Tea House Theatre in Lambeth - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This was a quirky place that failed to live up to our expectations. We visited for lunch. On the plus side, the cakes looked delicious and the Indian chai was as tasty as any we’ve had on the subcontinent. On the downside, our cutlery was dirty, our server was unsmiling and the whole place was grungy. They offer a discount for cash payments but didn’t have enough change so we ended up paying extra. Our food — a double-decker sandwich and a salad — was tasty but I would recommend you to go elsewhere.

Cercavamo un posto in cui bere il classico tè delle cinque ed eccolo qui. Atmosfera da sogno, garbo, gentilezza e bontà dei prodotti sia dei té che dei dolci. Sembra di fare un salto nel passato! Assolutamente consigliato anche per il costo che è giusto.

We were in the area and pretty hungry. We decided to give this place a go as it looked nice from the outside. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations. My friend ordered eggs and soldiers, the eggs arrived boiled and not at all runny. The breakfast and chocolate milkshake I ordered were just fine, I wasn’t a huge fan of the toast and I don’t understand why so much of the milkshake was on the saucer. We both left disappointed.

This place has so much potential. Lovely cosy atmosphere with inviting looking 'home cooked' cakes on every table. As a tea lover this was a dream. However...the young girl with dark hair working there gave us the most unwelcoming 'vibe' ...no smile or welcome greeting. Had to move tables as the music was too loud and I asked for it to be turned down, was told by the young lad working behind the counter that the owner likes it at a certain level!! Ok...had breakfast which wasnt too bad. The service was pretty average though and there were three people in the whole place. Thought we would give it another go for dinner as we were staying nearby. Having travelled for three months throughout the entire UK and Europe, I would have to rate this as the WORST service I have encountered on our trip. It doesnt even deserve one star but you can't do anything less. Two customers at one table and the same three staff members when we walked around 10 to 6pm. Again, very unwelcoming, particularly by the young dark hair waitress. Was told they do table service. Had to sit outside due to music being too loud again. Not one staff member came out to ask our order. Had to go in to order. Didn't have the tomato soup as they had 'run out of tomatoes', asked for water and ice...had to remind them. Hubby had the shepherd pie which was tough and dry and inedible. Absolutely worst experience of dining in the UK. Such a shame as it has a lovely cosy atmosphere. Some chairs look like they need a bit of TLC and are past their use by date. What a shame for our last night in the UK. Would recommend anywhere else...the pub on the corner that Tay Tay is singing about. I never really leave reviews but this is pathetic. Replace your staff or have a staff PD on customer service!!! Or some common courtesy. Don't bother replying to this with some sugary sentiment. Just do better for others who come to this establishment.

Gorgeous little spot for an amazing breakfast and a pot of tea! Came here on a whim to start our day and didn't regret it, it's in the middle of a nice little grass area and close to Vauxhall Station too! Only downsides were the radio station being a bit drab for first thing in the morning and them not opening right at the advertised time! But other than that, it was a gorgeous little start to the day!

My husband is a British and have wanted to have loose leaf tea. I took him to tea house theatre as a surprise. He was so happy and just couldn't stop telling how delicious the tea and the cake. The cake was also exceptional. The Nuttelaa strawberry cake was amazing, safe to say it was the best cake I have ever had. Each of us ordered a pot of tea and a cake. The ambiance also very homy

Wonderful venue with a nice interior and plenty of character. Very friendly staff. Food was excellent quality, generous portions and the tea was served in traditional English tea cups. One pot contained about 6 cups of tea! Great experience overall. We plan on going back soon to see one of their plays and have dinner.

We came across this quirky little venue mid afternoon, on our trip to the capital. Went in with the intention of sampling one of their breakfasts, served until six pm. We were welcomed by a young man who showed us to a table, saying he would return to take our order. We never saw him again(he disappeared behind a theatrical screen to work on his laptop).We waited, as other parties arrived and were served. We waited, having decided on the tasty sounding Scottish breakfast, and Coronation Tea, last chance to sample in Coronation year. However despite trying to catch the eye of the sparse staff, we failed to have our order taken. I went to use the bathroom, pausing on the way to mention to the waitress that we had been waiting a fair while for our order to be taken. Unfortunately, even after using the bathroom, still no-one had come to attend to us. We waited a few more minutes, then decided to leave. Bit of a shame as we'd got our taste buds round a good meal. We'll try another day. Found a great meal at the ever reliable Crypt at St. Martin in the Fields.

