Dressers Tea Room, Dorman Museum in Middlesbrough

"Dressers Tea Room is a charming haven for tea enthusiasts. The ambience exudes quaint English charm, and the delightful spread of beautiful fruit scones and mouthwatering cakes, paired with aromatic Yorkshire tea, creates an unforgettable experience. Five stars for a perfect blend of elegance and indulgence!"

The mini afternoon tea was absolutely delicious. The staff were so friendly. I would highly recommend it

From the moment you walk in, every aspect of this cafe comes to welcome you with a hug. From the cosy fireplace, to the beautiful china and the vintage music, you feel transported to a different place entirely - even the cutlery is beautiful! I had poached eggs on toast both of which were cooked perfectly and took some cake home which was a lovely treat after work. I'd like to come back and just sit for a while, soaking in the ambience of this gem of a cafe.

Went to view Titanic exhibition, then went for a cuppa and something to eat in the tea room. Very cosy, nice decor 50s music, lovely pots of tea ,complete with tea cosy and china cups.The bacon, and sausage buns very ,very tasty , freshly cooked and served by two lovely ladies. thank you.

Found this place whilst I waiting to see somebody. What a little gem, who needs Betty’s. The whole experience was lovely, the staff so friendly and accommodating. The tea/cake were delicious & got my little doggy a sausage. Also, well behaved dogs welcome.🐾💕

We called in for lunch : toasties and salad and cake, delicious! Friendly staff and lovely surroundings.

Nice place with nice ambience. Good cup of coffee and cake. Can't comment on value as someone else treated me.

Janet and Rachel kindly allowed us to hold the wake for my father's funeral at Dressers. I can't offer enough thanks for how accommodating and supportive they were in going above and beyond and making everyone feel welcome . The quality of the food was superb. I would recommend Dressers to everyone. A gem of a place. G+C.

me and my friends had afternoon tea yesterday.the food was beautiful compliments to the cake baker we loved it all it was lovely and fresh i even bought the cherry cake to take home to my husband and he loved it.its a lovely tea room staff are all very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much bother i would highly recommend this place and we will return thankyou for a wonderful experience.

We booked here for our first family get together for a few years. It was lovely and we were well looked after. Plenty of tea coffee and juices. The food was presented on cake trays and there really was plenty sandwiches,cake and scones all on offer and all lovely. Would definitely return and recommend this to others.

A very pleasant break in surroundings last visited by me 60(sixty) years ago. The Museum has lost some of its authenticity but the Cafe retains the original charm of the place. Would recommend a call on visiting the Museum or just for a general snack or a meal in a yesteryear friendly ambiance.

I took my mixed generation family for lunch here after a visit to the hugely entertaining Dorman Museum, within which the tearoom is situated. The setting is wonderful with vintage decor, the food choices are varied and there were tasty options for large and small appetites, and the staff were some of the friendliest servers we have ever met. It was just a genuinely lovely lunch and I will visit every time we bring family to the museum.

I took a group of service users here after a visit to the museum. The staff were lovely and super patient with a group of chaotic people who kept changing their orders. The food was lovely, and I'm a big fan of teapots, cosies, and proper China!

My daughter and I flew from Northern Ireland to spend the Halloween weekend with my sister, she had booked the Halloween party for us as my daughter is 7. We had a wonderful time! The girls were great fun hosting lots of fun games and the food was so delicious. What a wonderful, fun, family atmosphere. I 100% recommend the tea room

I had scone and tea after a visit around the museum. I love this period so wanted to see, sadly for me it was decorated in Halloween so took away from some of the charm but totally understandable given the time of year! The music played was perfect, nice Earl Grey. Scone was good but they hadn't any clotted cream as on the menu so offered squirty cream which is not the same and packet jam. However, the scone was good 0 just missing some of the little touches. Overall, really nice place, well done and reasonably priced.

Glad to see this cafe open again after the lockdown. Ideal location for us next to Albert Park, and plenty of parking available. Efficient table service by the two friendly ladies. Good value quality hot drinks and cakes. Will come back soon to try the paninis and other light bites.

