Bluebells Cafe Tearoom in Rother

Tasty food and quick service, with the addition of attentive and friendly staff. Comfortable and bright location if you need somewhere to have a brief break from work.

Deserving of all the 5 star reviews. Very accomodating and friendly staff despite being really busy. Ploughman's Lunch was lovely and our son loved the chocolate cake.

A very warm welcome. I hadn’t been here for a few years and it has definitely improved. We only had drinks but the service was excellent and the decor is very pretty.

Fabulous afternoon tea , all elements were delicious, lovely sandwiches, scones and cakes. excellent service. Great location opposite Battle Abbey

Lovely little tea room where you can sit and watch the world go by in this lovely historic town. Food was delicious staff friendly and helpful

This is a delightful little cafe. There was a warm greeting and lovely atmosphere where other patrons would talk to each other. We ordered and the drinks and food were promptly delivered. I enjoyed my cake but the rest of my family chose the jumbo sausage roll. Firstly, it was delicious but it was huge! We were quickly offered a box to take away our leftovers. Can highly recommend it.

My colleagues and I ordered a working lunch, and every single one of us enjoyed our meal. We pre-ordered, it was ready on time, hot items still hot when we collected, and the portion sizes are GENEROUS. The handmade sausage roll was the size of a brick, I regret not taking a picture because hands down the biggest sausage roll I've ever seen. Both the flaky pastry and the filling were great quality, the sausge meat didn't have any gristle or fatty chunks, cooked perfectly. 10/10 will order again.

Fabulous! Just how a tearoom should be. Quite small but cosy. Staff very friendly and welcoming. I ordered their cheese tea platter which was beautifully presented and tasty - the cheese scone was warm and so light! Tea was served in proper china cups and saucers decorated with bluebells - wonderful. Situated opposite Battle Abbey was easy to find and is definitely well worth a visit. Great value for money and it is dog friendly.

Superb afternoon tea with Prosecco for a hen do for 11 people- we had the back room which the venue had beautifully decorated for us. All special diets were catered for and the food was delicious with the mini quiches needing a special mention! Great different fillings in the sandwiches with the coronation chicken being the star of the show! All the teas were displayed on 3 tier stands which was ideal. All the food was tasty and well presented. The staff work very hard. Would suggest you always book as they get busy. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon - we all had a wonderful time!

Loved this tearoom. Try mums homemade sausages roll with salads. Amazing really friendly staff. A really great place for lunch

We had the most wonderful afternoon tea here today. Every single item had been handmade beautifully and was delicious. The place is so pretty with a stunning view! Thank you ladies! Will be recommending to everyone and looking forward to coming back again. Xx

Food delicious. My partner had a toasted sandwich and I had tuna and sweetcorn sandwich, salad and homemade coleslaw and homemade dressing. Both bursting with filling. Tea and coffee. Excellent service.

Lovely Breakfast and friendly staff. Food was lovely and hot.Service was excellent. Min was lovely and welcoming as always. You must go if you go to battle. Will definitely be returning to try the afternoon teas!

Very sweet cafe/tea room with lovely decor and cute crockery. Lovely location. However, we waited a really long time for our order to be taken - and the place only had a couple of tables in when we arrived. Food took a very long time to arrive and was clearly shoved quickly in microwave when it did,No apology from staff when this was raised, In fact she lied and said her mother had cooked in oven when clearly had not been anywhere near one - would actually have been fine if they said “yes we did as short on time/staff/ whatever” I’d go again maybe as cute place for tea and drink but would avoid ordering any “cooked” food. Good price for a cup of tea etc.

We had afternoon tea to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It is the best tea we had all ever had. Everything was freshly cooked and totally delicious, the warm scones with jam and cream were to die for. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I cannot recommend this tea room highly enough.

Traditional tea shop on the high street near the Abbey. Scones are tasty - gluten free plain ones lovely served with jam and clotted cream, “normal” cheese scones tasty. Tea is served in beautiful teapot and cups - delicate china. Good service too. Nice menu - if you want the amazing looking afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes, scones, mini quiche, pork pie etc do book in advance. Thank you for a lovely visit.

