Peacocks Tearoom in East Cambridgeshire

Peacocks tea rooms are situated by the river in Ely . Because it was a weekend, the tea room was very busy, so we had to wait a little while before we were taken to our table. We were then given a menu and decided to go for cream tea for two. There is a variety of choices of teas to choose from .Staff were attentive professional, happy, and positive even though they were working flat out at the time. All in all, it was a very happy experience which was well worth the wait.

This perfect tea rooms with B&B are unmissable. The ambience and produce as well as the service are second to none. The B&B rooms are the most beautiful in East Anglia with superb rooms, wonderful views, every book you could want to read, tea, biscuits and fresh milk and fruit provided in the large rooms and a memorable bathroom bigger than most bedrooms. Our lunch and tea were sublime and our breakfast delicious. All the teas were amazing- we just did not have time to sample them all…! We will return soon and thanks to all the super-friendly staff as well as Rachel and George.

I visited this tea room as it appears listed as the best in many sites and had some raving reviews. It started well, as it is a very cozy place with a lot of personality and very cute china. I went at lunchtime, ordered tea and a special of the day: soup with a cheese scone. The tea was nice, and it came in pretty crockery. The soup was tasteful, but a bit watery and to be frank, scarce in quantity. I guess it comes with a scone, which means to be the filling part of lunch. The issue was: the cheese scone was probably among the worst scones I ever tried - dry as the desert despite the butter I spread on it, tasteless and just not enjoyable. I love scones and was looking forward to it - I wasn’t able to eat more than two small bites. I never leave food on the plate, but I left the scone, despite my hunger. Still quite hungry after the nicely tasting but too light leek and Stilton soup, I ordered a slice of carrot cake, which looked delicious. Alas, it was the worst carrot cake I ever tried - the cake was undercooked, bland and just not good. I gave up after a forkful, despite my hunger. It came with a whole walnut on top of the frosting - which I ate, and it was stale! I paid 19 pounds for a tea, soup on the watery side and terrible baked goods with stale walnuts on top. The servers seemed totally oblivious and distracted - when I asked for the bill with my practically uneaten scone and carrot cake (except a small bite), and they took the food away, no one asked if there was anything wrong, or how everything was. Maybe this is considered normal with the food they serve? Terribly disappointed, not the best service and some of the worst baked goods I ever tried, for an unreasonably high price for the quality. I don’t know what happened today - but I will definitely not be coming back. Maybe just for a tea but no food. (The tea was good, and they have a wide selection) If anyone wonders if my standards are maybe too high, know this: still quite hungry, I visited another tea room in Ely near the cathedral and went for another tea and a scone. The scone was simply delightful, what a difference!

We visited here after seeing reviews on Trip Adviser and were not disappointed. Cosy feel with lovely china teapots, cups etc. Mixed ages in our group but all enjoyed our lunch which varied from scones to a cooked lunch. The staff were very pleasant and obliging. Very extensive menu of different teas and food. When you come out you are right near the river so great for a walk along to look at the boats there. Watch for the opening times though as we returned on the following Monday only to find it was closed and doesn’t open every day.

We visited as a family group of six adults. We had a mixture of cheese scones, fruit scones and tea cakes. All were excellent - lovely light scones in particular. It is ver quaint inside, using lovely China. Amazing menu if different teas. Also a great menu of other things to eat.

After planning some food elsewhere we decided actually we always enjoy it here so changed our plans to come to Peacocks. There was plenty of seating available and very attentive staff and delicious food. Thank-you for a lovely visit

I am reluctant to review this wonderful tearoom as I would rather like to keep it a secret. What a gem, a real tearoom, with wonderful food and great service. Very attractive inside and with an equally lovely garden. You may have to queue to get in but it is well worth the wait. Parking available nearby. An amazing find. Can't wait to go again.

Really popular tearoom with a wait to get a table but that’s because they don’t cram everyone in. Loads of tables and a choice of indoor and outdoor seating - we sat in the rear garden which was beautiful. Pleasantly surprised by the pricing - 3 cakes and two drinks for under £20. Carrot cake was best of our 3 cake stops in Ely. Tried the chocolate scone, not to our taste, but nice all the same. Cheese scone delicious. Relax, too relaxed at times as we did wait a while for our cakes after the drinks arrived but better that than being rushed in and out. Friendly polite staff. Recommended

As well as being a magnificently atmospheric and tasty tearoom, Peacocks has a double room/apartment where you can B&B stay above the tea 'action'. It has an equally attractive antiquey feel, with a large lounge, wonderful bedroom and delightful ensuite bathroom, all really well equipped. The breakfast was classy. Our host was engaging and informative. And you have the added pleasure of overlooking the Great Ouse river! Not cheap, but worth every penny!

