Margaret's Tea Rooms in Lincoln

We ordered a afternoon lunch selection for 25 people at our baby shower in Lincoln. The owner Dez could not do enough to meet our requests. He delivered a fantastic spread. The selection of sandwiches were delicious and he catered for everyone’s dietary needs. His homemade sausages and his scones with cream and strawberries went down a storm. They delivered to our venue, which took away all the added stress. Thanks again for delivering us a lovely spread on our special day. We will definitely use Margaret’s Tea Rooms a again.

Once again Does and his staff excelled themselves. I booked for my Mum and I to pop in for lunch at 12 o'clock today whilst we were in Lincoln. We were made to feel welcome and were shown to our table. We chose our lunch and were more than happy with the repast we were given. After we had finished we ordered a slice each of cake to have later today. Again we were not disappointed. It was besutiful. Thankyou to Des and staff for making our visit so special.

Found this lovely tea room by accident. What a pleasant surprise it was. We only went in for a drink & a scone which was yummy. We saw the afternoon tea & it looked amazing. Wish we hadn’t eaten earlier. The owner was really friendly & we ended up chatting for ages. Such a shame it’s closing down. Good luck in your new adventure.

Called at the tea rooms for tea and cake and thorough recommend this beautiful little place. Des, the owner, was very welcoming. My husband had a gorgeous slice of red velvet cheesecake which he says was wonderful, while I had a fruit scone served with jam, cream and fresh strawberries. The scone was fresh and warm from the oven Des took time to chat to us whilst we were there. Would definitely recommend giving the place a try, you won’t regret it

ime sorry but i have to write a review and say that every time we have been to this tea room the service and the attention to detail has been amazing. We run a 5* gold guest house and have been number 1 for nearly 15yrs and we know how bad reviews can effect your business and out of spite hurts especially when you love what you do and put your heart and soul into making sure that everyone is happy and leave remembering a great experience. We are so fussy and dont rate highly easily but we have to say that this place deserves every top review and my advise is go on a high and dont let these people get you down its not worth your energy.

I have been frequenting this wonderful tea room since day one, sadly not as often as I'd like, but life sometimes gets in the way. Delicious 'Mum's Crumble' tea and a chocolate fudge brownie today. Des has always been the perfect host, genial, knowledgeable and goes out of his way to ensure you have the best experience. Every accommodating the most rowdy of groups and always with good grace. I'm saddened that he is having to close, what has been his dream, because of rising costs of fuel and food, and Covid. Despite the trials he has had to endure, especially recently with the most unfounded attacks upon himself and his business, he is ever the professional. A superb baker. His cheese scones are second to none, and his cakes are phenomenal. I'm going to miss this little sanctuary of loveliness and one of the biggest showmen I know. Good luck in your new venture with Memoirs Teas, and hopefully pop in before you finally close the doors. 💜

We've been to Margaret's Tea Room for a number of special occasions. It is a family favourite. The owner has always been friendly and welcoming. He has a fantastic sense of humour and has always made our experience extra special. We love the service and attention to detail. I'd recommend the Muddy Boots/Wellies Tea it's my favourite. Also the cheese scones are fantastic!!!

A friendly well run tea room,the owner gave us the full history of why it is what it is.recommend it to anyone.

Such a lovely tea room, amazing variety of tea flavours and yummy cakes! Beautiful interior and Des makes you feel so welcome. 100% would recommend.

Fabulous place, had tea and cakes with friends. Beautiful decor, cakes absolutely delicious. Made a lovely afternoon perfect.

Love this place!!!!! The food: Amazing! The tea: Amazing! The staff: Amazing! Home made cakes that are just divine! The teas are so unique and such a delight to drink! Love love love this place.

A little treasure in the heart of a beautiful City. Wonderful fresh food and the most delicious teas. Everything was served with so much attention to detail by the most friendly staff. Had a delightful afternoon tea. Thank you.