This place never ceases to amaze me. Had an amazing lunch and as always the food and staff were amazing. They go out of their way to make every customer feel welcome and special . The wonderful thing is that it’s become a hub for the community and visitors alike.

Called in here today for a coffee and some cake, lovely welcome. Bakewell Tart was delicious and the coffee was excellent. Lovely views across to the abbey too. Would highly recommend a visit here while you are in Battle.

Came in for lunch on Friday with my mum and it was amazing. The pork and leek sausage roll with the salad and homemade coleslaw is to die for. Definitely will be back and can't wait to have coffee cake again.

Looking for a pleasant lunchtime snack, my two friends and I chanced upon Bluebells Tearooms opposite Battle Abbey. It is clear that the tearooms are stylised to hark back to good times past. There are flowers in posies on the table, delicate bone china crockery and nostalgic music playing. We were served with exemplary politeness and good manners. In short everything is done to recreate an environment where the customer is king or queen and everything is well with the world. The food itself was well presented, reasonably priced and very tasty. Bluebell’s target clientele is certainly not for youngsters, and personally I loved the experience. Long may Bluebells continue to provide this haven of culinary serenity!

Booked a afternoon tea . Explained it was for my 38th wedding anniversary. On arrival found banners and balloons around table . Lovely staff .. Cakes to die for ..everything freshly home made .. perfect end to the day.

The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. The staff are really friendly and the tearooms are tastefully decorated. The cheese scone was amazing; the best I’ve ever had.

We booked a table for three and enjoyed the most delicious Afternoon Tea, tasty sandwich fillings, delightful little quiches and sausage rolls, the cakes were fabulous and the mini Victoria sponges were as light as a feather. On top of all of these were lovely fruit scones with clotted cream and jam. Everything served on the prettiest bone china with endless pots of tea and coffee and the friendliest staff. What is not to like? If you are in Battle, this is a MUST, you would be mad not to try it. I would definitely recommend you go there, you will not be disappointed!

We were over from Ireland visiting friends and they booked us afternoon tea as a surprise. Everything was fab , from the atmosphere, loved the decor , the table setting and all the homemade delights. We struggled to get through all the food but it was so nice we finished it all off. The staff were lovely and friendly. Highly recommend a visit

Wonderful tearoom. Very well presented, warm welcome, friendly staff. Plenty of tea and a lovely freshly made afternoon tea. Soft bread, scrumptious cakes and tasty scones. So much we had a box to bring home. Nothing too much trouble and no pressure at all. Thank you !

Beautiful little gem! Owners go above and beyond. The best homemade afternoon tea I’ve ever had. In April, I wanted to have a surprise birthday for my sister and they included a birthday banner complimentary and set the table really lovely. They were happy to accommodate last minute requests, nothing was any trouble! It was a so cute. Food was fresh and generous portion sizes. Service was really good. I would highly recommend for afternoon tea. Thank you for making it so special! (And sorry for my delayed review!)

Beautiful sweet and savoury afternoon tea with homemade pork pie,quiche and sausage rolls Delicious homemade cakes and endless tea. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff friendly and helpful. Will definitely return and recommend. Thank you Sharon and Tug x

Lovely customer service as always from staff and the owner. You are given a warm welcome on your arrival and a thank you when you leave. Lemon cake (vegan) and chocolate cake was lovely for a good size portion and cost.

Went to the ELF night, it’s a great little venue, enjoyed lovely wine and a pork pie! Service was great and they’re dog friendly.

Friendly staff, beautiful vintage-style decor, very appealing. Lovely varied menu, food was fresh, colourful and delicious. Try the baked potato with coronation chicken!

We had a delicious lunch here followed by the most amazing raspberry and white chocolate scone! Beautiful tearoom. Really welcoming and friendly staff. Staff were easy to chat with and we were made to feel very relaxed. The owner bakes the goods which all looked...

What a little gem 💎 lovely quaint little tea room with lovely staff & nice friendly atmosphere. Food was delicious & def recommend the cream tea. Will be recommending and returning for sure x

We popped our head through the door of this charming tea rooms to enquire if they were dog friendly. Yes they were -we were delighted to discover. We were seated and chose the special from the chalkboard of cheese scones with a piece of cheese,...

