Pavilion Tea Rooms in East Hampshire

We had a wonderful afternoon tea experience! The quality of the food was exceptional, with a great selection of delicious treats. The service was warm, friendly, and attentive, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a relaxing and delightful afternoon.

Popular brekkie spot at Stansted Park. Visited early on a Sunday before the crowds arrived. Really friendly and helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. Food was lovely and it’s a decent brekkie menu from which to choose from. They don’t take bookings for breakfast so it pays to get there early.

A gifted afternoon tea - otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered. For what it is, it is expensive. Staff pleasant & well trained. It took me a few days to get through to the place by phone & some of the details online are out of date - times etc.

Had some gift vouchers to use so went for lunch which was delicious. We had the crab sandwiches with a cup of soup. I had the cauliflower and broccoli and my husband had the sweet potato and chilli. Both were really good. It was very busy but the service was quick and friendly. The only complaint was that it was quite expensive but I would certainly go again.

Visited here for lunch and a catch up with my friend... it was a Wednesday lunchtime and the place was very busy, nevertheless we were served quickly and not put under any pressure to eat up and vacate our seat. The selection of food was nice and the staff were attentive. The food was tasty and no complaints there... There is a large car park but a little way to walk should you struggle walking to far. I would happily return again.

The Pavilion is a gem. Beautiful setting to enjoy an alfresco pit stop or a coffee and cake in the conservatory. The staff are always lovely and the breakfast or light lunch menu is great - so are the cakes! I'd not hesitate to recommend this Cafe.

Tried to visit the Pavillion tea room with family and my auntie from France who we had not seen for two years due to covid. We arrived around 2:30pm and asked for a table for 8, I understand this is quite alot of us so...

Had an utterly delicious lunch today; my husband, two sons and I. We had two delicious paninis (husband had the Brie and I had the chicken) with some having the lunch box. The salads were delicious and so were the tastes of soup (lentil for...

Nine of us enjoyed delicious Afternoon Tea to celebrate two birthdays. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were delicious and many different types of tea were available. The table was beautifully laid with vases of daffodils and glitter. The staff were welcoming, pleasant and efficient. The...

We were welcomed by a lovely friendly,smiley person called Becky and she interacted with our 17month old Grandson as well when showing us to our table! Our afternoon tea table was dressed wonderful and the tea stands were also dressed with Christmas berries. The service...

I've been coming here for years but the past two visits have not been to the usual standard. A month ago I had a cold jacket potato and my partners was also cold with his prawns looking like the cheapest of cheap. This time the...

This was our first visit to stansted. Gardens and shops are lovely- well worth allowing extra time to explore first. We pre booked an afternoon tea and were quickly seated and served in the very pretty pavillion overlooking the garden. It was a bit noisy...

We were heading to Driftwood (see separate reviews), but the car seemed to take us to Stansted's Pavilion Tea Rooms. Same Caterers for both, so we had high hopes. Great Quiches with a good, properly dressed, Salad. Swift service. Their 'Historic', Lemon Meringue Pie had...

We spent a lovely afternoon exploring the grounds and surrounding area before heading in for one of the tea rooms afternoon teas. It's a shame that some of the areas are still out of bounds (chapel, maize and main house) due to the pandemic but...

Talk about change! Food was still ok but not cheap but now you have to find a table, go outside and queue to put in an order but at least they bring it to your table. Queried this with a waitress who obviously wasn't impressed...

went for lunch , did not stop as we had to queue to put our order in outside in the rain why can they not take our orders from our table, very disappointed, will not go again for a while

We visit the tearooms at least monthly after a dog walk. It's a wonderful setting. The food is delicious particularly the scones (freshly made every day) the sausage rolls and my personal favourite the Bakewell. I'd like to specifically say that the staff work really...

Visited yesterday with s friend for afternoon tea. Greeted warmly and shown to our reserved table by the window. Staff attentive and friendly. The food was very tasty and nicely presented. Finger sandwiches on a platter, a plate of scones and a tiered cake stand...

Wasps, wasps, wasps. If you have any aversion to wasps then avoid. Such a shame as it is a lovely place to go. They have lot's of traps dotted around the gardens but all the cakes were surrounded by them

With no possibility of booking we arrived and, as instructed, queued by the outside blackboard. There were loads of people saying wait times were up to an hour. A member of staff stared at us from inside but made no attempt to come and take...

Sat outside & ordered from the kiosk. Too many wasps although this can't be helped! Ordered drinks only to be served & charged for one too many. Then had to wait 20mins for a refund only for the extra drink bottle to be rudely snatched...

A really lovely place to visit. Staff are always friendly and efficient, food and drinks are really good and sensibly priced. We have visited several times. Great to sit outside and there's the farm shop and garden centre to visit just yards away. The gardens...

