Liberty Tea Rooms & Community Hub in Dacorum

A lovely community Tea rooms run by very friendly volunteers. Tasty home made food served with a smile. Everything presented beautifully.

They say simple is always best, and amidst these charactered tea rooms you have no fuss, people talking on mobike phones or computers. It is an experience of times gone by with lovingly made sandwiches and beautiful home made cakes in classic surroundings. What makes this establishment extra special is that it is a charity with all contributions going to help vulnerable people and all the staff are volunteers. Even your contribution attracts gift aid when you make an offer for your meal

We prefer to go to charity or right-on places and the staff here were welcoming and funny and our fish finger sarnies and coffee were good . You can pay what is suggested but pay more or donate for the times that are in it.

Was visiting my mum who lives in Hemel, and researched where we could go for coffee… this was an option, and mum hadn’t been, so we gave it a go. Must say that is was a delightful experience 😊. From the person who greeted us and explained how it worked to the volunteers who took orders and brought our order to the table. It was lovely - relaxed and charming inside… love the old bus seats as tables! Mum had a great time and has already told friends about it! I hope she will be a regular visitor - we will definitely back next time I’m in town. Well done to everyone who created such an inclusive and welcoming community space 🙌🏼🥰

Go and have a look - well worth it. Very interesting interior which is not evident from the outside. You might even find something you like to eat or drink.

We were in Hemel and saw an A-board advertising Liberty. After a quick scan of the menu on one of the outside tables, we decided to go inside for lunch. Very warm welcome and an explanation of how to order and that we were to pay what we felt the meal was worth, with a guide price being provided. I ordered at the counter: very friendly staff. Great food. Great to see the place being used as a community hub, including reference to the superb work of CAP. More than happy to pay more than the guide price.

Lovely little community cafe serving teas, cakes and hot food. Friendly staff and great decor. Tea served in proper teacups and saucers. Will definitely go back!

Visited today for brunch with a friend, We had the croissants with ham and melted cheese. Wow, it was far more than we expected! Don't expect fast food service. As all the clocks on the wall suggest, take your time and enjoy. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

What a brilliant place! It’s a charity cafe run completely by volunteers, you pay via a goodwill ‘honesty box’ system based on what you can afford. All profits go to local charities / to provide homeless people with a bed for the night. It’s a brilliant idea and I was happy to donate to such a great cause. Lunch was delicious too, and all the volunteers really friendly. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

What a lovely place this is! We had a warm welcome from Audrey and all the staff were so friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxing and we loved the whole ethos of the place. Tea was served in bone china and our breakfast was delicious. Forget the coffee chains, we need more places like this!

Went for light lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. We recommend the croissant with ham and melted cheese, pot of tea lasted for ever with a free pot of hot water to top up. Everybody is welcome and I mean everyone, even if you can't pay, such an unusual business model that is so generous and inclusive. We will be back

Wonderful staff, a super cosy, warm and welcoming environment, great food… even better is the ethos of this place creating a space to empower and enable people from across the community… a true gem

Visited today. What a welcoming friendly tea room doing such great work. Service with a true smile. A relaxing place to spend time to think. Keep up the super work. You all deserve everything good in life. Thank you.

Have walked past many times thinking must try this out. Finally got there today - it’s so lovely. Very welcoming and cosy. The cakes are homemade and would recommend the victoria sponge - perfect. Proper cups, saucers and tea cosies so no lukewarm last cup from the pot! The staff are volunteers and it gives the feel of a place they really want to be. Will be using this instead of the usual chains for that regular pick me up.

Love the ethos of the Tea Rooms. The cakes are amazing too! They have a wonderful selection of teas and 'fancy pants' coffees. Love this place!

Gorgeous cafe hidden just off the main stretch off the Marlowes, pay as much as you can afford, excellent service and staff. 100% recommend for a visit with friends or family!!

A lovely coffee shop run by volunteers with lots of lovely food choices from light breakfast to home made cakes especially the lovely scone I had. Very comfortable and lots of quirky artefacts around the walls. It is also a community hub and has a...

A lovely little cafe, mostly run by volunteers. The donated furniture makes for a quirky atmosphere. There is a good range of snacks and cakes available and too many teas to mention, as well as the normal range of coffees. The practice of paying what...

It’s a wonderful place run by volunteers. Ideally it should be mentioned in the national press but let’s keep it a secret, eh ? Great cakes, lovely coffee, whimsical tea cosies and a fish-finger sandwich to die for. Not very big so can get full...

I visited here for the second time with friends and we would definitely return and recommend to others. I had a lovely hot chocolate and the staff were very friendly. Thank you

I visited here for the first time with friends and we would definitely return and recommend to others. I had a lovely hot chocolate and the staff were very friendly. Thank you

Although I live in Hemel Hempstead, I rarely visit the town centre. I passed this place and decided to explore further what it was, as from the outside I didn't know. It is a called Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub. The tea room is...

I love this place. It's a tea rooms decorated in 1940s style. The food is home cooked and the portions are plentiful. It's run by a charity that supports people on low incomes. You simply pay what you can afford. A great place to enjoy...

Not been in for a while but decided to pop in for tea and cake. This really is a nice place, lovely atmosphere and very clean toilets. Had tea and cake, it was excellent. A nice choice of teas to choose from, cakes on the...

What a gem.....stayed 2.5 hours over a pot of tea and a couple of lovely cakes. Lovely staff. Quirky place. Honesty box. Well done whoever thought of this idea. A credit to Hemel.

This place makes me happy. I feel relaxed and thoroughly content when ever I come here. The recommended minimum donation for food is so small! With the exceptional level of care and service you can’t help put a little extra in your envelope before putting...