We visited the bluebell tea room for an afternoon tea which I booked for my mother in laws birthday. She had never had an afternoon tea before and neither had my other half, bluebells did not disappoint. We received a warm and cheerful welcome when...

We were returning home after a few days down in Hastings and decided to stop for breakfast in Battle... The bluebell tea rooms looked lovely and sweet.. The small breakfast was freshly cooked as well as the scrambled eggs on fresh toast the only criticism...

This is a fabulous little tea room with great views of Battle abbey and the town just on the door step and a stones throw from parking. The food and cakes are to die for all handmade to perfection. The boss lady is a lovely...

Absolutely fabulous. We loved the food and service provided. Beautiful atmosphere and caring staff. I and my friends will definitely come back here again, excellent!

Great menu reasonably priced nothing too much trouble. Staff great food fabulous. Definitely recommend a visit especially if you are feeling peckish.

What a fabulous Afternoon Tea we had to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary with complimentary fizz. Bluebells even decorated our table to make it more special. The sandwiches/cakes were just perfect with a lovely waitress serving us. Thank you Bluebells for a wonderful afternoon.

Food was nice, decor is nice (apart from a roll of carpet lino stacked in the corner). However, the service was poor, and the attitude of the owner was dreadful (words she was saying to her staff and herself in kitchen could be overheard by...

After walking from Bexhill to Battle, Bluebells provided an excellent, well-earned lunch that truly hit the spot. I had a fish finger sandwich which came with salad and homemade coleslaw - all delicious. Great service from the staff and lovely crockery!

Popped in for a cup of tea. Excellent tea, they provided a bowl of water and I decided to have a park and leek sausage roll.it arrived and it was really a pig wrapped in pastry. It was huge. Extremely tasty and a lovely stop...

Lovely pot of tea in a bone China pot and cup. We shared a sausage roll that was just out the oven. 10 out of 10 and great service too 👍

Visiting this tearoom is a must when in Battle! We dropped in to stay out of the rain and for a spot of lunch before heading over the road (literally) to Battle Abbey. Conveniently right on the doorstep of the English Heritage site, it’s a...

Perfect. Gorgeous cheese scones ,delicious asparagus soup. Everything homemade and all looked beautiful. Very nicely presented. We will be back next time we are in the area

Delicious lunch and cream tea. Great friendly staff. Looking forward to going back and trying one of their scrummy sausage rolls.

My hubby and I popped into Bluebell Tearooms on Saturday morning on the spur of the moment. We are so glad we did. It is beautifully presented, we were greeted warmly by the staff and nothing was too much trouble. As it was midday and...

Came for a belated birthday/mother's day lunch. The food was lovely and the staff were wonderful. Polite and helpful. The atmosphere of the tearooms was welcoming and comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.

We had a fabulous Afternoon Tea at Bluebells. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived, but we were given complimentary prosecco which was really generous! Fantastic sandwiches, cakes, scones, everything was spot on and plenty of it. Simply lovely afternoon thank you.

My mum and I visited today for an early Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, which I mentioned at the time of booking - when we arrived they had set up the table beautifully. I also had mentioned that we are a bit fussy with our sandwiches,...

Exceptional little tea room! Quaint, shabby, chic decor offering creams teas, sandwiches and snacks, cakes and soups. Food was tasty, freshly prepared and presented beautifully. Compliments to the chef as that was one of the best sausage rolls I've had in a long time! All...

Absolutely delicious afternoon tea that both looked and tasted amazing. The setting and decorations made the afternoon special and all the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Even the dog was looked after with a fresh bowl of water. We will definitely...

We had a lovely lunch in this beautiful tea room overlooking the Abbey. Such a friendly team, tasty food and they are dog friendly . We will definitely be returning soon

Exactly what was needed and expected: a traditional tea room with excellent friendly service. Good usual range of cakes, sandwiches, light lunch options, including gluten free which one of us needed. Pleasantly busy with lovely service. Clean, welcoming and great location after walk around battlefields.

Absolutely beautiful and very tasty, everything was light and delicious. Lovely atmosphere too. Would recommend, well worth it. And a beautiful single red rose too

Nice little tearoom in Battle. very friendly staff and the cream tea were lovely. Immediately opposite the castle .I will definitely visit again.

