Deer Barn Tea Room in Charnwood

We have visited here on many occasions while visiting Bradgate Park for hot chocolate and or sandwiches, but was VERY disappointed to discover that the cafe is now rated 'major improvement necessary' and has been given a ONE star hygiene rating. I find this disgusting considering how many people are served here daily, many of whom most likely have no idea how the place where their food is coming from is operating. The toilets near to the cafe & main entrance are always very dirty & smell / wet all over the floors too, which is such as shame as how lovely Bradgate Park is.

The overpriced cakes we had were very dry and disappointing. The cheese toastie one of us had was also not nice. The latte was probably one of the worst I’ve had. It was a cold very wet day and the only place to sit with a dog is outside. Would save money and not bother going again.

Popped in for a coffee and a toasted sandwich. Have not been for years but found the cafe underwhelming. Toasted sandwich ok and coffee ok but not great. Didn’t think layout was great in cafe either. Found staff to be friendly but I think it needs a fresh pair of eyes to revamp and maximise its potential. It was mid week and busy. Christ knows what it’s like at the weekend. A massive potential money spinner for the right people but could be expanded. Probs wouldn’t use again as would try the cafes at the Anstey entrance instead.

really nice food and excellent customer service had a really nice lunch and well priced for the food and drinks

Lovely tea room with cheerful, friendly staff. Always stop here whenever we are in the park. I had the toffee cake, which was great and my daughter had a tuna toastie, both with drinks. A quick lunch in nice surroundings on a miserable November day. We left happy.

A good place to stop for a coffee and snack when walking around the park. We were doing a circular around the periphery and passed by this on the way.

It has been sometime since we have walked all the way through Bradgate Park on the road, as normally walk over the top etc. However decided we would call in for a coffee/ bite to eat. we had been there before and it wasn’t great then but decided to give it another go - again bitterly disappointed. The choice is not immense at the best of times but we decided on jacket potatoes as it was 1.15 - only to be told - there are none left! Ok can we have hot sausage rolls then? No only serving cold ones today! The serving staff there are extremely unwelcoming, and not at all friendly - it’s almost as if you are a total inconvenience not even a hello and what can I get you ? - just merely ‘Yes’! The Deer Barn has a captive audience here and it’s appalling that this is the best it can offer!! Please can someone in authority take a close look at this - it surely can’t be difficult to implement vast improvements. In light of the above we gave it a miss and had a delightful lunch (hot tasty jacket potato) at The Old Post Office Newtown Linford where the staff were extremely pleasant and friendly! maybe you should visit them and take a leaf out of their book

It is what it is. A cafe you can stop off at following a walk through the park. Yes the service methods could be better but if it’s a quick drink and a rest you need then it’s adequate. I wouldn’t want to necessarily eat there.

They have a huge audience with little competition and a huge queue of people but with barely any choice of food. We arrived for lunch at 1.15 on a Saturday afternoon and all baguettes, paninis, meat sausage rolls were sold out. There was a handful of unexciting sandwiches left. I have given them two stars because the hot chocolate was very nice. It is such a shame, such a great spot, with plenty of potential.

Terrible customer service. Over charged by £9 for a couple of sausage rolls a brownie and 2 drinks. When my partner queried it the women on the till didn’t even apologise and just smiled! Bring a flask if you come to bradgate park and avoid this place.

Following a lovely sunny day walk in the park and looking forward to tea and cake at the deer barn tearoom (icing on the cake). The menu was very limited especially the choice of cakes. The service and atmosphere not very inviting, the once cosy environment now just benefits from the natural scenery only - I know covid may have played a part but this could still have been incorporated into blending in with the beauty of the park as well as being hygienically practical. After coming here for a number of years, finding it sadly disappointing.

We stopped here as a break with walking our dog.Lots of water bowls full for dogs.Snacks and drinks reasonably priced.Service was fairly quick and friendly. Nice sit down rest before walking again.

Takeaway service currently available. Quite a queue at the Deer Hut but it was a bright, dry day so to be expected. Hot chocolates were good, however the waffles were not fresh (just popped in a toaster) so very overpriced in my opinion and would give them a miss in future.

We visited your tearoom yesterday with our dog. It clearly states on the Website that dogs are welcome inside the tea room. Upon arrival we discovered that they only allow guide dogs and service dogs inside. Having to eat outside our food soon got cold, which was a bit disappointing. It would be helpful if you could alter your Webpage to suit this and stop disappointing dog owners.