Had afternoon tea with my little girl who is obsessed with tea parties. Everything was prepared within2 hours of me phoning and asking if there was last minute availability. Couldn't be more accommodating and such a friendly genuine and welcoming place. Cant wait to go back

Always beautiful food, I often pop in for a takeaway sandwich and tea when I'm working. They're always so tasty

A trip to Margaret's Tea Room, lovely tearoom, great atmosphere, Des & his staff so friendly & ovely, went with a couple of friends for lunch, we had an afternoon tea for two & an item off the menu. A great selection on the afternoon tea, well presented, everything so fresh & the food off the menu was also fresh and well presented & everything was delicious as always.

I visited this tea room with a couple of friends. After a warm welcome we were promptly shown to our table. Our orders were taken and it wasn’t long before we were all enjoying wonderful tea and delicious cake. The Jaffa cake is to die...

My favourite place to go for a spot of lunch, great variety and quality. Attention to detail always given. Really enjoyed the ham salad and also the coronation chicken sandwich. Took my mum and daughter for a Mother’s Day treat this year, the afternoon tea...

Fantastic, quaint tea room just off the beaten path of Lincoln but close enough to enjoy the city after Very hospitable, friendly with amazing food!! It was the first time I had visited, I have booked again with 2 more people in a couple of...

This is my regular go to place. Always assured of a warm welcome, laughter and decent quality food and service. This has long been a favourite with the family and work colleagues. Afternoon tea is a must!!

A gem in Lincoln.Been in several times for Afternoon tea.Warm and friendly host and delicious food.A must visit when in Lincoln

Awesome cheese scone as always, brilliant host with impeccable eye for detail x Highly recommend for lunch or just a quick cup of tea from their amazing choice of blends.

Love this place, visited by myself a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t disappoint. The owner is hilarious! Defiantly one to visit when you’re in Lincoln. Viva Des 😜

They have a lovely, wide range of loose-leaf teas which are all super high quality. The owner is incredibly amiable and his levels of hospitality are through the roof! I couldn't recommend this place enough

Our special place to visit in Lincoln, we average once a month, despite living in Cheshire. My all time favourite is Des's amazing cheese scones and pickle (really must ask where he gets the latter from). And a Yorkshire Rhubarb tea. We are gutted that...

Visited what to us is the best tea room in Lincoln last Friday for my friends birthday, we have been a handful of times before and as usual it didn't disappoint beautiful afternoon tea, I had the tradional blackjack tea for the first time it...

We have tried many tea rooms and cafes over the years but none have ever topped this place. Beautiful decor and delicious cakes, scones and sandwiches which are clearly made with love and care. There is a huge selection of teas to choose from if...

Gorgeous place. Great decor. Fabulous coffee. Lovely owner. We didn't have chance for food but wow the cakes looked glorious!

I held my 50th birthday Afternoon Tea with 18 friends here, nothing was too much trouble! Des catered for 2 vegans, vegatarian and gluten free request amongst our party, the food was freshly made and was beautiful, the Tea flavours where amazing and such a...

Cannot recommend this place highly enough! Whether it be for afternoon tea, or just a cuppa you can't beat it. Fantastic service. Great value.

I love this cafe- Des and his staff are accommodating and welcoming - took great care of myself and my two young sons- even brought them extra milk in mini bottles which they loved . Des has also made celebration cakes for sons in the...

This is my favourite place to visit and this time was no exception I love Margaret’s pack up it’s my kind of lunch I’m not a cake and pastry kind of a person give me cheese and pork pie any day. All the staff are...

Lovely tea room which I don’t get to visit enough. Home made food prepared with great care by the owner. I started going here when we were in restrictions to get takeaways for elderly parents, always such a warm welcome.

We called in on spec . Waited for ever to be shown to a table . Eventually ordered tea , sandwich and a cake .Apart for the tea which I thought I’d try out of interest ( birthday cake tea ) which was dreadful by...

Unfortunately, we visited on an off day and came away very disappointed and feeling that more than £9 for two pots of tea was extremely bad value, especially as one was absolutely horrible! We ordered a sandwich & cake but they never arrived even though...

Brilliant afternoon tea. Cakes and sandwiches all really tasty. Fantastic selection of teas although i had a cracking latte ;) lovely place.

Amazing absolutely loved the place and the atmosphere. Kind and welcoming Very warm feeling and will definitely be returning

Lovely and impromptu afternoon tea. Chilled vibe in a wonderful tearoom with a great back story. Des the owner is lovely, we enjoyed a lazy afternoon trying out different teas from the collection. Don't miss popping in here if you go to Lincoln.

