Arley Riverside Tea Rooms in Wyre Forest - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Loverly setting for the Tea Rooms the Garden overlooks the River Severn with beautiful views over the River and Country Side. I ordered a tea, cappuccino, and 2 slices of Bakwell finger cakes. After a long wait, the girl bought our hot drinks out to our table with only one tea spoon for both drinks, and after another wait, she bought out 2 bottles of coke instead of our cakes, not much difference is there. The items we bought were over £12.00 which thought was expensive, along with the bad service and no public toilets we will not be returning.

Nearly fell over at the price of 2 sandwiches. 1 bacon and one bacon and sausage... £14.20. Paid it anyway and really looked forward to the sandwiches, only to be really disappointed it wasn't very nice. Full of thick fat and by husband didn't enjoy his either.

We visited on a busy Bank Holiday Monday, and ordered one Bacon and Egg sw, and two Latte,s. The coffee arrived 15 minutes after ordering, slow, but acceptable on a busy day; however the sandwich still hadn’t arrived after half an hour. On enquiring why, the gentleman in the kitchen told me, the griddle was full, and they were busy, and it would be out soon. Ten minutes later we lost the will to live, so decided to ask for a refund. The very rude girl in the kitchen begrudgingly said she was sorting my refund, and then proceeded to tell me she had refunded my credit card, but having paid cash, this wasn’t ideal. We did get our money back eventually, but no apology Such a shame, a beautiful place; nice front of house staff, and the cold sandwiches looked very appetising as they wafted past us. If you don’t have much griddle space, on busy days, take bacon Sandwiches off the menu. We weren’t the only people complaining about the wait that day, and I am sure a gracious apology, rather than the attitude we received; would go a long way to ensure you get returning customers

I really wish I had read the reviews, (and the owner’s replies), before eating here! We parked up in Arley and went for a walk and decided to have lunch here. Well, it was not a good experience! The food was average, the service slow and it would have been nice to see a smile as well. its a shame as its a really nice spot. One important thing to consider is there are NO TOILETS. The public toilets are now closed permanently and while you may be able to use the ones at the pub, that’s a walk over the bridge and up the hill on the other side of the river. I dare say the owner will add some caustic remarks to this review as well, instead of focusing on improving the food and service!

We have just returned from Arley tea rooms after asking for our money back, as we waited half an hour for two coffees and a piece of cake. People who came in after us were being served. When we asked for our money back we received no apology from the person we spoke to, and were only told, twice, in a most offhand manner that we had not waited half an hour (I can assure you we did). Having read some of the other reviews it is clear that the owners will stand no criticism and show little regard for their customers’ experiences. Lecturing customers and treating them with contempt, as is evident with some of the responses to previous complaints, is not a good policy. Whatever happened to ‘the customer is always right’? We have visited the cafe before and had the same experience but decided on that occasion to sit and wait, but will not do it twice. If the cafe is busy but customers are continually having to wait for lengthy periods, then either the establishment needs more staff or less tables. Blaming the customer for their own poor service is not the way to go, as they will undoubtedly lose custom.

Beautiful location but the staff have a lot to learn, service was incredibly slow. Only ordered hot drinks and a cake, after 25 minutes I asked my money back which they agreed to but the women’s attitude was unbelievable. No apology offered just comments like “you can tell by the queue it’s busy” when I responded to say there was only one person in front of me she replied “well look in the garden that’s how busy we are”!!

I stopped in here on the weekend with my friends on our walk from Bewdley. We stopped for lunch and I ordered a ham salad sandwich and a latte and was very pleasantly surprised when they arrived. The sandwiches all arrived at the same time and were made from lovely thick bread and they were very generous with the filling and salad. The staff that served us were lovely and polite, they were happy to engage in a conversation and we were made to feel very welcome. I will definitely be coming back to try something from their seasonal menu.

