Richmond Tea Rooms in Manchester

Came here with a group of friends, the tearooms are beautifully decorated and offer a good selection of food, which are quite expensive but in line with other Manchester venues. I was a bit disappointed however, as a member of my party had phoned up two days before the booking to explain that I’d been poorly and didn’t have much of an appetite. We asked if I could cancel my afternoon tea order and just order tea and cake on the day. They assured her on the phone that would be fine. It was quite a large group attending so it wasn’t like they were missing out on much money. Unfortunately when it came to ordering on the day, they said this wasn’t possible and I’d have to have the afternoon tea anyway, as chef had already prepared it. I didn’t have the energy to argue, but it did upset me and it felt like a complete waste of money. When it came to ordering the bill, I was the first in the group to ask. After 20 mins, it hadn’t arrived so I went to ask, explained I was in a rush and the waiter apologised and said he’d be right over. He came back several minutes later and started giving everyone else their bills first. I saw him take several other people’s payments so I decided to go over to him, remind him that I was in a rush, which was why I’d asked for my bill 30 mins before. I asked if he could settle mine next, which he thankfully did. It just seemed a little unprofessional to me and again, I was made to feel like I was being difficult, when I don’t think I was. I wish I’d been a bit more assertive on both occasions but unfortunately I wasn’t feeling well and didn’t have the energy to stick up for myself. I also think it’s bad that in a large group booking, each person is charged a service charge. The service was slow and I felt let down by it on two occasions.

What a lovely afternoon we had. Great service from Nico, and the ambience is amazing. Lovely food (we had the Hatters afternoon tea), everything delicious and home- made ( those scones!!) Will definitely be coming back.

Popped into the team rooms as we walked through Manchester visiting my son at university. The place had a real old world feel to it. A tea room has to serve great tea and that’s what they did. The selection was great and the tea served properly - loose leaf in a proper tea pot. I had a pie, and other had cakes. Great experience. Would definitely go back

A first timer in attending a Burlesque event I booked for myself and 4 friends. WOW..... what an evening ....definitely not for under 18s nor people of a sensitive disposition !! The compare resplendent in a silver sequined ensemble was amazing and took no prisoners. The ladies who preformed were fabulous. The staff (special shout out to George looking after us so well) were great. The atmosphere was electric. Many thanks to everyone for a wonderful evening. We met lots of great people , many of them who had been to previous events. We will definitely be returning and I would highly recommend you try it if you are looking for an evening out with a difference x

Endroit ideal pour un tea time. L endroit est charmant et raffiné sans etre guindé. Je recommande le alice afternoon tea ( the et scones) ...délicieux et copieux...sans doute les meilleurs scones que j ai mangé... A faire absolument

Came here yesterday after doing a treasure hunt walk around Manchester. Such a lovely, quirky place the staff are all really friendly and helpful. The selection of cakes and different teas are amazing. Would definitely recommend, such a lovely treat.

3rd vist here lovely place and the staff make it great always was great bread here sourdough but this time no sourdough oh dear 😩 Breakfast was lovely pancakes good Some gluten free options but no French toast gluten free 🤔 Only small things really and still a great place keep up the good work and bring the good bread back pretty please 🙏

What a treat it was to have afternoon tea here with my daughter and granddaughter. The decor is amazing. Food was beautifully presented and excellent value for money. Service was impeccable and the staff were especially kind to my granddaughter when she asked about The Enchanted Forest. Perfect location for a pre theatre meal. I can’t believe we have never visited before. We will definitely be returning.

Excellent environment, great service and delicious food. Great place to enjoy a good tea or have a great breakfast. I am trying to go there every time i visit Manchester.

Visited for afternoon tea after being recommended by a work colleague. The food was delicious, the decor beautiful and the service exceptional (thanks George). Loved the cocktail in a teapot idea ❤️ Will definitely return when we’re next in Manchester

Came here end of March 2023 for Afternoon tea I was staying in Manchester for couple of nights and my partner booked here as a belated birthday treat. The choice of types of afternoon tea was good generally it’s a lot of cake and just a few sandwiches but they had an option where there is more savoury than sweet which was good for me but I did get an extra little cake and a happy birthday which was lovely the staff are so nice here. We often come here for brekkie when in Manchester such a nice and quirky place .

We arrived just as they were finishing Breakfast which look great. We were greeted and seated very quick. I ordered Tea and Victoria Sponge which were excellent. My partner Chocolate cake and a beer of course. Loved the atmosphere and the Alice in Wonderland decor is great. We will be back next time we are in Manchester.

