uniform Nelson was wearing when fatally wounded at Trafalgar which totally stunned me as well as the cannon ball that struck HMS Victory among many other wonderful exhibits. There is something for everyone here, too much to list but have posted some pictures of some of the exhibits.
Karen B.
Sep 18, 2021
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Nice museum about maritime history. Some of it was closed off, but the open areas were interesting.
It had an exhibition with paintings of monarchs from the National Portrait Gallery, which is being refurbished. There was an entry fee for the exhibition, but it was free for members.
It is best if you prebook due to covid restrictions on numbers.
It had an exhibition with paintings of monarchs from the National Portrait Gallery, which is being refurbished. There was an entry fee for the exhibition, but it was free for members.
It is best if you prebook due to covid restrictions on numbers.
Stephen Richards
Sep 14, 2021
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So much to see here it's well worth your time to visit. Free to enter the general museum, you only pay for specific, temporary exhibitions. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff only too happy to help or answer any questions, particularly the lady in the Pacific section.
A most enjoyable experience!
A most enjoyable experience!
Daniel Garcia
Jul 06, 2021
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Amazing museum, for free, surrounded by charming gardens and managed by smart (an also charming) staff. We arrived 30 minutes before closing time and we were still allowed in. They have different sections for the different seas and oceans plus specific thematic expositions. These days we could enjoy it without crowds. Congratulations to all British sea people.
