The Clock House Cafe and Tea Rooms in Newark and Sherwood

It was nice and quiet when we visited (mid week) Friendly and a atmosphere when the clock tower bell sounded .

What a lovely place! We had lunch for 5 at £70 total, which was good value for delicious and substantial food. The staff were friendly, welcoming and accommodating. We'll certainly be back.

Friendly little cafe, good selection of cakes always available. Large car park shared with the clock museum. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Called in recently for a cuppa and as if by magic a ham omelette appeared in front of me, but not for very long, it was delicious, followed by 2 scones. Very nice food and the place is clean. Staff are also friendly. Well worth popping in

Been here many times and still excellent. I had the most tasty beef stew ever had.lovely staff and friendly.your made to feel comfortable.

Plenty of parking, a nice setting and veggie options and a good selection of teas. A nice cafe to stop at when you are in the area.

Great little cafe Very friendly staff, 👍

Slightly hidden, but worth the find and glad we did. Small cafe, lovely courtyard, super nice service and an excellent vegan breakfast option, tbh a tad pricey but quality was there and as part of the 'deal' coffee and juice available. But that's minor this place on a sunny day was a piece of heaven and we found it hard to leave

Nice little café, friendly helpful staff.

Disappointing. Not as good as it used to be.

Been to The Clock House Cafe many times, and just can't fault it. Lovely place, great food, great service and great value for money.

This little coffee shop is wonderful to visit. The food is delicious. The staff are always smiling and welcoming and always take the time to say hello and have a chat to you. It’s only a short drive from Newark and a great day out if you want to look around the clock house.

We had both morning tea and lunch at the Cafe, having visited the Museum of Timekeeping in between. There is seating both inside and in the outer courtyard. As it was so hot and sunny we sat inside and, on Helen’s recommendation, had a slice of Jodie’s homemade sticky date and apple cake. It was so delicious that we asked if we could have a copy of the recipe. We reserved a table for lunch and had a lovely toasted sandwich with salad. The menu is extensive and there are gluten and dairy-free as well as vegetarian & vegan options They have a great selection of loose leaf teas or coffee . You can bring your dog too, if you sit in the courtyard. Take-always are available too. On the back wall they have a good selection of locally made honey, jams & chutneys. This really is a hidden gem of a cafe and if we lived locally, we’d definitely be regular customers. Thanks for the warm welcome, great home baking and fantastic service.

Fantastic lovely meeting place 😀

What a fabulous place to meet a friend or two! Such a friendly welcome from the very helpful staff who couldn't do enough for you. The menu had lots of delicious options to try (the all day breakfast sounded incredible!) but I chose the chicken with mustard mayo and crispy bacon on thick cut granary bread...Oh my, it was delicious! Couldn't fit in a piece of homemade rhubarb cake after the huge sandwich, so decided to take a slice home with me instead! Really enjoyed my first visit here and it won't be the last...see you very soon!

Why have I never stopped here before now? Gosh, I’ve been missing a real little gem of a cafe! The food was utterly delicious - all freshly made with great quality ingredients and served with a huge smile from the friendly staff. The homemade cakes looked scrummy too but as I’d already stuffed myself with a huge doorstop sandwich, I decided to take a slice home of the delicious looking rhubarb sponge cake. It’s in a great location to meet friends. And even to have a business meeting as they have free Wi-Fi too. Great outdoor space (if summer ever decides to hang around!) as well. I’ll definitely be back again soon! I’ve got to try the eggs Benedict next time!

Always a warm welcome at the Clock House Cafe. Easy to park, with a menu together with the Specials board that offers a wide variety of food. Food is always tasty and well prepared. I always enjoy my visits

Nice little cafe. Nice food. Nice service and a lovely place to stop off for lunch. Will definitely be visiting again.

Very friendly and helpful staff.nice food and lovely atmosphere. Situated in a nice setting next to the clock museum.

Lovely little cafe. Lovely staff.

Haven’t been here for awhile due to health problems etc… decided to visit on the spur of the moment. We usually arrive with two dogs and sit outside where we all get a lovely welcome with treats for the dogs. As it is March and chilly we decided to leave the dogs at home and sit inside, we were again welcomed and the staff asked about the dogs. We chose eggs Benedict with bacon and spinach and it was excellent, could not have been better. Good food, friendly staff, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and the cakes look so scrumptious we will return to try some. Thanks for a lovely brunch and a warm welcome. Roger and Jan Clark

We usually stop in Southwell en route back North after an annual trip to visit relatives down South, but we couldn't get parking so opted to try this cafe having seen a sign on the way past. We need gluten free options and weren't hopeful, when to my surprise they offered alternatives for sandwiches and more than one cake. Could not fault them when they came and everyone thoroughly enjoyed - especially the bacon sandwiches and giant chips. Their gluten free date and apple loaf was AMAZING! Toilet was very clean and the outside seating area was well shaded. Very happy to have found it and very grateful that the car park at Southwell was full!

