We came here for a proper afternoon tea and that’s what we got. It’s quaint and busy - so book in advance or pop in and reserve a table for a little bit later whilst you go for a wander. Whilst overall I loved it,...there were a few minor things which reduced my rating from a 5 to a 4. The menu is extensive with loads of options of teas and cakes and savoury food. There were 3 of us and we opted for the afternoon tea for 3. I loved that you could each choose a sandwich option as I don’t eat meat so I didn’t want to be stuck with ham sandwiches 🤣. You then selected a cake (how do you do this from a long list of scrumptious looking cakes)? Then a choice of a plain or fruit scone with jam and clotted cream. It’s a big serve and I’d think about doing a tea for two for three people next time! Although you can take home anything you can’t manage. The food was home style and all really good. The fillings in the sandwiches were plentiful. I had smoked salmon and they had not removed the end fatty bits (I know it’s just me) but it ruins it for me. The others had cheese and tuna which were also good. I had a cream horn (can’t remember the last time I had one) with real cream (to die for). And then a plain scone which was huge, crusty exterior, fluffy interior and warm. Clotted cream was lovely. However, whilst my two companions had a pot of tea each - I asked to swap this out for coffee as I don’t drink tea. I was offered a drip coffee (that’s fine) but it was a small cup and there was no refill. I think for the price we paid it would have been reasonable to be offered a refill. Eating all that food makes you thirsty. It’s a little thing but for 48 quid I thought it was disappointing and it definitely impacted my overall experience. Other than that, the service was good and the environment was lovely. And I’d go back.More
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