We loved the Tea House Theater. We had a breakfast and a dinner there. The traditional English breakfast has an enormous serving of everything you would expect: eggs, beans, grilled tomatoes, black pudding, sausages, ham, potatoes, toast. The tea is wonderful. Dinner was also very tasty and the cream tea was delicious. Highly recommend.

What a delight. Most places serving food and hot drinks have are bland and sterile. Not the Tea House Theatre. This place has immense personality, wonderful tea and giant slabs of cake. No coffee though.

Nice decor and probably good for tea and cake.The Scottish and Ulster breakfasts were large and varied with good quality ingredients, unfortunately it was all dried and overcooked as must have been kept warm for a long time. The steak and kidney pie dinner was inedible. Steak gristly, no kidney,soggy pastry, dried potatoes,raw broccoli and lumpy gravy that was almost solid.

This cafe insisted on charging me a NON REFUNDABLE £50 FEE just to book a table for a tea party for 15. I completely understand a "no-show" charge - not charged or taken off the bill when you get there, but this is a SURCHARGE for taking guests to their cafe. Outrageous! I've never come across such a thing before. By the time this was clarified it was too late to cancel - despite the fact they had overlooked my reservation into the evening - and cancelled that at short notice as they had decided to host a show! Rude. Service was chaotic and incredibly slow - it was busy, but it's hardly a complex menu, and they got in a muddle with the bills. I let them know in advance (in writing) that we would be ordering prosecco - they ran out after 2 bottles and tried to upsell very expensive English sparkling wine. We ordered some white wine - none was chilled! The scones / cream tea is good, but the afternoon tea stack is very disappointing, with poor little sandwiches and dull miniature cakes. The staff are disorganised and so run off their feet, and they don't seem to have any proper management - and with a couple of exceptions, were sullen. No wonder. It's a shame because it's a great venue and it's quirky decor etc makes it unique. It just seems to be really badly run. Despite all that - we had a fun time, because you can always have a good time with good friends and make the best of a chaotic situation - not one we will forget.

Einfach zauberhaft, tolle Atmosphäre, super Frühstück, kein Touri Nepp. Für uns ein absolutes Muss bei jedem London Besuch.

Well what can I say. My daughter recommended this dining experience having visited previously. Quite simply the food was magnificent with hearty portions and excellent value for money. Both the drinks and food menu was wide and varied The staff were very friendly and polite the service was swift and everyone made us all including a toddler and a small well behaved dog most welcome. Would definitely recommend

Avoid! Slow pricey, dirty tourost trap. Cold food, dirty plate an dslow service. Better off going to Tesco's

We used to come here quite often but only managed to return since last year. The team has changed since then, and unfortunately, so has the service and for the worse. The waitresses mean of communication was shouting across the room which I thought was extremely unprofessional especially as they had customers. Unless you were ordering cake or tea, the food would take longer than it should do to arrive. I work in hospitality myself and understand the kitchen may be short staff hence the delay in food. However, the wait staff could at least update their customers as courtesy instead of being more occupied chitchatting behind the counter. Extremely disappointed with what this place has become.

I’m really sad to have to write this review as I am a regular customer to the Tea House Theatre! Unfortunately, I won’t be going back for a number of reasons: Firstly, we waited on a table full of dirty plates to order our drinks and food which took almost an hour to come. We ordered an ice tea which was just hot tea poured over ice and, therefore, was warm. We then changed this for an orange juice and was told they would not remove the ice tea from the bill. They also tried to charge us for extra baked beans which we did not receive. The manager was extremely rude when we were trying to settle the bill and told us she ‘didn’t have time for this’. Such a shame, very poor service and treatment of customers. I am happy to take down this review and talk to the owner instead as I think the Tea House Theatre is a great and quirky cafe and have had good experiences there in the past. I appreciate they are currently short staffed and busy but I don’t think it’s an excuse to be very rude to customers.