John & I had a birthday afternoon tea yesterday for John 2/4/2023 Des really made it very special for us accommodating dietary needs. The food was excellent with bottomless tea. Thanks Des

Once again Des and his staff ensured that our afternoon tea treat was perfect. 4 different pots of tea were wonderful. No chance of being let down. It's lovely to introduce family members to this exceptional Tea Room. The food was excellent as always and...

The tearoom was amazing and friendly and a very personnel service, was made too feel like one of the family!! Had a wonderful visit !!

10 out of 10 !!! Amazing range of unusual blends of tea. More cakes and sandwiches than we could eat. All served up by Des ... Great Fun. Highly recommend.

We arrived at the time of booking and were welcomed. We chose our tea, My friend selected a vanilla chai and I had a lapsing souchong- smoky flavour tea which were served in these gorgeous pewter type tea pots and stayed hot for the length...

We always try very hard to avoid chains and support local businesses instead. It took us a while to find somewhere but it was well worth the wait to find this little gem! In a world where people are scared to say what they think...

Called at Margaret's Tea Rooms today for lunch with my granddaughter, food was as usual really fresh & tasty with very good portions, Des is a very pleasant & attentive host & can't do enough for his customers, will be returning soon.

The food was delicious, so filling, amazingly well priced and the attention to detail was spot on! There is a massive variety of teas, we had Granny’s Trifle flavoured tea (sweet but not sickly, simply delightful) and Parma Violet flavoured tea (subtly infused with the...

Amazing tea room right in the heart of town. We both opted for the panini and were served a lovely plateful of delicious food. Des was extremely welcoming to us and our daughter, we both left feeling very full and happy! Thank you!

Stopped off here with my mum one afternoon, I thoroughly recommend the cheese scone it was absolutely delicious. Service was quick and thoughtful, even though it was busy. Will definitely return and have recommended to friends.

The most delicious coffee and cheese Scone. I cannot tell you how delicious it was. Des is an excellent host, and his food and drink was sublime . Xx

This place is just simply THE best tea shop in Lincoln, the list of teas is endless (bakewell tart was stunning) the he food menu is perfect with the food being very tasty and leaves you wanting more….which leads me on to the cakes OMG...

Thank you Des, wonderful afternoon tea today with my mum for her 80th Birthday and my son. Couldn't have been any better, food and service amazing and the detail you put in to the afternoon tea. An amazing place made all the better with Des...

'Popped' in today for Christmas Afternoon Tea. Des, as always, came to the fore. Mum and I had a wonderful spread. He never fails to come up with the goods. We are so proud of him and how hard he works. Thankyou Des.

Very welcoming tearooms , great service from Des and lovely atmosphere , just right for a break while Xmas shopping

Recently visited with our 3 yr old daughter for afternoon tea! The tea choices were delightful and unique. The afternoon tea itself tasted wonderful and was beautifully plated! Make sure to make a reservation! We will be back soon!

Wow, what an absolutely amazing little tea room. From the decor which is stunning and every little detail has been thought about, to the staff who are so friendly and hardworking. The owner is just the most fantastic man who goes above and beyond to...

I can't recommend this place enough! Wonderful tasty food with an amazing selection of teas. All freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Lovely surroundings and friendly service. Definitely worth several repeat visits!

It was very busy here and we had a wait but well worth it. Had the seasonal afternoon tea and it was amazing. Freshly made sandwiches and assorted cakes and even a glass of mulled wine and hot mince pies. We were absolutely full to...

Lovely place just off the main path up steep hill! Had the coronation chicken panni with salad to share which was rather good. Lovely pot of tea too! Had a scone with jam, clotted cream and fresh strawberries. Scone was warmed too, could have been...

Lovely, friendly service. Bought a Tea2Go and a chocolate birthday cake. The cake was to die for. It was like death by chocolate - indulgent and delicious. Cannot rate Margaret’s Tea Room high enough - simply superb.

