The Stables Kitchen

The Stables - Hopetoun — The Stables Kitchen at Hopetoun House

Nestled within the beautifully restored 18th‑century Adam Stables, The Stables Kitchen is a relaxed, family‑friendly café serving comforting, seasonal dishes made with quality Scottish ingredients. Just a short journey from Edinburgh, it’s the perfect place to pause during a visit to Hopetoun House or a stroll around the grounds.

Our 2026 counter‑service menu features:

Freshly made soups
Filled rolls and jacket potatoes with hearty seasonal fillings
Homemade sausage rolls (including vegetarian options)
Seasonal salads and lighter bites
Freshly baked sweet treats
Artisan coffee and speciality tea

Our Little Explorers’ Lunch is a great‑value selection designed for young visitors, including a mini filled roll, mini sausage roll (veg option available), fresh fruit, flavoured water and a sweet treat – ideal for a big day of exploring Hopetoun.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you in the Stables and can even enjoy a tasty treat from their own Posh Pooch Menu.

With no reservations required and a welcoming counter service, it’s the perfect stop for visitors, walkers, and families exploring the House and Grounds.

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Afternoon Tea at The Stables Kitchen

Afternoon Tea 2 - Hopetoun — Afternoon Tea at the Stables Kitchen

**Afternoon Tea will be bookable from May onwards**

For a special celebration, treat someone to a unique experience in style, and book a bespoke Afternoon Tea at the Stables Kitchen.

Our Afternoon Tea is a gourmet delight offering filled sandwiches, homemade fruit scones with lashings of cream and strawberry jam, along with a fabulous assortment of freshly made savoury and sweet treats. Afternoon Tea will be available during opening hours, from Thursday – Monday.

We offer a sitting at 2pm, 2.15pm & 2.30pm, and the tables are booked for 2 hours.

Pre booking is required.

Please contact us if you wish to be notified when Afternoon Tea is bookable – enquiries@hopetoun.co.uk

Please note that the Stables Kitchen is a counter service café. It is only possible to pre-book Afternoon Tea.

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Hopetoun is clearly sign posted from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we recommend you travel towards South Queensferry and follow the brown tourist signs.

Alternatively, for Sat Nav please use post code EH30 9RW which will direct you to Farquhar Terrace in South Queensferry, from here it is a straight road from this point for about 1.5 miles.

Please note that there is no access to Hopetoun House from the Bo’ness road A904 (even though your Sat Nav might tell you otherwise).

Car parking at Hopetoun is free of charge with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.

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