Once again thanks for lovely coffee and cakes Helen and jodie make you really welcome

Was very nice and the food is good. We were not too impressed with the £1 charge per glass for tap water if you spend less than £10 per person.

Hadn't been for a while, popped in on the way to Newark. Very friendly service, lots of gluten free options on the menu and the cakes were to die for !. Had a piece of the date and apple and thought I'd gone to heaven - best GF cake I've had in ages. Proper leaf tea comes in a big pot so plenty to wash it down with. Also have a small selection of unusual jams and chutneys for sale - very reasonably priced. Would heartily recommend !

Brilliant little cafe. A great find on our regular trips to and from Lincoln. Great food, lovely hosts, intriguing setting. Highly recommended!

Asked for a table to be booked outside,very accomodating.the staff are very friendly and always helpful.food is good quality cooked and prpared to a high standard. atmosphere is also very nice set in a 10 acre horological museum site.the cafe and toilets are very clean,tables cleaned as soon as they become vacant. been several times and will continue to support the cafe. Well worth the journey from mansfield.

What a lovely place! Dog friendly- excellent slightly different food eggs Benedict, chips with chicken, proper crispy bacon, cheese and bbq sauce, cakes rather good-passion fruit filling! Staff are lovely, very friendly and helpful thank you all!!

Very nice atmosphere and a perfect english breakfast!

Lovely cafe, gorgeous coffee and cakes! Menu looked great although we didn’t eat. Very knowledgable of allergies and cross contamination which is great for me with coeliac disease! Will definitely be back!

Wonderful cozy cafe with outdoor seating area. Friendly service, tasty food & good value for money. Also the horological museum is worth a visit if you have time.

Truly stuffed and completely satisfied, a wonderful festive treat. Thanks to all the team for a delightful day and Merry Christmas.

Friendly welcome, delicious warm scones & coffee in cosy setting. We have visited several times when in the area.

Visited with my Dad a week or so ago, pleasant, nice surroundings, good coffee.

A lovely find. Friendly and helpful staff. Lots of gluten free breakfast and lunch options, including cakes and cream teas. We thoroughly enjoyed a ‘normal’ sausage and bacon sandwich (gluten free available) and a mushroom and Stilton omelette. Coffees by 200 degrees.

Lovely little cafe. Very nice afternoon tea with choice of traditional or savoury. Will definitely return.

A real hidden treasure, lovely staff, fantastic food, amazing cakes, good job I don’t live closer, I would have to join Slimming World, can’t wait to get back, thank you to all the lovely staff.

Excellent cafe and very friendly staff. Definitely worth stopping for coffee and cake (or something more substantial if you’re there for breakfast or lunch). We stopped for coffee on a Friday and it was nicely busy, but tables aren’t on top of each other and not too loud that you can’t have a chat. Nicely decorated inside and very good service (special mention to Helen!) We will definitely be back!

The Clock House Cafe is one of those 'hidden gems' that one might come across now and then. Our main reason for coming to Upton was to look at the Clock Museum, which was very interesting. At the side of the museum we found this excellent cafe with excellent food, and great friendly, efficient service. We enjoyed an excellent, tasty breakfast with great coffee. We will return.

I had half an hour to wait before meeting my family. Spent it in the Lacehouse Nottingham. Excellent service food brilliant. Definitely recommended I will be visiting again !!

I have often visited this little cafe but never spent the time to write a review. I have never been disappointed so would recommend it to others visiting the area. Each meal is prepared to a high standard with real care. Quality food in a nice setting with excellent service.

We visited after a tour of the Museum of Timekeeping, next door. It was a nice day so we sat outside and ordered a sandwich lunch, Earl Grey and slice of cake. It was delicious, a sandwich of granary bread with a generous filing served a side salad and crisps, proper tea served in a proper tea pot and the best date and banana cake I’ve ever eaten. Even the crockery is beautiful, the staff are friendly and do everything they can to make sure you get great food.

First visit today and will definitely return. Lovely selection of homemade cakes and my favourite coffee

Just had fabulous 200 deg coffee and warm scones. Super atmosphere and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back

Jodie and Helen have made the place friendly and outstanding service. Wish them all well in their new adventure.

