Kearsney Abbey Tea Room in Dover

What’s changed ? Staff were awful today uninviting/ snappy and rude been coming here for years service has dropped dramatically! Won’t be going back !

Stopped for a coffee and snacks whilst staying in the area. Superb cafe with friendly staff (who even gave us some parking advice). Excellent food and drink choices and very dog friendly. Surrounded by a lovely park with further gardens nearby. Well worth a visit.

It's such a shame this park is being run down by the local council, who do not pick litter or clean graffiti on the property.

This was our first visit and we were suitably impressed. The cafe, itself, is in a superb position in gardens in which you can walk and one side of the cafe is in a beautiful panelled room; the billiard room. The staff were friendly and helpful. The tables were cleared and cleaned as soon as the customers had left. There was a good choice of snacks and drinks on the menu and, given where it is, it was not over expensive. It was very busy when we went and it was said that there was a 20 minute waiting time for food. However, we didn't have to wait anywhere near that long.

We had a lovely afternoon tea for a baby shower get together. Friendly and accommodating staff with excellent food in a beautiful charming character room with great views of the park.

My niece had her baby shower here, was set up lovely and in house catering was lovely, absolutely lovely time thank you!

A cold frosty January morning, with a warm friendly welcome in the cafe! As I’ve found on all my visits here, the staff work hard to produce great cafe food even when the place is inundated :) The team are dedicated to keeping the place clean & tidy too, and that’s despite the hordes of muddy wellies that tramp through on a Winter’s day. Well done folks, I really enjoyed my visit today.

Been here several times. Prices are very reasonable staff are outstanding always friendly and very helpful. Extremely clean. Setting is beautiful. I look forward to many more visits and would highly recommend.

On the menu it says Gluten Free options available?? But not if your a Coeliac?? I thought that was the idea of gluten free food on a menu! So Coeliac’s could eat, I was told, we do, jacket potatoes, GF bread, GF cakes, but not for you! because your a coeliac?? That is totally utterly ridiculous of a cafe to do that, ooh I had a packet of GF crisps. Can’t provide for coeliacs, What’s the point of having it??

We used this as a conference venue, what a great venue! The service was fantastic, very attentive throughout the day, nothing was too much. The tea and coffee were refreshed frequently and a good supply of biscuits kept coming. The lunch was delicious and a lot of choice for different dietary needs. Would definitely recommend the billiards for a business meeting or even a private family function. In addition to this time, we use the cafe on a regular basis and always have a good experience, the staff are friendly and the food is always tasty. My baby particularly loves the sausage rolls which she gets every week with her gran! It is the perfect addition to a much loved family park.

What a fantastic little gem! We love to visit kearsney whatever the weather, and this place is always a welcome sight whether you want a hot drink to warm up or an ice cream to cool down. Food is always amazing and spot on and the staff couldn’t be more welcoming. Nothing is ever too much. Sometimes we visit as a family and other times I come with just our baby and the staff always go above and beyond to help especially when they see me on my own with her. The cafe is always clean and tidy. I can’t recommend this place enough if you are ever visiting in the area then you should definitely visit and enjoy the beautiful kearsney abbey setting while there.

We live locally and often use the park, occasionally stopping into the cafe for a coffee or breakfast. This is a busy location and can get busy so at times patience is required. That said the staff are friendly and provide service with a smile even when the cafe is busy. We usually have a toasted sandwich which I can highly recommend.

A wonderful little cafe. Since reopening this cafe is much improved, with a greater menu and more options for seating! Even now for the summer they have an additional outside kiosk with whipped ice cream to help with the increased demand. A lovely little spot to meet friends for a catch up / lunch!

Friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food, great service and beautiful surroundings. We will certainly be returning.

Overpriced and rude staff! My partner and I came for a bit of lunch and decided on the breakfast roll. The roll was full of flour and crumbled when you held it and bit into it. The roll consisted of one bacon one small sausage and an overcooked egg. Upon opening the roll I saw it was not sufficient enough to cover the roll and went to ask if half a sausage could be added to each roll to cover the bread considering the price £4.75 each roll, I thought it would be a reasonable request. I was informed that that is what has been served since they opened and the lady spoke in a rude tone with a disgusted look on her face. Not at all a reasonably priced cafe and the staff also let it down. 15 minutes to make too and the cafe was not at all busy!