Peacocks have seen us visit for well over twelve years. Unfailing good service and top notch food and drinks keep us coming back. Long term employees become friends and never fail to make you welcome. Sandra, for example, does just that and likely as not knows what we want before we do. Margaret and Dennis

I live near to Peacocks and it is always a treat to meet up there with friends. The quality of food, atmosphere and service is always excellent. Sandra, one of their staff , is always especially friendly, cheery, helpful and professional which adds to the pleasure of a visit.

My favourite Tearoom which we visited again this week. Wonderful staff who looked after us superbly. Food is always a delight - cannot fault anything. A big THANK YOU to the whole team.

First class meal, nice friendly and helpful staff and everything in the cafe was spotlessly clean and in a nice position close to the river.

From the moment I arrived at Peacocks Tearoom, I received top-quality service from all the staff with whom I interacted. They showed a level of kindness, attentiveness, and generosity that I have never experienced during my travels. I was greeted with a warm smile, two types(!) of tea, and cake, and I departed with farewells and well wishes. The Brewery Suite in which I stayed was spacious (it has three rooms) and clean, and it had an amazing view. The breakfast guests receive was delicious and accompanied by great conversations. I'd highly recommend Peacocks Tearoom to those looking for a place to stay while visiting Ely. Not only is it a fantastic tearoom and B&B, but it is conveniently located to the river, Ely Cathedral, and other attractions.

We arrived getting near last orders but was still welcomed in. We had scone with cream and jam. Scones were warm and tasted great! Lovely little tea shop in a great spot. Young man that served us was very friendly.

This is a little gem of a tea shop the cakes are made on site by Sophie who seems to be an exceptional baker a lovely choice hard to choose but the coffee cake is my favourite and they give you a very generous portion . Not much out side seating but if you can get a table it is lovely .

We have been to Peacocks a few times now after a recommendation. We stayed here for the first time last night and I have to say it was most enjoyable and one of the best nights sleep we’ve ever had whilst away from home- there was no noise whatsoever during the night and the bed was so comfortable. The accommodation is spacious with a separate bedroom and lounge area. The attention to detail is superb. We appreciated the lovely selection of hot drinks and the delicious heart shaped shortbread biscuits. The breakfast was amazing. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming. This is certainly the best tea room I’ve ever visited ( and I’ve been to many ! ) . Peacocks is quintessential British and I can see why it attracts so many people. We hope to return very soon.

Unfortunately I can only give this establishment 5 stars, they deserve more. I had their Croque Norvegien, it was probably the best meal I have eaten outside of home.

Afternoon tea amazing it was perfect and our waitress Jade was a very nice young lady will certainly go back

Food quality seems to have gone very much downhill since I was last here in 2018 (and the many times before that). It was all ok (scones a bit bland, dishes missing key ingredients, afternoon tea a lot smaller than it used to be) but...

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Decaf coffee was very disappointing, It looked more like dirty water than coffee and had no flavour. All four of us ordered sandwiches / toasties at the same time. Two of us got our food, the other two waited at least 10 mins before having...

We were travelling to our holiday destination and after negotiating endless road works through Cambridge were desperate for refreshments and some tranquility. Peacocks was found on the internet and we gave it a go, and we are glad we did! Peacocks is quaint, slightly eccentric,...

Really lovely food at great value. Friendly helpful staff too - only downside is no booking and it’s not a huge place. Will definitely be coming back

The shaded courtyard was perfect on a very hot sunny day. The team were friendly and helpful going the extra mile carrying our bags (three of our party use walking sticks) and making us feel welcome. Wonderful environment, great food and excellent service. Thank you...

I am not really a tea kind of guy. But my mother loved this place. She had her two son's, her grandson and her husband of nearly 60 years. To me, that made it all worth it. The food was more than acceptable, the staff...

I had been to the Peacock's Tea Room several years ago and so returned while in the Ely area June/2023. I had afternoon tea for one inside and it was just great. Good service, nice setting and the chocolate mocha cake included in my afternoon...

Absolutely wonderful. A real find. Far more than a cafe. A beautiful experience. Salads and toasties very well made. And as for the cakes! Wow. And the gin cocktails are very nice

Stayed at Peacock's for 1 night, we were warmly greeted and had refreshments before being shown to our room. The Brewery Suite is very nice with a lovely view of the River from all windows, lovely accommodation, everything is thought of, large selection of Teas...