Despite the recent bad reviews and rather strong replies from the proprietor we decided to give Arley Riverside Tea Rooms a try today as it was the mid point on our long walk. Sadly when we arrived they were closed. I had checked before I left to make sure they were open and had even made sure I had cash too, learning from the lessons of others! It seems the hours on Trip Advisor don't agree with their Facebook page. That said both of these said they were open, but they weren't. I should have checked the front door before starting the walk, more fool me. My first ever bad Trip Advisor review..... sorry.....

we’ve had lunch here quite a few times in the past. It’s always been just okay, but we came back because of the location and the views. However on this visit we were really disappointed. Firstly, the food was at best average, the bread we had was certainly not the freshest. I also didn’t think that it was not particularly good value, or well presented. Secondly, there have always been umbrellas in the past to shade from the Sun. On this occasion it was a blisteringly hot day so we didn’t stay long as the Sun was simply too strong with no shade. Thirdly as other people have already pointed out the CAFE does not have any toilets. And also the public toilets are out of action. So to sum up not a good visit and it may be a while before we return…

My husband and I were on a visit to Arley today, first the pub across the river said you need a minimum of a £10 spend to buy drinks, So we went here for a cup of tea , but we had no cash only cards and a sign on the shop and on a board saying “No cards Only Cash” so getting a drink in Arley could be difficult, plus the public toilets were out of order and the cafe doesn’t have customer toilets?? Unbelievable in this day and age , Arley doesn’t welcome visitors, by these messages, I suggest people visit the Arboretum where they accept cards and have toilets and make you welcome!,and AVOID these other places.

I went here with the family yesterday afternoon for lunch. We drove up from Bewdley, turning right down the narrow lane signposted Severn Valley Railway at Button Oak. We parked at the bottom of the hill past the train station. Parking is £3 all day but there was no one collecting at the entrance so we parked for free. The tea shop is situated on the other side of the river over the footbridge. The teashop has a few tables inside and others out in the garden at the edge of the river. All the staff were wearing face masks. The tables were nothing special, and neither was the menu ready, just a selection of sandwiches, some seemingly shop bought cakes and other treats and some drinks. We chose to sit just inside the door and had a glass of milk, a bottle of water and a latte. We also ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, a cheese and pickle and a bacon sandwich. The sandwiches are not cheap, but the bread was fresh and very thick and they all came with salad and dressing. My wife had to wait a little longer for hers, due to them cooking the bacon. But they were all stacked and they had not scraped on the filling. Others came while we were there and sat outside. The staff were friendly and nothing like the alleged ogres described in some of these reviews. I think if they gave more thought to their menu and had a wider variety of teas and cakes etc, this place would be a little goldmine, as it's really well sited. We paid a little over £20, which may seem expensive, but hey it's Worcestershire, what do you expect. At the end they drove home in the car while I walked the ten miles home along the river. That was the best part of the afternoon.

Just wanted an ice cream. Rude and aggressive woman behind the counter. Two couples entered the shop and two were immediately told to leave. Served by a very unpleasant woman who was hiding behind a full face mask and plastic shield. This despite restriction being eased. If your that worried about covid don’t expose yourself to the general public. Lots of bad reviews about this place, they can’t all be wrong.

On one of our regular circular walks from Trimpley we have visited here a few times (August, September and November)and while not cheap, it is after all a small shop in a not too busy area, you expect slightly inflated prices. Anything we have had from here from cake to scones to sausage rolls have been to a high quality. With covid protocols in place we have always sat outside over the road, which is in a little disrepair but does offer a lovely view across the river to the train station so hopefully can be back to offering more seats soon. Next time we do this walk, we will visit here again, that says all you need to know.

2 sandwiches 1 pop £14 what a absolute joke the sausage wasn’t even big tiny skinny things I’m actually left in shock how a place like this survives with the prices

Have visited venue. on previous occasions. Visited Arley Tea Rooms on 24th July approx midday. Three staff in Riverside Garden; all tables empty. Asked if they were open and after brief consultation between themselves, girl said yes. Wife went to pick a able whilst I was going to order, told brusquely that we had to order before seating. Distinctly unfriendly attitude that made us feel unwelcome, so we left. Went across the river to the Harbour Inn where staff couldn’t have been more friendly.

Exceptionally rude unfriendly staff. Turned up asked for a table, told they were all reserved from 2pm, but no one had turned up and it was nearly half past 2... When we did eventually get one they intially didn't want to move a parasol without persuading, even though it was an exceptionally hot day. Just general attitude and extremely condescending regarding covid rules which we were already aware of. The scones should have made up for all of this, needless to say they didn't. Main lady should work on her customer service skills.

