Cockburn's Tea Rooms in Arun

Very tasty sausages with mash and very friendly service despite the place being crowded. They take cash too so they got a decent cash tip.

The wife and I only came to West Sussex for the day and came here for tea." WOW " outstanding. So much choice and the warm atmosphere was topped up with the welcoming staff . Don't take my word for it come and see for yourself. 10 out of 10 .Thank you all at Cockburns, and we hope to come back .

I have bought refreshments and sandwiches from Cockburns for a long period but after my visit last week with a friend, I wouldn't return. The two women behind the counter were really rude and made a personal remark about me to my friend and in front of other customers. Also she was not interested in serving as she was chatting on her phone while we waited to place order. As there are many better and friendlier tea shops in the town, I would rather pay a little more and receive good service and politeness. The owner has not even bothered to call me back about this matter despite asking for me for the day that this happened. I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions !

That's what we call, don't judge the book by its cover. It looks tiny from outside and when you're in, a lovely space will greet you. Great service and a perfect place to stop, especially when it's cold outside.

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. I had a pot of tea and had three cups and there was still loads left in the pot. Cakes are scrumptious and the food is fresh and lovely presentation.

Whilst visiting Arundel we called into Cockburns tea rooms for coffee loverly surroundings set out in the old style traditional tea room the coffee was exceptional one of the best blends I have tasted for a while excellent service. Well worth visiting.

stopped for a quick lunch and slice of cake, servers were polite , service quick and food was delicious:)

We were travelling from Bournemouth to Dover and decided to stop in Arundel for morning tea. The cakes in the front window caught our eye and we weren’t disappointed. We had flat white coffees, a large latte and an English Breakfast tea, to go with our Coffee and Walnut cake, the Elderflower & Lemon cake and two serves of scones. The drinks and cakes were brilliant. We would have liked to stay for lunch too!

Afternoon tea on Arundel’s High St at Cockburn’s will be a cherished memory when my daughter and I return home. The efficient friendly service, cozy and cute setting, and tasty offerings provided a delightful hour’s repast that helped to reset us to Calm English Countryside Mode. We chose cream tea with plain and fruit scones and added a slice of Victoria sponge as a treat. Our tea selections were Assam and the rose flavored one which really knocked our socks off. It was not at all overpowering, just perfectly perfumed with rose aroma. You can buy tea to take home if you’d like. If I’m ever lucky enough to be back in the area, I will definitely stop by for another pot at Cockburn’s Tea Rooms.

A wonderful find today. Just wanted somewhere to relax with a light lunch and coffee and found this civilised tea room. Food was tasty and the staff were efficient and welcoming. Well done all.

On a previous visit, enjoyed some really delicious cake. Unfortunately on this occasion, the cake wasn’t worth the price. We also ordered our cake to takeaway and on returning home found that we’d been given the wrong cake.

Second time here for afternoon tea The atmosphere is great it’s such a unique quirky tea room! The staff are very attentive and helpful! The afternoon tea was lovely with plenty of food. There were a lot of different teas or hot drinks to choose from that were included. Lovely experience and I’m sure we will be back again! If you’re after a bite to eat that’s not afternoon tea they do also have a lunch menu or homemade cakes which look divine as soon as you walk in!

Such a lovely place to enjoy beautiful tea and amazing cake with thoughtful staff to match, thanks

Love love love this cafe. Great crumpets. Regal. Dog friendly with the waggiest of staff. Well worth a visit. Lunch is also very good.

Been here many times over the years for coffee/cake/lunch, but this time it was for the full cream tea (which needs to be booked in advance). The whole experience was outstanding, the cream tea- whilst easily a meal for two-was not overwhelming and we very much enjoyed it. The service from the delightful waitresses was warm and friendly. Highly recommended for a quick drop in or for a more special occasion. It is a lot bigger than it seems from the outside!

This tiny tea rooms is a TARDIS! Seating spread over 3 floors gives masses of relaxed room for a leisurely "tea + cake" Carrot cake was beautifully made, creamy butter icing and lovely moist cake. Generous pot of tea for two (at least 2 cups each). All for a very reasonable price in Arundel. PS. They are very dog friendly too!