£90 for 2x afternoon tea that felt comparable to a fast food experience. Very rushed & had too short a time limit for afternoon tea which ruined my experience that was intended to celebrate a special occasion with a friend. Felt uncomfortable by being told to leave multiple times before our time limit, not the waitresses fault (she appeared stressed and uncomfortable in asking us to leave). 1 hour 15mins is not long enough for such a high cost & is far shorter than higher quality venues. This is a failure in organisation by management. I was required to take half of my food home so it was stale and ruined by the time I ate it. Extremely disappointed and will not return.

Fabulous afternoon tea with great service and a really nice atmosphere. My wife had a gluten free Hatters afternoon tea was she loved especially the fruit scone. I'm not a cake person so I had the Tweedles afternoon tea that was delicious and very good value for the amount of food. We will be going back many more times.

Attended the “Mad Hatters Tea Party” valentines special - what a brilliant evening. The staff were brilliant from start to finish, and the performers were great, didn’t break character throughout the whole evening. The white rabbit makes a brilliant host, we also had hilarious performances from the queen of hearts, Alice, as well as the mad hatter herself, all of who were fantastic. Everyone made us feel so welcome, and the afternoon tea that was served was absolutely gorgeous. Such a brilliant way to spend an evening and something different from the norm. 100% worth the £35 ticket cost!

Amazing place very kind helpful staff I nipped in for a couple of take away drinks and the service was so good very quick will definitely recommend here yo anyone

Wife and i popped in for Brunch and we are so pleased we did. The decor is a true alice in wonderland environment. We were seated by the lovely Ida, although i did take a few pictures on my way to my seat. The food was delicious, i had the Eggs Benedict, which was one of the best i've ever had. When we are back in Manchester, we will book and come back here.

Second visit here, last one being 4yrs ago. Excellent afternoon tea for adult and kids, amazing cake selection and fab service. Definitely will visit again. Love the Alice in wonderland themed decor

Wandered past this on Monday and noticed the amazing doorway entrance and booked it online for Tuesday breakfast. Inside has lovely tearoom/mad hatter styling and gives really good character. All staff attentive - Food, tea and cake all great! Would definitely come back next time in Manchester.

Lovely afternoon in the tea rooms all the staff were lovely especially our waiter George . We had 2 of the teapot cocktails which were lovely . Sandwich lunch which was delightful and plenty of good quality filling . Finished with battenberg which I was told was new it was gorgeous highly recommend . The decoration was quirky and a real lovely atmosphere . It wasn’t the cheapest but I don’t mind paying if the food is good quality which it certainly was .

It was all ok, expensive for what it was but cheeky including the tip as default at 12.5 % and my daughter was disappointed there weren't separate bathrooms for men and women

Stopped in for an afternoon snack. - Annie’s Rarebit and Boston Cream Cake. Both were really nice. Service was good and the decor is lovely if all a bit bonkers! As the place is done as the Mad Hatters Tea Party this is no surprise!

Really lovely place ♥️ really lovely staff ♣️ really lovely food ♦️ really love it ♠️ well worth a visit ♥️ thank you ♣️ xxx

Lovely staff, very accommodating. Went with a friend who is coeliac and I am gluten free by preference - we both had afternoon tea and thought it was really good..delicious scone and nice cakes. I also went with a small child and they were good..offered a high chair and somewhere to store the pram. A really good experience.

Arranged a Birthday afternoon tea at the Richmond. It was a great experience from the initial enquiry to the end of the event ! The staff were without exception , friendly and helpful and happy to provide the birthday experience I wanted. We had a private room with our own delightful waiter. The food was as good as ever and the chocolate cake amazing ! Thank you to all

Stopped off after work for an afternoon treat and had a warm welcome from Ida. Was torn between a sandwich or an afternoon tea and Lydia recommended the Hatters tea which was perfect and hit the spot to sit and graze. This is one of...

Very disappointed. I usually love this place but the prices are far too high now. The food was mediocre and the kids afternoon tea was very boring…dry cheese sandwich, one piece of dark chocolate cake, nothing like an exciting few things that it should be.

Booked here for a special lunch for my OH. He had smashed avocado with beetroot hummus and a salad (obviously better than I have just described!) and I had a cheese and onion pie, which came with gorgeous, crunchy yet fluffy chips, and the most...