The waiter and waitress we unfortunately met had the manners of a goat. They earn a living from being polite and showing good manners to customers/potential customers. Good manners cost nothing. They are NOT doing customers a favour, they earn a living from customers. Try good etiquette - Etiquette is the set of conventional rules of personal behaviour in polite society, usually in the form of an ethical code that delineates the expected and accepted social behaviours that accord with the conventions and norms observed by society.If some of the staff at this place don't enjoy the work then resign and do us all a favour. If passing again I would sooner go hungry than call in to this place. I once worked at a tea room and was always polite to customers, it made their experience and mine so much more enjoyable. Seeing customers smiling was great. If calling to Upper Arley don't bother with this place. Nige

Very bad service waited a while for drinks to come told our food would be a couple of minutes 40 minutes later our drinks where cold sandwiches where cheap meat poor excuse for a salad I asked the lady why it was so long to wait she was very rude snapped at me saying it was the kitchen was small but I explained thts not my fault she begrudgingly replaced the drinks I asked to be refilled service was appalling and poor quality food for the prices.

visited Arley now for best part of twenty years .. The views and walks are as good as ever but the Tea Rooms has been washed right down the drain ... Not only if you have a problem they are always right and by reading the reviews the issues are always with the customers !!! strange that !! staff training ... if any ... then argue the point even tho your right and the prices are in black and white straight in front of you !!!! over priced and stale is all i can say .....i await your sarcastic response.... your cafe is well past its sell by date .. along with your manners !!!

We have visited this little gem on many occasions for our cream teas in this idilic location ......and I can honestly say have had great service and food ,unfortunately we visited on Sunday with my parents managed to park outside easily and all decided to have a sandwich I understand totally that the menu was reduced due to COVID but really the quality was terrible and we paid what I thought a lot of money for this food which to be quite honest very dissapointing which COVID should not reflect on quality ..... the bread a little on the stale side and the beef was so fatty the coleslaw was a cheap and nasty one ....... you pay good money and expect good quality

Often stop off here when having a walk along the river, coffee, cakes, toasties are all lovely. Staff nice and friendly, reasonable prices.It’s brilliant to sit by the river in all seasons having a snack and a drink and watch the world go by, ( also the steam trains).

Dispite Trip Advisor and Facebook page saying they are open we went today and a note on the door says closed for winter - open weekends only!

We had an embarrassing nightmare at this venue. Had some friends visiting from Scotland and the manager refused to accept their Scottish banknotes. I had to pay with my English notes. We ordered 4 drinks and waited 45 minutes for them to appear. They never did. Eventually we had our money back and went to another business who said they they weren’t surprised at the service levels we had experienced. No apologies were offered.

Food OK but during the 30 minutes that we were there the dirty cups and plates remained on all of the tables - a magnet for wasps. The dog water was green, indicating that it hadn't been changed for days. Overall reflective of an "I can't be bothered attitude"

We called in today for a drink and decided to stop for lunch when we saw the food that was being served. The sandwiches were on nice thick cut crusty bakers bread rather than cheap thin sliced bread from a supermarket. The fillings were very generous. The slightly higher prices are reflected in the quality of the food.We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly and nothing was too much trouble, the service was excellent. I even managed to get a beer as they have a licence. A real good find that we discovered while on our walk along the river and we will be back again. An added bonus is the dairy made ice cream that is available in the adjacent shop.

Visited the tea room today & was most disappointed.. the staff were very unfriendly & most unwelcoming.. Food was mediocre.. I’ve noticed on previous reviews that the owner seems to get very offended by a bad review, & is rather sarcastic in his replies.. but yet appears to do nothing to rectify the problem. We will not be returning here again & wont be recommending it either.. as there are far better & more welcoming tea rooms in the area.

Lovely setting when the weather is good enough for sitting by the river. My panini was not as good as on previous visits, and no longer came with crisps. Service was good.

Having been many times with my family I recommended this cafe to some close friends. I wish I hadn’t.Service was slow.Coffee was poor(was rectified upon complaint)Owner was seriously rude.Over all it was a terrible decision to stop.Do not recommend.

Got off the train and had a pleasant walk to here.The pasties were terrible not hot enough and soggy pastry.The view was good Suggest just have a coffee

Lovely setting, been many times but on this occasion dispite plenty of young staff, service was terrible. Person in front of me rang bell and still no-one came. He walked out! I did stay to order but had to clear my own table and sit and wait and wait.The place was not busy so no excuse in my eyes. We will not be put off going again but maybe some staff training is in order.