Lovely traditional tea room with china cups tea pots and lose tea. Wonderful array of pictures on the walls making a lovely atmosphere . Staff helpful friendly and accommodating. Chairs comfortable. They offer a wide range of cakes catering for a wide range of dietary needs. Toilets um could really do with a makeover . They are something you would expect in a roadside cafe. While they are functional, they lack the attention the tea room has. Still it is worth a visit to enjoy all it has to offer

Charming English tea room with traditional fare for any time of day. My sister had a cream tea for breakfast and I had the bacon bap.. crammed with bacon and the bap itself was fresh and delicious. The amount of clotted cream was a little modest for the price and only one scone, but the service and atmosphere was faultless. We would return.

Plenty of selection for cakes and teas, great service - staff serving us friendly. Extra cost for Clotted cream tho for scone

Really good service and delicious food! Sophie especially went out of her way to make our experience the best it could be.

I give this tearooms ten out of ten for its cream tea and service. Lovely old fashioned ambiance with traditional china. The tea and scones were both of a good size and my husband also enjoyed his coffee.

Best lemon and ginger root tea I have had in a while

good food, atmosphere and service. Plenty of choice and good value. well worth a visit but recommend booking in advance and very busy.

Came with a friend for tea and cake. We usually go to another coffee shop in Arundel when we meet up but thought we’d try this as a change. Awful sour women working here who just grunt at you. We ordered tea and two pieces of the same cake. Mine was a good size but my friend’s was tiny. At nearly £5 for a slice we thought that very poor. We won’t come here again. Not great all round.

Traditional English tea room on three floors with fresh tasty cakes sandwiches and cooked breakfast.

Best cream tea in Arundel. I'm a local and love this place for a genuine English experience. Their scones come slightly warm and the tea is the best cuppa in Arundel which is why I keep going back.

Very quaint place in the heart of Arundel. The scones and Victoria sponge cake are amazing! Also loved the coronation chicken sandwich. Service was very good and they managed to fit our group of seven in no problem.

Visited for Afternoon Tea for friend's birthday. Booked a lovely table upstairs by the window, very comfortable seats. Service was excellent, the sandwiches fresh and moist, scones lovely with clotted cream and jam. Choice of cakes amazing. Only slight criticisms would be that I thought "finger sandwiches" would be cut into small rectangular shape instead of in triangle shape and we didn't seem to have any cress with the egg mayo. However, they tasted lovely and nice granary bread. The jam was quite runny too. Staff were happy to provide boxes for our cake as we were too full to eat it at the time.

Lovely tearoom with a lot of tea options. Afternoon tea must be booked in advance.

Great and cozy, old-fashioned cafe/tea room. The cake was fantastic.

What a lovely place this is! After being let down by another restaurant I hurriedly Booked afternoon tea here for my friends birthday ! Well it was obviously meant to be! It was absolutely perfect. We didn’t have to wait ! We weren’t rushed at all! Excellent food and amazing price! Nothing was too much trouble. Gave us Extra hot water for the tea pot! They even brought out a slice of cake with a candle in it for my friend! Tasty food ! I’m coeliac and vegetarian and didn’t miss out on anything , Sandwiches scones and cakes all gluten free/vegetarian . Thankyou for making my friends birthday 🎂

A delightful and quaint little tearoom with a lot of charm. Cakes were amazing and service first class.

Food was very average and bland, and expensive for what you get! The pictures in other reviews were not what we had received at all. The place had a funny greasy smell, we all left smelling like a chippy.

Absolutely incredible little Gem in Arundel, me and my friend came here for a lunch, pot of tea and Cake and were so blown away by how nice it was, the food was stunning, fresh, tasted amazing, the service was faultless from the staff! We will have to return again soon, highly recommend to anyone that wants a slice of English cream tea tradition in a beautiful and characterful setting.

A great way to experience the traditional way of afternoon tea (although you can have breakfast, lunch and more). Recommend

Great choice of teas and cakes. However the waitress had half of our order wrong and we had to double check everything again one by one. Service was quite long as well but I guess it is because the place is always busy and very popular. I will keep going as it is one of the only tea rooms in Arundel and the vibe is great, prices are good as well

The food was amazing and the servers are so friendly!

This restaurant was recommended by the people we were staying with. We were offered a table promptly and our Lunch order was taken quickly. Our teas arrived. The waitress plonked the cups and teapot down. No greeting, no offer to pour, she didn't even set out the cups and saucers, they remained stacked; that was a job for the customer. So far so average. But after a wait of 25 minutes and no food, no one offering any help, explanation or even acknowledging our wait , I had enough. I paid for our teas and left. Lunch was ruined. Service here is non-existent and staff training a myth. Very disappointing.