We were staying in town so came here for breakfast. It was as good as ever, great service. Whilst they’ve moved premises, the quirky interior hasn’t changed Highly recommend for breakfast or coffee/afternoon tea

Looked all over Manchester for somewhere with space for my graduation party. So glad I happened upon Richmond Tea Rooms. I'm veggie and gluten free and another member of the party is vegan. Both were happily catered for with no problem at all. The afternoon...

I had my Hen do at the Mad Hatters Tea Party , Booking this was excellent and they kept me informed off my booking . A week before my booking i got an email asking if anyone has a dietary requirement in which i had...

This is a wonderful place to have breakfast, lunch or five o’clock tea( maybe also for dinner) . The ambiance is so cozy . Thanks to the decorations and the music, you feel as if you are in a stylish place in the 1930s. The...

As we were going to the theatre later ,we were looking for something different than a full meal and came across this establishment and what an experience.From the minute you walk in to when you finish the experience was exceptional.The food ,the staff and the...

Visited today for my sister’s 18th birthday and had a lovely time. The food was absolutely divine, we all had the Queen’s Afternoon Tea with an assortment of different teas. We also ordered a teapot cocktail which was super cool! Overall really great experience. To...

I have been many times before and this visit didn't disappoint. Introduced several first time attendees to this unique venue. Great food, value for money and wonderful professional, cheerful staff . A special shout out to George who is awesome. Many thanks to everyone for...

A very nice visit for my wife’s birthday with family & friends which coincidentally was pride weekend so very busy. Because of pride we had a limited time at the table but weren’t rushed to leave. The food was spot on & staff all polite.

Vsited on saturday 12th August 2023 for my two Nieces 30th with family had s great time lovely food .Staff was very helpful and pleasant .Amazing surroundings would definately go again . 10/10

What a fantastic venue! We had the best afternoon tea experience ever! Staff really looked after us making our day extra special. Highly recommend the afternoon tea set menu. I had the Tweedles Afternoon Tea. They also will take good care of anyone with allergies.

I was there today, this cafe is beautifully designed, the menu is complete and the behavior of the staff was really friendly. The cake was unfortunately too sweet and after eating I didn't feel good.

Great afternoon tea, reasonably priced for Manchester city centre and for the amount and quality of the food, great selection of savouries and cakes, the food was very good quality and good portions, service was good, we were served more or less as soon as...

This is our second visit to Richmond Tea Rooms but our first as a family. I knew my daughter would adore the themed decor and it did not disappoint! Beautiful setting. Insta worthy, if that’s your kind of thing. The menu is excellent and caters...

First visit here, decor and staff lovely, the afternoon tea was plentiful but I’ve had much better for the money, I paid £43.90 for a children’s afternoon tea and and the adult Queens afternoon tea - the children’s sandwiches had crusts left on which was...

Been a number of times and each time very happy. The tea room is decorated gorgeously, with a floral, Alice in Wonderland theme. Staff nice and cake is delicious (even if a little pricey). Definately worth a trip if you find yourself in Manchester!

Fantastic typically British cafe with decor from Alice in Wonderland. We had the breakfast menu with plenty of choices and I had Eggs Benedict which were great. Would love to go back and try their afternoon teas.

I was excited to visit these tea rooms again, as I had visited a few years ago before covid and really enjoyed it. We had booked and were sat down quickly and the waitress was attentive. The food was delicious, however 55 minutes into being...

Sunday morning; quiet table, accommodating staff. Adele was the perfect host. Eggs Florentine with bacon, smashed avocado with smoked salmon. Had a great range of teas, coffees and milk. Just a perfect start to the day. Will def return

Delicious afternoon tea and staff were friendly and professional. We went onto canal street for a few cocktails afterwards...perfect day !

Excellent experience we all enjoy it very much. Will be back again. Food was great. Staff were very helpful.

What a wonderful experience! Delicious teas, tasty sandwiches and cakes and the scones with clitted cream and jam were the best I've had! The atmosphere is whimsical and the service ( our delightful server, George) was perfect! We will return!

I had a brilliant time celebrating my Hen night with my family and friends ! The entertainment was amazing and the outfits were awesome! I did not stop laughing! The mad hatter event was amazing and I would highly recommend!!

Visited Richmond tea room today with my family for my grandmas 70th every member of staff were fantastic and helpful sanita was especially fantastic she was lovely and her service was impeccable very helpful and was amazing with my little brother who was being difficult...

We went on 17th June for afternoon tea as a birthday treat. The service was excellent they easily accommodated a vegan tea and even provided a cake with candel. Ida gave excellent service and was really helpful. A lively afternoon.

