Ruby's Tearoom in Havant

Lovely service with a smile. Good coffee. I also bought some homemade cake for £1 and the money from that goes to charity. Will be back again!

Stumbled on this little gold mine by chance. Fancied a cup of Tea with Mum and was pleasantly met with a selection of Home made cakes (lemon drizzle slice, Butterscotch cake, huge scones). Totally spoiled by choice. We both chose the scones, which were served with a pot of fresh cream, a pot of strawberry jam and a handful of strawberries. The scone was warm and have to say, it was the best scone I had ever tasted. The lady said they were all still warm had not long come out of the oven. If it was open later, we would have gone back for a slice of the lemon drizzle cake. Lovely pot of tea too! Super friendly service too. Will definitely return!

Fantastic little place,great food, good prices and excellent friendly service

Food was horrible .....cake was very very stodgy .......I just found out they got 5 star rating ...how on earth...rude staff ...food is so gross ......🤢🤢🤢never again

Recently reopened after refurbishment. Same great service.

Always a smile and very pleasant xxx By all staff

Very nice and friendly cafe, and it is certainly well used by the locals. My only disappointment was the lack of bacon in the bacon sandwich. Certainly next time I visit, i shall remember to bring my own bacon.

Lovely place. Service so good. Nothing is too much trouble. Came to the Island last year on holiday and went to the tearoom. Came back this year and certainly went back again. Would always return there if on the island.

I came in for a breakfast before my franchise meeting with a fast food restaurant. As someone who’s been around this type of business for years i’ve never seen such Terrible customer service from the young guy on the front counter. Came in ordered a breakfast wrap.. they had no wraps. Ordered a breakfast bap… there’s no baps. This is 10am in the morning so the preparation alone is awful. I said can i just have a breakfast bap just with normal bread instead. Proceeds to try charge me £6.75, when a bap is £5. I asked why are you trying to upsell me i haven’t asked for any extra filling. Terrible and embracing for a business to not be prepared even this early into the day avoid going to this unprepared unprofessional business. Update - was seen buying cheap rolls from sainsbury’s. Then proceeds to threaten me because i left her terrible business.

Lovely food, and plenty of it also and lovely staff, very funny, I will definitely be going in there again

Great cafe on Hayling Island! Well worth a visit.

Really lovely little cafe, friendly staff. The carrot cake is really good, please go and support this little Hayling cafe 😊

Having followed Rubys on Facebook, my brother and I decided to call in for breakfast, while on our way to the Warners Lakeside. We were not disappointed. This has got to be the friendliest tea room I have ever visited. Within moments of entering, we were chatting to both the staff team and other customers. It was a real community atmosphere. We ordered the Rubys breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed our fare. Thank you Rubys for a wonderful experience (and breakfast). We will definitely return.

Coffee and lemon drizzle awesome. The guy serving was so so pleasant, friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the experience.

We drove on to Hayling Island to take a look around recently and felt the need to stop off somewhere for a quick snack and a cuppa. We liked the warm look of Ruby's and were delighted with the nice welcome we received. We took our time to think about our order which we eventually gave to the kind young man behind the counter. I went for a large Latte and a warm cheese scone. The others had pots of tea and toasted tea cakes and cheese scones as well. All good. Actually the choice of food and drink was quite extensive for a modest sized tearoom.

1st time at the cafe, been past lots always seemed busy. Potted in for a coffee and cake first class and reasonly priced. Went back next 2 days for breakfast, both excellent. If in area worth a visit. The size of the beans on toast wss great see photo

There was an extensive selection of food and drinks here - and the cakes and drinks we had were excellent. I really want to say though how brilliant and helpful the staff members were with our disabled Mum. Without going into detail, they were extremely kind and patient and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to them both.

My friend and I come here frequently! We love the sandwiches + breakfasts and most importantly the bacon & Brie panini! Smoothies and Coffee are to die for! Lovely little gem of a cafe! Coming here again tomorrow!

Just popped in for a Coffee & Cake - the choice is amazing the chocolate sponge with a cappuccino was good value.

Lovely staff. Came with a pram & a greyhound which took up a lot of floor space. Nice service, good drinks and 2 scones with the cream tea (!). Worth visiting & recommended

Had freshly made tea, coffee and sandwiches , very nice friendly owner and staff.well worth a visit.

