Rose Garden Café
All-Day Dining at Woolmers Estate.
Relax In A World Heritage Setting
The Rose Garden Café sits within the Nigel Peck Centre at Woolmers Estate, with views across the National Rose Garden and the heritage precinct beyond. Open daily for coffee, cake and light lunch, it’s a relaxed, country-style café serving honest food and the kind of place you linger longer than you planned.
Open Daily
Walk-ins
Lunch Menu
The Rose Garden Café menu is built around Tasmanian produce and Woolmers’ own estate traditions. Simple, satisfying food that earns its place on a heritage property.
Dietary Options
GFO indicates a gluten-free option is available. V marks vegetarian dishes. Please let our staff know about any allergies or dietary needs when ordering.
Dining with a View
The Rose Garden Café opens onto an outdoor courtyard and bar area overlooking the National Rose Garden, home to 3,000 roses across 350 varieties. During the bloom season from October to February, it’s one of the more memorable settings for lunch in Northern Tasmania.
The café seats 130 inside and the courtyard provides additional outdoor seating. On warmer days, grab a table outside with a view across the rose beds to the Great Western Tiers beyond.
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The Servants Kitchen Opens At 8am
The Servants’ Kitchen Cafe is the only place in Northern Tasmania where breakfast comes with complimentary access to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Order breakfast from 8am and walk the estate grounds free of charge until 10am.
Between 8am and 10am, Woolmers belongs to the early risers. No ticket required. Just 13 hectares of heritage gardens, tree-lined avenues, original 1820s buildings and the National Rose Garden in the quiet before the day begins. It’s one of the most beautiful morning walks in Northern Tasmania and most people don’t know it exists.
The Servants’ Kitchen is right there waiting when you’re ready. Breakfast and lighter meals served from an 1847 building that once fed an entire estate, designed by William Archer and built to house the kitchen, larders, scullery and the servants who kept Woolmers running. The coffee is good. The food is made with Tasmanian produce. You don’t need to eat to walk the grounds but it does make the morning considerably better.
After 10am, the estate moves to ticketed access and the Servants’ Kitchen continues serving guests until 6pm. If you’re spending the day at Woolmers, it’s worth knowing it’s there for lunch, an afternoon bite or somewhere to sit before the drive home.
Complimentary Access
Order breakfast before 10am and walk 13 hectares of heritage grounds, free of charge.
Visiting the Café
You don’t need a General Admission ticket to visit the Rose Garden Café. The café is accessible directly from the Nigel Peck Centre entrance and car park. For those wanting breakfast our Servant’s Kitchen Cafe is open from 8am.
For event catering, private dining or function enquiries, please see our Functions and Events page or contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy a General Admission ticket to eat at the café?
No. The Rose Garden Café is open to everyone. You can visit the café without purchasing General Admission. The café entrance is directly through the Nigel Peck Centre from the main car park.
What are the café opening hours?
In Autumn and Winter the Rose Garden Café is open daily from 10.30am to 2:30pm. We are closed on Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Do I need to book a table?
No bookings are required. Walk-ins are welcome and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
What does complimentary grounds access for breakfast guests mean?
Breakfast guests who order a meal from the Servant Kitchen café before 10am are welcome to walk the estate grounds complimentary until 10am. This includes the heritage precinct exteriors, the National Rose Garden and the estate’s tree-lined avenues. It’s a wonderful way to start your morning at a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After 10am, grounds access requires a General Admission ticket.
Is the café suitable for children?
Yes. We have a dedicated kids menu with meals from $10, and the café is family-friendly. Children are welcome to walk the grounds with breakfast guests during the complimentary morning access period.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Many dishes can be adapted. Items on our menu are marked DFO (dairy-free option available), GFO (gluten-free option available) and V (vegetarian). Please let our staff know about any allergies or dietary needs when ordering.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The café has an outdoor courtyard overlooking the National Rose Garden. On warmer days, outdoor tables offer views across the rose beds to the Great Western Tiers.
Is the café accessible?
The Nigel Peck Centre has step-free access from the car park and disability-accessible toilets. The café is on ground level.
How far is the café from Launceston?
About 20 minutes by car. We’re also 20 minutes from Launceston Airport and under 5 minutes off the Heritage Highway, making it an easy stop for travellers heading south.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available directly outside the Nigel Peck Centre.
Can I visit the café if I'm staying in the heritage cottages?
Absolutely. The both our café’s are a short walk from the accommodation cottages and is an easy option for breakfast, morning tea or lunch during your stay.
Can I hold a private event at the café?
The Nigel Peck Centre houses both the Rose Garden Café and several event spaces available for private hire, including the Frances Mary Archer Gallery (up to 220 guests), a boardroom, courtyard and outdoor bar. See our Functions and Events page for details, or contact us directly to discuss your event.