Called today after visiting the Dorman museum. We shared a panini and a scone with a pot of tea for two. Lovely food and lovely staff

Called in today and really enjoyed the whole experience. Love the vintage deco and the menu was really good. We had the cheese scones and they were fresh, warm and lovely. Our tea was pipping hot and a big tea pot full. Well worth a call in. The staff were all lovely and the cakes looked great. We will be back

Sat in the tearoom on Saturday the 8th at lunchtime and enjoyed a cup of tea and a scone. A young couple arrived with a baby of around 1 year old. They politely asked if they could give him some snacks they had with them whilst they ordered some refreshments from the menu. They were told they were not allowed to give their child the snack. The couple politely left, no doubt to sit outside in the cold while their child ate and they didn't have a cup of tea. This was mean spirited in a family museum with limited places for people to sit outside of the cafe environment. This was not a family picnic it was a tired child eating a snack whilst the adults were ordering drinks. This attitude has ensured we will never go back to this cafe although the tea and scone were OK.

Such a cosy place for some lunch after a visit to the museum with my two nephews! The Kid’s Picnic was perfect for the 3 and 4 year old and the panini for me was perfect.

We popped in here with my partner’s nephews (3 and 4) and it was perfect. We got picnic bags for the kids and sandwiches for ourselves, plus gorgeous gingerbread lattes. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the cafe was cozy and family-run. Can’t wait to come back.

Popped in today with friends after visiting the museum. We were asked to leave as they would not allow me to feed my 9 month old a cheese sandwich brought from home even though we purchased 2 meals and a drink and cakes for toddlers. We were told it was a "business" but this business lost business today. Shame.

Cosy, welcoming and warm. I popped in after visiting the Dorman museum in the same building for a cuppa then couldn’t resist eating there too. Afternoon tea is varied and huge and ideal for a special occasion. An older lady was celebrating her birthday there with family and friends and I don’t think they would have been disappointed. Good value for money too

Stopped at this little gem for a panini and cold drinks with my daughter Lovely little place, very friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely food and reasonably priced.

I visited the cafe today with my 4 young children and it was perfect! I don’t normally write reviews but wanted to say how lovely this place is! Me and my children felt so welcome, gorgeous sandwiches and cakes, coffee and the staff were all amazing! We will be back very soon!

Found this amazing little historic period Tearoom in the Dorman Museum. Had a tremendous lunch, staff were amazing, the room is spectacular, calm, and has great background music. Quality food at great prices, comfortable chairs, I could have sat there all afternoon.

After the interesting Dorman Museum, a lovely lunch in the tea rooms. Relaxing, quality, value for money. A gem of a find.

First time here for me but second for my mum. Loved it. Food was tasty, staff were attentive asking if everything was ok and the scenery was great. Excellent with my little girl. Good selection of food and well priced! Will definitely be back and will be recommending it to others! Thank you very much!!!

They have a wonderful tea room which we first visited last year and it’s like stepping back in time with its very quaint and old fashion service and decor, as well as being very popular with visitors to the museum and their very own clientele. It really is a marvellous place to relax and for the girls to reminisce about how they work together in Woolworths 40 years ago in a very different Middlesborough and a very different world in those days.

I have been here many times and the place is amazziinnng! Staff are friendly, service is excellent. There is always a smile to greet you. Wonderful local tearoom ran by local people. Well done rachel and team ! Ps the chutney and cheese panini was my favourite. Definitely worth a try

We weren’t, expecting to stay here for lunch but we were glad we did. A hearty bowl of soup and a soft roll to start. We had a brew and caramelised onion panini. My sister opted for old fashioned poached eggs on toast.

