Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour in Isle of Wight

Having seen and read about this cafe on Facebook, we just had to come along and see for ourselves. We weren’t disappointed, it’s a fantastic little place, the food was absolutely delicious, the staff totally wonderful and I’m going to say it, the toilet is brilliant, so many artifacts in there with the bombs and sirens going off whilst your in there!!! Brilliant. Highly recommend

As seasoned coddiwomplers we like nothing more than to reward our adventures with cake. This is the best find yet... so much WW2 history, a wonderful atmosphere, the friendliest owners and an Anderson shelter toilet. Homemade cakes that are scrumptious and delightfully spiffing hot chocolate 🥰 Our only regret is that we found you the day before leaving for home but we will most definitely be back 🇬🇧

Amazing! We all had pasties and all great. Crab pasty was well worth it! We took our dog who was made a great fuss of including having a generous portion of hot dog sausage. The whole ambience is wonderful and the toilet is an experience in itself! Worth booking ahead as only 3 tables inside and 3 small tables outside! They do take-away as well. Milk shakes were a step beyond! Staff so friendly.

Quirky but delightful in every way. Why WW2 themed? I have no idea, but the decor simply adds to the charm. Perfectly located on Ventnor seafront, we sat outside on an unseasonably warm day enjoying the scenery as well as the tea and generous portions of excellent home made cakes. The waitress made a fuss of our dog and came back later with enough dog biscuits to last a week! We’ll definitely return.

This is a great spot to have a coffee or a light lunch. Staff are attentive and friendly. The sea is immediately in front of you and the tea room is decorated with 1940s memorabilia. You can even have a quiet beer or two. A great find.

A really quirky 1940’s tearoom full to bursting with memorabilia. Even the toilet is kitted out appropriately. The white chocolate and raspberry milkshake was delicious and I was even offered a top up at no extra cost! Would certainly return.

Totally unique, step back in time when you enter! Great choice of food and GF choices/options. Came here a couple of years ago and returned this month while visiting, experience was just the same. Would recommend a visit for the experience of the place!!!

We visited this small but amazing teashop for an afternoon tea for my birthday!it was like travelling back in time to the 1940’s: music and artifacts perfectly chosen. In fact there was so much to look at. Visiting the facilities was an experience too…superb. The tea was amazing. We were sure that we would be able to eat it all, but we were beaten! The sandwiches were so soft and plentiful. The scones were warm and the cakes were lovely too! Thank you for a warm welcome and memorable experience.

It was Ventnor Day! We decided to go down along the esplanade for a well earned cuppa and cake. And it was amazing! This was early evening, sitting outside looking over across the bay, with Lavender and Lemon cake, and Custard and Rhubarb Cake. It was delicious! The staff were so helpful. We love to visit there when we can. We would certainly recommend Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour!

On our third holiday to IOW, not only did we discover beautiful Ventnor, but we also discovered this gem!! I went in one day for a pasty, and ended up going every other day we were in Ventnor for the delicious cakes! All home made, very generous slices, and delicious! The staff are all really friendly as well. Our next IOW adventure is already booked for next year and we can’t wait to come back here!

We had a wonderful afternoon tea at Lady Scarlet tea parlour, staff were so friendly and helpful, great place to visit, the 1940s theme is so good, we will be back. Thank you.

Very well presented theme cafe. Something totally different amongst seafront outlets. Good cafe menu. Staff have put a lot of thought in, and work hard to produce tasty cafe menu fare. Also this cafe would make a brilliant private hire venue for work or group nights out.

Had a real proper pot of tea on the seafront in the sun. Love this place . Been many times during our visits to Isle of Wight. Dog friendly brought out big fresh bowl of water for our dogs and biscuits. Will top the pot up for you. Very friendly staff. Reasonable prices . Lovely cakes on display which we have sampled previously. Left with a beautiful tasty ice cream. Many flavours. War themed cafe novelty toilet. It’s worth a visit.

Caught the tearoom by chance literally end of the day popped my head in fancying a CRAB PASTY and OMG amazing tearoom totally not what I expected .Owners very welcoming and accommodating made us and our dog very welcome and recognised my midlands accent straight away being from Leicester lol small world ….. Brilliant place will defo return

Wonderful cake and Yorkshire tea! Friendly and welcoming hosts. Great setting, right on the seafront. We will be back!