This was a superb experience! Manager and staff are exceptionally friendly. The food was delicious. The atmosphere and decor are quaint and adorable.

Really cute spot, lovely food, great selection of teas, friendly service, quirky atmosphere!! Will deffo be back

Food was ok, service was ok, tea selection infinite. It's a great location, but something just didn't hit the mark. For breakfast, see The Kennington Cafe which is nearby. It could really do with a coffee option.

Visiting my daughter in Vauxhall, this was on the way to her home. Fantastic food, again in my opinion expensive but itbks Londin. £9 for a pot of tea, but a huge choice of different teas. They hold events here too

A charming little spot. Overlooking the park. Good varied menu. Sevice and staff very good. Such a choice of teas and an interesting theatre. Delicious cakes as well.

Nice little kitsch establishment where you can get cakes and tea or apple juice sourced from a farm in Flimwell. Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and spent a pleasant half hour whiling away the time.

I’ve ended up at Tea House Theatre by chance on a random afternoon and I must say it was a great find. Great tea selection from all over the world and variety of cakes. The tea house in itself is worth a visit. Very relaxing...

At first glance the Tea House seems warm and quirky. However, we have become increasingly concerned at the management consistently providing a platform for anti-semites (hosting James Thring, holocaust denier) and anti-vaxxers as well as one individual who is reported to deny the existence of...

A group of 8 turned up unannounced on a cold and sleety lunchtime. Welcome was warm and we were seated with minimal fuss. Orders taken and it was a lovely change for the waitress to remember who had order what when the food - which...

Thank you for your honesty. We are the Muslim family who asked about the pork. We like restaurant atmosphere. We could come visit again for Tea.

This place is a gem and one of my favourite in all of London. The tea and food is worth it because they are happy for you to sit and linger for as long as you want, literally hours, with no sense that you should...

We stumbled across this quirky place by chance of a walk whilst visiting the area. Curiosity got the better of us and we went inside at about 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. It was very busy and seemed popular with local people. As soon as...

What a negative place! We went for a xmas dinner here and it was horrible. On the same night (xmas week) they had this "poetry" night which basically was a bunch of angry and miserable people barking, screaming and complaining on a mic about the...

After living for a year in London, Tea House Theatre is still our favorite restaurant and we go every week, often times 2-3 times a week for a meal or just to enjoy the tea and cozy and eclectic atmosphere. We love the hand-knit little...

I arrived at 1pm after visiting the farm for lunch with my almost 2 year old son and my mum. No one came to the table we were sat at outside so I assumed it was counter service. I went inside and waited several minutes...

I’ve visited not based on review but what TripAdvisor maps brought up. Now the venue is very easy to find and is opposite an pretty worn out park but the actual place is very warm and welcoming. The All-Day breakfast was a complete winner for...

I’d never heard of Tea House Theatre until about 3 hours before I visited, but what a find people. It fits the edgy London cafe niche naturally, unlike a lot of places that try a little too hard to be just that and ultimately miss...

I've been to the Tea House two or three times, and the experience is consistently great. The breakfasts are great, with some outrageously good options. The cakes are enormous and the tea selection is vast and delicious. It's rarely busy and it's more expensive than...

A quirky find in a leafy part of Vauxhall. Great promotion of huge variety of teas and home baked style cakes as well as a selection of ice creams. All much enjoyed. However on returning with high expectations for an evening meal we were very...

I wandered into the Pleasure Gardens expecting to get a healthy walk and enjoy the grounds and came upon this cobalt blue gem tucked into the corner of the park waiting to be discovered. Theater announcements were neatly lined up along the pictures windows; a...

Our first visit to the Vauxhall Teahouse Theatre left us wanting more; but this visit left us regretting coming back. Visited today - a Sunday afternoon - for a late lunch. Sat outside and a waitress came to take our order. We were only one...

