A sunny, relaxed pavilion for lunch and coffee
The Irene Pavilion is a relaxed food and drink stop inside Keukenhof. It is particularly suited to visitors who want a sandwich, burger, salad, coffee or pastry and a comfortable place to recharge before continuing through the gardens.
Its current identity is hospitality rather than a large flower exhibition, so it is useful to think of Irene as part of your practical route through the park.
What can you eat at Irene?
The pavilion offers approachable lunch and dinner choices, with filled rolls, burgers, salads and pastries among the main options. It is a good choice for visitors who want a straightforward meal without turning lunch into a long event.
Coffee and something sweet
A coffee and pastry stop can work especially well in the morning or later in the day. If you are travelling with people who walk at different speeds, a scheduled coffee break also creates a natural place to regroup.
A useful outdoor stop in good weather
The terrace is part of the appeal of Irene. On a mild spring day, sitting outside with a drink or lunch can be a pleasant way to enjoy the park without leaving the atmosphere of the gardens.
Irene and the royal family
The pavilion’s name adds another royal connection to Keukenhof. Princess Irene is the second daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard and the younger sister of Princess Beatrix. This makes Irene part of the same royal family story reflected in several other pavilion names around the park.
Why is it called the Irene Pavilion?
The Irene Pavilion carries the name of Princess Irene of the Netherlands, born in 1939 as the second daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. She is the younger sister of Princess Beatrix.
Her name adds another branch of Queen Juliana’s family to Keukenhof’s royal naming tradition. Princess Irene holds the titles Princess of the Netherlands and Princess of Orange-Nassau.
Keukenhof has had a long connection with the Dutch Royal Family. Queen Juliana was patron of the exhibition in its first public season in 1950, and members of the Royal Family have repeatedly visited Keukenhof and performed official openings.
Food & drinks at the Irene Pavilion
Irene restaurant
The Irene Pavilion is suited to a relaxed lunch, coffee break or straightforward evening meal before a final walk through the park.
- Filled rolls and sandwiches
- Burgers and fresh salads
- Pastries and cakes
- Coffee and other drinks
- Seasonal snack and meal choices
The restaurant is scheduled to open daily from 11:00 to 18:00. Where a coffee corner is available, it generally operates from 08:00 to 18:45. Keukenhof itself is open from 08:00 to 19:00 during the 2027 season, 18 March to 9 May.
Facilities at and around the pavilion
- Seating: indoor and outdoor seating is available.
- Free Wi-Fi: available in Keukenhof’s pavilions.
- Cashless payments: restaurants accept debit and credit cards rather than cash.
- Allergen information: ask restaurant staff if you need help with ingredients or allergens.
- Baby facilities: Keukenhof restaurants have high chairs and staff can warm baby food; changing pads are available in ladies’ and men’s toilets around the park.
- Accessibility: Keukenhof’s main routes are paved and the pavilions form part of the accessible visitor route. Busy periods may require extra time.
- Toilets: use the Keukenhof map to find the closest toilet facilities to your current pavilion.
For the easiest route between pavilions, restaurants, toilets and other attractions, use our Keukenhof map and facilities guide.
Visiting in 2027
Keukenhof is scheduled to open from 18 March to 9 May 2027, daily from 08:00 to 19:00. The entrance closes at 18:15. Flower displays, menus and individual show programmes can change during the season, so use the pavilion as part of a flexible route rather than planning every minute in advance.