I've been into Ruby's a few times now, very friendly and honest, Comfy seating for coffee/tea and a great place to stop off for a sandwich and cuppa, Parking near by at the rear and close to other shops and amenities.

Great cafe, stopped in for full breakfast after school run. Lovely food which hit the spot, I asked if they'd mind adding some fried bread as I really had a hankering for some, its not on the menu but they obliged and was not a problem. Tea nice and hot, plates nice and hot too which is nice. Friendly happy staff. We'll be back soon

Stopped for a snack lunch. I ordered poached eggs and crispy bacon on sourdough with a pot of tea. Took a long time to come, but very nice when it arrived. Good place if not in a hurry! Car to the rear but paying.

Such a lovely welcoming cafe. The people are so friendly. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. They even do a slimming world breakfast. I went in with my Mum today and we’re already planning our next visit. I took a photo of the amazing milkshake with ice cream menu and sent it to my daughter. I highly recommend!!!!

Nice and friendly, lovely food, and good value. Will definately be back. The staff were very polite, friendly and helpful.

We're from Newcastle upon Tyne and were looking for a spot for lunch whilst staying exploring Hayling Island. We saw Ruby's advertised on a local Facebook page and decided to give it a try. Lunch was absolutely delicious and the Ice cream milkshakes were a big hit too. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Great customer service.

Good Day all, I visited this establishment to day & would like to complement the young lady who took my order & lad who brought it to my table, thank you for talking to me and taking your time while busy i will visit again.

we were recommended to pop into Rubys and we did on Wednesday morning. Well i ordered a piece of Lemon and Blueberry cake and it was one of the largest pieces i have ever been given. The Coffee and service was very good as well and we will return.

This is a lovely place for tea/cake/snacks .... the person responsible for the baking deserves an award; the cakes and scones are as good as you get. I would especially recommend their christmas cake with a cuppa when the festive season arrives again. Friendly unhurried service; clean facilities.

My first visit. So Glad we decided to go in. Friendly service. Most delicious home made Scones with cream,jam, butter plus separate strawberries and a pot of tea. All for less than £8 for 2 people.

Popped into this small tearoom on our way back from our daily stroll. It was relatively busy but nothing like the other food vendors around the village. Upon entering we were greeted by a smiley young lady behind the counter who happily took our order and informed us that our drinks would be brought over to us. Our drinks arrived quickly and most of all hot! Compared to the other vendors to which you’ll be lucky if it’s luke-warm.

Just like a tearoom should be, friendly and clean, just wanted a snack which was lovely, but when we saw the homemade sponges,and the size of them and variety could not resist a slice which was enormous and tasty and beautifully made, will definitely go there again

Touring and happened upon this place looking for a cuppa.

With half an hour to fill, I thought a cup of tea would suit. I chanced upon Ruby's - lucky me! I was attracted by the books along the front window - just looked a comfortable place. Mug of tea - very nice. And then I saw mince pies on the counter - looking lovely. Yes please! It came with Rodda's cream. Delicious. The price of this feast? £2.20!! Fabulous. And I bought one of the books for £1 in a charity box.

We found this nice little Tearoom after a walk at the beach.

Always greeted by friendly staff, there is such a lovely chilled atmosphere in the tearoom. The portions are very generous and the food even better so fresh and always piping hot. The waffles are to die for and work best with an iced coffee. Absolutely love going to Ruby’s it’s a real treat for me and my family in the week.

We came with my 95 year old nan and family from Canada. All together there was 7 of us! Happy for us to move tables and make our self comfortable, lovley, friendly staff and great food.

We went for afternoon tea and by golly that is what we had. My word a huge selection of sandwiches, served with salad and crisps. Then scones and cakes . Everything is home cooked and superb. Plenty of tea and the staff were so friendly.

I knew I had been here before. No 'musak' this time so perhaps the management listened to my last comments.

Lovely place to eat ,very welcoming staff great home cooked food , great roast dinner and very well priced ,

Fantastic!! Very friendly and well worth the money. Would highly recommend this tearoom if in the area. My first afternoon tea and loved it 5*

Visited here today for our first time ever, what a lovely place! Service was really good! I loved the idea that they sell 2nd hand books and give the money to a charity of the customers choice,,from a few selected ones!

