Tabley Tea Rooms in Cheshire East

As if the magnificent surroundings and resplendent building are not enough, the quality of home made delights on offer, make this 'up there' with some of the best tea rooms I've visited. Home made bread, quiches, cakes... hot drinks served in China ware - utterly delicious! You are transported back to another era, a taste of the finer things. Enjoy!

Lovely cosy with atmosphere. Fabulous home cakes. Historic chapel with historic pictures. Quite unique with lovely staff and service. Lovely views of rural setting

Gorgeous tearoom, very helpful and friendly staff and very accesible with wheelchair. Food was delicious, home made quiche and carrot cake. Will definitely visit again and recommend to others.

No matter what day of the week, or time of day that you visit, the warm friendly welcome, relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and gorgeous homemade food is always the same. The homemade soup and sandwiches are freshly made and delicious. If you've got room, try one of the homemade cakes. Lemon drizzle cake, served in very generous portions and with a pot of tea (made with proper loose leaf tea, not teabags) is sublime. Once you've discovered Tabley Tea Rooms you'll kick yourself that you didn't find it sooner.

Well a hidden gem 1st The freshly baked scone & home made jam was amazing. 2nd Home made Leak/ Potato soup with freshly baked bread was again amazing. The welcome by the 2 ladies was superior to a lot of other establishments I have been to. Well worth a visit & I can assure you we will visit again. A brilliant & deserved 5stars from us & a huge thank you.

Tea and cakes excellent. Sandwiches only ok as bread was FAR too thick and even the men couldnt eat it so we wasted money really.

Excellent homemade food cooked to order, perfect for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Located in a historic building with a sixteenth century fireplace and adjacent to a seventeenth century chapel it has a unique and tranquil atmosphere.

This was my fourth visit and it never disappoints:) The room is amazing with a huge and wonderful C16 fireplace and stained glass windows. Lovely vintage crockery and super home cooked food with a golden Labrador to greet you as you enter. I have just introduced my husband to its charms and he is equally enthusiastic. In fact we like it so much that we arrange our visits over the Pennines to coincide with its opening times!!!

The setting is just perfect within the historic Tabley house. The room itself is just amazing with the most splendid fire place and stained glass windows. The furniture, crockery, teapots etc. are all mix and match which ads a quirky look and feeling to the many styles. Service was excellent and very helpful and the lunches hit the spot as did the lovely cake. Go ahead and treat yourself, and do not forget to have a look in the church which is accessed through the restaurant .

I'm loath to just moan but they gave me a fair few reasons. Staff are really nice, place is lovely, but get sat down and the disappointment starts. Dirty tablecloth, sticky place mat, lipstick on a supposedly clean cup. When the food arrived so did the fruit flies. The window and sill were covered in cobwebs so even the spiders aren't doing a great job. Anyway it wasn't all bad, the food was nice, soup was a bit too thick more like a broth. Ploughmans was lovely. A walk in the chapel afterwards to soak up the history and atmosphere was great. Will have difficulty with wheelchair access to the toilets. There is seating outside which is nice. All in all a pleasant diversion marred only by poor hygiene especially at a time when we still have covid.

It's marvelous, you park your car and wade through the thickets and suddenly emerge at this beautiful ancient building, leave your bow and arrows at the door and be greeted by a really nice couple who prepare a lovely afternoon tea with delicious home made cakes yum, I know you might feel like ordering another choice of cakes But emm you just about stop yourself, I do recommend you go to the rear of the tearoom and through the doorway enter the tiny quant church, take a few pics. Of the windows and sit for a while, A super duper afternoon outing, then whip into knutsford and have a look around

Beautiful historic building and tea room with fine bone china cups, amazing cakes baked by the owner, scones with home made jam, coffees excellent and teas excellent, can only say what an amazing place. If you don't visit, you are missing out!

We recently booked a small afternoon tea party to celebrate our Golden Wedding . What a delight. A beautiful venue combined with a lovely collection of china, teapots, cake stands, tablecloths etc. completed the setting. The afternoon tea was a real treat with finger sandwiches, delicious home made cakes and scones served with real clotted cream and homemade jam. Beautifully presented. All complimented by an extensive choice of teas and coffees. Debbie and her family did us proud with her warm and friendly service. She made sure everyone was looked after. It was enjoyed by all. A special place. Would I recommend it? 100% a heartfelt YES xx

I've lived in the area for decades, and passed it a thousand times, but I've never dropped in. And now I'm kicking myself! This is a beautiful place, absolutely stunning. The inside is so beautiful, the food is delicious and the staff are just lovely and can't do enough to help you. We enjoyed tea, homemade scones with home made strawberry jam, sat outside in the sun, overlooking stunning Cheshire countryside. What a delightful hidden gem this is. I won't wait another 40 years to go back.