I visited the cafe this morning with my family during a bike ride, we stopped for hot drinks and breakfast for my young son. I ordered a tea which came and when pouring the tea, white bits were left floating in the cup. I was unsure if this came from the milk, cup or pot so queued up to see if the pot could be changed. After waiting a asked a waitress who had served some food and before I had explained the issue she snatched the cup out of my hand asking what is was in the cup, to which I advised I didn’t know. She stormed into the kitchen and returned with a new jug of milk. No fresh cup and an empty pot of tea. I asked her for a fresh pot and cup and she returned walked off and returned with a fresh cup. At this, my partner explained the tea pot was almost empty using it on the first cup I had returned and asked for a fresh pot. She walked away and another member of staff came over. We explained the situation and she provided me with another pot of tea, no apology. Overall the service was poor. Very rude, unhelpful staff with other customers even commenting on the rudeness of the member of staff. I will not be in a rush to return.

Great news for dog haters, but disappointing especially as the beautiful park was full of dog walkers. Soup and rolls (eaten outside on a cold November day) very ordinary

With the Loughborough Cycling Club, some 80 cyclists all converged onto The Deer Barn Café and patiently qued for Coffee and Cake during the first club ride of the academic year. Prompt service, and clearly good quality beverages proved sufficient to refuel all the tired legs. Kudos to the staff for keeping their cool.

A welcoming stop off for refreshments whilst visiting Bradgate Park. The weather wasn’t great on the day we visited but the ice creams still went down very well. The staff were very friendly, which is always nice. Lots of tables inside and outside. Good choice of drinks and meals available.

The cafe is two thirds the way through from the Newtown Linford side and is great for light snacks cake and ice cream. Nice outdoor seating altho busy in summer!

The cafe has a good varied menu starting from simple sandwiches up to quiche & salad. The location of the cafe is probably about 500 yds from the car park near Cropston so quite easy to get to. The car park costs £3 per day...

Great café in center of Bradgate park. Lovely home made cakes sold, nice range of food and drinks. Ideal place to stop and enjoy the park

I am a fan of this cafe, with a great view, and a reasonable selection of food to choose from. I had the lemon sponge which was nice however a couple others had the chocolate cake which was quite dissapointing. It was a hard and...

Visited the tea rooms after a lovely walk at the park. Prices are quite reasonable and there is a good range of cakes. Would definitely recommend calling here if you are visiting the park

Staff not enjoying it much food nice clean in a lovely setting need soya milk though it’s a basic nowadays

I will start by saying that we arrived about a quarter of an hour before closing so that you can make your own judgment about our experience. On the main door there was a sign “please use other door” so we went to a second...

Stopped at the Deer Barn tearoom after a lovely walk through Bradgate Park. Have to say good food and reasonable priced. Amazing range of cakes and our selection was nice. Service was quick considering how busy it was. Would recommend a visit.

This café is perfectly situated within Bradgate Park with stunning surroundings to observe while enjoying a quality piece of cake and a hot/cold drink. I've been multiple times with a few cycling friends and it's been great every time.

An excellent conversion of existing Bradgate buildings, with the cafe and information centre, plus good toilets! The cafe provides reasonable cafe nosh to warm you on cold days and drinks when it's hot! You can sit inside, or outside to make the most of the...

Lovely location, good service and cake highly approved! Outdoor area really nice and clean, high chairs available aswell!

Stopped off for refreshments with our extended family. Good variety of delicious cakes enjoyed by all. Our first visit there but certainly won't be our last.

It is a lovely stop for a coffee and cake on a cold morning walk. It is a little overpriced as to be expected. Their hot chocolate and food is yummy though. It can get super busy though, so would avoid on holidays.

Used this tea room on many occasions. Must say though only very early or in the week. Cannot get near the place on a busy weekend day. Drinks and food are very good, great views when sat outside. Warm and cosy in on a cold...

Comfortable cafe with great views across Bradgate park. We visited as we were early before meeting up with a friend for a morning walk on a freezing cold day. We intended visiting a nearby pub after our walk so didn't opt for cake, scones or...

We visited the deer barn tearoom after a very wet long walk!! , it was about 2pm and really busy so we went and sat in the area behind counter. Was pretty hungry ordered a sandwich and toastie and drinks , food came quickly but...

Not the cheapest, but fabulous jacket spud with cheese and beans, and just what I needed to warm me up after 3 hours walking round the park. Always find the staff friendly and helpful and nice sitting outside on a cold but sunny day.

