National Trust Tea Room, East Riddlesdon Hall in Bradford

I had previously been here after a long walk on the canal and the ham sandwich was lovely service was good the only thing my freind and I were concerned about was the lack of salt you had to ask for that and mayonise, no salad cream either. However on this occasion the ham sandwich was disgusting there was no ham to say the least it was like mashed up tuna no sliced ham like the first visit. So I stated that the sandwich was different and felt there was a lack of ham in the sandwich the young girl just said well that’s it but if you want I can get you some where making me somewhat greedy when this wasn’t the case at all just lack of ham in general, I then took a teaspoon and managed to scrape the ham of the sandwich and this just filed the teaspoon which was half of the sandwich. Will not be returning after this bad experience there was no way that was a portion of filling for a ham sandwich If management want I’m happy to discuss the reviews photo will be added

This is more of a review of all National Trust cafes/tea-rooms, not specifically just this one. It is perfectly nice food, but ridiculously expensive for what you get. I remember when NT properties used to do different options, now it is the same food at every location and it is just nice, no more and it gets a bit boring! What I really do object to is the additions that are amazingly over-priced. Like getting a side salad with your sausage roll that consists of a cherry tomato cut in half, 2 slices of cucumber and about 5 salad leaves (I would expect a toddler to get more than that). Then a dollop of coleslaw (about a heaped tablespoon's worth), yet more cost. Do I need to go on? I'm guessing it is mandated by head office what to offer and charge, but visiting a NT property is all the worse for the current food experience in my opinion.

Yes this cafe is understandably busy, but a found a small table close to the stairs. Not a massive range of food but adequate for lunch, the scones looked good!! I opted for a jacket potato with tuna and cheese and a coffee. The tuna was especially tasty either seasoned wuth lemon zest or juice, very tasty!! Coleslaw was very good too. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch.

I fully support the aims and values of the National Trust so would regard this rather disappointing venue as OK, in the sense that at least my money has gone to a worthy cause. If it wasn't a National Trust site it would only be getting one star because the so called home baking looked and tasted like it had come straight from a factory somewhere and the only choice of coffee was a very weak filter coffee - I didn't realise anyone still used filter coffee makers! - perhaps it's just the NT approach to the UK heritage that they feel the need to remind us all that we once all had to drink filter coffee and think it was quality - in the pre Costa/ Starbucks/ Pret era that some of us are old enough to remember. The tearoom itself is a pleasant enough place to while away half an hour but the menu seemed very limited and basic. If, as I do, you support the NT, then by all means spend your pennies here but, if you are looking for good value and better quality food then you will need to look elsewhere

This is part of the National Trust property but there is free entry to the tea room. Two floors of seating. Great menu of lunch items and good cakes and drinks

Nowhere to sit, overpriced refreshments. Long queues and not in a good location - surely it would be easier to move it downstairs as it's not a disabled friendly venue

Great place to catch up with friends. Lovely cheese scones. Tasty good size cups of coffee. Everything used is recyclable.

We sat upstairs, which is a really pleasant space, and had a cheese and ham panini each plus shared a cheese scone then some flapjack and brownie. Afterwards I asked for a macchiato which the staff hadn't heard of but when I described it they happily made me one and it was a great macchiato. I was really impressed that they didn't just say no but offered to make me one. Definitely visit if you're at the hall.

We popped into the the rooms at East Riddlesden Hall, before going to look round the hall. The cakes were really nice and tasty, the staff were really friendly. Well worth the visit

Try the scones and the Yorkshire rascals. Good service in this upstairs cafe with views out on to the property.

Absoloutely lovely home made pea and ham soup with crusty bread....special bonus they had home made cheese scones. Couldn't resist! Lovely. with a decent drink, all for less than a tenner.

Amazing scone, very tasty! The staff are very friendly and helpful :-) Lovely little cafe - would definitely return here.

A lovely timbered barn, but with a couple of low beams to watch out for. Food ordered was quickly served and was excellent both in quality and quantity

I appreciate this is going to be a very individualistic response to what is probably a usually well run eatery but needless to say, this NT owned tea rooms need to up their awareness. My daughter has a pretty strong egg allergy. Upon visiting East Riddlesden eatery, she ordered what was listed as a (V) CHEESE & SPRING ONION panini. All well and good until we realised that the inside of the toasted ciabatta had been generously smeared with mayonnaise to form a spread (no mention of this on the chalk board not the printed menu). Five minutes after digestion, her classic tell tale symptoms manifested...streaming eyes, severe nausea, blocked nose/allergic rhinitis. 30 minutes later and the entire contents of her stomach ended up behind a bush in the gardens! She had tried vomiting in the toilets but was embarrassed and there was only so many times I could assist by operating the hand dryer. We did note that the kitchen staff in service seemed exceptionally young and there did not seem anyone older supervising the food preparation. Perhaps someone more mature and worldly may have thought to check there were no allergies to mayo before coating a vegige sandwich?