The afternoon tea was a traditional home made selection of sandwiches and cakes. Not too pricey!. A good range of teas to choose from. A beautiful setting both inside and outside. A free view of the chapel where they filmed for Peaky Blinders is a bonus.

I had a lovely tea and scone here recently, after visiting Tabley House. I will be back, when in the area.

Hidden beautiful tea room, full of history and character. Staff and food wonderful and so fresh,tasty and homemade. Some where NOT To be missed. Will be making this my regular treat.

Everytime I come here, I wish I had come more often. The beverages and home-made cakes are simply delicious, and all served on quintessential traditional British tea wares, by lovely and efficient, friendly staff. And all this set in a most wonderful 17th/18th-century Jacobean-style chapel close to the splendid Palladian-style Classical house and landscaped garden setting. A more beautiful and pleasant place to take a light lunch or afternoon tea I cannot more recommend. Exquisite and excellent!

Afternoon tea, home made cakes Debbie provides excellent service, There is a lovely atmosphere sat in an historical building,

We had our wedding celebration here last weekend and it was fantastic! We had a fabulous day and Debbie ensured that everything was perfect! Everyone was surprised how much food there was and def no shortage of tea! Nothing is too much trouble for Debbie and any requests were dealt with without question. We love this place as it’s so individual! and historical and will miss visiting whilst it’s closed for winter! Thank you Debbie and staff for making our day so memorable.

I stopped here on my way to a meeting in dire need of a coffee and having driven past this place countless times pulled in. What a treat, driving down the lovely estate road to park up in the nearby car park.The cafe sits inside part of Tabley house and is dominated by the grandest of fireplaces. I was early but it was no trouble at all for the wonderful lady who was elegantly rushing around after me and some delicious smelling scones.The young Labrador gave me a fuss, and I sat outside in the morning sun enjoying a quick cuppa. All round a very nice experience.

Everything is homemade and of really exceptional quality. Excellent cakes and scones; the homemade jam is to die for!!

Thought we would try an alternative to a service station en route home. Nice place but average food, quite pricey and needs a good clean.

This was my third visit to the tea rooms and hall and I was not disappointed.We were greeted warmly and had a look around the chapel before taking our seats.The tearooms have so much character.Beautiful beamed ceiling, Jacobean fireplace.History was all around us! Loved the quirkyness of tbe crockery!The food is all freshly made.I had a lovely bowl of home made vegetable soup.My daughter had a very tasty smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich.We were tempted by the cakes and decided to share a lovely warm scone with jam and cream.Our waitress was very friendly and made us feel so welcome.Well worth a visit!We will be back!

Afternoon tea £16 per head NOT WORTH A PENNY! Came on Sunday for Afternoon tea it was dreadful . Sandwiches were awful it was cheap nasty bread . Cucumber ones were served with the skin on in massive chunks they should of been sliced thin . Cakes were so thinly cut it was embarrassing . could of gone to the local garden centre and had better . there was 6 of us absolutely awful . Didn't bother to complain just wont go back there again even though I live 5 mins away. Shame on you !!!

Went to a school reunion at Tabley House. The service and refreshments were excellent. Thanks for the lovely cakes and drinks. The staff were really friendly too

A group of use had a lovely tour round the house, finishing with afternoon tea. Tea was wonderful, freshly made sandwiches and home made cakes to die for. Lots of seconds too! Receommended.

It was my 75th birthday and I asked Debbie to cater for 40 women friends of mine. Nothing was too much trouble. Some were gluten intolerant, some vegetarians and one dairy intolerant. Not an easy bunch but nothing phased her. Mini pavlovas, warm, light as a feather scones, homemade jam, everything was delicious. The weather was appalling so although we intended to have drinks in the garden this idea had to be abandoned but she arranged to open the chapel and we all started off in there. In many ways it was preferable to the garden as the setting is lovely. Oh, I forgot to mention the home cooked beef for the sandwiches. No shop bought slices for Debbie. Amazing, if you haven't been before give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

First time we have been here despite being quite local - we will definitely be back. Warm scones, delicious jam and loads of clotted cream, and served by very friendly staff. The tea room building itself is also cosy with some historical interest as an added bonus too!