We have been visiting the Pavilion in excess of twenty five years and have always found it to be a special place until today(3rd Aug)They do not take bookings so three of us arrived just after 1pm to find a long queue and the whole...

Went with a friend she was hoping to get a sandwich for lunch, but because it was 11.30am was unable. So we had coffee and cheese scones, but 5minutes later the table next to us was served sandwiches etc. So very disappointed

I have never received such a poor reception in any venue. Staff member must have been trained at the Basil Faulty School of Charm. She was under pressure, very busy and not coping with her task, this resulted in rudeness and unhappy customers. Poorly organised...

£2 for a leftover breakfast sausage for my dog which was at 12.40pm presumably headed for the bin when our table spent over £30 is unbelievable especially when other cafes give dogs them for free. Explaining they were gluten free for a dog a tad...

My husband and I had lunch here today. It was unexpectedly busy for a Monday - we hadn't thought to book. Inside was full at noon plus with people queuing so we braved the elements and sat outside under a marquee. Views across the lawns...

I got the last cooked breakfast at 11.30 - others in my party were told, very rudely, that there would be no more hot food available until lunch. How strange to have a hiatus in service at z busy time of day. The breakfast itself...

We visited the tea rooms today after phoning to make a reservation. The serving team were courteous helpful and attentive. Charlie was our server and was super efficient, thoughtful and went out if her way to ensure we had an enjoyable lunch. The team followed...

A day out with the Mazda MX-30, so lunch at Stanstead seemed a fine idea. Same catering as Driftwood (see separate reviews) so we knew we were in for a treat. Absolutely packed despite average weather. All very well organised and Covid secure. Even the...

We popped in for lunch today on bank holiday Monday and it was perfect!! The system they have works so well with the new garden bar & is well explained with the signs. Everything feels very safe, hand sanitizer on each table. We were so...

Until Covid we have been regular customers for over twenty years and have always enjoyed the good food and service,it has always seemed a special place to visit and introduce friends to over the years. Today three of us ventured in after a long absence...

I have been to the Pavilion Tea Rooms in the past, though on my last few visits the standard has been going downhill rapidly, cluminating in today. While on a walk I decided to stop there for lunch with my parents. Firstly a few points...

The surroundings are beautiful but the value and service has good down hill rapidily. The food is not as fresh especially the cake and the prices have increased. Staff are slow and off hand at times. Quite a few people I have spoken to feel...

Usual good food and service but was shouted at to move on whilst standing on the lawn in the open air eating the food just purchased. This is the second time this has happened in recent months. The management should reflect on this “zero tolerance...

The Pavilion has always been excellent, but service is everything. Since lockdown, hospitality staff are understandably fatigued with the seemingly ridiculous and arbitrary Covid rules. I get it. But working in hospitality is also your choice, so do it with a smile. Yesterday we were...

This is such a lovely place to eat, wonderful surroundings and the staff are always very helpful, highly recommended!

Had pre booked a table which was just as well as very busy on arrival. I know everyone is trying their best to keep going under Covid but it did feel as if there were a few too many people around. That said the staff...

We arrived at around 2pm for lunch, my wife chose a quiche but was informed that they didn’t have any even though they were advertised on the specials board. We both then decided we would have a small soup starter and a ploughman’s each. Along...

My friend and I decided to give it another try after a mediocre visit a couple of years ago. This was to have been our first meet-up since just before lockdown. Unfortunately she broke down on the way to meet me, so hubby (who’s not...

Such a beautiful garden to have a traditional cream tea, always great food reasonable price and variety to chose from even with a reduced menu, social distanceing has been managed perfectly

Excellent, peaceful and well managed restaurant in beautiful setting. Covid restrictions well managed but no temperature check if sitting inside. Good range of light lunch choices with country drinks such as Victorian lemonade and Fentiman's Ginger Ale. The Salmon and prawn salad was nicely presented....

Had lunch, lovely salad then clotted cream tea. Salad so fresh, and scone just perfect. All members of staff so polite and efficient. Cannot fault in any way.

Nice menu and eating outside was lovely. Plenty of shades. Quick service. Scones and tea recommends. Good hygiene and well organised.

Arrived for breakfast at 1000 am, party of 5. Set in Old modified orangey. Quite well known for lunch and afternoon teas. No problem in getting a table this early, but did noticed it filled up quite quickly. Table numbers taken to till for ordering,...

Firstly we really enjoyed our cream teas, the scones were lovely, the service quick even though the place was busy, and we felt the price was comparable with other places we have visited in the area. What I really want to mention is the service...

Some friends and I went for afternoon tea it was lovely The food and service are very good and the staff are lovely You do need to book

Get a table, note the number , order at the counter and wait for yourfood to be delivered to the table. Service was satisfactory and food tasty.