This place offers quality food at reasonable prices. Plenty of choices and the setting is great. Well worth a visit. Service is great!

Visited with my 4 year old daughter on a Wednesday lunchtime. It was quite busy, but we had to wait a very long time at the collection window for our food. My breakfast roll came first, and after waiting another 10 minutes, I had to ask where my daughter's cheese sandwich was. It seems they had forgotten/missed the order. What a lovely breakfast roll though - beautifully cooked.

The staff doesn’t understand basic English I had to read off the menu what I ordered. Even the manager didn’t know. Then we where sent outside in the cold for our coffee takeout

Soup and scones are the highlights here. A decent refreshment place in the park, set in the lovely former game room of larger house. View of the pond is nice.

This tearoom is currently closed at it is being renovated. The gardens however do have a mobile coffee/tea shop which also has a small menu of hot food options. They have ice cream, fresh fruit and a limited supply of chocolate treats. They also sell food to feed the ducks and swans on behalf of the council.Friendly staff. Will happily visit again.

Went here yesterday ...just wanted a sandwich to take away. Wasn't even busy and after I paid for our 2 tuna baguettes (£7.20 I might add) I then got told it's a half an hour wait . 1. I should have been told that before I had paid 2. What the hell it's a baguette and tuna it's not exactly hard. If you are expecting any kind of busy day things should be prepped. I wouldn't have minded but there was 6 people ahead of me and they all only had panini's not exactly 5* food coming out to warrant the wait. At least 4 people working so think you seriously need to look at your speed of service and your preparation. Was nice what we had but for the money and wait would not have food from there again unless I have loads of time

Today I took 17 octagenarians out to the Abbey tea room for afternoon tea. I had pre booked our tables due to their being so many of us. Although they were extremely busy the service we received was excellent and the food fresh and very tasty. We were not rushed even though they had a queue which went out the door. Definitely recommend good value for money.

Come here most Sunday's as I live in River, there's nothing nicer than having a fry up (always perfect eggs, not greasy at all, sausages are herby) whilst over looking the gardens. On a sunny day its so nice to be able to sit on the grass with a book after you have eaten. The girls in there always have a smile and do what they can to accommodate peoples needs. £6 well spent if you ask me. If you want gluten free or vegan replacements then this place isn't for you, but its is nice and its honestly one of the nicest surroundings in the area.

Perfectly adequate tea rooms with a good selection of cakes and scrummy ice cream. Don't know what some people expect!

A very limited choice (no gluten free bread or options), service was OK but if you have to sit inside it smells. Nice location - redeeming feature

Came here for the first time for breakfast with family. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Will come again.

Great value Full English Breakfast at a reasonable price. Excellent service from all the staff in the wonderful park setting of Kearsney Abbey

After a stroll around the grounds of Kearsney Abbey a seat in the sunshine at this establishment was very welcomed. People feeding ducks,children playing happily and nice drinks in the sunshine whilst enjoying lovely suroundings-what else does' one need Most pleasant

We decided to give this cafe a try after visiting Kearsney Abbey many times before and loving it. Coffee was nice and reasonably priced, slice of angel cake was a bit steep at £2.95. Whilst the decor was nice if a little old, seating area was spacious. The only criticism is that the girl serving us was not very friendly and she did not smile. Your staff need to be more welcoming.

We went in on a rainy day. The staff seemed more interested in their own conversation, kept walking away well in the middle of serving us, and telling us they close in half an hour. Chocolate and orange cake was good. For coffee lovers, they only had a coffee machine rather a barista.

My review title says it all. It's a good place to go if you're passing and badly need a pick-me-up, or are busting for the toilet. There is a reasonable amount of choice, and all reasonably priced too. I did think the prices were a bit steep for the ice cream, but for locally made stuff I understand profiteering is necessary. Tea was good, service friendly, although seating area very cramped so lots of competition for a table. Would revisit though, whether that be for a picnic or just for a cup of tea during a pit stop.

