Rowan Tree Tea Room in North Somerset

I came here with my daughter on a gloriously sunny day! We were going to sit inside in the shade but it was very busy and crowded with like-minded diners, so we took a table outside in a sort of leafy bower in the shade! Very nice! We had cheese and chutney sandwiches (cut very daintily into triangles), salad and crisps in little china bowls, plus pots of tea. It was idyllic, to say the least! Inside the Rowan Tearoom there is a proper toilet (in place of the previous earth closet), a little museum and a shop with hand-made jewellery etc. We had a really lovely day! Highly recommended!

Dropped in on the off chance as we were in the area. Glad we did. Food was delicious and great value for money and dog friendly too - bonus! Well worth a visit if your in the area

Wonderful spot in a gorgeous and peaceful setting. Unfortunately, the owner was unable to welcome with a smile, let alone serve us a diet coke and a coffee unless we waited half an hour - incredible! He un-apologetically stated that he had 7 other drinks to make first - surprising as a catering establishment, should they not have a coffee machine /staff that can make more than one coffee at a time?

We walked from the Pier in Weston around to Sands bay and back through the woods. We found the Rowan tree (easily) ... after the tiring walk the log burner on a cold December day was most welcome.... great selection of cake and a pretty professional Cappuccino .... its worth the walk to the back of town to find a peaceful well managed cafe in the old quarry ....we will be back

Well, it was actually thick fog, but the Town Quarry is still as beautiful, nevertheless! We had a quick look round, and then headed for the tea=room out of the cold! The tea-room was so warm, inviting and welcoming, with the log burner outdoing itself throwing out generous warmth! We had a look round the artworks and pottery exhibition, all very well done by the various local artists. The tea and coffee were just right, and on our next visit we plan to have lunch as there is a very nice varied menu on offer. There is a small museum and a jewellery shop much of it hand-made). On particular open days you can actually visit the artists who have small studios there. Toilet is available!

Visited today with a group of 16 cyclists- a bit of an invasion and all clamouring for coffee and eats. We were made very welcome and the food was freshly done and good. Apparently the cakes were good too. We shall be back !!!

We walked half an hour uphill a mile through WSM suburbs, a long way from the seafront to find it closed. I’d checked beforehand on Tripadvisor and on it’s own Facebook & website business hours pages, all saying they were open. They’d chosen to close for a few days. A wasted afternoon. I hope they take more care of the food prep than of their customer care.

Lovely little tea room offering a range of drinks and range of smaller meals Lovely hidden gem within the old town quarry on the edge of the woods. Typical pricing for an independent cafe. Peaceful location Not the fastest service and drinks only brought out with the food rather than straight away.

Came here for lunch and the sun was shining! The Town Quarry is just as beautiful in the springtime when everything is burgeoning! Sadly I believe the blacksmith is no longer working there but the building is still in situ to admire. Our lunch in the Rowan Tree Tea Room was very nice, very tasty grilled cheese panini, crisps and salad. The only thing lacking was - no vinegar! But the chutney was so tangy it almost made up for it! The serving staff are very friendly and pleasant. As an extra interest, there is a small museum which gives the history of the stones quarried here (my house being built of those very stones). There is also an artist's studio (artist is Jack Hicks) in the quarry and he invited us in for a look around and a chat about his work. All extremely interesting.

We came here after a long time away because of the Covid problem. It was so good to be back and a fair few other townsfolk obviously thought the same. There is seating outside and inside, so we chose to sit outside as it was a very hot day but with a cooling breeze - so very pleasant amidst the gorgeous surroundings of the ancient quarry. There is a working smithy in the quarry where Nathan Bennett still works his metals. The cafe has a lovely selection of food. We chose cheese and pickle sandwiches on brown bread with salad and crisps. Mayonnaise was provided in little sachets. There is a pristine toilet inside the cafe. There is also a beautiful little shop with handmade jewellery on sale. The staff are friendly and efficient! My advice? Go, go, go..!

It's over a year since we were here, then came the lockdown, and now on the verge of the second lockdown we decided to make a return visit. We found it just as delightful as before, the food as plentiful, the surroundings as gorgeous. Liking the new "proper" toilet in place of the earth closet. All very good!! I noticed they are already advertising their Christmas event, so here is a photo of their poster. Highly recommend this wonderful gem off the beaten track!

We were staying just down the road and thought we'd stop for tea and cake. It was peaceful to sit outside in the sunshine with the quarry around you; watching sparrow hawks on the rock faces opposite and enjoying the home made cakes. There was a small art gallery there too. Definitely worth going to find it.