In a picturesque little town over saturated with tea rooms we didn’t have overly high expectations as we walked in but Cockburn’s Tea rooms in Arundel is definitely a cut above the rest! Old fashioned and quaint in settings with all the old world charm of an era gone by but the service is far from outdated! The staff were exceptionally service minded and warm and nothing was too much trouble for our lovely waitress. The food (my wife and I both had afternoon tea, one traditional and one with cheese) was absolutely delicious. High quality produce, beautifully served and every morsel was extremely tasty. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend Mr & Mrs Garrett, West Sussex

A nice friendly greeting. Beautiful surroundings. I had the quiche from the special board that was oven warm and not microwave warm. A lovely fresh salad and homemade coleslaw. Great coffee. Lovely staff. Can't wait to visit again .

A lovely find. We went late in the day with a small dog. Friendly and accommodating staff. Toasted teacake was lovely with plenty of butter. Husband’s sandwich was excellent with a delicious potato salad on the side. Will definitely go there again.

Been many times. Always very enjoyable. Service can be quite slow on times but it's always friendly. Portion sizes are very Good and food quality / taste is great. It can get very busy (to a point where there are no seats) so either book or go outside of key hours (EG lunch time). It's all very quintessentially English - the decor, the menu, the vibe - all very fitting for what's a quintessentially English town with its looming castle and antique shops. I always imagine this place is exactly what the Americans picture when thinking about England. Prices are a little on the higher side but I think they're justified.

I have been visiting this tea room on and off for years. Food is good. Staff are welcoming and friendly. I would have given 5 stars but it is in great need of a good refresh of paint and spring clean.

Cockburns looks tiny from outside but is surprisingly spacious inside although has a cosy and peaceful atmosphere. Always an amazing selection of excellent homemade cakes and cream teas are great. Today we had lunch. Sandwiches fresh and generously filled. Delicious jacket potato, properly oven cooked not massacred in a microwave as is so often the case these days, and the Coronation Chicken filling is tasty and plentiful. Tea of course comes in bone china cups with good quality tea leaves and your own tea strainer. Best place for lunch or tea in Arundel and I would bet their breakfasts are just as good. Staff are very nice too.

We had high hopes for this tearoom but unfortunately it fell short in most areas. Our table was wobbly, chairs not particularly comfortable, our tabke was sticky, not wiped clean properly. My cake was very dense, felt like it wasn't baked properly, pear-almond sultana cake. Teapots are lovely and flowery, cappuccino was tasty. My Mum's coffee and walnut cake was nice. Toilets are run down, cheap lino, it could be such a lovely cafè...

What a lovely place to have tea and cake. The tea room was very busy but once we sat down, we weren’t made to feel rush to eat and pay. Lemon drizzled cake was delicious but the latté was only average. Big selection of cakes and friendly staffs. Highly recommended.

My friends booked an afternoon tea for my birthday which we had today 13th April. Although they were very busy we were given a lovely warm welcome and throughout our tea we were looked after wonderfully. We had a lovely glass of fizz as well as tea/coffee. They accommodated my fussy request for plain sandwiches and warmed our scones through when we were ready to eat them. A lovely afternoon was had and I can’t fault this lovely tea rooms.

Lovely atmosphere and authentic touches of furniture, tea cups and tea pots. Friendly service and great food and tea, good portions. Worth a visit.

As promised WOW 🤩 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ be back

The most delightful afternoon tea & cake is served here! We each got a pot of tea, which was served in the a large china teapot with enough for 3 cups per person! And the crumpets were hot and delicious. The restaurant decor very tastefully done and extremely comfortable. Quite a find, I would say. Highly recommended!

This a fabulous tea room. So quirky & lovely atmosphere. The staff are very good & really friendly. The cakes are delicious, and their cheese scones are the best I've ever had. Definitely recommend a visit.

I can honestly say at my advanced age, that I have consumed the very best rarebit of my life. The Sussex rarebit was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavour, generously assembled, beautifully presented with a very substantial salad - in short, excellent. I’d come to Arundel for the Sussex rarebit alone! Cockburn’s Tea Room is a delightful, traditional establishment , with a very good menu and it draws its customers in by the tempting sight of impressively indulgent-looking Bruce Bogtrottery cakes in the window. The tea room has two floors and is a lot more extensive than is evident from outside. Service is friendly, efficient and brisk. It’s a really great place.