We came with our parents who had previously had a take out afternoon tea. The food was delicious and the staff were attentative, helpful and interested in not just us but all theor clientele. This little gem of a business is sadly up for sale....

What can I say, this place is truly a hidden gem in Lincoln. Me and my friend fancied something different for a catch-up, and chose Margaret’s Tea Rooms. We were not disappointed! We were welcomed instantly by Des, a friendly and bubbly soul. We were...

It was our good fortune that we stumbled onto Margaret’s while looking for a place to stop and have a bite to eat. The variety of teas and food were above and beyond our expectation and the service was impeccable. Our server, who I am...

I took my mum to Margaret's Tea Rooms today for a pre booked afternoon tea. It was wonderful and we couldn't eat it all. The sandwiches were lovely and fresh aswell as the cakes and sweet treats. The atmosphere is really comforting and you feel...

I have been to Margaret's tearoom 3 times and each time it has been even better than the last. Always friendly staff and a lovely owner. The customer service is amazing, for example: I went in one Tuesday and they did not have ice tea...

Once again we had an exceptional Afternoon Tea at Margarets Tea Rooms. Des never ceases to make you feel at home and cared for. Mum, Alison and I had a wonderful time.

Delicious selection of sandwiches, tea and cakes to please all tastes! Presented beautifully by Des and his lovely assistant, and they were so happy and friendly upon collection. We will be visiting the beautiful tearoom in person next time as it is so lovely in...

I was lucky enough to be brought a voucher for 2 people to have afternoon tea at Margaret’s tea room, so myself and my husband went along yesterday afternoon. It was lovely, the owner was really friendly asked us which tea we would prefer there...

We called in when visiting Lincoln looking for some nice cake as a treat. The owner was very friendly and helpful and the cakes and cheesecakes were superb. They have an extensive tea menu and the place is spotless. The afternoon tea here looked great...

Had an absolutely fabulous afternoon here for my friends baby shower. The setting is beautiful, the food and tea were delicious and Des couldn’t do enough for us. Can’t wait to come back again.

11 out of 10. very friendly very clean excellent tea had a sandwich very good nice extras with it the apple and ale chutney was simply the best will go and buy a jar if it goes on sale all in all a very enjoyable

Visited here today (should say, on the back of The Cheese Shop being packed). Very quaint, slightly twee, little coffee shop, with a lovely back story. Ordered decaf coffee, which wasn’t great, due to being instant coffee (saw coffee being taken from jar of Kenco...

Always great food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are wonderful. A little gem in the heart of Lincoln. The coffee beats any of the well-known chains every time.

Beautiful place, food delicious (choc orange cake to die for) and both owner and waitress wonderful. We found this tea room by accident and will most definitely be back. Reading the what led Des to opening up touched a nerve but he has most definitely...

Popped in for a couples meal last week which was delightful as always. We went to show the owner support after seeing a negative review online which was completely inappropriate and doesn’t reflect my experience of Margaret’s Tea Rooms sure the owner Des can be...

Wow!!! Just had an afternoon tea to go purchased last minute as someone didn't bother to collect. (Support small business people, don't take the mick and order something that is made fresh and then not bother to pay for and collect) - boy did they...

Had the Cyprus salad and you could see and taste freshness. Staff extremely polite....ticked all the boxes for me.

What a wonderful time at Margaret’s Tea Rooms. Visited last weekend and had a gorgeous tiered cake & sandwich selection. Tried the tea ‘Margaret’s Garden’ and will definitely be buying more it was so subtle and delicious. The owner, Des was wonderful!! What a lovely...

Had a fantastic lunch here today, my hubby and myself both had a sandwich, my hubby cheese and red onion and myself had tuna and cucumber, both very full of filling which came with crisps, side salad and coleslaw, absolutely delicious, we then finished off...

A hidden gem! Just perfect. Staff, decor, food, music, the ambiance all rolled into one were just absolutely wonderful. So relaxed. What a lovely place. Thank you so much!

This is our second visit to Margaret’s. We found it by accident a few months ago and loved it, so today we made a beeline straight for it. The place is beautifully cosy and welcoming, all staff are most welcoming and friendly. The food is...