Had a delightful Saturday lunch here. The service was quick, food was good, well presented and at a keen price. Most of the seating is outside overlooking the river severn and Arley Heritage railway station. It was quite today but is always packed out on a sunny day

called in saturday 23rd feb waited nearly 20 minutes to get served gave up service was so slow 2 other couples gave up whats gone wrong here

Such a lovely location and friendly staff but the prices are high. cheese and pickle sandwich over £5. Jacket with beans £5.50. Such a shame the prices are high at this establishment, as everything else is faultless.

A pot of tea, bone china teacups in the sunshine, sitting by the River Severn. Whats not to like? Very pretty. Salads sandwiches and cakes available. Near to the Arboretum .

My friend & myself arrived at the cafe after a walk from Trimpley wet from a hail shower with 3 wet dogs , we were made to feel very welcome and they made a fuss of the dogs & provided them with water. We enjoyed freshly made pannis with coffee & tea. They do a nice selection of cakes ,wine, bottled beers & gin & tonic .There is a lovely outside sitting area by the riverside . Will definitely be back

We were travelling on the Severn Valley Railway and got off at Arley walked out of the station, down the hill past the pub across the river bridge. What a wonderful little find. We had morning coffee and home made treats. The ducks appreciated their seed feed too.

I love Arley and the tea rooms. It's location is unrivalled. But when just two mugs of coffee come to £5.60 it actually puts a downer on the day.

If the weather is fine you can sit in the garden and enjoy the riverside environment and see the trains go by on the Severn-Valley railway. We were a walking group that split between the tea-room and the Harbour Inn pub, some 300m away.

I stopped by the tearooms on my circular walk before heading back to Bewdley,fab walk by the way,I just wanted a little snack so I decided on a slice of Victoria sandwich I consider myself a bit of aficionado I do like a nice Victoria Sandwich this did not hit the spot on many levels taste very average price expensive seeing that it was the smallest slice I have ever had I will not be stopping next time.

The setting is lovely and the food is very good. Rachel accepted a booking for 11 of us and she was able to provide what we needed and together with the other 2 members of staff, she made us all feel welcome.

Attendee with a number of older friends for lunch. Sat outside on terrace on river bank under parasol which was quite pleasant as it was very sunny. Service is a little slow but as everything is freshly prepared with local produce, it is worth the wait. It is a little on the pricey side for food but you get a lot. Sandwiches are minimum £5 as two huge chunks of bread with more than ample fillings. Tea/Coffee from £2-50 to £6-00 depending on choice. All proper cups and mugs though. Tea room is actually on narrow road which separates riverside terrace from shop/cafe. Superb view across River Severn to Arley SVR rail station on the heritage railway. There is a footbridge across the river to the pub and the rail station.

Called in after a two hour walk along the river ,so looking forward to a cup of tea. We ordered a pot of tea for two,£4.50, and went and sat outside to enjoy the view. Unfortunately we waited over 20 minutes for it not to arrive.In the end I went back in ,taking a tray full of used cups and plates,which were still on our table from the previous occupants,and offered to carry my own tray of tea to my table. Glad to say it was a nice cuppa, but the service needs to be mor efficient.

We had a lovely lunch of panini's and local ale whilst watching the river and the steam trains above at a arley station. Excellent family run cafe

Friendly staff, serving typical tea room

I wanted to share my experience of the owner of the tearoom on Sunday. I was out cycling with a friend and suffered mechanical failure. I had to telephone my wife to pick us up from Arley as we were 20 miles from home and stuck! We decided that we would have a coffee and some breakfast at the tea rooms and had £15 between us; this was not quite enough but the pleasant young man who served us was happy to bill us after as we didnt have quite enough and my wife would pay on her arrival. After about 10 minutes he informed us that the owners had said ‘no money no food’. We offered an i phone or both bikes by way of guarantee to be told NO MONEY NO FOOD. We gave them £12.30 as I had bought a paper from the shop (also owned by the same people). So we had our sandwich but no coffee.

Last time I visited this café was on a very hot day as it was again. However, this time they had umbrellas on every table. The setting is lovely but they need to update the furniture.

We have been visiting the Arley Riverside Tearooms, for many years now, and regrettably, we have just made our last ever visit.

Enjoyable hour sat by the river with a panini from the tea room. Friendly service with lovely food combined with the location make this tea room a perfect stop off point if you are in the local area.

