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Members' Tour: Eat, Drink and be Merry
The seventeenth century diarist Samual Pepys declared “a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody”. Join V&A guide Rachel Laughton-Scott to explore the pleasures of wining and dining displayed in the collections.
Discover the story of the world’s largest wine cooler, sold to fund the construction of Westminster Bridge. Admire England’s earliest silver fork, marvel at the magnificent Art Deco bronze relief Scandal, and encounter eighteenth-century royal wedding decorations on an epic scale.
From David Garrick’s French tea service, adapted for English tastes, to exquisite épergnes and ravishing rubies, this tour reveals how dining rituals reflect global culture and exceptional craftsmanship.
Tour end times are approximate and may vary to what is shown. Please note this tour includes walking and stairs, please contact the Membership Events team directly with any questions about accessibility. Optional light refreshments will be served after the tour in the Members' Restaurant.