Wonderful tearoom with very welcoming owners who cannot do enough to make you feel welcome. We have been coming to Scarlett’s for many years and the service is always spot on. Value for money, friendly and kind hosts. See you again soon !

Very nice place on the street past the beach. In WW2 style. Great. Nice owners. Lovely cream tea. Would highly recommend

Friendly establishment with a quirky 1940s vintage theme. We went for Sunday brunch as Mothers Day. Lovely service, suitably priced for food and drink and lovely sea view to boot.

What a fabulous place with a warm and friendly welcome. A great lunch with tasty food and proper tea, with a tea cozy! We could have spent hours looking through all the amazing memorabilia too. Tony is a great host and really made our visit on a cold and wet February day. We are definitely coming back for afternoon tea soon.

Had a fabulous afternoon tea with friends. Such a friendly welcome and a great cosy atmosphere. Perfect for an informal celebration. The food was plentiful and delicious. Great choice and vegetarian option well catered for. Took home what we couldn’t quite manage. Will definitely return!

What a lovely little cafe/bar, right on the sea front, dog friendly, with lovely home made cakes, great friendly owner and it’s licensed, what more could you want

We visit this gem of a tearoom whenever we visit the Isle of Wight. The owner and staff are lovely nothing is too much trouble. The gluten free scones are the best I gave ever eaten. The tearoom is done out like a museum th the 40s .Well worth a visit. We love it, best cafe on the Island

A wonderful place to have afternoon tea. My family and I had a wonderful experience with the 1940’s theme. I cannot rate the experience enough. A good time had by all.

Amazing little tea parlour with the most wonderful views. This place is a delight and I really enjoyed my experience from start to finish. Not only was the welcome friendly and personal but also made me feel comfortable and like I’d been there 10 times over. I would thoroughly recommend this place, and next time I am after a treat I’ll be popping back! Thank you!

This is a wonderful little treasure on the sea front at Vetnor. I'd always wanted to go, being a love of everything vintage and knowing it has a 1940s theme. Everytime I have been to Ventnor we have not been able to go in as its been full . I'd pre booked a table for myself , husband and two young boys . We where also able to bring out cockerpoo with us. Toby was so accomadating from the start . I had booked us in for a high afternoon tea. Inside the tea room was like walking back in time . So much to see ! The afternoon tea was just perfect ! and Tony was just wonderful ! and worked around my boys with alternatives to cake . I absolutely loved it ! And so did my husband and boys . It was great that we brought the pup too . The staff where lovely ! Can not recommend enough!! A lovely hidden treasure and I would definitely go there again !!

Fantastic cafe with a lovely atmosphere. Really good food and friendly service, highly recommend. We have lunch, and all our meals were delicious. Their home made lemondade was wonderful too. 😀

We had been hunting around for a alternative location for a superb cream tea after reading that Chessel Pottery has gone very much downhill and no longer makes the cream teas it was famous for. Lady Scarlett’s has an incredible record of top scores, which we’re now extremely suspicious of. We phoned ahead to check for availability and although the person on the phone wasn’t rude, they made us feel we’d possibly made a bad choice with their attitude on the phone. You can’t judge a book by its cover, but when we arrived at the place, we wondered if it was really the right place. Sadly it was. Not very inviting and seemed a bit too rough around the edges, despite the ‘World War period’ theme. When we entered, a grumpy man (possibly the owner) was there observing people coming in, although very few people were coming in (a big sign of bad things). When we mentioned issues parking, he told us that there’s lots of parking in Newport. This location is nowhere near that, so we assume we were being told to go elsewhere if we didn’t like it! Lovely! The place was empty whilst others were full, so there’s a hint! We left without ordering anything. An unpleasant experience.

A brilliant place for a delicious cream tea. Warmed scone, cream, jam and fresh strawberries served alongside a pot of tea.

We had a wonderful afternoon tea here in July. Everything was delicious and the kids were very well taken care of. Plenty of sandwiches and cakes!

Wonderful bacon sarnies, great atmosphere, lovely people. Amazing cakes too. Special place. Great location right on Ventnor beach.

