Lord Whisky Tea Rooms in Shepway

Great food in a charming environment. All for a good cause and v wholesome. I would thoroughly recommend!

We have been here a few times while visiting family. Bearing in mind this is a charity venue run by volunteers it is not a fine dining experience. However the service is friendly and the food is good quality home cooking, ranging from beans on toast through all day breakfast, quiches, pies and salads to full roasts and a good selection of home made cakes.

We called in for some lunch on Sunday but once I’d smelt the roast I knew exactly what I was having. We had Roast Chicken with cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, broccoli, carrots and Yorkshire pudding all served with a delicious gravy. Oh my word it was absolutely amazing. Reminded us of my mum’s legendary roasts. Apparently the cook is new. NEVER let her go. Thank you so much and all for a good cause too. Finally the staff were so friendly too. Wish I could give you a 6!

Went for a birthday treat for a family member as have been several times previously, even when it's busy it's not noisy and the prices and service are good - staff are friendly and helpful. Being as it's a charity, you can buy the things that are on show in the tea-room so it's good for Lord Whiskey and good for the visitors, too.

This quaint out of the way Tea room served delicous homemade cakes & scones. They also served meals at lunch time. Decor was very pretty staff very friendly. It was very busy. We cycled there from Canterbury. They also had some nice knick knacks for sale to support a local animal charity.

Super friendly place, stopped for a tea & a snack halfway through a long cycle :) Tasty cake and perfect pot of tea!

We were staying in a cottage nearby and decided to treat ourselves to a cooked breakfast, which was delicious and included everything you could wish for. We enjoyed it so much that we returned the morning of our departure from the cottage to fill ourselves up with breakfast before our long journey home.

This is a really welcoming little tea room. Set in a lovely location, with beautiful woodland and meadow walks all around. The food is great, large portions, it has a homely atmosphere and the selection of cakes is fantastic. 😉🤩

We are staying local and wanted a but to eat for lunch , tried this great cafe , what a great find ! , nice coffee and we had 2 panni great value , great quality food , very eclectic decore and sale of bric-a-brac , love it, a must go if your in the area

So pleased to go to the tearoom again and to enjoy coffee and cake in the garden. Good choice of cakes and the coffee is great. Waitress service friendly and quick so we relaxed and enjoyed the skinny morning. Others were having lovely breakfasts which I might well try next time!

I never walk out of somewhere normally but the waitress was unbothered and rude. Attitude does not make good service.

It's off the beaten track but well worth seeking out. The breakfast option is the best I have had in a long, long time. Two perfectly cooked eggs, a pair of quality sausages ( not supermarket cheapest ) fresh tomatoes, beans, mushrooms, nice bacon and perfectly cooked fried bread. It comes with a cup of tea and is a great choice to start the day.I will definitely visit it again.

The downstairs was very busy so we were shown upstairs and ordered food and drink, best chips I have had for a long time along with Paninis and sandwiches.

Lovely tea room, the cakes were greatly received and coffee well made. The new upstairs area was lovely and quite.

We visited for lunch on Sat 22nd Aug, excellent food & drinks, friendly helpful staff, charity shop a bonus

We went for dinner today with our in-laws and friends and the tea rooms was very busy indeed but nevertheless the range of food and service were outstanding. We are a mixed bunch and ate everything from beef in red wine to vegetarian curry and it was al lovely. The coffee from the new machine was outstanding. We all also had puddings and the cake was homemade and very very tasty. The setting is amazing with lovely gardens and open countryside all around plus inside the tea rooms there are jams, cards and bric a brac to buy to support the charity. I really cannot fault this place and we will certainly be back soon. An added bonus is the tea rooms are Covid safe and had sanitiser and a one way system in place.

The best service I have had in a long time! Lots of smiles and hard work, must be so hard working in such a heat yet do it with a flow and a dance to their walk! Lovely!!

Slow service, staff were not interested really, it was a hot sultry day at the end of their shift. The tea was weak and I left it brewing over 10 minutes

This is more than a venue for lunch (no dinner service) but a charity shop, a place to unwind, and a home away from home for family gatherings and small parties. Several friends of mine invited me there yesterday. They said there was a new chef under new management that was worth trying. The menu was relatively simple but sufficent to offer a range of starters, mains and desserts. The food was indeed well presented and delicious, all at reasonable price. It was nice to look around the charity shop, which formed the integral part of the dining hall, after the meal and to spend some relaxing time in the surrounding open field before leaving. An excellent place to chill out.

