Dining on Queen Victoria
From casual daytime bites to refined gourmet dining, each day on Queen Victoria opens the door to memorable culinary moments. Savour the elegance of her main restaurants, enjoy the variety of the Lido buffet, or relax with traditional pub dishes at the Golden Lion. Where will your appetite take you first?
Like all Cunard ships, Queen Victoria follows a stateroom-linked dining arrangement, with your main dining room aligned to your accommodation category: Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill, or Queens Grill. Your principal restaurant is included in your fare and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your voyage. Beyond this, a diverse range of additional dining experiences awaits, offering plenty of opportunity to explore new flavours and familiar favourites as you sail.
The Britannia Restaurant
The Britannia Restaurant is the main dining room for guests staying in Britannia Staterooms and is among the most striking spaces on board. Set across two elegant tiers, it welcomes guests each day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, where linen-dressed tables and attentive service create a true sense of occasion.
À la carte menus for lunch and dinner change daily, featuring a balanced selection of meat, fish, and plant-based dishes. Morning service blends continental classics with cooked favourites, from fresh fruit and pastries to eggs benedict and a traditional English breakfast.
The Lido
For a relaxed and flexible approach to dining, the Lido offers an inviting buffet experience throughout the day. Self-service stations present a wide range of dishes, allowing you to choose exactly what suits your mood, whether that’s something comforting or inspired by destinations along your route.
Hot selections are refreshed daily, while hand-rolled sushi and fresh salads are available at lunchtime. From mid-afternoon, the Lido features Afternoon Tea favourites, including scones, sandwiches, and cakes. Later in the evening, a late-night buffet provides a final indulgence before the day draws to a close.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea is one of Cunard’s most cherished traditions, most often served in the Queens Room on board Queen Victoria, though occasionally hosted in the Britannia Restaurant. Wherever it is held, this is far more than a simple tea service—it is a carefully choreographed occasion.
As white-gloved staff enter to applause and live music fills the room, tiers of silver stands appear bearing warm scones, delicate pastries, and classic finger sandwiches. It is a daily highlight for many guests and a quintessential part of life on board.
Steakhouse at the Verandah
For an intimate and elevated dining experience, Steakhouse at the Verandah offers a menu built around exceptional ingredients. This refined venue is ideal for guests seeking a special evening of indulgence.
Expect beautifully presented seafood platters featuring oysters, lobster, and crab, alongside prime Black Angus and Wagyu steaks, each served with your choice of steak knife. Every dish celebrates quality and simplicity, making a visit here a memorable highlight of any Queen Victoria voyage.
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion is a firm favourite for relaxed daytime dining, offering a welcoming pub atmosphere and classic British comfort food. It’s the ideal spot to enjoy an unhurried lunch in informal surroundings.
The menu features much-loved staples such as fish and chips and pie and mash, all prepared with care and generous flavour. Pair your meal with a draught ale, a signature Bloody Mary, or a tasting flight of Cunard beers—and don’t forget to save space for something sweet.
Room Service
For ultimate convenience, room service on Queen Victoria is available around the clock and included in your fare. Whether you’re craving a late-night snack or a quiet meal in your robe, dining in your stateroom or suite is always an option.
The menu includes comforting classics as well as lighter choices, and complimentary breakfast in bed can be arranged for leisurely mornings. Simply place your breakfast order the night before, rest easy, and wake to a freshly delivered start to your day.