The Bishop’s Table Café

A Café With a View Like No Other…

Located in the heart of the visitor area at The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens lies the award-winning Bishop’s Table, a cafe in Wells, Somerset, with a view like no other. With free access to everyone, all you need to do is cross the drawbridge, and you’ll see the award-winning building nestled under the trees overlooking the croquet lawn and Palace buildings.

The Bishop’s Table was named after Bishop Ken’s tradition of inviting twelve poor men and women of Wells to share a meal at his table when in residence at The Palace. Bishop Ken was Bishop here from 1685-1691.

Serving delicious, locally sourced homemade food and some of the best coffee and cake you’ll find in Wells, it’s now the perfect place to meet friends for breakfast, lunch, a delicious take-away or our NEW Sunday lunches!

Tables are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so booking is unnecessary.
Our takeaway packaging is made of Vegware and is compostable, biodegradable and eco-friendly.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside.
Contact The Bishop’s Table at 01749 988111 (ext 206) or inform us about your experience in the café by emailing info@bishopspalace.org.uk.

Opening Hours:

	Summer (April – October)	Winter (January – March & End October – December)
Monday – Saturday	Open 9.30am – 5.30pm (last orders 5pm) / Serving food from 9.30am – 2.30pm	Open 9.30am – 4pm (last orders 3.30pm) / Serving food from 9.30am – 2.30pm (please note: from 1st December, the café will be open from 10am – 4pm)
Sunday	Open 9.30am – 5.30pm (last orders 5pm) / Serving breakfast from 9.30am – 11am / Serving Sunday Lunch from 12pm – 2.30pm	Open 10am – 4pm (last orders 3.30pm) / Serving breakfast from 9.30am – 11am / Serving Sunday Lunch from 12pm – 2.30pm (please note: from 1st December, the café will be open from 10am – 4pm)

Sample Menu

Available Wednesday and Thursday 11.30am to 3pm, Friday to Sunday 11.30am to 3.30pm.

Please note that the full menu is not available on Mondays and Tuesdays. We will be serving a range of high-quality soups, sandwiches and cakes, along with a tasty and refreshing selection of drinks.