Every time I visit my friend in Kidderminster we go to arley and are never disappointed I come down from Cumbria I just love the plum ice cream I am visiting this week so fingers crossed the have some of the amazing ice cream

Ordered two coffees and was told there would be a wait if we wanted proper cups, waited 10 minutes in the end and had takeaway cups. Thank goodness for the view...if it had been busy who knows how long the wait would have been!

what a gem,staff very cheerful happy to help great coffer and fresh cakes in a fab location looking over river seven .

My daughter and I called into the tea rooms for a cream tea, when it arrived there was jam and cream with the scone but no butter, my 10 year old daughter went to ask for butter and was refused and told cream teas do not have butter. I wont be told how to take my cream tea and will not be returning

I requested a tuna mayonnaise sandwich on brown bread to take out at lunchtime. I did not mind the wait while it was made but was shocked at the price - £5.00. I have bought the same thing in the past from this location and it was around £2.65. The café seems to think that customers want really thick slices of bread and lots of filling. I buy a sandwich because I want a light, good value lunch - not because I want to be weighed down for the rest of the day! At least it was fresh.

Very friendly place...ideal to have a coffee and cake after a canoe trip ! Really friendly owner and staff.....Would definitely recommend it and it is in a fab spot !

Visited today, ordered 3 teas, 2 coffee's and 5 cakes, the bill was £ 24 odds I handed over a Scottish twenty pound note and was told they didn't accept Scottish notes, what a cheek, it's all the same money,was it about the notes or do they not like the Scots.

It was 1.55pm and the weather was strangely alternating between dull and chilly to short spells of pleasant sunshine.

We visited after a lovely walk.

Great place to sit and enjoy the severn valley. Good cuppa and a decent sarni with views and sounds that you will only find in this beautiful part of the world. Parking can be a slight problem but you can always arrive on foot or...

Been coming here with to get away from rat race . Great service and tea and cake,lovely setting,views ofworcestershire and...

50 mins waiting time for a cheese and pickle baguette and a pot of tea, It was not busy 2...

Called in for a bite to eat, ordered a baguette to share, tea and coffee, 30 minutes later we were...

Encantadora y pequeña tienda de té con algunos asientos dentro, pero algunos asientos fuera con vistas al río Severn

Si es un buen día y te apetece un día Wyre Forest, cerca de la Arlet es un lugar encantador, ya que se encuentran en las orillas del río Severn. Usted puede fácilmente pasar un par de horas sentados en las salas de té y...

Probablemente fue uno de los días más calurosos del año. En vista de esto más sol prestó paraguas necesitaba. Tuvimos la suerte de conseguir uno de los dos. Las niñas trabajan duro. Los bocadillos son frescas y el té, servida en un recipiente de China...

Llamado aquí café mientras paseando por las orillas del río Severn de Bewdley Hampton Loade en un día soleado. Sólo parece que hay un par de mesas dentro, pero eso no importó, ya que había un montón de fuera con vistas al río. Sospecho que...

Quizás uno de los mejores tazas de café en Worcestershire. O quizás es sólo el entorno encantador? De cualquier manera es una joya de un lugar que vale la pena visitar para el café de la mañana o el té de la tarde. Puede conseguir 5 estrellas de mí, pero por el hecho de que las horas de apertura no coincide con lo que hay en el signo exterior.

Visited today after spending the morning at West Midland Safari Park. Enjoyed a lovely cream tea with the choice of apricot and ginger scones or normal scones - my husband and I shared both types, both very tasty and really fresh. Make sure you buy a bag of duck food on the way out or the very tame ducks on the river might hold your car hostage ;)

Excellent little find next to the Beautiful River Severn. It is great in the summer sitting outside and overlooking the river, as little piece of tranquillity. But, surprisingly in Winter it is equally as charming. Tucked up in the small indoor area we sat a lovely dressed table whilst admiring all of the local pictures on the wall. The menu is comprehensive and consists mainly of sandwiches, pannins, jackets.... all of which are made to order with quality ingredients. Myself my friend and 5 children were all catered for, including two with allergies! The cakes were also to die for! Friendly staff also add to the charm. Definitely will be returning !

a welcome rest bite can be found here after a bracing walk or a stop at the seven valley station with a hot or cold drink and light refreshments.

Having afternoon tea which was very good, relaxing overlooking the River Severn on a sunny afternoon. What more could you want

Nice riverside cafe. Simple good food. We had cheese and ham toasties, and scones with jam and cream. Friendly staff. Great location. Parking available either side of the river.