Decided to go here for breakfast because of the connection to the animal sanctuary, Was not disappointed. The tea rooms itself was lovely and very clean. The staff were very polite and cheerful.The breakfast arrived hot and plenty on the plate . The price of £7.95 was excellent value . It included a tea or coffee and 2 slices of either toast or fried bread. You are offered a choice of either fried , scrambled or poached eggs . A delightful visit and will definitely be returning

Would like to thank all the staff for the lovely food, absolutely yummy!! And how friendly and kind everyone is. You can even take the dogs in, which is great after a long walk. I even sit outside with my horse after a lovely ride and have a lovely cuppa & cake..And a juicy carrot for the horse not me lol.. PERFECT FOR EVERYONE

On 1st December 2019, approximately 22 of us from the Greyhound/Lurcher Walk, had our Christmas meal at The Lord Whisky Tearooms. The food was lovely, and plenty of it. Nico and the rest of the staff worked well and hard. Thank you all so much for a lovely time. Would definitely go back again.

We love supporting this animal charity and how better to do that than spend some time and money by eating in their Lovely quaint Tea-Rooms. It is called a Tea-Rooms, but has the hallmarks of a good restaurant too, serving roast dinners and specials along with all day breakfasts, omelettes and jacket potatoes just to mention a few dishes. Speaking to one of the chefs there are plans to innovate a Carvery at some point in the future too.We chose a simple lunch of omelette and chips and it was delightful. Sipping my tea afterwards, I couldn't resist getting up and browsing the charity shop bric-a-brac wall, and as always, purchased several pieces for the knock-down price of £2. I also indulged in buying a jar of onion marmalade though I could have happily brought several more jars of jam etc.One of the things I like about eating here is the atomsphere. Dogs are allowed in and as a result customers are chatty and friendly from the outset. Along with the friendly staff too, it makes the whole experience cosy and comforting.

We spent a week in Kent and had bfast and Sunday lunch here. One of us had the normal meal and the other vegetarian/vegan. It was all very delicious and we could also take our dog. The fish and chips on Friday is also very good. Will be back again soon.

Not sure how you can claim to rescue animals on one hand and then serve them up on a plate with the other.

My wife and I have been attending the Tea Rooms on and off for a number of years. The food had been good but then went down hill for a while. Yesterday we attended to have lunch, we had a Steak and Kidney Pudding with vegetables. The pudding was cooked to perfection and very tasty, the vegetables were slightly underdone for my pallet but my wife enjoyed them. I was informed by a staff member that a new chef had started, I would say keep hold of him because the quality was good. The service was very good and friendly. Well worth a visit and we will be going again in the near future.

Called in today, Monday, after trying to find you Friday, (road closed) we will be back for lunch soon as we saw lunches being brought out and they looked great, we had coffee and cake, staff lovely, coffee very nice and cake good thank you.

All I can say is that £1.80 for a round of dry bread and butter is extortionate and unfortunately this is how we will now remember this place

I visited here a few months ago on a Sunday morning for breakfast. There were six starving adults but we were informed there was a new chef and she wouldn’t do breakfast. We were very disappointed as we’ve been coming to The Lord Whiskey for years. Come forward to today. Again, we went to The Lord Whiskey in anticipation that either the chef would be more experienced and able to do breakfast (just two of us this time) or that it would be a different chef. Oh dear, same chef different excuse - this time there wouldn’t be enough rings on the cooker!Sadly, once again, the charity is deprived of much needed funds because of one person. This needs to be addressed as clearly things are not what they should be. If you’re advertising breakfast you need to provide breakfast. I can see from recent reviews that something has gone very wrong with the tea room. We’re not local but have been regular visitors when in the area and have made donations in the past. I don’t think we’ll be returning any time soon.

We have been visiting LW tea rooms for several years and always been very happy with food ,service and staff .We have found over the last six months that it has gone down hill .The place is grubby staff seem fed up and the food is not what it was .The waiting time is long and don't always get what you ordered.Needs a shake up . it's a shame lovely setting and all for the animals .

Just had a lovely walk in Lyminge Forest, we decided to go to Lord Whisky to round off our bank holiday, all we ordered was a Panini and a Tuna sandwich, drinks came after 5 mins after 25 mins the order for food still not arrived so asked the volunteer, and said sorry they were really busy, then we started seeing people who arrived after us get their orders so after 45 mins we simply gave up and got a refund, Rather spoilt the day and by the time we left it was too late to find anywhere else, not recommended unless you have plenty of time and patience ! will not be returning here anytime soon

After a lovely greyhound walk with fellow greyhoundy friends I chose to have a roast. It was still only late morning but they had roast chicken and roast potatoes, veg and Yorkshires ready.

I am always on holiday in this area in November and always pop in for lunch or fish and chips on a Friday. The meals are delicious and always fresh. The money goes to the animal shelter which is a great idea.