I had just a simple snack, fried eggs on toast...It was cooked well and filled the space!

I was given this as a gift and used the voucher earlier in the year.I found the owner really helpful and nothing was too much bother.The afternoon tea was wonderful.A good selection of sandwiches and cakes plus scones.

I have visited this lovely place on two occasions now once with my Wife and once with my Mother , and I can honestly say have I not been disappointed. The food and the service you get at this delightful tearoom are both amazing. I had the poached eggs and mushrooms on toast on both occasions and cannot recommend it enough. If the good food is not enough to make you want to visit then the service given to you by the two wonderful ladies there certainly will be. Nothing is too much for them and customer service seems to be everything to them. I cannot recommend this tearoom enough. In the days of fast food and no service this place is a return to the good old days of freshly coked good food and friendliness.

I know the English now love our coffee, but Mengham (the southern centre of Hayling Island) now has FIVE within 150 yards! They cannot possibly all be covering their operating costs. Whatever.

visited on mon 5th march using a groupon - i had not booked which was my fault but after explaining that my friend who is often unwell so its very difficult to agree timings the staff were more than accommodating we were asked about allergies so my friend who has crohn's explained that she cannot have any fruit/vegetables so they made us, cheese, ham and chicken sandwiches, she had plain scones (2 came) i had fruit, and because she cannot eat alot we asked for just cakes for me. the cakes were amazing, coffee, chocolate and banana loaf (they advertise that cakes are all made on the premises) scones lovely with cream and jam, it was delicious we had refills of coffee and on seeing that we,d not eaten all of it were offered some foil to take home.

This is a really old fashioned place, in a good way. Staff are friendly and attentive, and the decor is homely and welcoming.

Went to Ruby’s this afternoon for my first visit ther for afternoon tea and what a gem of a find this place turned out to be.

Called in on a chilly morning and had a lovely pot of tea for two with scrummy scones.

I was given a voucher for afternoon tea here for my birthday and four of us visited this afternoon. We were warmly greeted and as a a lovely table by the window. We were offered tea or coffee and had some time to sit and chat before the food came out which was great because we didn't feel rushed. The food was beautifully presented and was fresh and plentiful. A great selection of sandwiches and cakes and scones. The China was so pretty. The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We weren't hurried at all and were able to really enjoy our food and the company. What a lovely place this is. We talked about it most of the way home. Thank you so much Ruby's for a lovely afternoon and we will definitely be back soon.

I was recommended by a friend as she knows I love cream teas but I was disappointed. The sandwiches were ok but bread only buttered in centre so crusts really dry and I don`t feel a slice of cucumber an adequate filling. The scones were really dry as was the lemon cake, I had to leave them. The positives were the tea and coffee was lovely as was the lush coffee and walnut cake. Also the young lady waitress was very helpful. I`m wondering if a Monday is the wrong day to go.

The food was traditional for a tea shop and large quantities. Once staff had served us, they were not around so we had to seek them out to order more. Would recommend for a cup of tea and cake in the middle of the day

Nos obsequiaron con 3 diferentes rellenos de sándwiches, pasteles y 3 precioso scone con mermelada y crema de leche. Los bocadillos eran se sirve con una ensalada fresca, un bonito detalle. Era muy reciente. El personal era muy amable y atento. Sin duda volveremos pronto, señoras bien hecho.

Am local - la comida era buena, así que oído fuimos con 2 amigos amigos para desayunar ya que nunca había estado antes. Sábado por nosotros mismos - Entorno agradable pero no fue hasta unos minutos después de que nos dimos cuenta de que teníamos que ir a recepción a pedir. Todo el personal en la parte trasera. Orden debidamente colocado. Es tan difícil no tener a alguien que venga a la mesa con una sonrisa de bienvenida y tome la orden? Bueno, sólo hay una media docena de mesas pequeñas. El desayuno era fabuloso, muy bien presentada. Bacón crujiente, sabrosa y salchichas yum huevos escalfados. ¡Bien hecho a chef El extenso menú, pero también observó un montón de señales diciendo cuando estaban cerrados y los pedidos, pero ninguno. Parecía que teníamos que salir si podíamos comer más tarde como ser un inconveniente! Algunos cambios al frente de la casa que vale la pena tener en cuenta.