We had a lovely afternoon tea here recently. Great service and the food is excellent. Not too many in the restaurant when we got there but it filled up later

My husband and I went here for afternoon tea. I cannot praise it enough. Absolutely delicious. Very friendly atmosphere, and very cosy. They also have a good stock of cakes, teas and drinks.

So happy that this place was open when all other eateries were closed today! We were starving when we got into the Tea place! Lipsmaking food, super nourishing mulled wine and yummy mocha! Loved the place as we sat right in front of the sea! The owners are sooo sweet and they love to feed their guests! In Isle of Wight?! You must not miss eating here! Thank you thank you thank you! 💜

Lovely place run by a amazing pair! Food was all homemade and the lemonades are amazing! 100% recommended.

This place is so cute ...lovely food and cakes Highly recommended and definitely be back. The owner Tony is such a great man Helped me out with my hangover with one of his tuna melts 😋 yum x

My friend of nearly 50 years and I were adventuring in Ventnor yesterday and were on the lookout for portals. The moment we stepped inside this wondrous place, we actually felt (and still do) that we had chanced upon one. We were immediately transported back...

Yet another fabulous visit to Lady Scarletts. Can't praise the service and products enough. Today we were treated to homemade pumpkin and chilli soup...full to the brim with warmth and love! Do yourself a favour and pay them a visit!

We visited Ventnor whilst on the Island and popped in for a hot drink, my wife enjoyed the hot chocolate topped with cream and marshmallows.This is a lovely tea room with lots of bygone memorabilia on display. They serve a variety of drinks and snacks...

What an incredible tearoom! So much work has gone into creating this amazing establishment. There was so much to see. I wish my late parents could have seen it. They would have absolutely loved it. Tony, the owner was so lovely and friendly. I haven't...

Any one going to Ventnor on the isle of wight must go to this place .. super food ..super people who own the teashop a real lovely place please go and pay a visit you won't be disappointed..a trip back in time .

We stumbled across this quirky little teashop in Ventor. The staff could not be more helpful and obliging and the cream teas were amazing, one of the best we have ever had. We would definitely recommend this and we will return! Give it a try,...

A lovely, hospitable wonderful place to stop off at for lunch, beautiful views. Very varied menu prices extremely reasonable, recommended to everyone.

This unassuming & slightly wacky WW2 themed cafe is an absolute gem! Husband & wife team who make everything from scratch. I can honestly say I've never had a more amazing scone with homemade jam & amazing clotted cream. Just a great visit & totally...

Arrived late in the day to see a sign saying sorry closed, but the owner was so kind and made us two take away Lattes despite the fact he had cleaned and finished with the coffee machine. Also, the coffee is very reasonably priced and...

Easily the best tea room I have ever visited. Situated opposite the beach, you step back in time inside a 1940’s themed tea room. Wonderful service from start to finish, the most delicious homemade cakes and scones as well as cordials. The children were blown...

We book in for 4pm for afternoon tea although they let us sit earlier than that. Excellent customer service and wonderful food, honestly couldn’t fault it!

Booked for afternoon coffee, cake etc and not disappointed… staff were great, food was freshly prepared and delicious… would have loved to have tasted the cakes, they looked amazing. War time theme was perfect for the elderly mums, all in all a great experience.

Amazing place, the best vegan milkshake I have ever had!! They also had vegan scones and squirty cream so put together a vegan cream tea for me to have along with my family. Tony is amazing and all the staff were so helpful, nothing was...

Firstly what lovely staff! I am coeliac and dairy intolerant and Tony made sure I was able to still join in on my family having cream tea. Everything was so delicious, great portions and a very good price! Nothing was too much of a bother....

Went to this place at Ventnor, because I have been previously told that they have a great selection of vegan cakes and treats. Was highly disappointed as there was none available. Tried again today at their stand in Ventnor gardens and they had one option...

Had a wonderful afternoon friendly staff very welcoming Will definitely be back lovely setting a little gem Thank you

Lovely place x great quirky decor. Amazing choice of food and drink . Staff so friendly and welcoming even to our doggies . A lovely little gem by the sea .

Wonderful place to enjoy a real pot of loose leaf tea in bone China cups, with a wonderful view of the sea. The staff are very friendly and efficient the food is excellent. If you want old fashioned service, value for money and quality this...

