Where To Eat & Drink During Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Flowers don’t just inspire gardeners and florists, but chefs and mixologists too. As Chelsea Flower Show kicks off soon (19 – 23 May 2026), we round up the best places in London for a floral feast – think botanical-inspired cocktails and summertime dishes. Many Chelsea restaurants get involved with Chelsea in Bloom, too, by creating special floristry installations to tie in with this year’s celestial theme: ‘Out Of This World’. Read on to find out where to eat during Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

Best Restaurants To Visit During Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Bluebird

Bluebird Chelsea

Bluebird Chelsea has long been a place to see and be seen. Pop in during the flower show to try its special English garden-inspired menu: first up is a vegetable and flower bed salad with mushroom soil, cauliflower purée, carrot dressing and carrot top pesto, followed by applewood roasted quail with tomatoes and courgette flowers. Finish with a PBJ ice cream sandwich (made with English strawberry jam) and don’t miss floral cocktails like the Agua Fresca – a blend of The Lost Explorer Blanco tequila, hibiscus tea cordial and soda.

Available 18 – 24 May 2026, £40pp. 350 King’s Road, London, SW3 5UU, bluebird-restaurant.co.uk

Daylesford Pimlico

Located just moments away from Sloane Square, the Pimlico branch of organic farm shop and cafe Daylesford is the perfect Chelsea Flower Show pitstop. There’s a set menu on offer designed to celebrate the flavours of spring: think steamed English asparagus with wild garlic hollandaise, pea and herb risotto, and Daylesford flat iron chicken. Just after a drink? Nab a spot on the terrace to enjoy a chilled glass of organic rosé from Château Léoube. Guests craving a sweet treat can also pick up a helping of Eton Mess from the special hatch – and be sure to check out the shop’s facade, which will be dressed in a striking floral installation for Belgravia in Bloom.

44B Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8LP, daylesford.com

Willett’s

New Chelsea restaurant Willett’s, located within The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, is taking part in Chelsea in Bloom with a floral installation inspired by its namesake William Willett: the pioneer of British Summer Time. Inside, the eatery will be offering a special ‘Willett’s Hour’ from 6 – 7pm daily, where you can enjoy signature cocktails for £8, pints for £6 and oysters or sausage rolls for just £1.

75 Sloane St, London SW1X9SG, belmond.com

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Cosmic cocktails and a celestial cake are the perfect accompaniment to Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s immersive floral installation and stargazing stays during this year’s cosmic-themed Chelsea in Bloom. Created in homage to neighbouring Cadogan Gardens, the hotel’s spring afternoon tea menu is fittingly colourful and fresh, featuring sweet and savoury treats. Palette pleasers include Kent baby cucumber, apple and minted cream cheese tarts and roasted Cornish chicken sandwiches, followed by a pre-dessert rose macaron with red fruit sorbet. While it’s hard to resist the hibiscus scones, make sure to leave room for the star in this culinary firmament, the Celestial Strawberry Bloom cake. A vanilla sponge inspired by the night sky and petals in full bloom, it is adorned with hand-layered seasonal strawberries and fresh elderflower and jasmine blossoms. Taking their cue from Chelsea in Bloom gold medallist Paul Thomas’s Astrolabe display, which will grace the hotel’s façade from 18 May, are six specially crafted cocktails with suitably galactic names such as Milky Way Caravan, Mars in Aries, Saturn’s Halo and Big Bang.

Afternoon tea from £85. 1 Cadogan Place, London SW1X 9PY, jumeirah.com

Petersham Nurseries

A horticultural haven in the heart of Richmond, Petersham Nurseries is a fitting place to visit during Chelsea Flower Show. This May, the eatery is offering a floral-inspired afternoon tea served in the Teahouse. Begin with a glass of fizz and finger sandwiches filled with seasonal fillings, before getting stuck into the sweet stuff: think garden layer cake filled with elderflower and strawberry jam, red velvet cake flavoured with hibiscus, and blueberry and lemon tarts scattered with viola petals. 

Available 19 – 23 May 2026 from £65pp. Off Church Lane, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AB, petershamnurseries.com

Granger & Co

Tucked away on pretty Pavilion Road, just round the corner from Sloane Square, the Chelsea branch of Granger & Co is perfect for a pre-show brunch or leisurely lunch. Stop by first thing for breakfast fare like the Fresh Aussie made with trout gravlax, poached eggs, spring greens and avocado, or the coconut bowl with melon, goji berry and macadamia butter. Come lunchtime, you can enjoy dishes like Bill’s Plate: seeded rye bread paired with dill labneh, Berwick edge cheese and rhubarb relish. Nab a spot on the terrace if you can.

237 Pavilion Road, London, SW1X 0BP, grangerandco.com

Spring Garden

Within the show itself, visitors can enjoy fine dining at Spring Garden, which is being helmed by Ikoyi founder Jeremy Chan alongside Spanish chef José Pizarro this year. Situated within the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea, the pop-up dining experience offers seasonal menus for breakfast and lunch, alongside afternoon tea. The 2026 line-up includes pea, lovage and green chilli soup, wild garlic rice with sugar-cured prawns, and grilled spring lamb with creamed spinach, plus a cherry and pine nut frangipane for dessert. All this can be enjoyed alongside tapas and spritzes from Pizarro, plus unlimited champagne and cocktails.

rhs.org.uk

Kona

Tucked away in St James’s, away from the Chelsea hubbub, Kona at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate has timed its latest offering perfectly. Its A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea, served Friday to Sunday, builds an experience around Shakespeare’s play and the season’s theatrical mood, with an added floral touch. The menu unfolds like a woodland dream: savouries include thyme roasted chicken with apricot mayo, and smoked salmon with dill cream cheese, but the sweets are where things get properly whimsical. You’ll enjoy The Heart of Love and Confusion (dark chocolate with tropical notes), The Enchanted Forest (tarragon and cherry), and The Mystical Grove (pistachio and lemon). During Chelsea Flower Show, each sitting comes with a complimentary Chelsea Viola Bloom, a gin-based, delicately floral creation, while you can elevate the whole experience by adding on a liveried horse and carriage ride to or from the Chelsea Flower Show, departing from or returning to Buckingham Gate. Now that’s theatre.