Had a very nice cream tea after a afternoon of cycling . Lovely outdoor sitting area over looking the river . They told us it would be a half hour wait , but they were extremely busy for such a little place , the tea was hot when it came and the scone was fresh . Would recommend especially if the weather is good .

Called in with the grandchildren,what a lovely spot, we had a table outside, great views and a real suntrap. The food and drink was very good, and at a great price, and they bring it to your table. Just a short walk over the bridge, and the Severn Valley railway station is great for a visit. The shop next to the tea rooms sells duck food, and some ducks will actually eat out of your hand. Great visit and will be calling back

We walked down from the station, over the bridge, and were pleased to see this refreshment parlour. What a delight to be welcomed and served, echoing a fellow 'tripper', without the ubiquitous 'guys' and 'enjoy'! Good value for money and nice views to boot! Well done and keep up the good work. Survival depends on customers and their satisfaction.

My friend and I and our 3 dogs visited, on part of our mission to complete the North Worcestershire path in manageable sections! The service and food were excellent! And we and the dogs were made most welcome. Dog water bowls and fresh water already there in the garden area where we sat. We had mis-timed our walk and left insufficient time to return home for granny duties, and the staff were amazingly helpful in answering our questions about returning on the nearby Severn valley railway. Thank you! Will certainly visit again!

We visited again and were very pleased with the service, food and prices. Service is efficient but not intrusive, nobody addressed us as "guys" or told us to "enjoy". The food we had was delicious and our teapot was a generous size. Prices were very reasonable. We like the situation of this tearoom and its possibilities for indoor (tiny) or outdoor (scenic) seating. We approached from the far side of the river and the rearoom cuts a bold dash on the bank with its red brollies. The steam trains add a nostaligic air to the area.

This is a beautiful little tea room if the weather is nice. The majority of the seating is outside. My friend and I stopped off for coffee and cake whilst walking the Severn from Alverley to Bewdley. The cake was lovely. Reasonably priced. Staff friendly enough. Fantastic views over the Severn and the steam railway.

Wow. Just o Wow. Stopped by for a cup of tea. Hungry, but hey, not expecting a village tearoom to cater for me. But Gluten free bread, a choice of sandwiches or toasties. I opted for the toasties. So we sat on the terrace in the sun, enjoying the river and the steam trains. Excellent food. The staff weren't over enthusiastic, but it was a busy day. Well recommended for Coeliacs. And I love the rubbish bin ideas!

A very good site for afternoon tea and ice cream. Parking in the village is limited so better to walk in if you can

The tea rooms had a lovely view of the river and Severn valley railway which was fabulous on such a lovely day but the food was mixed. Toasted sandwiches as you would expect but we ordered a jacket potato and beans for our young son. When it was served, the potato was clearly green and we sent it back. The next one was also green so we gave up and fed him the beans only. Disappointed they didn't ask why we left it again or offer a refund or even why serve green potatoes

The tea room itself is tiny ( especially if the weather is inclement ) but the garden space is large. The cakes are superb and not expensive. Hot and cold sandwiches the same.The service is prompt and friendly and any wait is down to the cafe's popularity.

We visit here from time to time. Drinks and food is always nice but the staff could be a little more engaging. On our most recent visit our order was 'plonked' on the table and I had to go to the kitchen to ask which coffee was decaf. It's a lovely spot by the river and dog friendly outside too. Always a bonus.

This is a very pleasant cafe for hot and cold snacks, ice cream and drinks I had a jacket potato and my wife had an omlette. Nice coffee.

This is such a Beautiful spot by the River Severn with views across to the Steam Railway station at Arley. Ideal to spend time watching the Ducks and the Country life go by.

Gorgeous little tearoom and a very welcome retreat on a cold winter day. Teeny but oh so quaint. Plenty of outdoor riverside seating for the good weather. Hot chocolate was very yummy. Staff very helpful and pleasant. one small point is the nearest toilet is a few yards away.

We visited while on Santa Steam special, we found the tea rooms to be much quieter than previous visits probably due to the poor weather conditionsFelt really festive with Christmas decorations and tablewareWe ordered toasty sandwiches which were freshly cooked so took time to arrive but were worth the waitWe didn't have cakes this year as the selection didn't look as good maybe this was due to the poor conditionsNevertheless well worth a visit

The staff were friendly (if not fast, patience is needed when busy), the food was pleasant and the setting by the side of the River Severn was delightful, The experience however was spoilt by the large amount of wasps flying around, My friend and I had to abandon our food before we had really had chance to finish when a particulary persistant wasp ended up swimming in my friends soup! It was such a shame what promised to be a lovely lunch left us feeling anxious about being stung & disapointed that we were driven from our lunch.