My family and I stopped for a light lunch at this delightfully furnished and friendly tea room after a short walk around Ventnor. We were greeted with a warm smile and treated with super home-cooked food that didn’t lack on portion size. Keep up the...

I visited with my husband on a cold blustery December day. We had the intention of popping in for tea and ended up staying for cocktails! The staff were so lovely and we had the best time meeting their doggo who is super friendly. The...

Super little cafe with lots to look at and lots of choice. Visited twice when we were in Ventnor and both times were great. Really friendly staff, good choice of cakes and scones (which they warmed up for us). Owners really trying to be eco...

We had seen a clip on TV about Lady Scarletts and decided that we had to visit, we were not disappointed. Absolutely loved our visit, there was a limited menu that day but we were still able to have a lovely snack and a cake...

We were walking along the sea front as this place was opening, so as me and the wife love a cuppa tea we thought why not , it's an amazing place full of ww2 stuff , so we got a pot of tea for two...

Dreadful experience. We ordered 3 sandwiches, 2 chocolate milkshakes and a glass of water, and the price was £30! So overpriced. We waited a long time, and were eventually presented with 2 toffee milkshakes. When we advised that we had ordered chocolate milkshakes, the young...

We had a fab visit to Lady Scarletts , the man who served us couldn’t have been nicer and the drinks were fabulous on a nice sunny day . Wish we had a fig so we could have taken advantage of the doggie treats they...

I'm reluctant to share this as I dont want everyone to know how wonderful it is!! Amazing location with uninterrupted sea view. Car park near by. Staff/owner could not be more helpful or friendlier. Menu brillaint with lots of GF and vegAn. Forced ourselves to...

We were walking around the sea front (had wales out of two other restaurants for slow service) came here and received a fantastic service with a smile! Lovely staff and a lovely place. Best ice cream in ventnor, and a great price!

Found this tea room by chance after two others places were seemingly unable to cope with any more orders. So glad we did as Lady Scarletts is a real find, quirky, good and friendly . Four of us ate lunch which was quickly made and...

Popped in off the beach and was delighted to see pasties. I know I’m not in Devon or Cornwall but getting a pasty here is a nightmare. So, I was over the moon to see a range of homemade pasties. The steak one was amazing, tomato and basil was simply delicious and the jerk chicken was great too. I would say if you are on the beach or in Ventnor then this is a little gem of a cafe.

Had a really nice iced coffee, and a very nice Americano at this quaint little cafe the other day. The views sitting outside are nice, and the staff were very friendly (pointed us to the nearest postbox for our postcards). Would recommend.

Lovely chocolate & plum cake. Very slow service for takeaway & sit in though be irritated to wait. Long while to pay too. Shame as uit sed to be so friendly here when visited before.

Popped in here for a bacon roll and a hot chocolate to take away as we’d missed breakfast, have to say everything is cooked to order but the wait is so worth it, absolutely yummy yummy freshly cooked baguettes and bacon. Super nice guy cooking really friendly staff we live on the island and will be going back again soon.

We stopped at this tea shop on the esplanade in Ventnor mid morning. We had tea and a slice of home made cake. The service was very friendly and the homemade cake was tasty. Seating outside is limited but there are benches on the seafront

One of the very best places to have Tea anywhere in the Isle of Wight. All the cakes and sandwiches are made by the proprietors Angela and Tony. It is a unique setting with a WW11 atmosphere and an incredible collection of memorabilia of that era. Enjoy!

Amazing takeaway afternoon tea . Scones were delicious and sandwiches , fresh , wide variety and generous portions of filling . Great Treat for our break Will visit again Thank you

I had been let down at the last minute by another establishment who had promised a take away afternoon tea but couldn't deliver. Tony stepped in without hesitation and I am now relieved that the first place were unable to help.Tony and the whole team were amazing. They went to a lot of rouble to get it just right (including sourcing THE BEST Eccles cakes south of Watford!). The tea was beautifully presented, generous in size and clearly made with a lot of love. It was also very reasonable in price! I cannot recommend them highly enough for a simple coffee by the beach or something more special.