Came here on Tuesday 26 July after my son and his partner got married. The tea room is quaint and like stepping back in time to having tea at grandmas house. The afternoon teas were wonderful. A good selection of freshly made finger sandwiches scones...

Wonderful! I have read some of the less than favourable reviews and in my opinion they are not worth the print. An afternoon tea is not a meal that you whip up in 2 minutes and when you are catering for 8 people I cannot...

2 afternoon teas and a few brunches later Margaret's tearoom is my wife and I place of choice for an afternoon nibble. The range on tea on offer is staggering, who knew there were so many? My wife always says they have the best cheese...

Went with my mum for afternoon tea and it was amazing. The food is so fresh and the staff are really friendly! We bought extra cakes to take home and they couldnt be more helpful! Weve since been back for afternoon tea and to get...

Once again a lovely welcome . Fantastic service and brilliant food. Well worth a visit . As for the choice of tea , spoilt for choice.

I'm really late to review but WOW! We had the best time at my cousin's hen do. The food was amazing, the tea was incredible and our lovely host was just that! What a great laugh we had. Thank you so much, I'd highly recommend

Well how do I start ! I literally stumbled across this little tea room whilst doing a tourist walk up to the Cathedral - it’s a superb quaint little tea room that I couldn’t fault in any way! There was seating inside and out, I...

Stopped off at this cafe before we braved the steep hill to go upto the Cathedral and Castle. Beautifully presented and a nice selection of cakes. Had a nice chat with the owner and enjoyed our chocolate and orange sponge cake and the cherry cheese...

I visited with a friend for a quick lunch stop. It was a first visit for both of us. A very pretty and welcoming decor. Nice atmosphere with jazz/big band music playing which added to the relaxing feel. We were served by a lovely young...

My best friend and I went there near to new year. A lovely little place .The boss and the staff were very friendly and welcoming and gave us tips on various teas that we enquired about. The afternoon tea was OUTSTANDING. Absolutely scrumptious and well...

As always our visit to Margarets Tea Rooms was an amazing experience. Mum and I had been bought vouchers for Afternoon Tea by my sister so this was an ideal opportunity to use them. Booked a day before we were intending on visiting with specifications...

Des made a fantastic birthday cake for my sons 21st birthday. It was a Belgium chocolate cake with macarons on top, it also came with decorations and two candles which had a blue flame when lit. It was just beautiful, both to look at and...

Absolutely superb afternoon tea at Margaret's Tea Rooms. Best afternoon tea we have ever had. Gorgeous tea room, friendly welcoming staff. Sandwiches and cakes were delicious, so much so we bought more cakes to bring home. The best Lincoln has to offer.

Went to Margaret's Tea Rooms for lunch with my granddaughter, the food was freshly prepared, very good quality and well presented. The staff are very welcoming and friendly especially Des. We try to visit whenever we are in Lincoln, would definitely recommend.

Picked up our Afternoon tea 2 go today for our Platinum Jubilee party with neighbours. As usual Des did a wonderful spread for us and packaged it beautifully. He always goes above and beyond anything we would expect and we would definitely recommend the food...

I took my Mum to Margaret’s Tearooms today and enjoyed an absolutely wonderful Jubilee afternoon tea - even got a selfie with the Queen! Attention to detail was superb! Beautifully presented and delicious! Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Lincoln.

Lovely tea room, a bit off the beaten track but well worth the short diversion. Follow the signs from outside St Barnabas charity shop in the High St. They serve lunches as well as tea and cake and the range of different teas is well...

We were advised by the owner of Debutante Boutique (Debbie) to visit Des at Margaret's Tea Rooms. Oh my, what a wonderful recommendation that was. We popped in to have tea and scones. It is an amazing place with and amazing owner and staff. The...

Visited Margaret’s tea room for a belated Mother’s Day treat! Friendly staff and yummy food! Really enjoyed the afternoon tea and multiple choices of tea blends! Would definitely recommend a visit to anyone!

We had a Easter afternoon tea to go. It was up to des's usual high standard. We enjoyed it very much and look forward to having another soon.

We decided to stop for tea and cake and were drawn to Margaret's Tea Rooms. A great choice it turns out. The staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Very reasonably priced too. Would definitely pay another visit next time we're...