Fantastic place beautiful food highly recommend staff excellent cakes delicious service second to none

Took my mum for Afternoon Tea as a treat for her visiting Manchester before seeing Elton John that night. Mum absolutely loved the venue, I told her it was Alice in Wonderland themed and she was excited to start with, as we walked up she...

This place was an incredible little find, we turned up after going to see Coldplay the night before and it brought us back to life. It was incredibly decorated the cakes are HUGE and incredible… the staff are so helpful and the food was delicious…...

The building and decor is lovely and the atmosphere is bustling and vibrant. The waitress was attentive and friendly but unfortunately the gentleman that greet us at the door was rude, dismissive and unfriendly which tainted the overall experience. Anyways, the lunches were good portions...

Not sure I'll fit back in my teapot for a nap .... What a beautiful decor and themed tea room. The monarch of the family was our outing today and the Queen of hearts herself at 92 enjoyed herself immensely. Platters full of scrumptious homemade...

Wow - what a fabulous place - the food is exquisite - the service second to none - special shout out to Sanita she really looked after us. Lemon chicken sandwiches and the most incredible strawberry tart - to die for!!!!

Dined here on 02/05/23, had the Queen's Afternoon Tea, which served a special edition kings coronation afternoon tea for this week only, our server Ida was lovely & recommended teas to myself & my friend to try, the food was fresh & plentiful & the...

Came here for a birthday afternoon tea. It wasn’t just the food that was great but it was about the whole experience! The atmosphere, the decor and the food. Everything was fantastic. We couldn’t eat all our afternoon tea so we took it home. The...

Visited with friends for afternoon tea. Not the cheapest place to eat but pleasantly surprised to be able to have a well prepared and thought out vegan option. Vegan scone and cream, mini vegan quiche as well as sandwiches (including scrambled tofu. a spicy bean...

This was such an amazing experience! Coming over from Denmark, my partner and I didn't realise how busy the Tea Rooms might be, but the staff were lovely and managed to squeeze us in for tea and scones. The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff were...

We asked for a quiet table in a corner as one of our party has autism, they couldnt have been more accomodating, the spot they gave us was perfect, the food was delicious and we had a lovely time. THANK YOU xxxx

Three of us visited and all ordered the Queens Afternoon tea. I asked what cakes were included as I really dislike nuts but I was told that no substitutes could be made (an almond tart was part of the selection). What would they have said...

My daughter ordered a too good to go. She received a good-sized slice of lemon cake. However, the cake was extremely dry and hard! Disappointed

We had an afternoon tea for a birthday treat. Service, food and ambience was spot on! The menu is varied and caters for every appetite! A great offering in very relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Would recommend booking ahead as we saw people being turned away...

Myself and my Husband visited here on Easter Sunday for lunch, the service was spot on aswell as the food, and the pot of tea of course. Would recommend but I would also recommend to book before you arrive as there were a few people...

Had a lovely afternoon tea here to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Great selection of different afternoon teas to suit all needs. We opted for the smallest option which was plentiful and was made with great quality products. The sandwiches were well filled, the scone was...

For years we wanted to try the famous British afternoon tea, but whenever in London, we didn’t find the right place and often way to expensive BUT in Manchester you will find this wonderful polished or unpolished “Gem” - in the most wonderful cozy area...

Went with a friend for her birthday. Can’t fault any of it. The tearoom is lovely & the food was excellent. Will definitely be going again.

Absolutely amazing place for afternoon tea. A belated 60 th birthday present from my niece. Stunning place ,lovely rooms and very dramatic . Definitely recommend this place for eating and drinking.

Absolutely gorgeous tea rooms, with the most delicious tea and scones I have ever had! Definitely will visit again, hopefully soon. :)

Had a great time here with my family, Thankyou Tom and Ida for the great service ! Food was great and staff were friendly ans welcoming!

Wow! Well where do I begin? Be prepared to go down the rabbit hole and enter the magical world of The Mad Hatter’s tea party from Alice in Wonderland! From the entrance to the main room the features are outstanding and allows adults to relive...

A lovely little spot in Manchester for breakfast, tea or lunch. Food was delicious and accommodated my allergy, ambience and decor is really pretty and something different to your average cafe, and all the staff we encountered were lovely. My only negative is the price...

Spent a magical afternoon here for a friends birthday treat. Great experience beautifully themed fabulous afternoon tea served by lovely young lady who was very helpful infact we found everyone really friendly. We had afternoon tea but all the food looked delicious so would definitely...