Christams Eve & where to go for some lunch ? With a clear blue sky & the sun pouring across the water, the easy choice is this fantastic Tea Parlour. The decor is just a delight to see & is an incredible step back to another time. The quality of the homemade food is superb, as is the freindliness of the staff. Sitting at the outside tables, looking across the Esplanade to the sea is the perfect way to relax. Whenever you are down on Ventnor's Esplanade, go to Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour because it is - Just a Brilliant Place !

Food and tea and cakes 10/10 service 10/10 ambiance 10/10 This is a wonderful place that if you are visiting the IOW and Ventnor you should at least pop in for a Cuppa. you can spend ages simply looking around and looking at times gone by. Its like a free museum entry with every cup.

We had some delicious cream teas and sandwiches at the tea parlour! The owner also let us know that the jam and scones were homemade which made them taste all the better! The world war 2 theming was brilliant and the staff were so friendly! Would recommend to anyone looking for a classic Isle of Wight cream tea!

I don’t know what I can say about this place other than it’s fantastic, the cake is out of this world and the portions are very generous. The staff were so friendly and chatting to us always making sure we were ok. With only a couple of tables you feel like you are being treated to your own tea room, we had tea, in a pot with a cozy in a China cup and a latte that was made to perfection. We were only in the Isle of Wight for a couple of days but when we return we will be going back. I recommend booking as it gets full quickly but worth the effort and you will not be disappointed.

We booked a table for breakfast on our break to Ventnor recently. What an amazing place! So much to look at. Great food, super service.

We had the most wonderful experience here. Staff and food is outstanding we didn’t want to leave. Lovely surroundings lovely staff and lovely food. If you are looking for a place to have high tea or cream tea please visit this place you will not be disappointed. We will defiantly be back to see you xx

My partner & I took his elderly mum away for a few days on the Isle of Wight. We decided to have a cream tea for lunch after visiting the botanic gardens. We weren't disappointed. Covid-19 restrictions were still in place & this lady has it well sorted. The tea room has a 1930's/40's theme & it is fascinating looking around at all the memorabilia. The lady running the tea room was dressed the part & had her hair-styled from that era. We were served a 'proper' pot of decent tea with our scones, cream & jam. The scones were homemade & delicious & it was everything you would wish from a cream tea - perfect! I popped to the loo afterwards & there was even cut-up sheets of newspaper hanging in there (don't worry - you can use modern-day loo roll...!!!) A great idea, good fun & we'll definitely go back when we're next on the island.

Lovely quirky tea room. Very friendly welcome and fantastic homemade cream tea with beautiful view across Ventnor Bay. Definitely worth seeking out.

On an awful day in October we were looking for a little tea shop to go to. After finding this gem on google we drove to Ventnor. It is tiny but it’s an amazing tea room. Everything is brilliant from the amazing owner and his wife to everything internally which pays homage to the war and the 1940s. Gas masks, photos, and all the little touches show they care. The food is beautifully presented and they take take time and care about the customer. If you want tea with a difference then drive here but advisable to book first.

We will definitely be coming back when next on the Isle of Wight. Such amazing atmosphere and the best place to take our grandad to reminisce on his childhood. Tony and his partner are so caring and helpful, we could not doubt them in any way. My little boys loved it look forward to seeing you again soon for the best afternoon tea we have EVER had.

We booked high tea and was not disappointed. We received the warmest of welcomes with a pot of tea provided immediately. The sandwiches were varied and plentiful, so much so that Ang boxed up what we couldn't manage! Home made large fruit scones, home made jam and clotted cream left us stuffed! The best scones I've had for years. Such a friendly couple and the decor just added to the wonderful atmosphere. We will be back!!!

We entered the tea room and was greeted by a lovely, friendly lady. We asked if we could bring the dogs in and they said yes definitely. We went through the Covid System and took our seats. What an amazing place, full of 1940/50's memorabilia. Its a small tea room but full of character. We had a pot of tea and buttered warm scones, they where Amazing. Can not fault the service or food, and we will definitely be visiting again before we travel home.

Wonderful Sunday afternoon in Ventnor, cream teas and cocktails and ice creams for the dogs. Such a welcoming place with lovely staff. Lady Scarletts is fantastic!