During our walk around Bradgate Park, we stopped hear for coffee and a snack. The food was fresh and well presented. It is a very busy little place and you may have to wait a while to be served due to the popularity of the...

I’m the picturesque Bradgate park, parking limited and £4 all day til ‘dusk?’. Disabled access but limited inside space. Eight tables sitting four each. Hot snacks and cakes with teas and coffees etc usual cafe fayre. Staff friendly, service fast what more could you ask....

1pm Friday lunch time, not a very long queue but took ages to get served and had run out of jacket potatoes so had to make do with pretty average paninis. Felt sorry for the one lady on her own doing everything. Had to eat...

A beautiful location in the centre of Bradgate Park. A great place to sit outside on a fine day, made even better with an excellent cup of coffee.

It was a great photography trip and decided to take a break. The building is great. My friend ordered a ham sandwich. The bread was medium to thin of supermarket own brand quality with what seemed like wafer thin ham with one slice of tomato...

This place is good for a quick stop off and is nothing too fancy and for just a tea/coffee and cake it's fine. It is a little congested when queuing due mainly to a survey board being placed directly in the doorway, one assumes, so...

Not sure why but for some reason it always seems to take a long time to get served, even if the queue isn't that long. If you are just having a drink or crisps/chocolate then there is a small kiosk by the side where you...

If you're thirsty, take a flask! Overpriced drinks and ice creams accompanied by slow, miserable service :/ a smile costs nothing! Needs to be at least twice the size and that was at 10.30 on a Sunday morning.....

This nice tea room is about half way along the linear walk across Bradgate so a perfect place to stop for a drink. Good coffee and very good choice of soft drinks. Plenty of outside seating available.

Having eaten here a few times before and really enjoyed it, I was so disappointed on my recent visit. The rain fell suddenly and a lot of people made their way inside and we sat in the smaller opposite side of the tea room. Despite...

You need to stop off here on your way walk through Bradmore park. Look out for the colorful and tasty cakes, great with a tea or coffee.

The deer barn is a good place to stop for a drink and a cake when walking in Bradgate Park. They serve drinks and a range of snacks and cakes. The cakes are very good. Be warned the queues can get very long on busy...

Nice enough when you've walked through the park and want a cuppa, but still not very inspiring. Has nice outside seating but inside just a bit in need of some tlc.

We recently visited this attraction and it was most welcome to have coffee,other drinks and ice creams for the younger children. It was ok but the biggest problem was the wait because of lack of staff and also they stopped frequently to talk to each...

This is an expensive cafe. I paid 3 times the usual price for a packet flapjsck snal thing. The tea come in a polystyrene cup. Ok if you really need a drink but if you can wait, there is more choice outisde the park

The Country Park itself allows those who have to use disable scooters and electric chairs etc a chance to get in the country side and soak up nature and beautiful sceneries. The cafe half way on the walk is great for refreshments of varying kinds...

On a beautiful day the Tea Rooms looks like a welcome break, unfortunately demand was extremely high and the staff had no chance of keeping up. Every effort was made by the staff but the Crepes we had were a touch under done so weren't...

Unfriendly staff. Average food made worse because the table was very sticky. The room itself is light and was warm but there is an awful loud scraping noise when anyone moves a chair. If it is a pleasant day, it is nice to sit outside,...

This place is in the centre of bradgate park, gets lots of customers and could be wonderful. It could serve a range of hand made, artesian style cakes and sandwiches . It could exhibit locally made artwork, it could be a warm welcoming space. However,...

Called late morning yesterday with son & 2 grandchildren. Tearoom already had queue out the door. Fortunately kiosk in same building was open for coffee & waffles but did not sell juice or soft drinks.

Delightful little place situated in Bradgate Park, regardless of weather its good to stop here, ideal for a small pot of tea and one (or two!) of the incredibly fresh cupcakes they do here. A must stop and refuel point!

Always end up stopping here on the walk through Bradgate Park, and it used to be wonderful for a quick cup of tea and a slice of cake. The location is beautiful and if you're not feeling up to a mega walk, it's great to...

Pleasant tea room serving basic lunches close to the reservoir in Bradgate park. The food was OK but basic (jacket potatoes, quiches, sandwiches etc.) and the staff were friendly

Pleasant location in the middle of a fantastic deer park. Great value and ideal watering hole whilst on a walk. Next door is the newly opened and interesting visitor centre that details history of the park going back 560 million years!