Myself and my friend visited Kearsney Abbey and visited the tea room for a light lunch. My friend had a jacket potato and cheese and I had the brie and corgette soup with a break. Both meals were very very nice. It was very reasonably priced and they were happy to give us a glass of tap water to go with our meal.

Situated near free car park and toilets. Indoor and outdoor seating with hot and cold food and drink. Fabulous ice cream varieties. Prices very reasonable and good food. Great setting.

Food is average, service is average, price is reasonable. Set in a lovely park. Can't grumble really as it's what you would expect.

We regularly meet up in this tea room for family breakfast. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We recommend the breakfasts particularly, which are always tasty, freshly cooked and warm.

Always a pleasure to pop in. Cafe serves good tea and great sandwiches. Lovely views across the grounds!

Popped in here for a cuppa after several hours outside with the children. It's very oppressive - the building is an old billiard room I believe left over from the original building. Is complete wood panelling and glass ceiling which are amazing but the overall ambience inside was quite depressing as was the tea. I like strong tea but had no chance here, it was so weak it was undrinkable and I'd query if there was actually tea in the bags. Even my friends mum who likes weak tea couldn't drink it. Kids had ice cream which they said was nice. Didn't have the food so cannot comment on that but avoid the tea.

Terrible! Waited over 40 minutes and people after us had breakfast served! No apology, got money back. Rude

Another visit with age range of 2-80! Nothing too much trouble from having breakfast to lunch choices. One of the best breakfasts in Dover.

I took my 90 year old mother on a trip down memory lane as we lived just outside the abbey many years ago.

A very reasonably priced food and drink in a cafe in the grounds of Kearsney Abbey. Really worth a visit to taste the cake and ice cream.

This little building is amazing inside. left over Victorian tea room architecture Cafe is ok, lots of staff but still a big queue Probably should have the real ice-cream counter seperate from other queue Prices fairly good Local real ice-cream too

Not the biggest of tea rooms and access in and out is past the queue for food.. Not a bad cafe but not the biggest selection of food ... Seating outside for sunny days... Dogs not allowed in side which seems odd when allowed in the grounds and they must expect the owners to call with them.. Ok if your desperate for a cuppa or an ice cream

Tea room with a fair selection of food hot or cold. Staff were pleasant we only had drinks but the food did look nice. We sat outside overlooking the lake but there was plenty of seating indoors. Toilets were situated around the back.

It was a journey back in time for me to revisit this great little cafe in Kearsney abbey gardens. It has not changed since I was in my teens and still as delightful. Had coffee and a BLT for lunch which was lovely and sat overlooking the lake with it's swans. Most types of food available from snacks to lunch and dinners all at a reasonable price served by attentive staff. Recommend this grand location from bygone times. Parking is easy, free and close by for disabled visitors.

popped in for lunch, had a baguette which was lovely, my nan was a bit dissappointed that they didn't do fish & chips lol but explained it was a tearoom. reasonable prices & pleasant staff :)

Lovely little tea room. We used to come here as kids so is lovely to still see this open. We decided to have the soup (most def homemade!) and was really delicious, and also the jacket pot and chilli. Again homemade chilli and super tasty. Will def return :)

The tea rooms are located in the billiard room of what was once a grand country house! You have views of the lakes with swans, squirrels scampering across the well groomed lawns and a good range of snacks.

A bit of history from its former life, a great tea room, over looking the park and gardens, near to the car park. Staff good, prices not too bad, service good, sit inside or outside, come and try it your self......

Quirky tea room set in charming grounds. Friendly staff serving great food at very reasonable prices. Everything from cooked breakfast and dinners through to home made cakes and local ice cream - first class!

Ordered tea and cheese scones. Scones were very dry, probably not fresh. Tea was okay but the jug of milk which everyone used was empty. Asked for some milk and fresh milk was put into the same jug without being washed - it was a warm day!

Popped in yesterday for lunch. Tea Rooms were very busy with selling cups of teas etc and ice creams. We opted for their Cottage Pie (@ £6.45 each), which came with a dish of three veg and a full Gravy boat of Gravy. One of the best Cottage Pies we have had - creamy mashed potato on top, which was topped with cheese, and loads of succulent mince. Good value and would visit again. Good Breakfast and Lunch Menu, all at very reasonable prices.