We canoed here from Bridgnorth and had great tea and cake. The staff then helped us when our plans for getting back fell through. Lovely setting, good cake and kind staff, what more could you ask for?

We waited 30 minutes for a very small bowl of soup and a below average ham sandwich.Other customers having the same problem with two or three tables walking out!Will not be going back

The quality of the tea rooms does justice to the exceptional setting. Nestled in the Severn Valley alongside the river, which rolls past the tea room gardens, and opposite the terrific old-time steam railway station, the location has all of the atmosphere of the 1930s (or thereabouts). The tea rooms serve china pots of tea with cups and saucers, which can be enjoyed with a delicious slice of cake or something a little heartier for hungry walkers. The staff are genuinely charming and welcoming, providing service to the garden tables. The beautifully peaceful Arley Riverside Tea Rooms could be my favourite place to wile away an afternoon hour or two in a quintessentially English location - and you can even buy a bag of duck food for just 50p and give them a treat too!

Loved the peace full setting and how relaxing to sit outside on a sunny day and enjoy the river and surrounding countryside with the sound of the occasional steam train in the distance. Enjoyed my coffee for one served in a cafeteria and a reasonable choice of snacks. Orders taken in the shop and delivered by waitress to your table. I had a bacon sandwich and thought that fresh crusty bread would have done it more justice.

Enjoy a lovely break from a long walk along the riverbank or around the village.The tea rooms have a nice garden overlooking the river where after placing your order your food and drink can be served to you or you can sit inside.Good tea and coffee, snacks and cakes Yummy!Try it you won 't be disappointed.

What a wonderful way to spend a birthday. Arley Riverside Tearooms pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a day to remember. Excellent food, efficient and very pleasant service in idylic surroundings, all for a very competitive price. What more could anyone want?

Upper Arley is a beautiful village and this fabulous cafe allows you to enjoy views over the Severn and also of the Severn Valley trains going to the station on the hill above and in front of the terrace.Also does great cecreams and is very competitively priced.

Upper Arley Tea Rooms is a little treasure set in the most authentic rural settings! It's true that the weather plays a big part in the enjoyment of this 16th Century eatery, because the majority of the seating is outdoors, but if the weather is kind, there is nowhere more tranquil to sit and enjoy a cup of tea, (or coffee etc), and a piece of delicious cake, a traditional English tea with sandwiches scones and clotted cream. A wide selection of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and othe savouries are also available as well as delicious ice cream deserts, jut to plea the children! Views across the river Severn are breathtaking, while some of the Severn Valley finest can be seen steaming away in the distance. New owners are more flexible with their opening times, so food is available until 5:30pm if there are customers to buy! This is one of my favourite places to be!

Wandered into Arley from the Arboretum - stopped at the tea rooms for a cuppa and toastie. Service was polite if a little slow - but everything was made fresh as the sign says - so worth the wait. Sat in the outside area looking over the river watching the ducks - with the occasional steam train on the SVR chuffing by. Food and drink was good - and a great place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. Tranquil!

THE loveliest spot to sit and sip tea, eat cake and sandwiches and watch the wildlife on the riverbank; the odd canoe or steam train ambles past intermittently - a truly sophorific spot

We,d just been walking around Eymore Woods and Trimpley Reservoir and decided to try this little tea room down by the river at Arley.Should have called in before .Tiny tea room with 3 tables inside but lots of tables and benches outside overlooking the river upto the Severn Valley Railway.Lovely choice of cakes and drinks all delivered to your table by a very pleasant lady .Lovely to just sit and pass the time of day and with a decent drink at the same time .Lovely !

Visited Arley last weekend and popped into the tea shop for a cuppa. Sat outside by the river watching ducks, had a lovely cuppa and next time we shall have lunch, idyllic....

A group of us have been working on the local school for the past 5 weeks and have used the tea room various times of the day everyday of the week Cannot fault the quality of food served to us and the service has been first class,spotlessly clean we are just sorry the job has finished oh well it's back to the greasy spoons for us !!!!!!!!!Would like to thank Tracy and family