After lots of reviews and recommendations, me and my husband and it was awful. Mini breakfast came without sausages and so we asked the kitchen and only then we were told that they had no sausages, but shouldn’t we be told before ordering? We also ordered chicken and vegetable soup and it was quite bland. With all the disappointment we didn’t bothered to order scones or cakes as we don’t want to be further disappoint ourself. When we paid the bill it was £10.40 and I had £10.34 with me and I’m not saying I shouldn’t pay the full amount but without sausages I think a 10p differences could be let off. Shocking. Won’t be going back ever.

A lovely room, nice enough service, but the food and drink,,,oh dear.

We arrived at lunchtime to a full café, we had phoned ahead to request a table due to taking 2 elderly friends.

Read the reviews and myself and a friend wanted to try somewhere new and different, we got the afternoon tea for 2 which was fantastic for £19, we couldn’t finish it all so one of the ladies gave us some boxes to take our leftovers home. The staff were lovely and I would highly recommend.

We visited the museum for the Harry Potter exhibition (now extended until November ‍♂️)with our visitors which included 6 year old twins. The staff were lovely throughout. They catered for gluten free and vegetarian requests without batting an eyelid and all 7 of us enjoyed our food and drinks. Very reasonable prices and delicious home baked cakes

Good spot, service and sandwhich. Didn’t have any tea but good cappuccino. Location is next to Albert park for a nice walk.

Service was friendly and quick!

I went into this really excellent museum to see their latest Harry Potter exhibition. It was really excellent. I rounded off the visit by have tea and a sandwich in the cafe, they were also excellent anmd very good value for money.

Went for afternoon tea with my 12 year old and absolutely loved it. Surroundings reminded me of something out of Harry Potter or the 1930s. Sandwiches were lovely and the scones and cakes were some of the best that i've tasted. Staff were lovely and friendly and we would definitley recommend a visit. Knocks spots of other places that we've visited.

We popped in before visiting the museum. Staff very friendly. The cake and latte was lovely. The place itself was great . We will be visiting again.

I have visited this tea room several times ...I sometimes book ahead if a few of us are going .

We officially LOVE it here!! Lovely food, lots of variety, great prices and the friendliest staff. We came in for my daughters birthday-staff noticed her birthday badge and brought out a fairy cake with candle and sang to her.

Me and my mum visited the tearooms after going to the museum. We have both never been here before but it was such a nice place. The cake was delicious and there was so much tea, we couldn't drink it all :) The people who work here are so friendly, I would definitely come here again.

Noise but it was half-time in a busy museum. So did not expect much .We'll I was pleasantly surprised. Lovely coffee and lots of it .Husbands soup and sandwiches vanished in not time.My jacket potato came with side salad and Pringles. The potato was small but the filling was very generous and taste. No gluten free cake left but the cheese scones looked very tempting. Happy helpfully.I'm staff.

We visited on Mother’s Day for afternoon tea and were so happy with the service and food.

Beautiful and quaint tea room, feels like you are transported back in time!

I had been meaning to sample this tea room for such a long time and now wish I had gone sooner. It is absolutely charming and nothing is too much trouble for the lovely ladies working there. The set up is exactly as a traditional tea room should look, with views over to the Cenotaph gardens and Albert Park. The choice of homemade cakes is almost too difficult, they are superb and taste as great as they look.

Excellent little old world tea room hidden away in the Dormans Museum, Middlesbrough. Good food and really friendly service. Proper tea pot and tea cosy, just the job.

I was having my car repaired across the road and spotted the museum and the sign for the tea room. I thought I'd give it a go. I wasn't disappointed. It has that traditional tea room look about it. The menu has a good selection of of sandwiches etc. I just wanted a pot of tea. Just what I needed on a cold day. Nice and warm with some background music too. I was there for around 2 hours and ended up having a pot of coffee and some toast. The staff were welcoming and friendly and I got to read my book in comfort. Will go back.

So brimming with the atmosphere of former times, and very attentive service, it's at the top of my list of cafes I want to return.to. Excellent coffee and the largest iced tart I've eaten,for a while, this was a very enjoyable visit. Nicely muted music in the background: and a stirring bell that rings, as the door opens, Dressers is well worth more than one visit!