Some friends and I have now visited this lovely cafe on several occasions. It has a unique interior, the music is not intrusive, and the staff welcoming and efficient. The honesty payment scheme is novel, and adds to the quirkiness of The Liberty Tea Rooms....

Small but tasty menu served by warm and friendly volunteers. We love the decor and music. No finer cafe in the town centre.

There are not many “must see” things yo to in Hemel, but this is certainly one of them. Plenty of charm, reasonable prices and all for charity! Looking forward to coming back again soon.

Such a lovely place with peaceful ambience. Great food and friendly service. Very Artisan. You pay what you think the food and drink is worth.... usually pay more than the prices.... it’s worth it!

Delicious food, friendly staff, great decor, excellent music, this really is what a great cafe should be like, thank you all involved.

This fabulously furnished cafe is a delightful experience. It has been furnished and modelled out by the local community - all crockery has been donated and is all china. So expect a beautiful decorated china cup sitting on an unrelated china saucer which is all...

Shabby chic decor, volunteer run, high environmental awareness. Very small menu but what is offered is done well. I enjoyed my breakfast - coffee, yoghurt, granola, fruit, toast and juice. You pay what you can - trust basis in a small brown envelope. A force...

This is a unique café which is run as a community hub and reasonably priced although it is a pay as you are able café. Limited menu but good for a place to stop and refresh and have a chat

A lovely little tea room set in Hemel Hempstead. The volunteers couldn’t be more helpful, welcoming and kind; the feel for the place is lovely. The food was lovely and the idea of leaving a suggested donation gives it that added edge of unusualness.

We went there as it had been recommended by a friend. We were not disappointed. Our young granddaughter wanted to treat us. We had a very friendly greeting and the system explained to us. So lovely to drink out of china cups and saucers. Service...

Every time have visited here, have always been warmly greeted and the staff are very friendly and give such amazing service. Unlike the usual high streets cafes, Liberty tea room is Unique through the seating ie old arm chairs various fancy crockery to old bus...

I went to this Tea Room with my daughter and it’s like travelling back in time to when life was calmer. Nothing feels rushed and for half an hour you can leave the modern world behind while you have a tea or coffee out of...

I was recommended this place by a friend and I thought I would pay it a visit because I love my tea. I'm so pleased I did. The decor was very rustic. No 2 things were the same. They have a huge collection of teas...

Visited this lovely place today with my Mum. Loved the bus seat booth. So friendly and great Latte. Amazing decor. Will defo visit again. Every town needs one of these.

We’ve visited this tea room a couple of times and always happy to return. The service is always exemplary and the food & drink is first rate. It has a quirky decor which I find so much better than the larger chains. I love the...

This is my families favourite spot to grab a drink or lunch in town. The staff are really friendly and the service is good with all food being cooked/made to order. The chic interior and crockery, mixed with the eclectic decorations and signage make it...

Welcomed at the door by a very friendly and helpful man. My sister has visited it on several occasions and recommended it. so today visited it together. Not disappointed at all. lovely atmosphere very friendly people couldn't do enough to help you but left you...

Been here a couple of times and each time has been a plesant experience. The food has been delicious and the tea and coffee rival any of the commercial establishments nearby.

Nice place, lovely staff and great service. The interier is very interesting as well. Will visit again when in Hemel.

I absolutely love this place, wounderful atmosphere and a warm welcome awaits you so put down your shopping bags and enjoy. A selection of scrumptious cakes, soup and crusty roll, opportunity to chat to others, thoroughly recommend

Gorgeous little place for tea and cake. Lovely staff and lovely atmosphere. Very very reasonable prices too, definitely worth a visit if you haven’t already.

I can highly recommend the Liberty Tea Rooms, you find a warm welcome and the opportunity to talk to staff and the local community who visit this .tea room. You are given a brown envelope and a idea of the charges which are minimal and...

I absolutely fell in love with this little tea room. It is quaint, beautiful China, run by volunteers and all for a good cause. The cream tea and scone was lovely. The 1940s background music was lovely and all the eclectic features just added to...

Met a friend for lunch and to catch up. The first thing that struck me was a sign that said there was no WiFi because they preferred us to talk to each other, perefect! It is a very calming place, like stepping back in time....

This is a fantastic place to go for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Love it! Opposite Barclays Bank on high street.

When i was brought my pot of tea- it came with an egg timer and when the sand had gone through, my tea would be ready!! How lovely. My friend guzzled down her coffee and was extremely pleased that refills for coffee were free. Cakes...

Fantastic place in Hemel selling sandwiches, toasties and cakes. Also a community hub. Wheelchair accessible, When I came it was awaiting a hoist and adult size changing bed too which would be a fantastic addition. I like the fact they have a pay it forward...

The atmosphere is relaxed and calm. The staff and extremely friendly and helpful. The menu is varied and offers a fantastic range of beverages all with carefully thought up descriptions. Served in quaint tea cups and teapots with various styles of tea coasies. Its like...

This café and tea room offers so much more than those run by the big chains. It has been a community project and is run by volunteers, but it is very professional and efficient in its operation. The styling is eclectic but tasteful. The staff...

I've been meaning to try this tea room since I read about its opening and today I did. I'm so glad as it has a lovely atmosphere, nice and quiet, sedate and just the refuge I need when I shop in Hemel. I tend to...

We visited the liberty tea rooms on its opening day in Hemel Hempstead. It is an old fashioned style tea room with a modern twist. The menu was limited but excellent in quality. The service was quick and polite with a very different way of...