Charming little tea room nestled in the old quarry. Lovely forest walks from just outside the entrance. Friendly staff and good cakes and tea. Art works from local artists on display on all the walls.

Thought we'd call in on a Sunday morning after hearing lots of positive comments on social media. The Quarry area outside is the right kind of managed wilderness and teaming with bird life; small song birds, jays, magpies, jackdaws, plus the star bird of the day, a wild peregrine falcon! After such excitement we dived into the cosy cafe where the fire was already blazing. There was a good choice of dishes and the food was super tasty, fresh and homemade. Service was easy/ friendly and we didn't have to wait long. Lovely gift shop and artist exhibition galleries all on site, plus free parking. We will definitely be calling again very soon!

This must have been the fourth or fifth time we have stopped off here. Sandwiches, Baked potatoes, three or four larger dishes - not Cordon Bleu but fresh, imaginative and well presented. Nice room with plenty of space. Always interesting artwork on show

Stunning little cafe, perfect to take dogs, a little hidden gem. And the foods very reasonable, and there’s gluten free options available!

We came here, as we often do, especially on a sunny day. We sat outside and drank in the wonderful ambience and beautify of the surroundings. The food is plentiful and so inexpensive - far cheaper than other restaurants/cafe in the town. The barista was very helpful and brought us crisps at no extra cost. The tea is very refreshing, with an extra teapot of hot water! Lovely. Definitely our favourite place for lunch!

We came to the Rowan Tree Tea Room on a beautifully sunny day and sat outside overlooking the quarry valley surrounded by ancient hewn stones (from which my house was built). We ordered cheese sandwiches on freshly cut brown bread with salad, crisps and cole slaw! Absolutely delicious and yummy! And the tea is also lovely and refreshing. I have to say the cost is cheaper here than anywhere else we've been. We're never disappointed when we come here. It's just so idyllic and lovely, and always makes us feel at peace with the world!

Visited for hot drinks and cake. Lovely wood burner kept us warm. Very friendly staff and delicious chocolate topped flapjack. Have visited before for lunch and cake and have never been disappointed.

This small but busy place offers a variety of foods , which are usually good though not cheap. The staff are friendly, service can be a bit slow. Overall a decent place to visit

We had tried previously to find this Tea Room from the woods with no success so on this occasion we went by car with our dog. On the day we went there were alot of artists 'selling their wares' plus a lovely tea room. We had two coffees and a lovely large, last piece of carrot cake between us, inside relaxing on a settee. Very relaxed atmosphere.

I've been here many times but today was particularly lovely with the sun beating down from a cloudless sky on the peaceful scene. We ordered our lunch, Greek salad with olive bread, and ate outside overlooking the quarry itself. The only sound to be heard? The birds, many of which nest in the nooks and crevices of the old stone workings. We had cups of tea which was delightful and refreshing. Afterwards we browsed the art exhibition in the actual tea room. There's always something going on at the quarry! Marvellous place, a hidden gem, the best-kept secret of Weston-super-Mare!

Such a lovely place to have lunch or just a cup of (very good) coffee. Sitting outside in the sunshine, the surrounding houses are completely out of sight. It's just peaceful greenery and birdsong. Great homemade food. Very good value for money. Pleasant service. Love this place.

We went with a large family group, there was a good range of food on offer, all homemade and very friendly and helpful staff. It was very busy so go early!

The tea room is situated in an old industrial building inside a long-time redundant limestone quarry which provided the stone for the many fine Victorian residential and business units in the seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare. It shares the complex with a few other 'Craft' businesses. The Tea room is essentially one large room with a very high ceiling with exposed constructional ironwork. The walls are festooned with (very good) works of art offered for sale by local artists. The ambience is ' clean/basic' with no pretensions, but the coffee and toasted tea cakes my wife and I ordered were excellent and very nicely served. The owners were very friendly and cheerful. We have also recently attended an 'after hours' social event at the tea room and it was a really good venue with plentiful parking both off-road and on-road. There is outside seating as well and the quarry itself is a local heritage site with an opportunity for a modest 'walk-round'. Well worth a visit for a different sort of experience.

A hidden gem! Really good food at a good price. Nice and clean. Lots of character and history. Can sit outside and look at quarry walls or inside. Very dog friendly. Will definitely visit again@

Pleasant comfy surroundings. Varied menu and nice coffee. Always a good meal at the Rowan Tree Tea Room.

This tea room in the Town Quarry is a centre of excellence for art and artistic pursuits. Now we have yet another splendid display, this time by Steve Wheeler (famous professional artist) and his students, who are all residents at Acer House where they meet for weekly art sessions. Apparently one of these amateur artists had a scholarship offered but could not accept because of the outbreak of WWII. We are asked to decide which of the artists is the "scholarship girl" - but it is impossible because the standard is so very high. I was truly thrilled by all these paintings. And then of course there is the lovely food on offer, also of very high quality.