We are regular visitors here but today was disappointing and I left feeling mugged, Welsh Rarebit ,1 slice of cheese on toast with a bit of salad 10.95 and not tasty at all is taking the Mick and 3.50 for a glass of orange is...

My wife and I had lunch here yesterday (Sat 4th Jan 2020). I had the salmon and crayfish salad, and my wife had the goats cheese salad. All very pleasant until a few hours later when I suffered symptoms of very bad food poisoning, which...

Came here for lunch. Asked what vegan choices they had. They rustled around in a folder and handed me the dairy free menu which was 99% meat choices. Said they could do these without the meat. Ended up with a small bowl of lentil soup...

Came here for a quick cuppa tea for husband and a piece of cake. Since I’ve just had a coffee from the the other cafe at garden center place; I asked if I can have a cup of hot water. I was shocked for them...

Lunch here today, did not start well as had no record of table booking! Luckily a table free Find table then go and queue and order and pay, then queue and wait again to get drinks and food is served to table Cannot recommend the...

We visited the tea rooms on a gloomy and damp Tuesday for lunch. We ordered sandwiches with a cup of soup. The tea room was surprisingly not too busy, but even when it is busy they have plenty of staff and there is never much...

We have eaten here on a number of occassions and the food has always been of a high standard. Set in the Stansted Park grounds it is a very pleasant place to eat

English tea hear is very good delicious sandwiches you get nice menu ,like should get and lovely choices of tea or coffee. And everything thing is so good . And good service.

A regular visitor here. Recent visit was excellent as usual. Lovely menu with fast and pleasant service. Location is beautiful whether sitting inside or outside. Food quality very consistent.

Fabulous table settings for a large group arriving at different times. Afternoon tea delivered fresh to the late comers. Tea top up. Great staff fabulous afternoon tea. My favourite cream tea spot. when we left doggie boxes given out for all excess cakes ant sandwiches....

I went with some friends for a pre-booked afternoon tea and was just expecting a cup of tea and a cake. What a surprise when a plate of small sandwiches came round and not only that there were scones with cream and jam, plus other...

Lovely place to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Good sandwiches, good cakes, good selection of drinks. It's not expensive and staff are really nice and friendly however I have to drop it a bit because it was a bit rushed and the waiter lent over...

Met up with my cousin and family over the August holidays - we had stone baked pizza from the restaurant then afternoon tea in the Tea Room, the place was very busy but we had a wonderful time. Great place for the kids to run...

Been coming here for many years and the standard as been consistent but the last couple of times things have slipped. I think they are the victims of their own success and standards with food and service are suffering. Also they are pricing themselves out...

Visited lunchtime just after midday during Glorious Goodwood week, was very busy but we were shown to one of a few remaining tables, food was delivered to our table within five minutes of ordering and was enjoyed by all, first class

Lots of variety here home made cakes or savoury, as well as meals. Really nice cup of coffee too. Sitting inside is made up of and old orangery/ green house. The staff are very friendly.

.The afternoon tea was certainly not as good as the last time we visited. Light on sandwiches. Very mediocre cakes and a sickly trifle.The scone was ok. Sorry I'm a frequent visitor but wouldn't want to have it again. My Granddaughter said we'll have lunch...

My husband and I had a very disappointing lunch here today. We both ordered jacket potatoes which were served only slightly warmed up and tasted stale. They tasted as though they had been baked the day before and then re heated or in our case...

My parents and I recently visited The Pavilion tearooms which is situated in the beautiful Stansted Park. We treated ourselves to a cream tea each, which consisted of rather large and delicious fruit scones, served with a pot of thick clotted cream and locally homemade...

We wanted a quick snack while our group was out on a day trip. This seemed an ideal place which it was. There were tables and chairs under parasols. The queue to order was quickly deal with and the food was bought out to the...

Beautiful place to have your afternoon tea. Friendly and happy staff. Food was presented well and my husband had a gluten free afternoon tea. With have been here twice now and will go back. It’s one of my favourite places.

Very nice simple lunch. We had very good sandwiches with a small bowel of Watercress soup which was excellent

We called in for a cuppa and cake and decided on the lemon meringue pie which was very tasty ,the only downside was the pie was not priced and we were shocked to see we had paid £5.75 a slice ! Don't think it was...

My Husband and I booked for afternoon tea here for the first time. Lovely young girl served us. Considering only her third shift she did well. I contacted the team here in advance to ask for no salmon, which was acknowledged by email and indeed...

Have been twice now and really enjoyed the food. Delicious soups, quiches and sandwiches. Very busy when I visited. Attractive building in lovely surroundings. Would definitely go again. Dogs allowed outside.

