St Pancras opening times
Full information on opening times for the exhibition galleries, Shop, Reader Registration, Reading Rooms and restaurants.
Exhibition galleries and the Shop
Note: the Reading Rooms are closed on Sundays and English Public Holidays. See seasonal closures (right-hand column).
Times are UK local time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun & English Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.30- 18.00 | 09.30- 20.00 | 09.30- 18.00 | 09.30- 18.00 | 09.30- 18.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | 11.00- 17.00 |
Reader Registration office
All times are UK local time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun & English Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.30- 17.45 | 09.30- 19.45 | 09.30- 17.45 | 09.30- 17.45 | 09.30- 16.15 | 09.30- 16.15 | Closed |
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the office closes.
Reading Rooms
To use our Reading Rooms at St Pancras for the first time you will need to register for a Reader Pass.
The Reading Rooms are closed on Sundays and English Public Holidays. See seasonal closures (right-hand column).
All times are UK local time.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun & English Public Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & IP Centre, Humanities, Rare Books & Music, Science, Social Sciences | 10.00- 20.00 | 09.30- 20.00 | 09.30- 20.00 | 09.30- 20.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | Closed |
| Asian & African Studies, Maps, Manuscripts | 10.00- 17.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | 09.30 17.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | 09.30- 17.00 | Closed |
Sound Archive Listening & Viewing Service
Available by appointment in the Rare Books & Music Reading Room during opening hours
Philatelic Collections Researchers' Room
By appointment only, 10.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday
Catering facilities
Restaurant and Terrace | Café | Last Word on the Piazza | Espresso Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09.30 - 17.00 | 09.30 - 19.30 | 08.30 - 16.30 | 08.00 - 19.00 |
| Tue | 09.30 - 17.00 | 09.30 - 19.30 | 08.30 - 16.30 | 08.00 - 19.00 |
| Wed | 09.30 - 17.00 | 09.30 - 19.30 | 08.30 - 16.30 | 08.00 - 19.00 |
| Thu | 09.30 - 17.00 | 09.30 - 19.30 | 08.30 - 16.30 | 08.00 - 19.00 |
| Fri | 09.30 - 17.00 | 09.30 - 17.30 | 08.30 - 16.30 | 08.00 - 18.30 |
| Sat | 09.30 - 16.00 | 09.30 - 16.30 | 09.00 - 16.30 | 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | Closed | 11.00 - 16.30 | Closed | 11.00 - 17.00 |
Restaurant and Terrace
Location: Floor 1
Service offered: Self-service. Freshly prepared breakfast upon request, Peyton & Byrne pastries, porridge and sandwiches all served until 11.00. Lunch from midday to 15.00. Pasta bar, salad bar, pies, hot roast of the day which can also be had as a sandwich, soups, Peyton & Byrne pastries and cakes and sandwiches. Also available is coffee, tea, soft drinks, beers and wine. Seating inside and outside
Café
Location: Upper Ground Floor
Service offered: Counter service. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, Peyton & Byrne pastries and cakes, salads, sandwiches, cold snacks and lunch-time soup. Inside seating only
Cotton Room (for Readers and Friends of the British Library)
Location: Floor 3
Service offered: Lounge with vending machines serving drinks and snacks
The Last Word
Location: Piazza
Service offered: Counter service. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, Peyton & Byrne pastries and cakes, salads, sandwiches, cold snacks. Seating inside and outside
The Espresso Bar
Location: Euston Road
Service offered: Counter service. Freshly roasted coffee; Freshly prepared hot churros, sandwiches, soft drinks and Peyton & Byrne pastries and cakes. Seating inside and outside