We visit regularly, and have done so for several years.The food is home made and tasty.The service is very good,with friendly staff.If you want Burger and Chips or the like. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU.Lovely and warm in winter with two wood burning stovesSeating outside is available.Based in the Old Quarry. A great setting with wild life around.Regular exhibitions of art, crafts etc. A small shop selling locally made crafts.To sum it up Peaceful.

Lovely place, great atmosphere, relaxing setting with a pretty wild garden, nice food and not bad coffee.

We were on a leisurely stroll through the woods and followed a signpost like something out of Narnia. A promise of a tea shop in a quarry seemed a bit too fantastic to be real.Discovering this place in its perfect peaceful setting and that it did such lovely food and cakes in particular made our day.It was a brilliantly sunny day and the birds were calling and singing and it echoed off the quarry walls.We loved all the art adorning the walls inside too. We'll definitely return without doubt.

This little gem is tucked away in a disused quarry, featuring Peregrine Falcons. Delightful tea room with great home made cake, but also home made specials, door step sandwiches, soup, over baked jackets ..

What a gem a tearoom set in an old quarry with much of the original workings and equipment still on site. A very pleasant atmosphere and pleasing decor, the walls are decorated with paintings by local artists. A pleasant if limited menu with everything freshly cooked and the coffee is excellent. An added bonus is that it's dog friendly.

I went here today with my binoculars to see the birds in the Old Town Quarry and called at the Rowan Tree for an ice cream as the weather was so hot. I stood to the side of a woman who was paying for her meal, and, when she had departed, the waiter who had been serving her simply ignored me and turned back to his counter-work! I was so incensed! I called out "excuse me, I'm waiting to be served" - and he turned towards me with such a look of indignation on his face as if I had insulted him! I felt like asking him whether I was invisible! But I didn't, I remained polite and asked for an ice cream. There is a lack of indifferent customer service in this cafe which I have noticed before and never mentioned but today I felt it had to be recorded! I know I'm old but surely that shouldn't make me invisible?

I have been coming here for years. Fantastic place with lovely food. The old quarry surroundings are beautiful outside and the cafe is cosy inside with comfortable seats, a fire and artwork on display.

1st visit was to see a friends art exhibtion and we stayed for lunch, so impressed we went back a fortnight later with my mother who is not very mobile. A modest range of home cooked food and cake with a good veggie option. You order at a serving bar and the drink and food is delivered to your table. All the meals were very tasty and not too heavy for a lunch. Will be back to try a cream tea.

I come here often with my parents. I love the artwork we get to see and it's different every time we go. The food is home made and absolutely yummy. I always have the quiche without fail. It's lovely on a sunny day too, sitting in the quarry with the beautiful view. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It's definitely a must to go here!

But there is parking if you want to drive up.... It is lovely and quiet in the old quarry and very relaxing. My partner had the quiche, toasted baguette and salad with a cappuccino, all which he said were delicious. I asked for the jacket potato with mushrooms which was deviating off the menu slightly. Not a problem, they were happy to oblige and it came with salad which was tasty. We sat outside, the walk up the hill had made us very hot and while the tea room was nice it was just too warm for us. After a large pot of tea and a bottle of water, I had to use the outside 'long drop' toilet before the walk down the hill. My partner was a bit taken aback by it but if you go into the bush in Africa, they are quite normal and this is rather 'upmarket' in comparison :). A delightful afternoon sitting outside listening to the birds, eating and chilling out and we would go back.

Cosy in Winter with log burner inside, gorgeous in Spring sunshine sat outside. Lovely atmosphere and delicious food.

Happened upon this place on a Sunday walk. What a lovely place to have a cappuccino . Great location in the old quarry and loads of arts and crafts to buy from local artists If you like art proper coffee pianos sofas and soda bread and having all this in a lovely location this is the place for you.

Found this delightful tea room with Sat Nav - recommend four wheels as up steep hill. Planned to have coffee, but the food looked so good and was reasonably priced stayed for lunch. Oven baked jacket spud, with great side salad, and Lapsang tea. Also got gifts from jewellery display.

We visited the Weston Town Quarry where these tearooms are situated today, firstly to view Robin Gray's art exhibition which is on display. There was a lot to see, so we decided to stay for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised at the generous amount of food! we had thick slices of malty brown bread in our cheese sandwiches, plus huge salad, cole slaw and a bowl of potato crisps. All washed down by a large pot of tea plus jug of hot water! Very reasonable, nay cheap cost! We were thrilled at having our minds and bodies fed in such a lavish way! The little shop is also very interesting, with handmade jewellery for sale. There is a small museum showing how stone was quarried for the houses in Weston town. The floor of the quarry is about 350 million years old! My house was built from stone quarried here. Quite mind-blowing, really.