We have have eaten here a few times and each time we have enjoyed our meals.set in a cosy farmhouse style,with very good service and choice of food and drinks.

friendly staff, lovely food, beautiful atmosphere. i have been many times and would highly recommend tea rooms and boot fairs to everyone. Just wonderful.. keep up all your fantastic work and i will continue to go to tea rooms and boot fairs too Anna xx

We have visited Lord Whisky tea rooms many many times for different purposes. We have held functions there including my father’s wake and the service was outstanding. The staff are warm, friendly animal lovers and your dog is allowed in with you when you eat. There is a wonderful atmosphere in the tea rooms as there are always wonderful books to buy to help the animal sanctuary and a wide range of fantastic bric a brac and jams and cakes to buy at very reasonable prices. We would recommend the Tea rooms for small functions like a family celebration, a special birthday, a wake, a wedding even. Also we highly recommend fish and chip Fridays and Sunday roasts. Tea in a real tea pot and china cups is a real bonus and the cakes are lovely, many cyclists stop off en route to recharge their batteries. The tea room is set in lovely gardens with a duck pond and nearby wood walks and cycle routes. Get down there and have a great experience whilst helping this amazing charity

Its always good. Home cooked food, large portions, always hot, tea in a teapot, friendly staff, comfortable surroundings, what more could you ask.

Have been many times for lunch/coffee always had excellent food and the staff always friendly and polite yesterday I went with friends for tea with a group of friends and what a tea everything home made and delicious made my birthday celebrations special

Very nice meal in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Good choice on the menu at a reasonable price. Situated in a beautiful part of the countryside

I love animals, and love supporting charities that help them. I love the fact that Dogs are allowed in the tea rooms when so many places banish us to the garden whatever the weather! The staff were friendly.

Visited the Lord Whisky Tea Rooms a couple of times on a recent visit. Very warm and welcoming inside, the staff very helpful and friendly. Lots of nick-nacks on sale, all proceeds going towards a worthy cause. On our first visit we had the homemade cheese scones and tea. Delightful. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Plenty of time to browse and buy any of the items on sale whilst there. Our second visit was their specialty Friday night fish supper. We had the beer battered cod, chips and peas. The fish was very fresh and the beer batter tasted amazing. Generous portions too! There is a very homely atmosphere in these tea rooms and the staff work hard to make sure your meal is perfect. I would definitely recommend stopping off for tea and cake or the fish supper on a Friday night if you're in the vicinity.

This is an animal friendly tea room in Kent that caters for all, from singles to large groups for just teas to three course meals. The food is well prepared and very good value for money and the staff are eager to please, friendly and chatty.

I have visited these Tea Rooms on several occasions each time meaning to write a review. The welcome is always the same, friendly smiles from other diners all happily eating the delicious food served here. A coffee or Tea or a full home cooked meal with lots of 'Snacks' in between. Small portions on request. No rush to move you out at the end of your meal this giving one the opportunity to browse the many Fund raising items that have been donated for this very worthy cause. Looking forward to the next visit, very soon I hope. Enjoy this charming Tea Room. Welcomes Walkers, more Senior and Junior members of the community, Cyclists. Off road parking.

Second visit to this tea room. Variety of food and desserts to choose from. Plenty of donated goodies to browse through and possibly buy whilst waiting for food and beverage to arrive. Very pleasant experience and I hope to return again sometime in the future.

Haven't been to the tea rooms for about 8 months. The tea was lovely, the cake was O.K but nothing special. What I was most surprised at was how they have pushed so settings/ sittings into the room itself. There used to be enough room to negotiate around the tables but now you have to get up to allow people to pass. The food is still homemade but I like a bit of space to eat. Oh well, at least it goes to a good cause so can't blame them for putting in more tables for profit.

The profits from this cafe go towards funding the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary; the food's first rate and the profits go to a good cause so a double good feeling factor! . It's friendly, quirky, all the crockery and cutlery have been donated so nothing matches, there is loads of bric-a-brac on sale, dogs are allowed and generally the customers are happy to chat. Sunday lunches are recommended in particular but you will need to book. Go for it.

A great idea to raise funds, recycle and provide great cake. Nice cup of tea and coffee, wonderful cakes and lollies.

Amazing gluten free battered Fish & Chips. Lovely gardens to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or just an icecream. Definitely worth a visit.

We decided to try the tea room for Sunday lunch, it was a last minute thing. Thankfully we rang beforehand and booked as they were very busy.

Visited for lunch after recommendation, we were not disappointed. Limited menu due to size but everything freshly cooked. Fish and chips excellent with large portion and the sandwiches were very well presented. The staff were friendly and very efficient, and obviously have a great many regulars, always a good sign.

We three motorcyclists visit on a regular basis.The service is good and the breakfasts are fantastic.Always an enjoyable experience . Malcolm

As visitors to this area we were recommended to try their Sunday lunch. We booked ahead and were very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food served. We were made to feel very welcome and we have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant.