Booked in advance, turned up on time, waited 30 minutes for drinks and a full hour for a very basic food order for three of us. When asking how long the food would be at around the 40 minute mark, we were told the kitchen...

Attended the Tea Rooms today for a surprise baby shower that I organised for my sister. I booked well in advance and spoke to the tea rooms multiple times asking about table decorations etc. I asked if I could bring a cake and was told...

Enjoyed afternoon tea here after some years since the last visit. Had the traditional afternoon tea with chai and cinnamon teas, v nice. Savoury were the star,.both mine with meat and the vege for my partner were 5 star. Scone despite wonky was also good....

Very quirky, lovely decor inside, perhaps a little tired but overall nice. Easy to find and located right next to canal Street. Lovely grand building. Afternoon tea was reasonably priced but id say average, nothing special, but perfectly acceptable. The scones were large and lovely,...

Came by for breakfast and what a lovely experience it was. Beautiful venue, tasty food and lovely service. I think our waitress was called ida. We will definitely be back! Thank you!

Went for afternoon tea and checked on trip advisor if it was dog friendly, stated that it was and someone had written a review of it being good for dogs so we brought our 2 along. When we went inside we were greeted very rudely...

An afternoon spent having tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter - what an amazing place. The decor, food, cocktails and service are all fantastic. A must visit

The coffee was really good, not too strong. Service was impeccable by Adele Sausages were best I've ever had Will definitely return

What a lovely place this is! The venue is just amazing. The theme and the of Alice in Wonderland is just fantastic! The staff are great and really friendly. Service was quick but you didn’t feel rushed which was really, really good. The food was...

Had the best afternoon tea everything was delicious; the presentation was 💯 and the staff was very attentive will most definitely be back. Thanks

My first for an afternoon tea but was suggested by my girlfriend, had a lovely afternoon the food and service were second to none with a lovely calm atmosphere ,i would definatley return again soon.Highly recommend the Queens tea and didn't eat for the rest...

Had a birthday here afternoon tea All enjoyed various sandwiches and teas scones cream and jam Various cakes A lovely little tea party In Alice in wonderland style Only objection was that the tea service ( pots cups plates ) Didn't match the theme of...

Ida and staff was really good, 10 out 10 for food and service, place it’s self amazing will definitely be going back

Our waitress Ida made us relax the moment we sat down and she was amazing. The serice,food and atmorphere was a joy. Thank you.

Really lovely place with above and beyond service from our waitress Ida. We were made to feel really special and everything exceeded our expectations. Veganuary special sandwich was delicious and something I would like to see as a permanent addition. Would recommend to anybody visiting...

The 3 of us had a lovely morning for breakfast at the Richmond Tea room today. Adele who served us was fantastic, nothing too much trouble. A great menu that caters for a variety of dietary needs with really nice food. Highly recommend breakfast there....

We are fairly new to Manchester so we’re slowly working our way through vegan finds. Westopped by on Saturday for the vegan brunch and it was delicious! Ida our server was lovely, the food was great and very reasonable. Il leave the picture to sell...

Excellent afternoon tea & lots of different choices on the menu. Food ambience & service to notch. Definitely recommended.

Magic Experience… We arrived and Ida well come us and look after us all the way through… Ida an amazing, unique young girl, whom made our experience more special. Atmosphere, food and overall was magically upstanding… Thank you…we love you 💖

I was gifted an afternoon tea for two here and decided to take my mum as a treat. I also took along my 11 year old son. The Alice in wonderland theme was different from the usual. Our server, Charlotte (I think) was supper nice...

Just had the worst afternoon tea at Richmond Tea Rooms Being told the gluten free sandwiches can’t be vegetarian (they can and were after we asked what was in them) and lied to about sandwiches containing onion. Eat here if you have allergies at your...

What an amazing night at the Max Hatters Tea Party. Intimate, gorgeously dressed venue. Weee able to enjoy our party’s company as not jammed in like sardines (like other place)! Fantastic staff. Amazing service. Good old fashioned party games and prizes. Audience participation and fun...

This place is absolutely beautiful. The decor is magical and really pretty. It was quiet during our visits do the service was excellent, the waiter was lovely, polite and friendly. We had breakfast which was delicious and great value for money. Would definitely recommend and...

A little over rated - not as expected. Due to start at 18.45 - seated after anticipated time. Table service advised for drinks - 45 minutes later & only after going to the bar to prompt them did we get served. Tip - maybe offer...