Lovely place to stop off during a dog walk. Toilets and visitor centre with bowls of water for the dogs. Sat outside in the sun with the dogs whilst my partner went inside to fetch food so I'm not sure about the full list. We...

We stopped here whilst on a lovely walk through bradgate park, it was a lovely day so there were lots of people already here, there is seating area outside as well as in but as you may guess on busy days everyone wants to sit...

Waited over 20 mins for 2 toasted paninis and a tea cake. Nicely asked waitress if our food was ready and she told us it was coming in a minute. When she did eventually serve the food she plonked it all on the table and...

Hungry after falling in love with Leicestershire's beautiful countryside, exploring Bradgate Hall's ruins and watching deer jump joyfully over ditches (did you know that deer snore when napping in the sunshine?)... don't venture any further! The Deer Barn Tea Room will fill your tummy with...

After a long walk on a beautiful day in Bradgate park, we were looking forward to a spot of lunch and a sit down. The menu contained the usual boring vegetarian options. We ordered the quiche which came with crisps and salad. The quiche looked...

Visited today after a lovely stroll through the park . There are two doors to cafe and two serving sides , and I stood by the wrong side and was a bit snottily told I was on the wrong side ( seems the other side...

Pleasant setting opposite the old castle grounds with indoor and outdoor seating. Just the job to get your breath back after a brisk walk or cycle ride.

Half way stop off for a cuppa and cake in the Park.Plenty of tables outside on a nice day.Worth a visit.

Nice stop off for a quick drink or sit outside and enjoy the fresh air with a hot cuppa. Our experience was good a nice welcome and a really good tea with cake too. We sat inside as it was a chance to get out...

Absolutely appalled at the one choice on their menu. Everything had some sort of meat or fish in it. Just settled for a pot of tea and moved on

Looked on the website to see what time the cafe opened, it said 10am. Arrived at 10.15 and it doesn't open until 10.30am, not great! No breakfast available. Not a great selection of food on offer and slow service. Absolutely beautiful setting which almost makes...

Went for a lovely morning walk through Bradgate Park with family, having come up from Warwickshire, and came across the Deer Barn Tea Rooms. Food was delivered rather slowly, and what I got shouldn't have been £4.20.. food did taste nice however, but not really...

we had a lovely tea ..nice cuppa and good selection of cakes..Freshly made sandwiches were good value..rounded off a lovely walk.

It was just what was wanted and very welcome having had a good walk the loo was also welcome the Park visitors centre was next door and quite interesting.

Well situated for thirsty, weary travellers if you have been up to see Old John and walked for miles but usually busy and not really worth the wait.

Fairly basic but popular menu. Prices are reasonable so quickly becomes crowded. Indoor space restricted so on a cold day fills up quickly but nice patio area outside. Bird watching is an extra bonus as it is close enough to take your coffee to view...

Clean, comfortable, good range of food, wonderful pot of tea with extra pot of hot water so two of us had two good cups each. We will visit again in the summer (it was pouring with rain) as some of the outside tables were actually...

It's a nice sunny autumn Saturday when we decide to drive the 20 miles or so to Bradgate Park, one of Leicestershire's tourist attraction gems. Car parking at Cropston is £3 for 3 hours at weekend rates, it's a little cheaper in the week. A...

After a fair walk through the park past the ruins and a little walk from the cropston car park is this nice little tea room we ordered 2 cappuccinos and ice cream and was just over £7 i will say the drinks where nice and...

Nice place to stop and have a cuppa and a snack 1/2 way through the beautiful Bradgate Park. Has facilities to eat inside or out. Highly recommend

£3.80 something for beans on toast! Little bit excessive. The food served is average cafe food but everything just seems a bit expensive. Make use of the beautiful surroundings and take a picnic.

Situated halfway across Bradgate Park, this is the ideal place for a quick snack and WC. The staff were very friendly. We had beautifully presented sandwiches; there's also toasties and jacket potatoes. Afterwards I had a Cornetto while hubby enjoyed a lovely scone, clotted cream...

Lovely salmon and cucumber sandwiches full to edges and great pot of tea all reasonably prices. Lovely seats and surroundings.

When you ask for a drink of tea or coffee the staff put their fingers in the cups to get them off the shelf. Bearing in mind that they are handling money, some of which has been given from doggie people outside who may or...

We are regular users of Bradgate Park and are local residents. We use the Deer Barn Tea Room but usually sit outside as the weather is normally kind to us. This morning four twin mums with our double pushchairs got caught in terrible rain so...