We've been visiting this very special little gem in Ventnor for a long time now and have truthfully never been disappointed.Owners and staff are so welcoming and accommodating and you're treated as friends rather than customers We are lucky enough to live on the Island but if you get the chance make sure you experience the 40s and relax in this special retro haven.

We sat on a table outside the shop with a great view looking straight out on to Ventnor beach and then the English channel. The scones were huge and still warm from the oven. They were served with homemade strawberry and rhubarb jam. The staff were so friendly and their service to us was great. Thank you, it was definitely the best cream tea we have ever had!

Fantastic memorabilia... a quirky tea room with a sea view.. but not just aftenoon teas!! Whether u want a cocktail... sandwich... coke float or something hot! The Air Raid bathroom is superb (& no I don’t morally comment on toilets lol) Extremely friendly staff/owners!!

Happened to be on the esplanade looking for breakfast... But post covid 19 the breakfast places have turned into ice-cream from a window places, or just tea and cake.Happened to bump in to the owner of Scarlets who kindly opened early, served lovely coffee and then made scrambled eggs for brunch, and they were amazing.Friendly and calming atmosphere, been a few times , always a lovely retro place, even has retro music !

Welcomed in after a quick phone call for lunch at short notice. No scones left today but great choice other food. Extremely welcoming and chatty hosts for a lovely few hours. Highly recommended!! Will definitely come back for more... And hopefully scones...

My Mum and I went for afternoon tea. It was one of the best afternoon teas we have ever had. Excellent food quality, great value for money, brilliant service and atmosphere and right on the beach. We would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend. Thank you for a great afternoon!!

This little tea parlour is just beautiful. We was passing by and just stopped for a quick tea and cake. The lovely young girl (we think Ella) was great, polite friendly and super efficient! Highly recommend, one of the best scones I have had in a long time! 5* well done guys!

Don't settle for substandard dog ice-creams offered by lesser establishments - go to Lady Scarlett's for Billy & margot's finest!!They also do fantastic tea & cakes for dog owners as well with great sea views. Also a great slice of nostalgia is to be had - taking you right back to the 1940's! Well worth a visit.

Called in here twice now to get takeaway sandwiches for the beach, really good and includes a really nice salad - excellent service.

We love this place and it was great to be back.We arrived by bike and the generous cake portions were just what we needed for the long climb out of Ventnor.As always there was a warm welcome from the staff and the WW2 theme and memorabilia were both humbling and inspiring.Any visit must include a visit the the indoor 'Bomb Shelter'!

Stopped by to see if they were open in these troubling times. I was so pleased to see that whilst they have had to close the cafe due to coronavirus like all restaurants, they are still operating as a take away, with their full menu as well! We just had ice cream and cake this time. Delicious as always! We look forward to when the restaurant side can reopen as well, but in the meantime we will keep coming back for take outs!Keep calm and drink tea!

What a great place. The theme is 1940s WW2 and they have done it well. So many interesting bit of memorabilia. The setting of this slice out of time is right on the beach. I urge everyone to go. Lovely owners who are super welcoming, evidenced by the locals. Oh and most importantly of all the food is delicious and all home made. I don't have enough good things to say about the place. Thanks Tony and Ange for making our trip to Ventnor so great.

Visited with my husband and 2 children. Full of ambience with an array of 40s memorabilia to spark conversation. My kids loved the air raid toilet and we all enjoyed looking at the items and listening to the period music. The proprietors were incredibly welcoming, service top notch! We indulged in hot chocolate and cakes which we were happy to discover are home made by the owners. Delicious! Board games available which enabled quality family time. Was great to learn that they are 'dementia' friendly and I would consider this establishment to be the perfect place to spark some long term memories for those with the condition. In addition to being child friendly they also welcome dogs with treats available for 4 legged friends. We will most definitely be paying another visit, maybe next time without the car and kids to allow full benefit of their alcohol license! Well worth a visit.

I came to this gorgeous little spot for a friends birthday lunch.. the nachos are the best we have ever had.. and the scones are amazing! Definitely be back again!

This is a quirky little place for a new years day cup of tea and scone - quick service, nice BIG pot of tea and a decent scone - in a full on WW2 setting. One of a kind.

What a fantastic cafe lady Scarletts is! Beautiful retro setting & amazing milkshakes! We visited with our 3 boys & will return soon!