We went with a large group of people and had pre booked. But the place was crowded and quite difficult to approach with all the people milling around outside. We had ordered ahead for cream tea, but I have to say it's pretty mean when one of our group asked for another scone and another asked for black coffee instead of tea and were charged extra. Not a place I would return to and don't recommend it unless you are extremely hungry or thirsty. Must do better.

Not much filling and not what I call a baguette. Bread was spongy and dry. Left most of the bread. My husband said his chicken and bacon one could've been anything as it was all mayonnaise. Lovely mug of tea though. Good old 'proper' mug of tea.

Good food and local ice cream at reasonable price. Situated in the old billiard room of a demolished Manor house. Staff very friendly and helpful. Tables available outside.

Beautiful scenic attraction . My boys took their hovercraft boats for a swizz on the water , With the two park options and numerous walking trails - Kearsney Abbey has been a continuous attraction through my own child hood and now through my children s. One of the best free days out

Good quality food and the rest of the menu looks great. Perhaps 'service with a smile' would help boost things a little... but food is good.

Delicious hot chocolate accompanied by a never tried before lemon and poppy seed muffin which was equally delicious . Friendly, attentive staff. From outside you would never realise the fantastic room that awaits inside nice and warm on such a bracing day but well worth coming out for!

We visit Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens quite regularly with our children and have always enjoyed a cup of tea, ice cream or delicious scone at the tea room. Last time we visited we enjoyed larger meals - jacket potato, beef stew and cottage pie. All were wonderful and the staff were so accommodating of our children - offering smaller portions and alternative veg. We will definitely return!

This tea room is set in one of the loveliest settings in East Kent. It was created in what was the billiard room to the Abbey that was demolished in the 1950s.

Yesterday we visited Kearsney Abbey Tea Room. Set in a beautiful location close to Dover. Tea, cakes and snack lunches are very reasonably priced, and come with service and a smile! You can eat in or outside if you prefer. The grounds are spectacular with a lake and flowing streams which run through fake ruins which were originally created when the old house existed many years ago. So why not meander along with a tasty ice cream from the tea room? You'll be glad you decided to visit this unusual and special location

Everything looked lovely ! People were very nice. Coffee was good coffee. Nice size lovely location. We wish we had been in time for the breakfast as it sounded lovely !

Lovely staff, only had a cup of tea but the lunch menu looked good. Very good value. Could do with a makeover.

Have been visiting Kearsney Abbey for many years and it is a lovely location. The tearooms have had a varied success over the years, but now the present caterers, Solly's Farms, have got it right. The tearooms are open most days and the food is good. Try the toasted sandwiches, The coffee is good as well. Is a popular venue with walkers and can be busy at weekends. Whilst there, don't forget to visit Russell Gardens on the opposite of the road.

Lovely place, reasonably priced, you can sit and have a cuppa or lunch, also has outdoor seating. Plenty to do in gardens it is set in

Wonderful setting and wonderful old building that used to be a snooker room when it was a manor. Menu is limited but good value. I like breakfast here and a lovely egg on toast. Lovely parks both sides of the road. Nice place

We visited here just before Christmas lovely coffee and cake. Excellent setting and very pleasant surroundings. Good value for money.

The cafe is more like a school canteen where it is self service and tables are left dirty where other patrons finished and left. Expensive for what you get.

This tea room occupies the former billiard room of the large mansion that once stood in the pleasant parkland known as Kearsney Abbey. We have eaten here several times (main lunch meal) and have always been impresssed by the quality and generosity of the food - rarely have room for a desert. The food is unpretentious, well cooked, well presented, politely served to the table and good value for money. If you choose to have a window seat then you have a great view down to the lake with swans, moorhens and other birds as well as plenty of trees; if it's cold and really feel the need then sit in comfort by the fire you can (but you'll find the rest of the room plenty warm enough in my view). The real question is: would we eat here again; well, this wasn't our first visit and I'm sure it won't be our last!

Depending on who is cooking it is pot luck what you get. Sometimes you get a fantastic bacon sandwich and other times it is full of grease and barely cooked, such a Shame as it is a lovely spot. Coffee is good though