Absolutely delicious! This place is a traditional tea room, with beautiful decor. If you want a PROPER tea room, with stunning scones and delicious tea etc, then don’t miss out. The staff are lovely and went out of their way for my 91 year old...

Absolutely amazing place, friendly staff, amazing food all home made, atmosphere so nice, popped in for a pre birthday bite to eat with my daughter, most definitely returning, everything was just perfect , cream tea just amazing

Perfect food and cakes, staff were very accommodating and helpful. Turned up with no reservation, seated immediately and were served quickly. We had a ploughman's and jacket potato, done to perfection and then we had cream tea all delicious. We parked at the abbey car...

Delicious afternoon tea, everything fresh and homemade. Staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the tearoom itself is snug and cosy. I will be singing your praises to everyone I know! Thank you and see you again soon 🥰

Lovely visit to bluebells yesterday for some afternoon tea! The food was delicious! And the staff here are 10/10. Would strongly recommend to anyone I know. Thank you so much.

Absolutely delicious homemade cakes and a very generous pot of Tea. Came in yesterday afternoon and was looked after by the lovely Min, who couldn’t be more attentive and accommodating. The perfect spot with a beautiful view of the Abbey. Will definitely be returning and...

Once again, an amazing and welcoming afternoon at Bluebells. Food is wholesome and delicious and plentiful. The two lovely ladies that run it made us feel so welcome! And the home made chocolate brownie was amazing. Can’t wait to come back!! 🙏

My husband and I visited without making a booking and was greeted by 2 lovely ladies . We sat at a table in the window, which looked out to battle abby . The 2 ladies were both very friendly and couldn't do enough for us...

Food was 10/10, good quality ingredients, real home made food always tastes better. The afternoon tea with sandwiches, home made cakes and scones with clotted cream and jam were amazing. The staff and owner were so lovely, attentive and friendly. The venue has adorable decorations...

Thank you Bluebells for hosting the most amazing afternoon tea for my Sister in Law’s baby shower this afternoon. Min and Ruth went above and beyond to provide delicious sandwiches, pastry’s, cakes and scones alongside endless cups of tea. I’ve had a fair few afternoon...

I couldn’t recommend Bluebells highly enough. They went above and beyond today for my friends baby shower. We took over the front of the tearoom, not only did they add some beautiful decorations for us, they made us feel so welcome and clearly wanted to...

Outstanding food, friendly staff, so clean and welcoming. I highly recommend !! Can't wait for my next visit.

There are simply not enough superlatives to describe our experience of this wonderful tearoom! Min and Ruth, there are just no words to thank you for what you did for our family today. You laid on the most wonderful plethora of homemade goodies, as we...

We had a lovely afternoon tea today, with a good selection of savoury and sweet items. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Thank you we will come back again!

Stepped in to get out of the horrible weather for a coffee but ended up with a cream tea. Fruit scones were amazing and best coffee we've had out in a long time. Staff were brilliant, especially Ruth who made us feel so welcome.

Just gets better and better. The new management REALLY has made this little gem really special. the food is beautifully presented and tastes amazing it’s hard to beat locally . I rarely leave reviews but this has to be the go to tea room of...

Had a fabulous lunch every thing was lovely. Excellent food. Very clean restaurant. Lovely kind and helpful staff.

I recently visited family in the area, who recommended me to Bluebells Tearoom after having a great experience there themselves. All I can say is wow! This place was charmingly beautiful, with a delighful layout and a team of staff who were welcoming, warm and...

What a lovey warm friendly atmosphere this little gem of a tea room has. Lovely food and home made cakes are served in beautiful china. A definite must if you visit battle.

Lovely afternoon tea! The sandwiches were delicious, the scones were perfect & the cakes were Devine! The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating! I had only booked the table not afternoon tea but they rustled up a fabulous spread in next to no time!

Having visited the Battle Abbey, we left the site and went across the road to the Bluebell Tearooms on the High Street. A wonderful, cosy tearoom with helpful and friendly staff. Worth the trip to Battle to enjoy this great tearoom.

Really pleased we came over from Hastings this morning for brunch. Been before,didn’t know it had just been taken over, but not disappointed. Both had tuna panni ,delicious came served with homemade coleslaw and a really fresh tasting salad. Excellent value for money. Will definitely...