Came her for Sunday brunch/early lunch and had a nice table on the "stage" by the window. They have an excellent selection of teas served in pots with tea cosy's and china cups. I liked the fact you couldn't get a coffee here and they...

This is a find! So unique inside. A former pub but now a very lovely cafe. The menu is really good and very reasonable. The staff are sooo lovely. Lots and lots of teas to choose from. Quaint and unique. Would highly recommend it

Discovered this on a whim, I'm hooked, the leather wingbacks, the tea selection, the cakes, the food, the service and events, what's not to love.

I would like to say what a marvelous relaxed friendly establishment this is. I visited for the first time on Saturday with my girlfriend. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect,it appeared on the website a bit quirky and some of the reviews weren't that...

Avoid. While reading the menu we were directed to a Sunday menu, less choice than the standard menu and same items were charged at a higher price. The food is average and served a little cold but the real disappointment is the service. The staff...

I have been to the Tea House Theatre a few times. I love the cozy and quirky charm of it and also the resident cat Maggie. Food is nothing special, but not bad either. Service is is a bit hit and miss - some of...

I agree with several other reviewers that the tea is great, the setting is beautiful and then it goes downhill. The service was friendly enough, but the quality of the food was mediocre for the price.. Kedgeree should have eggs and plenty of butter. There...

My student accommodation sadly had a fire meaning over 300 students had to evacuate it was freezing cold and most people were in pyjamas! The team at the tea house took as many people as they could in making space moving chairs and giving out...

The place looks great, interesting interior and really appealing to sit in and catch up on a bit of work and watch the world go by. Yea was good but the plus points ran out when it came to the food. Ordered an Ulster Fry...

We absolutely love Tea House Theatre! The ambience is cozy and eclectic, and we love the hand-knit little "sweaters" on the tea pots. They have a lovely selection of teas (no coffee served here), and wonderful cakes. We also really love their vegetarian English breakfast,...

Went for a little walk around Vauxhall to explore the area. Found this place and it looked interesting. Atmosphere was good, decor quirky and it was very busy and staff were helpful. It was let down by the food. We had one Ceasers Choice and...

What a shame. A quirky establishment, fat with potential, but badly let down by inattentive, lackadaisical service and inedible food. Sheppard’s Pie made of fat and grizzle, accompanied by that renowned gastronomic partnership: salad and gravy. Tea was very nice.

On 23 August 2021 I visited the Tea House Theatre intending to have lunch. Not having been there for quite a while, I took the precaution of checking their website beforehand to see their opening hours and that they were still in business. When I...

Atmosphere is unique and interesting. I have just had a cream tea and it was very good value for money. Wonderful selection of proper teas if you are a tea aficionado. Waitress service is great. I would come back here in a heartbeat and if...

My taste buds are still dancing from our last visit! The food is simply to die for (Try the caesars choice). The waitress was a delight. The decor was unique and homely. I would eat here every day if I was a local.

Food was average but service was truly awful. Long wait for a menu, longer wait to order, had to ask where the food was, took ages to come back to answer us and oh it hadn't been put through we will bring it now. Order...

Brilliant find for breakfast, brunch, lunch or tea. Nice setting in the Pleasure Gardens, friendly staff, fair pricing, wide ranging menu and what we had was delicious. Great place for anyone who likes quality tea. I’ll definitely be back soon for cake and tea!

We love this place - whether breakfast or lunch, it ticks all the boxes (unless you really need coffee :) It's quite quirky inside but we found the staff really welcoming and it's nice to get comfy with the weekend papers and not feel rushed...

Took me back to an era when you could go to a tea house. Teas range from herbal to full leaf. Menu is wide ranging from breakfast to afternoon tea and evening meal. Inside is quirky, relaxed and welcoming. Cake and sweets yummy. This opens...

I love that place so much! Such a great customer service and fresh made cakes. Big selection of teas. Welcoming place I loved the decoration and the vibes. They make a tasty honey for £8 got for it!

The service was a bit snobby. We asked about vegan cake and there was none. Was told to inform them 2 days in advance that we were coming and they'd have some for then. Erm, 2020 and they claim to be a tea house so.......

