The Yard Café & Bar in Woolwich
The Yard is Gunnery Works’ on-site café and bar in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, offering a relaxed place to eat, drink, meet and spend time throughout the day. Open to Gunnery Works members and the general public, it brings together great food, a fully stocked bar, outdoor space and large screens for major sporting events, with private hire also available for parties of up to 50 guests.
Opening Hours
The Yard is open seven days a week:
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Monday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Tuesday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Wednesday: 11:30am to 9pm
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Thursday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Friday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Saturday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
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Sunday: 11:30am to 6:30pm
Eat, Drink & Unwind at The Yard
The Yard brings food, drinks and social space into the heart of Gunnery Works. It is somewhere to take a proper break from your desk, have lunch with colleagues, meet friends or enjoy a drink after work, all without leaving the Royal Arsenal setting.
Because The Yard is open to everyone, it also brings the Gunnery Works business community together with people living, working and spending time locally.
For Gunnery Works members, having a café and bar on-site makes it easy to move between focused work and more informal conversations throughout the day.
What You’ll Find at The Yard
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Open to Gunnery Works members and the general public
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A selection of starters, mains and desserts
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Pizzas and burgers
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Fully stocked bar
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Outdoor space for eating, drinking and socialising
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Large screens for major sporting events
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Private hire for parties of up to 50 guests
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Flexible scheduling for private events
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Located at Gunnery Works in Royal Arsenal
The food selection offers plenty of choice, whether you are stopping by for lunch, meeting friends or staying for food and drinks later in the day.
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From Working Lunches to After-Work Drinks
Stop by for lunch, catch up with a colleague away from your desk or use the space for a more informal conversation. When work is finished, The Yard offers somewhere on-site to stay for a drink, meet friends or watch a major sporting event on the large screens.
For freelancers, hybrid workers and businesses based at Gunnery Works, this creates an environment where work, hospitality and community sit comfortably alongside one another.
Explore the wider Gunnery Works community and discover some of the businesses already based here.
Private Hire for Parties & Events
The Yard is also available for private hire, accommodating parties of up to 50 guests.
Flexible scheduling makes the space suitable for a variety of private occasions, with arrangements discussed around the requirements of your event. With food, a fully stocked bar and outdoor space all in one place, guests can enjoy a relaxed alternative to a more traditional event venue.
If you are planning a party or private gathering, speak to The Yard team about your event, preferred date and requirements.
Part of the Gunnery Works Experience
The Yard adds another dimension to life at Gunnery Works. Alongside coworking spaces, private offices and other flexible workspaces, members have somewhere on-site to eat, take a break, meet other people or spend time together after work.
At the same time, The Yard has its own identity as a café and bar that welcomes the wider public. You do not need to work from Gunnery Works to visit.
Located in Royal Arsenal, it also benefits from Woolwich’s strong transport connections. Find out more about Gunnery Works’ location and transport links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Yard is open to everyone, including Gunnery Works members, local residents, visitors and people working elsewhere in Woolwich. You do not need to rent a workspace or be a Gunnery Works member to visit.
The Yard serves a range of food, including starters, mains and desserts, alongside pizzas and burgers. This provides options for everything from a working lunch to a relaxed meal with friends or colleagues.
Yes. The Yard is available for private hire and can accommodate parties of up to 50 guests. Flexible scheduling is available, allowing arrangements to be discussed around the requirements of your event.
The Yard has large screens for major sporting events, providing a relaxed setting where you can watch the action with food and drinks from the bar.
The Yard is located at Gunnery Works in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The area is well connected by the Elizabeth line, DLR and National Rail, making it convenient for Gunnery Works members, local visitors and guests travelling from elsewhere in London.
Visit The Yard at Gunnery Works
Whether you are stopping by for lunch, meeting friends for drinks, watching a major sporting event or planning a private party, The Yard provides a welcoming social space within Gunnery Works and Royal Arsenal. Open seven days a week to Gunnery Works members and the general public, The Yard is a relaxed place to eat, drink and spend time together.