Debe probar la Casa de ruby tartas caseras que son las mejores de la ciudad con su comida o cuando simplemente pop en una copa.

Maravilloso Equipo tarde con gran ambiente y personal. . . . tanta comida me tomó 2 cajas tortas para mis hijos. . . . . . . . recomiendo encarecidamente volveremos gracias.

Me & my twin came here for an afternoon tea to celebrate our 30th birthday. What a lovely little place this is. The afternoon tea was delicious. The scones were the best I'd ever tasted. The coffee cake and the brownies were very tasty. The tea served is loose leaf which was delicious. The place itself is cosy and vintage style. The staff are welcoming and friendly they will help with any queries you may have. We found a deal on Groupon for this place, so for two people we paid £12.99 which is such good value for money, especially with the fantastic quality of food and drink served here. I would definitely recommend you give this place a try.

We were given a groupon voucher for afternoon tea at Ruby's . The staff were lovely and there were sandwiches home made cakes and scones jam and clotted cream. We were given plain scones and told we could change to fruit which we did.I couldn't manage to eat all the cake so they gave us a doggy box including the plain scones to take home. I can thoroughly recommend afternoon tea at Ruby's if you are visiting Hayling Island

Excellent breakfast, even although I did have to wait half an hour for it. A bit confusing for newbies. But the food is very good. And get the door fixed so it doesn't blow open during our typical English weather. The food though is very good.

Cam to visit for the day so popped in for something to keep us going until dinner. I really can only say yes to the special omelette. If you like yours loaded then go for it. All the veg and ham you can ask for. Slight moan, very little choice on cold drinks or milkshake flavours on the hottest day of the year so far.

Thanks so much to all the staff at Ruby's tearoom. 10 of us had booked for breakfast to start of a Hen day/night, we had previously given them our order, they offered so much choice for breakfast, even a slimming world breakfast which several of our ladies had. We all had a lovely time, the table was set with extra care and even had a gift of a beautifully wrapped prosecco for the bride. Everything was cooked and served beautifully. Thank you.

I come here often with family and I love it. Lovely food and always good portion sizes and it's very reasonable priced! Good location too as it's a 2 minute walk from my grandmas house! Definitely recommend if you're not sure where to go or passing by!

Received a 'High Tea' voucher as a Christmas present, but waited until the better weather until we walked along to Ruby's. Lovely cosy restaurant with very pleasant service. Had a 'Reserved' table in the window, where we were served with well filled sandwiches, banana cake , jam tarts, scones, jam and Cornish clotted cream. Great present and well recommended tea room.

Rubys is a little gem! Great food complimented by friendly staff, Mandy and her team provide a welcoming friendly atmosphere. The cakes are fabulous! Highly recommend Ruby's.

Me and my partner always come here for breakfast, food is very good and well presented. Love the ham and cheese panini. Staff are very friendly and chatty. Very sad you stop serving breakfast at 11am now.

I went in on crutches with a painful knee, managed to sit down and was ignored by staff. Waited ten minutes and left. The place was nearly empty. Very disappointed.

A friend and I had a lovely traditional tea for two at Ruby's. Lovely fresh pot of tea, sandwiches and cakes, more than we could eat and the most wonderful fruit scone, jam and cream all for a reasonable price. Great home cooking and they even packed up what we couldn't eat for us to take home. A lovely afternoon treat

Dropped-by late yesterday afternoon only to see if I could get some change to pay the next door fruit 'n veg grocer, which Mandy the proprietor kindly gave. A glance at the menu on the wall and I ended-up not just with change but a slice of, what turned-out to be, the tastiest Victoria Sponge and even tastier Apple Crumble both of which are homemade. The latter could do with a few more apples in the mix but, hey, where else in southern Hampshire can one find this type of home cooking on sale.

I took my son into the tearooms for breakfast. he had the full English, a substantial meal even for him! i opted for the pancakes with bacon with maple syrup. This was very tasty, and very filling too. The surroundings are nice and the staff are friendly. It was a good experience.

