Great Hall Café at The Lord Leycester
Introducing The Great Hall Café at The Lord Leycester in Warwick
We’re delighted to introduce an exciting new venture from The Fourpenny team – The Great Hall Café, located right in the heart of Warwick within the beautiful and historic surroundings of The Lord Leycester.
Combining delicious food and great coffee with one of Warwick’s most remarkable historic settings, The Great Hall Café offers somewhere a little different to meet friends, enjoy breakfast or lunch, stop for coffee and cake, or simply take some time out while exploring Warwick.
We’re incredibly excited to be bringing the hospitality of The Fourpenny to this unique Warwick location and can’t wait to welcome you.
A Café in One of Warwick’s Most Historic Settings
The Lord Leycester is one of Warwick’s most distinctive landmarks and an extraordinary example of surviving medieval architecture.
Located on the High Street, close to the centre of Warwick, its beautiful timber-framed buildings have been part of the town for centuries. Stepping through the entrance takes you away from the busy modern world and into surroundings filled with character and history.
It’s difficult to imagine a more memorable setting for a café.
Whether you’re a Warwick resident looking for somewhere new to visit or you’re spending the day exploring the town’s historic attractions, The Great Hall Café provides the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of this very special location.
Breakfast and Lunch in the Heart of Warwick
The Great Hall Café is open for breakfast and lunch, making it an ideal place to start your morning or stop during a day in Warwick.
We want the café to be somewhere people feel equally comfortable visiting for a leisurely breakfast, meeting friends over lunch or simply calling in for a freshly made coffee.
With quality food and friendly service at its heart, the café brings the welcoming approach of The Fourpenny team to a completely different historic setting.
Whether you’re planning a day of sightseeing, shopping in Warwick or simply fancy breakfast or lunch somewhere a little out of the ordinary, we would love you to join us.
Freshly Made Cakes, Cream Teas and Great Coffee
Sometimes all you need is a good cup of coffee and a slice of cake.
Alongside breakfast and lunch, The Great Hall Café serves freshly made cakes, cream teas and great coffee, providing the perfect excuse for an afternoon visit.
Enjoy a traditional cream tea surrounded by centuries of Warwick history, catch up with friends over coffee or reward yourself with cake after exploring the town.
The combination of good food and such an impressive location makes a visit to The Great Hall Café an experience in itself.
A Great Stop While Exploring Warwick
The café’s central Warwick location makes it particularly convenient for visitors exploring the town.
The Lord Leycester is within easy reach of Warwick Castle, Market Place, St Mary’s Church and many of Warwick’s independent shops and historic streets.
This means The Great Hall Café can easily become part of a day discovering Warwick. Stop for breakfast before exploring the town, join us for lunch between attractions or relax with coffee and cake during the afternoon.
Warwick has an incredible history, and we’re delighted to be serving food and drink within a building that has played such an important part in that story.
More Than Just a Café
Although we’re extremely excited about the café, The Great Hall offers much more than breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Its historic surroundings also provide a fantastic venue for:
- Private functions
- Birthday and anniversary celebrations
- Special occasions
- Corporate and social events
- Receptions
- Intimate private dinners
If you’re looking for an event venue in Warwick with genuine character, The Great Hall offers something very different from a conventional function room.
The architecture and history create an immediate sense of occasion, while the Fourpenny team’s hospitality and catering experience can help make your event particularly memorable.
Private Dining in a Unique Warwick Venue
The Great Hall is particularly suited to intimate private dinners and special celebrations.
Imagine gathering family, friends, colleagues or clients for dinner within one of Warwick’s historic buildings. Rather than simply booking a table at a conventional restaurant, guests can enjoy an evening in surroundings with centuries of history and character.
Private dining can be ideal for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family occasions, business dinners and other events where you’re looking for somewhere memorable.
If you have an occasion in mind, get in touch with the team to discuss the possibilities.
From The Fourpenny Team
The Great Hall Café is brought to you by the team behind The Fourpenny Hotel, Pub & Restaurant in Warwick.
The Fourpenny has become known for combining friendly hospitality with good food, comfortable accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to bring that same approach to The Great Hall Café.
While the two venues offer very different surroundings and experiences, they share the same commitment to making guests feel welcome.
For visitors staying at The Fourpenny Hotel, The Great Hall Café also provides another excellent reason to explore Warwick’s historic centre and discover more of what the town has to offer.
Discover The Great Hall Café
We’re incredibly excited about this next chapter and look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors to The Great Hall Café.
Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, lunch, freshly made cake, a traditional cream tea or simply a great cup of coffee, we hope you’ll enjoy spending time in one of Warwick’s most remarkable historic settings.
And if you’re looking for somewhere distinctive for a private function, celebration, event or intimate dinner, we’d be delighted to talk to you about hosting your occasion at The Great Hall.
Follow @greathallcafe to keep up with the latest menus, specials, events and everything happening at The Great Hall.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!