Not many people know about this place, but it really is lovely - quiet and beautiful, full of nature and art. The cafe serves fairly standard food like sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes - all of reasonable quality. The staff and atmosphere are very relaxed and friendly. The little museum isn't always open but is worth a visit for people interested in 'old Weston'.

This was a real find. We stopped for coffee after a longish walk exploring and were so pleased we had. It's in the grounds of an old quarry and is just a lovely place to sit and unwind. There is history and wildlife as well as cakes and an emotional tale of a fox who used to live there!

Really good food in a nice relaxing atmosphere which might sound unusual as it is situated in an old quarry which overlooks the town and the sea front. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Although a little off the beaten track of seaside cafes and coffee shops this one is well worth a little extra effort to get there especially if you want a little piece and quiet.

You can't get a better view for a meal or a brew than this quarry. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. Took my young son, who was 'starving', into the Rowan Tree about 45 minutes before they were due to serve hot food. No problem, they just started 'lunches' earlier! All the food is homemade and delicious. Vegetarian options are not just the same old same old, and the cakes are too tempting for words! There are many choices of beverage and many of the teas, including good old builders' tea, are leaf tea and not tea-bags. A true gem of a restaurant. I would urge all visitors to Weston-Super-Mare to climb the hill to get there - it'll make being tempted by a cake less naughty!

Sited in an old quarry, this unusual place a great place for dropping in for a light lunch or snack, possibly tea and cake? (Not any red berry tea though, I have asked for it but there seems to be an aversion to stocking it!) Art exhibitions are frequently on display, with craft items on sale too. I believe that all the food is home made and it is certainly very tasty too.

This tearoom is situation inside the Old Town Quarry which is millions of years old! Most of the houses in Weston-super-Mare are built from stone quarried here over the years. Quarrying has ceased now and the whole place is a wonderful haven for flora and fauna! The cafe itself is in an idyllic spot just inside the gates and has several artists' studios incorporated into the building. Many art exhibitions are held here each year and there is a little shop inside the cafe which sells jewellery etc, some of it hand-made. There is also a tiny museum showing the stages of preparing stonework and photographs of some early houses.. Apart from that, the cafe serves wonderful meals and cakes, plus tea and coffee of course. It really is worth a visit, so interesting with a wonderful dreamy atmosphere especially in the sunshine. You can sit inside or outside to eat, according to the weather. It always seems to be sunny here...

We've been on many occasions and it is always good. Friendly staff. Good home made light lunches and cake. Sit outside on a sunny day in the sheltered old quarry and you may even spot the resident fox.

My Nan has been a regular here for a very long time and so have I since November 2014 after the first time she took me.The staff are very friendly, the atmosphere is lovely and the setting is beautiful. All the prices are very reasonable and everything is home made.The food is served fairly quickly and always fresh. Everything is very tasty and the side salad is the freshest salad I have ever tasted. The cakes are to die for and my 9 year old loves the Chocolate Flapjacks.All in all unless this place suddenly goes down hill I will continue to visit weekly. Lovely !

Whilst out walking through Weston Woods yesterday we stumbled across a sign saying Tea Rooms, we'd never seen it before so we decided to go investigate! What a beautiful setting for a cup of tea, we sat inside next to one of the log burners, but during the summer you'd definitely want to sit outside surrounded by the beautiful scenery. I can't believe i've never been here before will visit again this time for food or a piece of the amazing cake they had on offer!

Whilst walking in Weston woods saw a path signed to old Quarry and tea rooms , so went to investigate, and glad I did. This is a wonderful little oasis hidden away and has an excellent tea room. I can't think of anywhere better to sit on a lovely sunny day for lunch or afternoon tea. The tea room has an extensive menu of light meals, and if my Panini and tea were anything to go by, excellent quality, and all at reasonable prices. I was very impressed and definitely recommend you try it.

Set in the old town Quarry the tea room is a quirky oasis of calm in a busy seaside town. It serves fresh healthy food with a refreshingly different vegetarian menu. All healthy options in a converted Quarry building which also has an art gallery adjacent and crafts on sale. Plenty of room to sit outside and wonderful fresh coffee and cakes. The staff are delightful and couldn't be more helpful. Prices are good and food quality of excellent. Tucked away off the Beaten track it is well worth the effort to get there. Not open on a Monday.