Good breakfast well presented but slow to arrive even on a quiet day ,however need to replace the toilet bowl as let's the pleasant cafe down

Lovely fresh cooked breakfast, good price and quantity. However I was put off at the end as I watched a young lad in the kitchen wiping his hands on a tea towel and the wiping crockery dry with that same towel, which I have to say did not look particularly clean. Maybe I'm a bit fussy but it out me off going there again.

After a late Saturday night, my partner really fancied a full English breakfast but we weren't sure where on the island would do one so late on a Sunday (it was about lunchtime) so we called Ruby's, who were incredibly helpful and friendly, they informed us they do breakfast all day til they close at 4pm! So we went down there and we were not disappointed! Without doubt, the best breakfast I've had on Hayling, real, proper sausages, beautifully presented and my partner absolutely loved the mushrooms which were cooked in butter and thyme (I now have to cook them like that at home for her haha!) real friendly, family run tea room that we will definitely be returning to!

Had breakfast this morning. Two regular breakfasts ordered with the request to replace one item for something else - no problem and the staff were happy to oblige. Given the option of having our pot of tea before or with our food - nowhere else asks this. Food arrived hot and well cooked. We ate every bit!

There was no one else in the cafe and we ordered 2 cappucino'sand when they came they were as weak as water, it was as if they had cut down on the amount of coffee. Won't bother visiting again in a hurry.

Visited Ruby's for the first time for coffee and cake. I was delighted at the range of cake on offer and even more delighted that these were all home made ! What a real treat! Such choice , it took me ages to decide what to have. I made my choice and was not disappointed . Excellent taste and freshness . A range of snacks were also available as were cooked breakfasts. That seeemed very popular with plenty of others in the tearoom sat the same time. I felt the place lacked a bit of atmosphere but the food Andy offer was excellent !

We called in out of the blue for a pot of tea. The warmth inside and the smell of fresh bread made us decide to order some bacon sandwiches. Unfortunately, they had run out of bacon, so we settled for sausages instead. Ten minutes later they arrived, freshly cooked and truly scrumptious.

Having had several cream teas recently, the scones are beautful, we decided to have some pancakes - wow amazing.

We mainly go there for breakfast, I usually have their standard breakfast and occasionally for their large breakfast, both come with good proper coffee or tea. My wife usually has the pancake stack with bacon or the scrambled egg on toast. In my opinion it's the best breakfast and good value breakfast on the island, good quality bacon and especially sausages..

Popped in on a whim really, Sunday morning with a paper, full breakfast with a pot of tea - really enjoyed it, and everything was cooked exactly as requested. Top marks and great to such a place within a short distance from home.Thank you!

I happened on Ruby's by chance a few months ago and have been visiting it at least twice a week ever since. In my opinion Ruby's is the best tea room in the Havant area. The welcome is always warm and friendly, the food is excellent. All the delicious cakes and scones are home made on the premises to a very high standard. The all day breakfast is hard to beat and everything is cooked to order, which is very unusual nowadays. I would not hesitate to recommend Ruby's to anyone looking for some good value excellent home cooking.

Went in for the first time to have a catch up with a friend as it was her birthday the day before. The service was warm and friendly. However, found the prices a little expencive but could not fault the quality.

Went in and ordered a bacon sandwich and egg on toast.... were told there was no white bread left ... ( there's a supermarket and a bakers less than 2 mins walk) as it was only 11 30 am. I was genuinely surprised they (1) had run out of such a basic ( 2) didn't just go and buy it ( 3) were happy to refund our money and loose customers. ..

Good choice of menu and teas. Home made cakes and savouries. Freshly cooked breakfast. Popular place with locals and visitors alike.

I was on a short break in Hayling and me and my hubby ended up hear 3 days in a row. The breakfasts are lovely, with decent sausages and thick bacon.The jacket potatoes are a decent size with a good choice of fillings.And the cakes... what can I say! Absolutely lush!There is alot of choice on the menu and is really value for money, as good quality food. The staff were really friendly and we felt very welcome. Will definitely be back when we next visit the island.