I'd seen the good reviews so decided to book for Sunday lunch. We both had the lamb, which was cooked to perfection, so juicy and tender and not at all greasy. And I don't think I've ever seen so much meat on my plate!!! Together with lovely home cooked roasties, a lovely selection of veg, cauliflower cheese (with real cheese) and yummy gravy, this meal was probably the best roast dinner I have had when eating out. This was followed by a very generous wedge of Lemon Curd cake, which was as light as a feather.

Visit regularly on foot, bike, pony and trap for lunch and dinner with a variety of people.

Wow, our search for the perfect roast is over. Beef, chicken, pork or gammon with a large selection of cooked and salted veg, even cauliflower cheese and great gravy. Excellent roasties and yorkshire puds. Many a pub could learn a thing or two from this offering. Good price at £9.95 and helping a charity and animals at the same time. Wholesome home cooked excellence, book to be sure of a place

Delicious food, well presented and priced. The team are friendly and helpful. Such a nice day we were able to sit in the pretty garden in the sunshine. With tea in China cups. Delightful.

First time I've been but some of our party had highly recommended.

I've cooked our Christmas lunch for what feels like the last million years and having been running my own cafe this year my partner booked us and my mother in at Lord Whisky Tea Rooms for our Christmas lunch. It totally exceeded all expectations, was as friendly as it usually is at the weekends and mother was well impressed. Thanks have to go to Siobhan and her team for making our Christmas meal so enjoyable and stress free. You all did a fantastic job and we'll be booking in for next year. 10/10

Home cooked food, great value for money. We have called in several times and have enjoyed the food each time. Excellent quality with service to match,and most of all being a dog friendly establishment !

My wife and I have visited on several occasions and you are always guaranteed good wholesome well cooked food. It is very dog friendly. The staff are always very helpful and pleasant and it is great value for money. Well worth a visit.

Success of speculative visit yesterday for afternoon refreshment led to reservation being made for Sunday lunch today.

We have visited the Lord Whisky on several occasions with our three young children and love it. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating and as my children, like most, are not a great fan of vegetables they always offer a tasty alternative to a roast to keep the little ones happy. Which, may i add is always a fresh dish and not something from the freezer! My husband and i love the sunday roast, we are offered a good selection of meat and the portions are very generous! The cakes and traditional pudding are all homemade and absolutely delicious! The banoffee pie and apple crumble being my favourites!!

We often have the beer battered fish & chips on a Friday evening, excellent quality and relaxed atmosphere. We also have a Sunday roast and have never been disappointed. Outside seating area. Great food at a sensible price and it also helps the Lord Whisky charity funds. Cycle and dog friendly. Go see for yourself

I hate to leave a bad review for somewhere run by volunteers for a charity, but I have to be honest.

after reading some of the reviews we decided to give it a try ! what a mistake ! the food was dry , took a long time and not even a smile when our food got served .this is a place we will not rush back .

We had breakfast here it is amazing! Super service and piping hot and loads of it! Only point get a card machine that works properly!

Had a Sunday roast today and thoroughly enjoyed it. As always service with a smile, fresh home cooked food and if you can make it I'd recommend Friday nights beer battered fresh cod and chips. Yes it's quirky but who cares when the food and service is great and it helps to keep the sanctuary running.

We went here for lunch on Sunday as a family meal, after my parents had been here. I think the word quirky describes it well. The food is really homely, tasty and great value, and the second-hand items for sale all go to a good cause, of the animal sanctuary linked to the tea-room. Worth a visit!

This place is like an institution and the proceeds all go to a great cause. I love the way the bric a brac is incorporated in to the tea room and the gardens are lovely, overlooking a duck pond in the middle of idyllic countryside. Perfect place for tea and cake, always really busy!

I love it! All good, homemade food. The cakes are just gorgeous. The quirky, shelf with second hand stuff for sale always raises a smile but you can often find a good bit of treasure. I often take small groups of students here who always like to talk to the pig! Perfect place if you just need a quiet treat to yourself!

As a veggie I find it hard to get a nice roast dinner and they do veggie options that you can have instead of meat which is fab. Last time I was there, it was cauliflower cheese which was freshly made and tasty. To be honest it's one of my favourite places to grab a veggie meal.

Frequent visitor to the cafe. Good selection of food, lovely cakes and tea in a tea pot! Lovely place for lunch

my wife and i have passed this a few times so we decided to pay it a visit and we were glad we did, had tea and scones, on this visit but will be back for sunday lunch. it all looks good and all served by volunteers. and at a good price. we have been to the animal sanctuary for open days to support the animals, and always have a good day out. well worth the visit and you wont be disappointed

The Lord Whisky Tea Rooms are part of the Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary and is run by volunteers to help fund the very good work done by the sanctuary.