Beautiful decor in a quintessential English setting. Service was friendly and prompt. Food and drink was great! Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Stopped in Arundel for a break from travelling and received a warm welcome and comfy chairs to relax in. Tea room very clean, good service and a varied menu. Settled on a sandwich and cake with a large pot of tea, all delicious and tastefully served.Portions generous and we were able to relax and enjoy our snacks at a leisurely pace. Would definitely stop there again.

Pleasantly impressed with this lovely tearoom. We checked out 3 others before deciding to have lunch here. We both had jacket potato with tuna mayo and coronation chicken which came with plenty of salad. The vegan raspberry and chocolate cake was moist and delicious. There was a great selection of yummy looking cakes including gluten free and vegan options which was great to see. I would love to see if they could bake vegetable based cakes like courgette or beetroot. Heard they bake them freshly on the premises. The loose tea served in cute English teapots and china cups was a lovely way to drink tea. Highly recommended and looking forward to returning and trying the other cakes.

Visited this lovely little tea rooms twice during our weekend stay in Arundel. It’s hard to get a gluten free nice cake and sandwich but this place exceeds expectations and offered a good selection of Gf cakes, sandwiches and scone ALL handmade by the owner and her son. Iv been to many different places for gf afternoon tea and this place was better tasting cake and scones than the top hotels such as the Ritz in London. Please take your time to try this place out to eat, it’s very reasonable in price good portions and delicious.

What a find! Excellent food and delightful staff. So helpful and cheerful. Can’t wait for our next visit.

Very good food and great service.

Lovely tea rooms. We had the set afternoon tea prebooked upstairs. Lovely building with character and suitably furnished. Service was very good. Set afternoon tea was good but I wish I'd had the cakes on show as the ones with afternoon tea were not what I like. Choice of scone type would have been nice. I must point out the place needs a good dust and clean. Was dusty walls, cobwebs and dust on beams looks like it hasn't been cleaned for a while. Windows were dirty. Damp wall could be cleaned where staining is coming through and running down wall.

I want to say how lovely this restaurant/tea room is. Their food is fresh the staff are fantastic the atmosphere is delightful and the tea room takes you back through history. GO when you visit this town. Thank you all .

This a real taste of old England, you feel like you have entered the 1940's. Nice cakes, good selections, and great atmosphere

We went here after church with my family, and the place and food was amazing. Would deff go back here again and have recommended this place to others.

We only live 10 minutes from Arundel and we used to come here for tea and cake every 2-3 weeks. The choice of cakes is by far the best in Arundel and the lemon meringue pie simply can’t be beaten anywhere.With loose tea leaves and huge teapot even for 1 person its a bonus. But the prices have crept up ( inevitable I suppose ) so we have to space our visits out more. My only criticism is that the carpet on the stairs badly needs replacing and all the fabric upholstery needs cleaning or, if that doesn’t work, replacing.

Very lovely little tea room, snug and cosy, dog friendly. We came in today, family of 3 with a young daughter and they were very friendly. Lovely almond lattes, vegan scone and butter, vegan cake. All absolutely lovely, will definitely return.

Not a very good experience. We sat downstairs which was a slightly grotty corridor. There is an upstairs section which we did not see, so it may be better. The Americano coffee was very poor - weak and little more than flavoured dishwater. They did appear to have a good selection of cakes although we did not sample any.

I can not get over the feeling I had when I entered this wonderful old fashioned Tea Room .. Staff so friendly and atmosphere just made my friend and I and Teddy the dog !! Want to go back and keep going back.

Great little Tea, cake, quick bite shop. Lots of nice decor which gives this place a lovely experience to relax and enjoy a lovely cuppa of your choice and if your up for it a large slice of cake to compliment everything. The shop front window attractions says it all really.

Great afternoon tea, really tasty sandwiches and lovely scones! Good service, even for a busy Sunday afternoon.

I have just been for Afternoon Tea with my family at the Cockburn Tea rooms...It was amazing...the service was great and the food spot on..they even brought a slice of cake out with a candle for my Birthday which was very sweet of them...I can see why it's such a popular place...would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back.

Lovely lovely afternoon tea .....brilliant thank you to all the staff

Delightful traditional tearoom. Tea served from nice old fashioned pots with beautiful little chinacups makes it taste even better. The scones are the best ever tasted. Lovely atmosphere. Cakes really good, but very large slices, so would advise sharing. Have not had lunch here, but food looked great. If you visit Arundel, this is a must for afternoon tea.