My daughter were passing and decided to stop in for lunch.We sat at table and were ignored so i went to counter to order and pay. I admit i was'nt sure if it was counter service.The lady taking the order was not that friendly I have to say, and whilst I went to top up my car parking my daughter said she felt uneasy.My daughter had pancakes with bacon and I had prawn sandwich.The food was fine but did take 20 mins by which time we had already finished our drinks. There was only one other table of 2 occupied. So not busy. They paid after eating.We left and sorry wont go back again as we did'nt feel that welcomed.I dont even think the lady at the counter said thank you.

Food is always freshly made. Friendly service, the staff listen and will accommodate easily any requests. Great place to go for lunch. Portions are a good size.

This tearoom is an absolute gem. Every element of this place is superb. The food, drinks, members of staff and all very reasonably priced.Without a doubt the best on the Island. I would recommend this to any visitors , It's one of those places you will remember whenever you think of Hayling Island and tell the grand kids in years to come. Well done Mandy a perfect experience!

This is a relatively new cafe in the island but is Lready well supported by locals and holiday makers. The is a fabulous range of cakes on offer, all gloriously presented, labeled and displayed. The cakes sell the,selves not only do they look gorgeous they taste just as good as they look, if not better AND what a large slice. I fact if you are not a big eater two could share one slice . It's nice to see that the cafe is slowly being transformed into a more typical tearooms with tablecloths , chine tea cups and teapots being introduced rather than a trendy , chick, appearance. So much more cosy and inviting. DEFINITLEY GIVE THIS A VISIT. lots of tables to chose from inside, two or four seaters .

So after seeing posts on a local Facebook page we decided it was time to try this place out, we had our hearts set on an afternoon tea consisting of sandwiches and scones much to our disappointment this requires a 24hours per booking! Ok no worries were have something else I had the Ruby's breakfast, it took ages to come out what seamed like a good 15 mins.... Far too long for a cafe type restaurant! The food arrived 1 egg 1 bacon 1 sausage 1 hash brown beans mushrooms and a slice of toast it was well presented, the toast was nice a chunky fresh slice, I personally wasn't keen on the sausage as it was a herby type.... My biggest down point was there was a spicy flavour!! Im hazarding a guess that was the orange stuff sprinkled on my egg... It totally ruined the egg and to be fair the whole breakfast! I'm not keen on spicy flavours and I defiantly would not choose to have this on my full English breakfast! Would I return? To be honest NO, why? The service was poor it took along time to arrive and the spicy flavour has put me off! My recommendation to anyone seeking a good old traditional English breakfast go to beachlands Cafe

I went with the family for afternoon tea and it was lovely. Staff were very polite and helpful, i will definitely be visiting this tea room again

Went in just for coffee and ended up eating in. Good menu choice, cakes amazing. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. I will visit again when I'm in the area.

We popped in here for the first time today and will definitely be back. Nice veggie breakfast and cake at sensible prices. Nice atmosphere as well. Only downside was a bit scatty on the food orders - everything arrived but not all together. Forgiven as they are still a new establishment.

I visited here with my grand daughter who is 2yrs old. I asked if she could have warm milk and was told yes, so I ordered coffee, the milk and cakes. My coffee was served eventually and the milk was later brought to us but was ice cold. So I asked if it could be warmed as I had requested. The waiter took it back, then served it to my grand daughter, it was so hot that I had trouble moving it. I asked for another glass and poured it back and forth to cool it down. eventually a lady brought some cold milk to add to it. No apology. I drank my coffee to find lumps at the bottom of it. we did not bother with the cakes. I found the staff unhelpful and considering when we visited we were the only customers it was very poor service.

very clean, open kitchen, cakes to die for and by far the best breakfast around! kids catered for with high chair etc and great choice of sandwiches with bread cut just as we asked for. we'll be back :-)

Stopped in for a quick snack as it's always nice to try new businesses on the island, unfortunately I ended up wishing I hadn't. We ordered sandwiches which took 25 minutes to arrive despite that, for most of the time, we were the only ones in there. Doorstep sandwiches are obviously their specialty, but these were nearly 2 inches thick per slice and the bread was completely stale around the outside and inedible. Some poor pensioner could crack a denture! We left most of our food and left hungry. The staff seemed pleasant enough, but lacking any real customer service. Hopefully they can sort these problems, but I won't be returning, especially as they don't really cater for children.

Rubys is a lovely friendly place with the best home cooked ham great cakes and scones well worth a visit.