Absolutely disappointed. The decaf coffee had no smell of coffee or even taste. The only thing it had was colour. Despite it being decaf it should still taste and smell of coffee. The scrambled egg was rubbery and the main meal of it should of...

Having been rudely rejected from a surprising number of 'tea rooms' in Ely on account of the Pug, Peacocks not only welcomed us all, but offered a mini plate of treats for the dog. The staff were amazing, the surroundings absolutely wonderful, and the selection...

Little gutted about the cleanliness of the tearoom, it was dusty and cluttered. Staff were lovely then seemed off when we ordered only drinks. Glad we did, when looking at the menu, we thought it was a little overpriced. The saving grace was it is...

Called in today (14/05/23) for a cup of tea and some cake. The service was first class, the waiting staff were helpful and polite and nothing was to much trouble. The pace was spotless throughout.

Dog friendly. Amazing selection of teas. Would recommend the black cherry or the iced coffees. Cakes were tasty and good portion size. Staff were friendly and prompt and even brought some dog biscuits for my 2 dogs to have. Overall a great place to stop...

Disappointed. Really sorry but it was overpriced for what you provided. We both had breakfast tea which worked out at around £7 for a pot for 2 people. I think that's extortionate. We both had a sandwich. The wholemeal bread was nice but thin slices....

We ordered two hot chocolates. They arrived in mugs with dribbles down the sides and smudges of sticky powder round the rims. We drank them and found sticky lumps of congealed unmixed powder at the bottom. We showed the congealed mess to the waiter who...

Service was outstanding on Monday. I was seated in the front room and it was quite busy but nevertheless, the waitress in this room was very patient with me and was very friendly. 5 star service, great food.

The service was so poor! We had a rude woman push in front of us in the queue and seated herself at a table. The maître d' did not resolve the situation and instead just kept glancing at the queue and kept walking away. We...

Called in for morning tea and crumpets with a friend on a day out in Ely. It’s a very beautiful and cosy tea room. We were sat in a cosy window seat area. Our waitress was friendly and the selection of teas is marvellous. I...

We visited the tearooms after spending most of the day exploring Ely so I was desperate for a cup of tea. I loved the decor and ambiance as soon as I got there. The tea was absolutely perfect - I particularly loved the Russian Caravan...

Two friends (from USA) and I (from Australia) met today to visit Ely Cathedral and catch up. Based on great reviews and a menu that offered more than baked potatoes, we decided to have lunch at Peacock’s - what an awesome choice! Between us, we...

My wife and I along with our puppy visited recently and found the staff so accommodating. Excellent lunch with fantastic service too

We arrived at Peacocks late in the day due to a family funeral and were made so welcome.. A lovely room with a large sitting room and a huge bathroom in a quiet area. Perfect. Tea, coffee, shortbread biscuits and fresh fruit provided and a...

Table for 6 walk in. No room indoors so sat outside. Waiter young and friendly. Orders taken & drinks served first. Great selection of teas available. Mixture of sandwiches all served with a side salad. Lovely food just a pity no space indoors, as 2...

A gem of a tearoom and hugely popular as a result: great setting near the river/marina. Service was excellent, leaf tea spectacular and food first class. Visited twice during our stay; the cream tea was delicious; the salmon quiche was to die for. Be prepared...

Popped in, there was a queue to go inside, we wanted to sit outside as it was ok weather. Choice of tea was outstanding, my wife (gluten free) had a choice of cakes to choose from. Service was good, not to pushy. Even if theres...

We went to this tearooms as part of my mum's 80th birthday celebrations and we were delighted! The scones were huge, jams home-made and the assortment of teas was fabulous. I look forward to a return visit!

Recently came here for a Christmas meal on Friday 16th December. The food was absolutely delicious- couldn't fault it. Clearly they put in a lot of effort and it shows. The man serving us was very attentive and friendly. I had a pea and ham...

Visited again for lunch with my wife,excellent choice and excellent service,we both had sandwiches which were fantastic ,staff were excellent. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful quaint and tasty, even the loos were an experience! Food lovely, ambience perfect. The sandwiches were lovely, and a superb selection of teas. I highly recommend it.

Pleasant location, Whilst waitering staff attentive and helpful, pity serving staff abrupt. Scones heated without option, for me not acceptable. Maybe a little hard on review! dont appreciate no choice heated or not.

The tea room offers something for everybody whether it is a cream tea, toasted sandwich or a gourmet lunch. Their upcoming festive choices look amazing and out of the ordinary.

It was a lovely bright day as we walked to the tearoom, so we were a bit worried about not getting a table for lunch because of their "no bookings" policy. But we evidently arrived early enough not to have to queue and in any...