It is claimed, on the menu, that the full English is the best in London, absolutely rightly so ! Evidently freshly prepared with sausages, bacon and black pudding from the first class, local butcher, P.J. Frankland, it has all the elements expected, including fresh tomato...

Well, this is one place I won't be returning to. Haven't got a good word to say about it to be honest. I can only hope that the full potential of this establishment is achieved eventually, but it is unlikely to be any time soon....

It took 20minutes to get an order in. THEN another 30-40 to even get my check to leave! No one checked in on me at all! I tried waving down a server, but was BLATANTLY ignored. The food and tea were wonderful, but the wait...

We came here on the recommendation of a guide book. Yes the venue is quirky but why the anti-coffee snobbery? The cakes are home made and the portions generous but the buttercream is so sickly it’s nigh on impossible to eat a portion. Same goes...

Asked the friendly, Spanish-sounding waitress about an offensive pro Leave poster on the wall and was told it was best to speak to the owner - with a sheepish look that told me if I valued my sanity not to. For a business employing European...

Great selection of tea and unique ambiance . A bit pricey but fresh, well cooked and Generous-portions.

Food is great, especially the cakes and all day breakfast. And the tea cosy is humorous. But it's the service. I want to understand how this place is managed. The staff need constant encouragement from the owner - you see him going round giving pep...

Coffe is average, served on chipped and badly chipped cups, food is overpriced for what you pay, and level of hygiene is disputable. On top of this, this place is calling art a pro-brexit propaganda inside the venue. Call it politics and be brave enough...

We really like the atmosphere in this place, the performances, the breakfast and the amazing tea (rooibos and lavender!) If these comments about Brexit below are true then it's a bit disappointing...

Sat in the tea house for a good few hours working away on my laptop, the atmosphere was perfect for focus and relaxing. The resident cats kept me company 😊 the Rooibos tea is (and I can’t stress this enough) LIT🔥 So good, best tea...

I'm not one for writing reviews, but having visited the Vauxhall tearoom several times recently I feel compelled to. Formerly one of my favourite establishments in London - really cute for catching up with friends, dates, meetings etc, however in the last few years I've...

My first visit and didn’t know exclusively served tea. When I asked for a coffee the manager put me down rudely. He left me a menu and I quickly decided on a tea. However, the manager completely blanked me and after waiting 15 minutes decided...

Literally never write reviews but I felt compelled this time. Have been going to to the Tea House Theatre for years now but it seems to have been going progressively downhill in terms of service. Have been there 3 times in the past few months...

Tea room by day, theatre by night - Tea House Theatre is quirky with a relaxed ambience. Cozy worn out sofas in the wings, old style tables that are reminiscent of an old era with a wide selection of specialty teas and fresh cakes to...

After a very lousy night’s sleep which left me sweating profusely (and feeling as hot, as say, Valerie Van Der Graaf), due to hay fever, the last thing I wanted was a late breakfast, as I didn’t feel hungry. Nonetheless, had a couple of boiled...

i never normally write reviews which shows how bad the experience was. lovely location, sitting outside however the service completely ruined it. ordered tea and then 20 minutes later ordered food - but it took ages to get the staffs attention - not that the...

I was first here a year ago and loved the food, space and quirky atmosphere was delightful. This year I still love the spot but I must admit the service is wanting. We even went in one day to find them closing for the day...

The garden setting is quite nice. We went here twice for breakfast. Good food and a nice selection of items. Enjoyed a nice pot of tea, too. They do offer lots of community events--look at the posted schedules. Good service and ambience. You can also...

Breakfast lovely day great location. However, waiting staff seemed uninterested and sidled off for a smoke. The best full English in London was far from it! Avocado on toast with poached eggs was adequate and the pot of tea for two was overpriced at 7...

The perfect remedy to chain coffee shops (no coffee! But an entire menu of green and black Teas) and the best breakfast/brunch in Lambeth. Indoor and outdoor seating, homemade cakes galore and real full afternoon tea. Highly recommended.