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites & Residences, 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF; taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk

Number Sixteen

The leafy garden nestled within Kensington hotel Number Sixteen is something of a hidden gem – and it’s the perfect place to eat during Chelsea Flower Show. Try the botanical-inspired afternoon tea, which includes dishes like nettle and cheddar scones, ricotta, basil and strawberry tartlets and lemon verbena macarons, paired with a refreshing cocktail made with Italicus bergamot, berry compote, mint, orange and sparkling wine. 

Available 14 – 28 May from £50pp. 16 Sumner Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 3EG, firmdalehotels.com

The Trafalgar

If you haven’t been to new King’s Road pub The Trafalgar yet, now’s your chance. The venue is getting involved with this year’s Chelsea in Bloom theme with a multi-textile floral display created by McQueens, plus a ethereal cocktail list and three-course menu. Enjoy dishes like gin-cured chalk stream trout with pickled cucumber ahead of roast hake with samphire and Jersey Royals, or wild garlic and morel risotto. Pair with the Starlight Spritz, a mix of prosecco, St Germain elderflower liqueur and mint, and be sure to finish with the pink fizz, blueberry and viola jelly for dessert. 

224-226 King’s Road, London SW3 5UA, thetrafalgarchelsea.com

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Wildflowers

The clue’s in the name: Belgravia restaurant Wildflowers is the ideal spot for a post-flower show meal. Located just a five-minute walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea, it serves Mediterranean fare inspired by the relaxed dining cultures of Spain, France and Italy. Inside is beautifully designed, featuring vintage furniture and freshly cut flowers, but if it’s a sunny day nab a spot in the courtyard, which will be open every day throughout the show from 9am, offering fresh coffee and pastries. Hoping for lunch? Tuck into dishes like Wild Cornish sea bass with apers and pine nuts, or bluefin tuna tartare crostini.

Newson’s Yard, 57 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NE, wildflowersrestaurant.co.uk

Stanley’s

With its olive-tree bedecked courtyard inspired by a quintessential English garden, Stanley’s is well suited to Chelsea Flower Show dining. Amid this pretty setting, you can enjoy fresh seasonal dishes, with the current menu including spring dishes like artichoke risotto with pomegranate, stone bass with prawn rice and stracciatella with orange and walnuts. Pair with cocktails like the signature Stanley’s Elderflower Collins, or choose from the carefully crafted wine menu, which includes a good selection of English sparkling wine.

151 Sydney St, London SW3 6NT, stanleyschelsea.co.uk

Daphne’s

A neighbourhood stalwart, Daphne’s has been on the Chelsea scene for over 55 years now. With its marble-topped bar and Venetian glass chandeliers, the restaurant has always been a beautiful spot – but even more so during Chelsea Flower Show. Each year, it transforms into a horticultural oasis for Chelsea in Bloom, so keep your eyes peeled for another showstopping display in 2026.

112 Draycott Ave, London SW3 3AE, daphnes-restaurant.co.uk

The Ivy Chelsea Garden

With its flower-festooned facade and glorious outdoor area, The Ivy Chelsea Garden fits in well with the flower show aesthetic. The restaurant always pulls out all the stops for its themed installation, as well as adding specially created dishes and drinks to the menu. Open from breakfast through to dinner, it’s a failsafe option for dining during the flower show, whether it’s a quick coffee before heading into the event or an evening meal (if it’s the latter, don’t miss the signature Ivy shepherd’s pie).

195 197 King’s Rd, London SW3 5EQ, ivycollection.com

No. Fifty Cheyne

You can’t miss this riverside oasis, with its striking blue façade covered in flowers. Inside is equally stylish, with a private country house feel, plus a menu serving British pub classics with a twist. Jason Atherton protégé Iain Smith helms the kitchen, with a mix of seafood dishes, salads and grills on offer, alongside an excellent brunch offering. Upstairs, there’s a whimsical-inspired bar overlooking Cheyne Gardens and the River Thames, which makes a lovely spot for a cocktail after the flower show.

50 Cheyne Walk, London SW3 5LR, fiftycheyne.com

The Surprise

With its peach walls, grand fireplaces and chintzy wallpaper, The Surprise is now a strong contender for the most chic pub in Chelsea. Visit to soak up its lively atmosphere and enjoy a beer or glass of vino from the extensive wine list – or stay for a meal, with an array of elevated pub classics on offer alongside small plates and bar snacks.

6 Christchurch Terrace, London SW3 4AJ, thesurprise-chelsea.co.uk

Vardo

Bang in the middle of Duke of York Square sits Vardo, Caravan’s West London outpost housed inside a state-of-the-art glass pavilion. The restaurant offers a ‘no boundaries’ concept inspired by the Romani travelling wagons of the 1800s, which would travel around the world collecting flavours along the way. It’s a great spot for brunch, with everything from smoothie bowls to French toast on offer, alongside small plates, pizzas, mezze boards and more. Pop in any time of day during Chelsea Flower Show for a coffee (or cocktail) and a bite to eat.

9 Duke Of York Square, London SW3 4LY, caravanandco.com