Well what can i say about Dressers Tea room My daughter got this afternoon tea for my birthday when we...

Posiblemente la presentación más exitosa de un salón de té que puedes encontrar en cualquier lugar - y, en un museo, se adapta a la perfección! Es pequeña, es acogedor, es pintoresco y el menú es un hermoso viaje en el tiempo a los placeres...

Cuando visite el museo llamado. Nos alegramos de haberlo hecho como el sandwich y el pastel era muy sabrosa. Enorme taza de té con la oferta de recarga si es necesario. Volveremos.

Lovely cafe inside Dormans Museam Had cafetiere if coffee and bacon butty Reasonable prices Friendly Service Cakes looked lovely

El té de la tarde preciosa, muy razonable, mucho! El servicio era encantador, y café y té gratis recambios. Recomendaría

El té de la tarde hermosa con tartas caseras y bollos. El personal es muy amable. No esperaba que fuera tan bueno como TA sugirió. Volveremos antes de muy larga! Me encantó el té acogedor por cierto 😊

Absolutamente genial! Mis niños lo pasamos muy bien y bien vale la pena el dinero, los niños disfrutaron de su zumo de una torrencial teteras y beber de la china.

Hoy yo y 8 amigos fuimos a la sala de té para celebrar nuestra tocadores Gillians 50 cumpleaños de un amigo. . Y nos encantó cada minuto. la señora propietaria junto a su hija y a otro colega no el mejor trabajo de servir tortas caseras, scones y sándwiches recién hechos, que estaban deliciosos! ! ! El servicio era de primera clase. Todos fueron muy amables y nos fuimos por encima y más allá para asegurarse de que todos estábamos contentos con ella. El único comentario negativo que tengo que difundir es que los aparadores salones de té pueden tener para reducir sus horas que creo que sería una lástima. El salón de té estaba lleno de contento. . El cliente llena el estómago., que estoy seguro serán devastados si fue a suceder. lo clientes satisfechos por favor cantar sus alabanzas a le permite volver el personal educado y amable de Cajones de té. Sé que volveremos a probar su sabrosa gastronomía y profundas té/café. . Y yo le pase mi feliz de recomendaciones a toda mi familia y amigos. mantener el buen trabajo chicas! ! !

Went here for breakfast while waiting for car to be vale tend and really enjoyed the experience . All drinks served in old fashioned tea cups and really nice quality breakfast . Bit more expensive than usual but you pay a little for the surrounding and I truly think that it worth a little extra for the experience.nice morning thank you .

Just back from dressers were me and friends have had the most delicious afternoon tea.I visit quite often for a catch up and a brew with my friend after a nice walk in park.Its always lovely and staff are so friendly.Food is always delicious whatever i get,First time today i have had afternoon tea and it was gorgeous, set out beautifully and tasted scrumptious.Carrot cake was to die for, and healthy as carrots are one of your 5 a day Seriously cant fault the place,I would highly recommend.

Food is lovely, sandwiches are 1 sandwich cut into triangles, cake slices as massive. I often come here with a client and she loves it.

Lovely family run tea room, personal service, beautifully fresh food. Definitely recommend it! Will be making regular visits!

Lovely cosy tea room, very welcoming staff and we enjoyed out lovely light lunch - we will return again soon.

What a beutiful experience. Did not know this place existed. Well im telling you all, its a must to go. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. Nothing is a problem. Someone in the group did not fancy the selection on the afternoon tea, changing this did not phaze them one bit. Free re-fills of the best tea in china we have all ever had was amazing. Christmas carols in the background and constent checking if everything is ok. The attention to detail is second to none. We will definately will be planning our next visit in the New Year!!