We came to Cockburns yesterday for my birthday, just myself and my husband. We had a lunch and then a cheeky scone with clotted cream and jam ……. OMG it was heavenly, all of it, lunch too. The guys there are lovely, nothing was too much trouble and at the end even bought me a big slice of something gorgeous with a candle in! If your in Arundel make it a "must visit" you won’t regret it.

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An amazing relaxing place and the best cakes ever. We loved the cakes so much with my daughter and will definitely come back at some point when visiting Arundel again in the future.

Comfortable experience and good coffee and variety of snacks.

Lovely tea rooms and mmmmmmm cake...

The settings were nice however the food wasn’t a great standard. There was no welcome or ask for any requests so the afternoon tea just arrived. we received fish that no one eats. The cakes were so cold they were still semi frozen. Scones were very hard like rock cakes. Apparently you have to request to have them warmed before you eat but we were not informed. Overall not the best afternoon tea experience we have had. Wont return.

A lovely little teashop where I could actually get a pot of tea with a China cup and saucer . Homemade scones served with jam and cream went very well alongside it. I didn't have my pup with me but was pleasantly surprised that they also welcome four legged friends too. The decor is perfect for this setting and provides an excellent tranquil feeling. The staff were efficient and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely return if I'm nearby in the future.

Very busy, lots of cakes to choose from for taking out or eating in. Various teas and coffees, with waitress service. Well presented, tea in teapot and offer of top up with hot water. Nice staff, cleaning and homely

Great helpful staff. Good food. Best tea in pots loose leaf. Dogs welcome

Love Cockburns. Whether you just want a cuppa and some cake, or breakfast or lunch, food is always good. My favourite is porridge, banana and honey - deliciously creamy. Friendly staff and comfortable surroundings.

Popped in here with my wife on her birthday while visiting Arundel. Great choice of cakes, teas and coffees. We had Sussex cream tea each which was very enjoyable. It all felt very homely with lovely friendly staff. Recommended.

Such a lovely quaint place for tea n fab cakes. All lovely matching bone china cups saucers n teapot n you get about four cups from a pot n proper tealeaves too. Staff really friendly and such a nice atmosphere. Been here quite a few times now n will certainly go back.

Really, really lovely place for tea, fantastic service from lovely staff, can recommend the Sussex rarebit! Will be back soon..

A great haven on a wet and windy day (and any other day too!) Very good coffee, soup and food.

A place to relax The front looks small but goes back a long way and there's an upstairs too. Plenty of comfortable seating. Dog friendly and water bowl by door. Tea/coffee and food all good

Loved it.. though the pot of tea was extremely weak ... More loose tea needed. It was abit like dish water 😐

If you visit Arundel a visit to Cockburns Tea rooms is a must, to experience a true English afternoon tea. The choice of teas and freshly home baked cakes is impressive. The staff so friendly and make your visit truly a personal experience. I love the cosy english cottage vibe .Quaint decor. Tea cups and saucers..delightful experience. Highly recommended and they also sell their gorgeous cakes online.

Lovely & clean friendly staff good food

Love it here....Great service and Food!

Nice interior, coffee could have been better. Would visit again.

Great service, lovely food, and reasonably priced. Will visit again. Also had gluten free options. :)

The Sussex Rarebit is excellent. A wonderful selection of cakes available. Loved the Victoria sponge with real cream. A busy place but the staff are very efficient and really nice. Our little dog was made very welcome. This lovely venue is well worth a visit. We will definitely be back. Thanks for the wonderful lunch and warm hospitality.

We went for afternoon tea, wow, amazing. I wish I could give 10 out of 5 stars 🌟 🤩

Super dog friendly coffee stop! Lovely staff. Cakes looked amazing but didn't partake!

Lovely place. Delicious soup, but elderflower and gooseberry cake disappointing,very dry. Friendly staff.

Great selection of cakes and hot drinks, especially if you like tea. 19 different types of tea. I had strawberry and kiwi tea very tasty.

Excellent little place for huge selection of food for all tastes and dietary requirements. Really cozy to stay and enjoy the atmosphere, the music and the friendly staff

Fantastic setting, great staff and a wonderful caramel latte !!

Wonderful old tearoom. Real china cups and saucers. The afternoon tea was to die for. They were very accommodating when I was finding it hard to book so do message. Think the booking system needs rethinking. You have to book for afternoon tea but other things you can drop in for. Always pretty busy though