Second time, same poor experience, never again. Visited in October 2018 and food was forgotten, visited again in May 2019 as exactly the same experience.

We hadn’t visited the tea rooms for a number of years and it’s as good as ever. We had peach and fig cake to accompany our cappuccinos and it was delicious. We sat on outside tables in the sunshine listening to the birds. The staff...

We visit this place everytime we are in the area on holiday as it can't be beaten for fresh for or service

I don't understand some of the complaints about this venue. We must eat here at least once a month & have done so for the last few years, I can honestly say we've never had a bad experience. Yes, it gets busy, especially on Saturdays,...

We've had lovely family lunches here in the past. Today we were shown to the table we'd booked and given menus. After waiting a while we asked if we could place our order to be told that they only provide table service if you book...

I visited this tea room sadly on the occasion of an after funeral lunch with my in laws after the funeral of my Mother in law. The staff here could not have been kinder. They provided a spread of food in a discreet and low...

I'm visiting today with my family I found their helpfulness very poor as 2 members of a group where visibly disabled, yet nobody offered to help. Even with cutlery, when I ask where it was, visibly they could see we were disabled. Staff were very...

We often visit The Pavillion. It is not cheap, but has a good atmosphere and the food is good quality. Today, I was surprised to see my bill come to £6 for a diet Coke, a scone, and a cup of hot water with a...

An idyllic sunny Sunday afternoon in the environs of Stansted House. The place exuded a families friendly vibe. Having cycled cross country from Nutbourne, we spent some time enjoying the tranquility of the Dutch Courtyard Garden, after which we had a couple of flavoursome coffees...

About a dozen of our walking group had lunch here on a Friday. We were seated immediately and served very promptly. My husband and I both had sandwiches which had plenty of filling. The prices were a bit more than some places but definitely worth...

Lovely surroundings. Eat inside or out. Good and tasty food. Varied menus. Helpful staff. Dog friendly outside tables.

Excellent food reasonably priced and served by delightful staff. Lovely surroundings light and airy. Popular with young artists and musicians don’t be surprised if you’re sitting next to the next Skepta.

We had lunch at the Pavilion Tea Rooms. We were 19 persons. We ordered our lunch from the menu individually, and the food was served very quickly, and with a pleasant smile. We were all very satisfied with the food and service. After lunch we...

Granted, it's a pleasant setting in the grounds of Stansted but my husband and I only went for a cup of tea/coffee and a piece of cake. The Bakewell tart looked nice so we both opted for a slice. It wasn't an overly huge slice...

Had a very tasty lunch, with really great service, despite it being half term and the cafe being very busy. Full marks to all the staff for friendly and efficient service.

Lovely setting, especially in the summer. Service was great. Sandwiches, trifle and scones were lovely but I found the cakes were a little dry. I would return

Their appears to be massive changes to these tea rooms and for the better, I am so pleased the dirty gazebo's have gone. Different staff more organised and professional. I found all the staff to be friendly, and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our...

First time for the afternoon tea but will definitely be back. The gluten free sandwiches, cakes and trifle were delicious and of course not forgetting the scone, jam and cream. My wife had the normal selection and loved every bit. Finished off with tea, coffee...

We booked for our party of four and were pleased we did, this is a busy place and rightly so. The offerings are freshly prepared and well presented and fairly priced. The ambience is very pleasant. Easy and free parking as well. Perfect spot. Halloween...

Great afternoon - the afternoon tea was superb, good selection of sandwiches and cake, with refills of tea. Waitress excellent, and service throughout the 2 hour jazz tea was great. The FB Pocket Orchestra also very entertaining and gave a polished performance. Overall a very...

You know what you're going to get when you visit the Pavilion Tea Rooms. The menu doesn't really change, but I think that's actually part of the appeal, you know you'll like what's on offer. The food is always excellent, and the venue is always...

Held a baby shower for 14 people. It was very busy and completely packed and yet the staff bent over backwards to help, were attentive, food and drink were served quickly and was excellent quality and fresh.

As ever service good quality of food good but not good value any more portion sizes are tiny expect a salad that cost 10.95 to have dressing.... things not as they were won't be going back.

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the cheapest place to eat but the surroundings are outstanding. The food is fantastic, it can be a little slow in terms of the service but that’s down to the popularity of the place and it’s all about taking ones...

Despicable service dry bread ,part of order missing and when asked wear is the remaining food we had to produce a receipt to prove we were not trying it on or they would not put the plate down on the table, appalling attitude no apology,...

Yep..The wasps were hovering, menacingly at times however; there is an A-Board advising you of their presence ( which appeared to go unread by a number of tables within earshot )... That said, the service was friendly & effecient & the 'chunk' of shortbread, accompanied...

Lovely location, especially on a sunny day. Tables outside and water for dogs. But Quite expensive and not great staff