Good selection of drinks and food, of a good quality. Staff very friendly and efficient. There are tables and chairs down stairs if some visitors cannot make the stairs.

We had not eaten here before but had a very nice meal with really good service - which is not always the case these days. The food was all freshly prepared and delivered very swiftly to our table. Keep it up please ! We would recommend the. Cafe to anyone

No need to be a national Trust member to go to the cafe at East Riddlesden Hall. I had a coffee and warm, just out of the oven cheese scone. Gorgeous. No need to go to some scruffy cafe in Keighley when you can go to this little gem.

Keighley is where I was born and bred, but I havent visited the Hall since my youth, despite driving past many many times. After a trip round the Hall and Gardens, we popped in for a quick lunch. My egg/mayo sandwich was made with fresh chunky bread and well filled. My wife opted for Tomato and Spinach soup, thick and tasty and served with a doorstep of a piece of bread, though the appearance of the soup might have put you off ! Reasonable pricing

If in the area or even visiting the hall definitely worth a visit. Relaxing atmosphere, good cafe menu, welcoming and friendly staff. Always tasting fresh as well as good Enjoy

Lovely tea room to visit when you have finished your visit to the Hall. A good selection of food and drinks served at your table by very good staff. Nice way to end your day.

Full range of snacks, sandwiches, cakes and drinks served by helpful staff. Service was a little slow. Be careful of the low beams. Can get quite busy.

The tea rooms were nice but very full when we visited. There were issues if you are over 6 foot with the roof beams upstairs but there was room downstairs to sit. The cakes were good and i would recommend the Victoria sandwich. Tea was very refreshing. Good choice of snacks

I don't know about you, but frankly I am a bit worried about National Trust catering. They seem to have gone corporate, with food which is obviously factory made and shipped in.

De techo sala de té es bajo, con vigas muy bajas. Hay una sensación de estar encajonado, ya que pareció que muchas mesas para el espacio disponible. Existe la posibilidad de contaminación cruzada como el espacio de preparación en la cocina estaba muy concurrido y desordenada. Pedí un sandwich de huevo sin gluten, y me dijeron que estaba disponible. novia pan Al preguntar sobre el espacio de preparación, me dijeron que estaría bien. Cuando mi sandwich llegó, era un rollo no dificultarse el pan en su embalaje, una taza de mayonesa, huevo y una taza de berros contaminados. Un trabajo que hacer usted mismo. No recomendaría este salón de té, y debería visitar la sala de nuevo, voy a hacer un picnic.

En una visita a East Riddlesden Hall, que subió las escaleras hasta la sala de té. El café era de buena calidad, aunque encontramos las tartas bastante cara. El servicio estaba bien, pero me gustaría no hablar de personal cuando sirven a los clientes.

National Trust cafes and restaurents can usually be relied on to serve good quality food. This one is quite small so only serves a limited range, e.g. soups and quiches, plus nice cakes. Great for a snack lunch or afternoon tea.

We visited this after looking round the hall. We sat down stairs as the café is upstairs and the tea and cake were delivered to our table.

Este hotel está situado encima de la entrada/tienda y ten cuidado con la armadura bajo techo!

The café is upstairs in a converted barn (not sure if there is a lift). the staff were very friendly and the service good. The menu was a fairly standard menu. The food was good and the portions generous. The price was also very reasonable.

Buena relación calidad-precio y excelente comida producidas localmente. Amable saludo de personal a la llegada. Gran lugar para comer

There is so much to do you will have to take the opportunity for a snack or more substantial meal. There is a wide selection of snacks, sandwiches and light meals and a good selection of beverages and drinks. The tea rooms are very comfortable, but a little limited as they are accessed by steps. Enjoy as part of a visit to the Hall.

The mint and pea soup must be commended along with lovely cream scones. Well done! Just what we needed.

Full, noisy and found hair in cake !!seemed to be being used by large party of kids who where having their own picnic while one adult had a coffeeon the plus side staff ok and helpful

Visited with my 2.5 year old son who choose... as he always does... the victoria sponge. It was light, fluffy and filled with delicious cream and fresh fruit. I had a cappuccino which was lovely too. Will be coming back to sample the lunches :)

Small but very clean cafe with an adequate menu. We only had coffee and biscuits but is was well made and well priced. Staff very accommodating.