Love this quirky little tea room. Fits perfectly in the museum setting, and always welcoming. Good range of snacks and cakes, and all served in lovely period china. A most when visiting the Dorman

Its me AGAIN. I just thought id give you another excellent review. Popped in over the weekend with my partner again this place never fails.. i had to try their NEW Christmas specials. Turkey,Bacon & cranberry panini is amazing..and ther new white hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream & chocolate sprinkles ☕ and id just like to add that the staff in there are a credit to this place FANTASTIC Ladies pleasant polite & nothing is any trouble for them

I recently visited Dormans museum with my wife and father in law,We decided to have a coffee and cake before we set off for home.What a shock when I went into dressers, it was like going into an old quiant country tea room.Friendly staff,excellent cakes,good drinks and very very good atmosphere and surroundings.Will be going back when in Middlesbrough

Friendly member of staff, went out of their way to look after us, had afternoon tea, it was lovely, decorated the table for my friend birthday, lighted a candle and sang happy birthday, very friendly. Will definitely recommend

Oh what an atmosphere! Warm , friendly, great value for money with lots of home made treats and staff who are happy to see you and always ready to greet you with a smile.A jewel in Middlesbrough's crown.

Two work colleagues and I were looking for somewhere to have a coffee and catchup. We were very surprised to find this place open and delightful! The staff are friendly and the produce lovely. Would go back again with friends or for work. It would be good to get your card terminal soon!

Lovely food and drinksLovely staffFair prices Cosy setting A hidden gem,well worth a visit,after a walk around the museum or just to relax in pleasant surroundings.

Visited on a Sunday morning,opening hours on intranet were incorrect so went for walk in Albert Park then went back.Was worth the visit, lovely bacon sarnies, such lovely light paninis, and nice coffee and range of teas served in nice tea sets. Prices bit cheaper than other tea shops near by.Friendly service, would recommend.

A lovely 40s themed traditional tea room with a homely feel. China cups and saucers, tea from a pot with a knitted cosy, and fabulous home made cakes. A real gem, and a treat for all ages.

Staff are very nice and friendly. Food was lovely. Would definitely go back there again, and would highly recommend it to people. Took the kids there and even they liked it.

Had quiche which included salad and crisps and a pot of tea. Delicious food, lovely quaint tea room and pleasant, friendly staff. Reasonable prices. I will return!

Dropped into this lovely tea room (first visit)on my way into town and had a pot of tea and a toasted tea cake. Excellent food,beverage and surroundings with lovely,friendly staff and very reasonably priced,didn't have time to look around the superb Dorman Museum but will certainly go back for both.

Nice place to have a cuppa or snack after visiting the museum. Curried jacket potato tasty. Would recommend the hot chocolate. Friendly staff too.

Called in Sunday Morning for a bacon bun, lovely premises, friendly owner, nice coffee, lovely bacon bun and reasonably priced

Efficient service, simple but tasty menu. Visited with my partner and 18month old son, was plenty of space and very welcoming all around. Great setting with much thought going into the decor! Was even a hidden hedgehog book and tractor to keep kiddo amused. Cake selection was well stocked and something for everyone. Also looked like lovely fresh sandwiches and light menu. Great location as well with a free museum that great for kids to explore! A must visit if your in the area.

Lovely lunch today with the family very child friendly fantastic food probably one of the best bacon and sausage buns I've ever had.

We were a group of 10 including one in a wheelchair . Although we just turned up in the middle of a fund raising event for charity they made room for us . Next , and there will be a next time we will phone before and reserve and have afternoon tea . The staff could not have looked after us any better , Thank you .

Just left this beautiful tearoom this has got to be my 10th visit i absoutely adore this place.. I had the special WILTSHITE HAM & REAL ALE APPLE CHUTNETLY DELISH. also had the salted caramel fudge cake and was outstanding washed down with a Cappuccino.. Well done ladies you do a fab job always welcoming & always find time for a chat no matter how busy use are.. Again 5** service.. If you havent tried this place please do its inside the dorman museum just passed the main door you wont be disapointed..

Before going into museum had early morning visit and really enjoyed coffee and bacon roll. Certainly recommend and fairly priced menu as well.

It was a friends birthday and we wanted a cream tea. The service from the beginning to the end was excellent. The food was very good for the value they was too much to eat so I took my cake home. If you looking for somewhere to eat you can't pick a better place to go.