It was our first visit to Tabley House and we planned to have lunch first in the Tea Room mentioned on the website.

Fantastic .....what else can we say Great location, Great choice of home made cakes & jam, and lovely coffee Well done Debbie and co... Will try and bring Hazel next time . Lawrence and Judy..

Tabley tea room open again in advance of house opening in April. Went with a friend yesterday afternoon. Had the most delicious scones with home made jam and thick cream. Great atmosphere, friendly service and excellent food. On Northwich road just outside Knutsford. Easy to find and access. Well worth a visit.

Beautiful building, historic and lovely atmosphere, the afternoon teas are spot on, perfect cakes and beautiful china, service is excellent, wish this place was open all year round, closed during the winter months.

We held my daughter's baby shower here, and Debbie went to great lengths to look after us all, especially those with dietary requirements. Nothing was too much trouble, the afternoon tea was delicious and plentiful, with refills of everything we needed. Great value too - highly recommended.

Really good quality coffee, cakes to delight

Just spent a lovely afternoon in this oasis just outside Knutsford. Very welcoming friendly proprietors, quick service and excellent food (afternoon tea). Pleasant ambiance in the tearoom with the sun coming through the stained glass windows and non intrusive background music making a very relaxed atmosphere. Attentive and accommodating, the staff made every effort to make sure we had everything we wanted. Canadian cousin and 96 year old mum also very impressed with the history of the house and the beautiful surrounding parkland. For a light lunch, snack or afternoon tea at locally competitive prices, Tabley Tea Rooms is well worth a visit and we look forward to seeing you next year

Been twice now this summer. What a find. Ditch your ordinary tea stop in knutsford and drive up the road. Wonderful setting in these historic tea rooms. Service Excellent, very attentive and quick. Food excellent. Love the mis matched tea pots and plates. Food excellent and quality. I just love it. Why would I go to a chain coffee shop or high st place. The place is only small and that might pose a problem for large groups but for a small party it's excellent.

Was introduced to Tabley Tea Rooms by a regular. Just back from my third visit. Excellent Eggs Benedict and really good looking sandwiches and cakes. Set in a splendid ante room of a chapel in magnificent grounds it really is worth a visit for lunch or afternoon tea.

The Tabley House website gives the impression that this is a small and rather dowdy tea shop. In fact it is very atmospheric, being in the former school common room, and serves an excellent selection of imaginative and fresh meals, drinks and cakes. We had morning coffee here and were so impressed that we stretched our visit to the house so that we could also have lunch.

This is certainly an unusual setting for a tea room. Beautiful historic building with lots of history. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. We had afternoon tea, there was plenty of it abd we took some cake home. Everything was homemade and substantial - perhaps a bit too much for an afternoon tea!

This was our third visit and as always the staff are amazing. The food is excellent and the cakes are amazing.

My friend & I enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea here on Saturday

This was highly recommended by a friend, so we went for a snack lunch. The setting is beautiful - attached to the chapel in Arley Hall grounds. Beautiful and lots to see - very historic. Upon entering the greeting was very friendly, and helpful. We ordered the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and brown toast. Lots of egg and salmon - very tasty. I would definitely go back again and would recommend to anyone. They are open Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays and Sundays.

Very nice tearoom at Tabley house but rather expensive. 2 coffees and 2 cakes came to over £15. And the pieces of cake were ridiculously big. One would easily have done two of us!!

What a beautiful setting to find a fantastic tea room. Set in the chapel area this is steeped in history - used for many tv series. But best of all the wonderful service followed by wonderful freshly prepared food and homemade cakes and scones to die for!! Overheard people saying they didnt even know it was here and they live in Knutsford - just down the road. It was sunny and warm so sat outside overlooking the parkland in front of the main house - didnt want to leave it was so peaceful. Open Thurs to Sunday - well worth a trip.

The most amazing tea rooms. Very traditional setting.

We had the most amazing afternoon tea here.

If you thought the English Cream Tea served by friendly staff in a heritage environment was a thing of the past, think again: the splendid team of the Victoriana Tea Rooms in Knutsford have turned around the fortunes of the tea rooms in this lovely place and provide a service to dream of in wonderful surroundings at very competitive prices. Worth making a special trip for.

We went yesterday for a light lunch, beautiful building with views over fields of sheep, cattle, and numerous rabbits. The service provided by Debbie and Lauren was second to none, the food was delicious, and the scones and cakes were irresistible. The range of drinks amazing we will be back very soon.