The cafe was peaceful with views over thegardens from some tables. The tables were well spaced. The staff were very friendly.

Not sure if there is access other than the stairs and once up there there are a few ceiling beams that are very low. The food was fresh and everywhere was clean

Was very sad to see the tearooms has changed from waiter/waitress service.They no longer do the lovely salads,sharing platters and good selection of sandwiches.Now just a very basic selection that you can get anywhere.

We popped in for a light bite after having looked around the house and grounds. The cafe was busy and the surroundings were interesting. The cafe is located in amongst the old beams of one of buildings and it felt like a comfortable place to eat.The menu was the atypical National Trust offerings, sandwiches, jackets and cakes, etc.The staff were friendly and well trained. Again, another common trait of a National Trust place. The staff understood gluten free from a coeliac's perspective and we felt confident in ordering.It appeared to us that some people were just visiting the cafe to eat rather than to visit the house and grounds. That in itself tells you that people like the place and make return visits. Something we plan to do if we are in the area again

Lovely surroundings and friendly quick service. As mentioned in my review of the Hall itself, the cake I chose was quite the best NT cake that I have eaten this year - and I have eaten quite a few!!!

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This was a very large, nicely furnished and very clean recently re-furbished tearoom. There is an downstairs for those who are disabled and cannot climb the stairs to the first floor. We went upstairs and was met by a personable and friendly young man who showed us to a table. The menu seemed quite extensive. Between Midday and 2.30pm they serve lunches such as Jacket Potatoes, Salads etc. For the rest of the time there is always hot and cold drinks, snacks and delicious looking cakes. The prices were also reasonable.

We stopped for lunch while visiting East Riddlesdon House, and glad we did. There was a good choice of food - sandwiches, toasties, soups, jacket potatoes, cakes etc and a specials board. I appreciated having a few vegetarian options on the menu. The service was quick and friendly and our toasties were fresh and tasty, with a good side salad. As a first time visitor to the area I appreciated the range of Harrogate teas! On a rainy day the atmosphere in the cafe was warm and cosy which was just what we needed after a damp walk around the gardens!

We often visit the café at East Riddlesden Hall as it's local to us and we are National Trust members. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the service is good. The scones and flapjack are highly recommended and there is always a good choice on the specials menu.On several occasions I have taken a group of ladies in after we have been walking and the staff are always helpful and accommodating when asked to reserve a table for us

As we were at the Hall we decided to visit the tearoom for lunch. The menu is fairly basic but had a good variety of options, from sandwiches to jacket potatoes to options from the daily specials board. There is also a good variety of soft drinks and bottled beers (which are also for sale in the shop). You wait to be seated in this tearoom and the staff are both welcoming and efficient. This excellent service continued throughout our visit. The tearoom itself is upstairs in a old building (this might be an issue for those with mobility problems) with lovely beams and stone walls. It really is a stunning room. We opted for the three cheese and chive jacket potato with salad garnish. This was surprising good, consisting of three excellent quality cheeses - applewood smoked, Red Leicester and Wensleydale with cranberries. The salad was freshly prepared, a bit of dressing would really have bought this to life though. The tearoom serves a wide variety of cakes of the day (including low gluten options), all of which looked delicious. You don't need to be touring the house or garden to eat here, as you enter via the gift shop if you let the staff know that you just wished to visit the tearoom then they will let you go up.Not the cheapest place to eat (£17 for two cheese jacket potatoes, one soft drink and a bottle of beer) but we felt for the quality it was worth it.

We called in here whilst visiting east riddlesden hall. The tea room is upstairs but there is a table downstairs for disabled use and an area for pushchairs to be left. The cafe serves snacks such as jacket potatoes, toasted sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads. There is also a specials board. We ordered toasted sandwiches, tea and coffee. The tea pot was huge which is a rarity these days. The service was friendly and quick considering the place was full. There are also cakes and scones available if you wanted afternoon tea. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

The grounds are wonderful and the hall has some great history. Afterwards it was to the cafe for a scone and cream. We enjoyed the visit and would recommend it especially if you are having some family visit. Keighley has a lot of wonderful jems hidden away and this is one of them.

Welcoming staff and tasty food make this upstairs restaurant a good place to stop for food. Value for money. No easy access for disabled or wheelchair bound persons.

Well up to usual excellent National Trust standard, attractive, atmospheric room, lovely toasted tea cake & good Yorkshire tea.