As winners of this prize we didnt know what to expect from this, but what a lovely day here we had, afternoon tea for me and a friend with lots and lots of lovely friendly chat from the staff who where very friendly with us, we enjoyed this and would highly recomend it to anyone thanks for a lovely day!

We found Dressers Tea Room on trip advisor when looking for a place to have lunch in between visiting hours at James Cook hospital. Home made quiche is highly recommended, as are the cakes which finished off lunch perfectly. Warm friendly service and lovely old fashioned decor. Well worth a visit.

We had been promising ourselves afternoon tea here for a long time so we're really excited by our trip today and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit and even brought home "doggy bags". The atmosphere is calmed and chilled very relaxed afternoon. Well worth a visit if in the boro!

On a cold sunday when the tour de Yorkshire where in the area the volunteers who were attending this event were treated to free hot drinks, very much appreciated by all, thank you

Lovely friendly staff food gorgeous well worth the money and very helpful people we went with wheelchair users and made us very welcome been twice and will certainly be going again x

An excellent coffee shop, with home made goodies. An excellent meeting place for friends and family.

fantastic place lovely people. And the most important thing the food was gorgeous. And scones we ended up get some to take home cos they were the nice

Visited to day and food was lovely had afternoon tea which was well worth money and staff so friendly and helpful will definitely be going again and very helpful as we had 2 wheel chair users

A superb place for tea ,coffee and light snacks after visiting the museum or Albert Park .The food and drink are served on real china plates and the teapot had a knitted tea cosy. The staff were so friendly and made us feel special. There was a pleasing choice of sandwiches ,jacket potatoes and the cakes were to die for .The tea room is child friendly with a superbly priced children's picnic meal as one option for them .We will be back.

Over the last month myself and a friend have become regulars in dressers since we started walking round Albert park to keep fit,, been going in once or twice a week for a nice cuppa tea....made to perfection in a lovely China pea pot and a knitted teacosy (love them) all the food we have had as been delicious and what we love is that they cater for everyone as they do a healthy option,, healthy option cakes are yummy and they do other things like a healthy option sausage..nothing is too much trouble,, the staff are great and so friendly,, always make u welcome,, would definitely recommend this place.Keep up the fab work ladies xxx

An excellent finish to your visit to Dorman Museum.China cups and saucers, tasty food and pleasant waitresses.

Visited this quaint little tea room after reading other reviews on Trip Advisor Had a lovely afternoon tea,of sandwiches ,fresh cream scone and a huge piece of cake all washed down with numerous cups of teaThe staff are really nice and friendly and the prices are so reasonable Definitely worth a visit Keep up the good work

5th visit to this little gem. I just love this place. 24/02/16 visited today and this place just never fails to amaze me how consistant the staff are even when extreamly busy always greet you with a smile always have time.for a chat with you make you feel welcome only had a fruit scone & lattè but was amazing and the cakes looked beautiful.. will certainly be back again soon. Stuck for a place.to visit with family... head to dressers tea room perfect setting and surroundings to enjoy a meal and drinks with family and friends.. well done ladies you do a fantastic job 5*

myself and friend visited this beautiful tea room , the owner came straight over even though it was fully seated , lovely lovely lady and her staff just perfect , homely , friendly and more than welcoming , nothing was too much trouble , i had the best home made cheese scone , and my friend had the poached eggs on toast , done too perfection , i cant praise this quaint tea room enough , if i could give more stars it still wouldnt be enough , we will definatley will return , thankyou ladies for making us feel so welcome , were going too the murder mystery this christmas , cakes all home made looked delish

Myself and a friend went not long ago for the afternoon tea, we both have very small babies and we found that the staff did all they could to help us feel comfortable as they are very friendly. The afternoon tea was delicious, my particular favourite were the fresh baked scones that were to die for! There was so much we even took away a box each of the cakes we couldn't finish. What a lovely little place, we will definitely be visiting again! Thank you for making us feel so welcome!