Nous sommes venus au Peacock parce que Chris, mon ami de longue date résidant à Ely, m'y a emmenée, disant...

Great cakes & more tea varieties than you could ever imagine. Quaint setting with old fashioned china and pleasant service. A bit like visiting aunty Betty.

Having googled tea rooms we found peacocks. by the river ✓ Cosy✓ Seated quickly ✓ Staff friendly ✓ Menu, at times quirky but interesting ✓ Choice of beverages ✓ Cleanliness ✓ Dogs welcome ✓ Now i really really wanted to leave an amazing review and...

It’s been a fair while since we last visited, but I had great memories of this little place so we returned on our day out to Ely. The first thing we noticed was the ramped up prices… £3.95 a pot of tea, £4.25 a slice...

In this place, my partner and I had the best tea time ever. There is a large selection of teas and food. Sandwiches, scones, and cakes are delicious properly done and hand-made. Jams were extremely rich in flavor, so I highly suspect that was handmade...

Had a lovely egg and cress sandwich, warm scone cream and jam and a nice pit of tea, this tea shop is very busy so that says it all, my only complaint was the flies.

We loved our stay af this super B & B, comfortable suite, delicious food, lovely staff and beautiful location by the river. Would highly recommend.

We had a lovely jam And cream Scone plus tea for two . Service was excellent and so so lovely to be asked if we’d like more water etc . Never rushed or wanting the table quickly. It was lovely to experience lovely service.

Lovely cream tea here with two scones, jam and cream Massive selection of teas. Often a queue, but worth the wait!

The tea rooms were closed with it being a Monday but we stayed in the rooms above. What a beautiful room, so comfortable with a large sitting room overlooking the river. This was a real find and the hosts were so friendly. Perfect location for...

Arrived at lunchtime and we were seated almost instantly. Every single one of the staff (Sandra especially) were welcoming, obliging and GENUINE. We had tea, salads and the fabulous ‘Isle of Ely pudding’ with clotted cream. Everything was super fresh and, even though it was...

After reading reviews we decided to head here at 11.30 for an early lunch and miss any queues. We were seated at straight away by a lovely lady. My husband enjoyed the homemade lentil soup and cheese scone and I had the gorgeous fresh out...

I must have missed this place before. I don't remember it, and I've walked this way many times. It's a delightful place - traditional, very, very English, but at the same time not overwhelmingly twee, and pretty relaxed and relaxing. It's very close to the...

Wow, we decided to pop in after taking a tour on the liberty belle for an afternoon snack. It’s was about 3pm and there was a queue to get a seat, clearly as it’s so popular and the weather had brought everyone out. The staff...

I usually love the salads at peacocks and have raves about them on many occasions. However, on this visit there was no dressing on the salad, no beetroot and bread (told they are no longer included) and they also forgot the potato salad. Prices have...

Got here just in time to be served on a Sunday afternoon. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious - excellent warm fruit scone with jam and cream. The crockery was really pretty and traditional and there were so many teas...

We were bought a voucher to have afternoon tea here and the place was delightful. Delicious sandwiches and warm scones with a choice of jam, cake and a huge selection of tea. The service was excellent, extremely efficient and we were even offered a top...

Lovely tea room. Food and drinks were excellent . Prices were slightly above average but not too bad. Staff were lovely .

I love tea and what a great selection of teas on offer. The food was offer was excellent, the scones we had were possibly the best we have had out. The staff were very welcoming and the service was very professional. We will certainly be...

I have visited Peacocks Tearoom many times. Beautiful little gem along the river bank, it hosts quaint gardens in the Summer and has a lovely warm, cozy and welcoming feeling inside on a winters day. After a winter walk recently , we visited and had...

Meeting friends and their growing young family on a busy Saturday I commend the front of house staff for their polite communication whilst we wait for a suitable table. Made us feel welcome to this inviting place. Food was warming and tasty and all delivered...

On our previous visit to Ely this attractive looking tearoom was closed so we were pleased to be back and sample its hospitality. There is seating outside but the weather wasn't favourable so the waiting outside while each party are seated inside makes sense. They...

What an outstanding tea room, family owned and run from what we could tell. Plenty of space between tables, excellent range of teas served properly, lovely food, caring and attentive staff. Our advice would be to read all the other reviews and visit Peacocks soon.

We arrived last Saturday shortly before lunch. We only queued for a few minutes before we were taken to a table. After I quickly used the toilet, it dawned on me that we were sat right next to it but as well as that our...