My experience here was disappointing. The tea was formidably expensive while the staff's customer service skills were found wanting. The chocolate brownie, however, was good. I suggest having it as a takeaway or visiting the Black Dog opposite for a more civilised and less pretentious...

For such a gorgeous location, what a disappointment. I took my Mum here who was visiting and was embarrassed to have made such a poor choice... We waited for 40 minutes for our food to come. I wish it never arrived. Really disappointing, bland food....

We just tried this place for lunch. Very slow service, food was not tasty, not sure what the chips were fried in but they did not taste nice. I had a sandwich which was mainly bread and which was also a bit dry. Avocado and...

This is a quaint little place in a nice setting that gets you expecting good food and quirky service but it actually delivers average food and terrible service. We had to send back a cup and saucer that had jam on it and chase up...

I've lived in the area for 10 years, have only been to this place twice. I really want to like it, as its an independent and quirky. Gave the place a second chance this weekend and unfortunately nothing has changed. £10 for a single slice...

We had a lovely lunch here and delicious tea. My son has just had an operation which restricts what he can eat and the staff were so friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed to...

Potentially a great place but very expensive and very slow service. A local lady informed us that the owners have a lovely dog which they keep locked up 24hrs a day which is extremely cruel as we could hear the poor thing barking. All in...

I've visited the tea rooms before but had forgotten what an oasis of comfy bliss and charm this place is. Delicious food, a dizzying array of teas and cakes, all complimented by snug seating and board games.

We went to this tea house for lunch. The food was good with an interesting selection of teas. Service was a bit slow but the place was very busy so I can forgive them for that. I would certainly go there again if I was...

I thought after a pretty poor performance I would try giving the tea house a second chance. A dear friend of mine was leaving to return back to Australia and I thought it would be a nice surprise to bring her to the tea rooms...

We went on Mother's day for a late afternoon hot drink and cake as recommended by our Vauxhall guide. We had three hot chocolates, one chocolate brownie cake and two slices of banana cake. The table was dirty. The banana cake was dry. The hot...

We stopped in after a nice walk around the neighbourhood as we wanted a pudding after lunch. It's quirky, with a resident cat and bric-a-brac scattered all over. The tea menu is 4 or 5 pages, with an incredible variety of green, black and herbals...

I really wanted to like this place as I like quirky, independent cafes. Location was great, first impressions were good. My meal however was not good - dry and tasteless and poorly presented - which was a shame and as I was with friends I...

If shabby is good this is your place. How we escaped without tummy infections is beyond belief. Had to send my first cup of tea back as the mug didn’t look as though it’d been washed from the last four visitors. Replace had a huge...

Lovely tea room with books, board games, and culture! Had an amazing experience. The food was superb, tea was incredible, and all for low prices. Everything tasted very fresh and the tea selection was divine. My server was so sweet and attentive. Had a great...

We stumbled over this place in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens whilst looking for a place for a morning cup of coffee, having sat down we discovered they don't do coffee, however as the name implies it offers a wide range of teas. The very extensive tea...

In a sense one star is unfair of me, but my shock at the attitude of the owner & manager completely ruined my experience of this large but quaint tea room. The cake & tea, though expensive, were excellent. The staff were friendly enough. The...

My Daughter and I came across this "tea house" as we were on one of our "Hidden walks of London" which is a book title. we walked past lunch time spying the afternoon tea as we did I said looks fab we will return here...

We were looking for a light bite to eat on a cold winter's night and found this quiet little cafe. We were treated to a delicious fish and chips and a lovely atmosphere of Classic FM and also two friendly cats. Was warm and cosy.

The Tea House Theatre is a delightful bolt hole which recalls the restoration and the original pleasure gardens. The eclectic decor stands in wonderful juxtaposition against the high rises stretching ever upwards in the surrounding area. I had a very pleasant chat with the owner...

I’ve been here multiple times, always hoping it’ll have improved somehow... but alas it hasn’t. It’s a pity because it feels like it has the potential to be a cool and quirky place but it really its just the waitresses that remain cool and distant...