We had the most wonderful time at bluebells tea room today for my mums hen party! We had the place to ourselves and the team really look after us- kept us topped up with bubbles throughout. Deborah was really responsive on email In The lead...

Deb and her staff looked after us brilliantly and spoiling our little 18 month old. The food was fabulous and the cafe was so quaint and gorgeous. thanks Deb, can't wait to come back..

We were visiting Battle on my wife's birthday and i thought a surprise afternoon tea would be a nice treat to end her day. After a quick search of the local ones and reading reviews I settled on Bluebells, I spoke to Debbie who could...

Held an afternoon tea/baby shower here recently. Beautifully presented table, decor and afternoon tea - it was yummy. Accommodating of allergy’s and lovely staff, truly enjoyed it!

I visited Bluebells yesterday for lunch. Everything about our visit was just perfect. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The food was lovely too. The victoria sponge was especially good. I will definitely be back soon to try the scones which looked amazing. .

Beautiful raspberry scones in a quaint setting. Staff were friendly and polite. Great experience. View of Battle Abbey

We visited today were very kindly able to book afternoon tea slightly earlier than advertised. The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend a visit!

On May 15th i was privileged to have my Hen Tea Party at Bluebells in Battle High Street. Courtesy of Debbie the owner. It was an absolutely amazing day with cream teas and Prosecco for all. Everything was home made sandwiches, cakes to die for....

I originally contacted Bluebell Tea rooms to see if they would prepare an afternoon tea to take away. We live in Cambridgeshire so was doing this remotely after my initial contact by email the lovely Debra telephoned me to discuss my requirements. Nothing was too...

called in for a sandwich and tea, sandwiches are made to order, loverly pot of tea. Pretty Bunting hanging from ceiling. made by the owners Auntie.

Probably the best morning tea/brunch we have had. Lovely friendly service and the food was amazing! Everything cooked to order and the individual cakes were delicious. I love the fact everything was fresh that day. Get in early because once it's gone, it's gone!

We visited Bluebells Tearooms for afternoon tea on Morher’s day. The atmosphere was amazing with live singers playing & the food was delicious. I would highly recommend a visit to Bluebells Tearooms.

Our lovely neighbours bought us vouchers for afternoon tea at Bluebells Tearoom, what a wonderful treat it was. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious, there was a wonderful selection of beautiful cakes and scrumptious scones. The coffee was hot and really good too. We will certainly...

We hadn't booked but were lucky to be able to get a table. The staff were very friendly and despite no hot food being available due to staff absence we had two tasty sandwiches and two absolutely delicious, warm, blueberry scones with jam and cream....

Lovely atmosphere and great food, made to feel special. Warm raspberry scones are amazing! Would recommend.

Had the afternoon tea. The food itself was nice and fresh, neatly prepared and tasted good. However, the amount you get for the price was under what i would expect. The vegan/ vegetarian sandwiches weren't very varied or interesting, with peanut butter being one of...

vegetarian and gluten free. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone said how stunning the raspberry scones were! We even managed to take advantage of the free wifi and had a friend on FaceTime from New York!! The little details such as the beautiful china...

We visited Bluebells for the 3rd time. It was lovely as usual. A warm welcome, friendly staff and delicious food. Looking forward to our next visit.

Visited here for lunch. Lovely panini and sausage roll served with salad, followed by a raspberry scone, cream and jam. These really are delicious and so fresh. All served with a pot of tea on pretty delicate china. Scones were served warm which is a...

I had the good fortune to visit the tea room this afternoon with some colleagues from a charity shop in Battle. I had never visited Bluebells before and was delighted with the ambience , beautiful freshly made raspberry scones and delicious chocolate cake. I congratulated...

Had a lovely late lunch here after visiting Battle Abbey. The lady that runs the place was lovely and brought out cards and dominos for my girls to play. We ate soup, sandwiches, scones and drank Prosecco! My youngest also had a lovely childrens afternoon...

At a time when Battle high street is sadly deteriorating with premises closed, dirty pavements and dwindling custom along with the unsustainable volumes of traffic it was so refreshing today to come across this place. The owner is charming, her staff so lovely and polite...