We were driving back from a stay in Norfolk last weekend, and Ely was our halfway point before we reached home in Essex. I was searching Tripadvisor in the car for a nice tearoom and found all the excellent reviews for Peacocks. At around 3...

I have now visited peacocks twice and would assure anyone it is worth the well-deserved queue. Incredible selection of teas and lots of options to eat - and no scrimping on the fillings. Staff are always very warm and friendly even when rushed off their...

We have been for tea & cakes several times. It is a lovely traditional Tea Room with both inside and outside terrace seating, located close to the Ely Riverside. In good weather they also open their rear garden. The selection of teas and coffees is...

We went back again to Peacocks with friends that were visiting. It has lost none of its charm. The menu has changed a tad but everything was great. (I was daring and had a bacon, banana and maple syrup sandwich which was very good) the...

Fantastic tea and scones! I arrived early on a Friday morning, not sure if they take bookings. The outside seating are was full but they were able to seat me inside. The menu is full of various options but I decided to go with tea...

What a charming and lovely little gem of a place … quaint surroundings with an exhaustive tea selection and plenty of tasty light lunches to choose from. Spent the loveliness of afternoons here catching up with a friend and without a doubt will be back!

The Society of East Anglian Watercolourists were holding an exhibition of their watercolour prints in the Babylon Gallery throughout September. Being unfamiliar with Ely with respect to both parking and eating, we came up with a few options after a quick check on the computer....

The ambiance of the tea rooms is lovely. Very attentive polite staff. The seats were a little uncomfortable Could do with some better quality outdoor seating. Loved all the China muslin cloths over sugar. I chose fruit scones but was very disappointed. They were hard...

Great food and very friendly service and atmosphere. We had to wait a while to get a table, but it was worth it. Highly recommended!

The Peacock Tearoom was recommended to me by my parents because of their extensive tea selection. I chose the full monty afternoon tea with a fruit scone (warm from the oven) and the lemon and lavender cake, which was pure joy. Tried the D'Orsay tea...

We had pleasant seating in the sheltered garden with socially distanced tables. The delightful lunchtime special quiche was served with a salad and was rounded off with one of the lovely cakes on offer. The choice of teas is unrivalled

We heard about this tearoom and wanted to stop by to have a cup of tea and scones. The place was very busy with people cueing outside the tearoom, we were lucky enough to get a table. The welcoming from the staff was impeccable and...

I had told my friend about Peacocks so was pleased when we were told there was a table in the gardens - and tea and cake at lunchtime was not a problem! The choice of teas is amazing and i can recommend the Kashmiri. The...

I haven’t been for a few years. Was shown to a freshly cleared table. Waited while at least 4 customers were served & finally I managed to attract attention & asked for the menu. Ordered a scone & my fav. blend of tea. The scone...

We wanted coffee and cake so stopped in, and received a smiling welcome. Couldn't decide which cake to have so chose two - both were excellent, as was the coffee. Good coffee can be hard to find. Service was exemplary; cheerful, prompt and efficient. This...

My wife and I have enjoyed afternoon tea in various Towns and Cities in the UK and Australia. Peacocks is definitely in our Top 10 but while we enjoyed others tea rooms more, the experience was good and is certainly worth trying if you are...

Charming tearoom offering a very interesting menu (including peanut butter and honey toasties) along with the more traditional fare. Intriguing decor, engaging staff and a truly fascinating selection of teas and coffees. Well worth a visit.

We are American and we are exploring the state and loving evertything that we find. We are getting super keen on afrernoon tea and we had a good time here, my husband and me. It's just all soooooooo British, its exactly what I hoped we...

We have never been here before but so glad we called in. A delicious toastie for me and a tasty Welsh rabbit (maybe rarebit) for my wife washed down with a refreshing pot of tea. Service perfect. A bit crowded but that didn’t detract. Will...

We had lunch at Peacocks Tearoom today. We sat outside and suddenly it started to rain very heavily. The staff were wonderful! They asked us if we wanted to go inside and found us a temporary table. When it was time to pay the bill,...

Popped in on a warm summers afternoon. Friendly welcome despite it being busy. The scones were lovely, my partners chocolate brownie the best he's had in years. My tea had good flavour and I was offered more hot water too. Can't recall last time that...

Cam across this by chance & managed to get a table. Beautiful setting, very friendly & accommodating staff. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a cream tea, scones were AMAZING. Tea from a teapot is always best. Fantastic and definitely worth a visit if...

Great friendly staff and the food is also very good. My wife had a quiche with sauteed potatoes and a salad followed by a rhubarb and ginger pavlova both of which she described as excellent. I had a salt beef and gherkin sandwich that was...