Visited whilst walking with friends Lovely hidden gem Sat in the courtyard as we had a dog with us. Coffees cakes and scones delicious. Everything is clean and tidy Looking forward to visiting again to have lunch. Helen and Jodie are a delight

We visited the The Clock House last Friday. What a treat. Hidden away at the side of the Clock Museum (British Horological Institute) at Upton: a delightful place. We had lunch; Cheese on Toast with Tea and Coffee followed by cake: fantastic. Helen and Jodie...

Had a lovely visit for lunch. Helen and Jodie were very welcoming! Food was absolutely amazing! A hidden gem! Will be making a return visit! Under new management, so best of luck to you both!

Under new management Food was amazing Staff super helpful and attentive Had the eggs benedict with ham so good Wish I had took a photo it looked as good as it tasted

Cosy, warm, freshly cooked food and surprisingly good coffee. Really good find away from busy Southwell

Four of us had a first class breakfast. Full English, veggie breakfast and eggs benedict were all delicious. Place was spotless and service impeccable. Highly recommend. Will be going back to try the cream tea and/or lunch! 👌

Great food wonderful friendly staff

Lovely place. Lovely food. Lovely people who served the food and drink. Set in ideal settings. And nice gardens to walk around. Although they was not advertised and had no guide posts to follow. Will certainly go again.

Easy to find and easy to get into off the road, it is set in beautiful gardens. The courtyard is old but uneven for my elderly parents who had to traverse it as well. We went in and was greeted by lovely decor and easy...

Abrupt, unfriendly staff (one lady in particular). We felt totally unwelcome and on edge the whole time we there, especially after a mix up with the order. We won’t be visiting again. The food is also more expensive than other cafes in Southwell.

Lovely place, food great will certainly visit again

This was my second visit to the Cafe, the front of house staff where very committed and enthusiastic. Fare was ranked between Poor to just Passable. Cakes very non-descript, the best thing was a breakfast roll. With the hype surrounding a supposed award winning chef,...

A great place to meet up with friends. Expected coffee/tea/cakes and not much else but was pleasantly surprised to find mains,jackets, sandwiches and toasties on the menu. Staff were very pleasant and the food and drinks were served quickly. Will definitely visit again.

A very nice café in a great seeing as part of the museum of timekeeping in Upton near Southwell. The food was nice and service was good. Only 4 stars as we thought the sandwiches were a little expensive for what you got.

Located in Upton, just off the main road. Large car park. Lovely little cafe, nice decor, quirky building. But that’s where the charm ends. The staff were quite abrupt, rolling their eyes and tutting as we didn’t know what we wanted 30 seconds after sitting...

Welcoming cafe,very good food worth a visit

I always enjoy my visits to The Clock House. I /we are always made welcome by the staff who go the extra mile to give you the cosy tea room experience along with the wonderful food and drinks. I can fully recommend a visit. The Customer Care/Service is excellent. Thankyou.

Lovely fresh cake and coffee in a delightful location

Currently sat outside the tea room, the most delectable ice cream and the best service I've had in a cafe. The sun is shining having a late staff very friendly what lovely people. I hope your very successful in your business venture. I WILL be...

Great coffee, nice cake but bemused by the service. Ordered then took our seat, coffees arrived, two minutes later scones arrived, two minutes later cake arrived! Why not all together? Didn’t help that we were short of time but surely it would benefit the cafe to be more efficient ‍♂️.

This is a friendly little tea shop located just behind the grand building that houses The National Museum of Horology in Upton, Nottinghamshire. The homemade cakes are a highlight. Worth seeking out.

Nice place needs better signage to entrance would be nice to have a little breakfast on menu as well as big breakfast I had was to much for me but was OK bit expensive but they do have deals available

Good selection of sweet and savory, snacks and meals, all great quality and tasty

Good cakes and a choice of dairy free plus soya milk.Also good quality tea. Lovely waitress . The place could do with a freshen up inside and out.

It might be a bit quiet when the British Horological Institute is not open, but that would be the best time to visit because you will get the treat of a really refreshing cuppa and a scrummy sausage roll. Best tea I've tasted for a...

We have visited twice, very recently and about three years ago. It is located in Upton, a quiet village on the outskirts of Southwell. It is favoured with a large car park, and there is an opportunity to take a discreet turn around the large gardens associated with the specialist museum and institute that regularly opens its doors to the public BUT only twice a year! However, the Clock Tower Café opens its doors from mid-morning to late afternoon about 360 days a year.On both of our visits we have had a main course and a bottle of juice, the latter provides an opportunity to opt for Bramley produced by a very local company.Prices are average, the product better than average, and the layout comfortable and more relaxing than a typical café; we enjoyed both visits. The café is noticeably clean, and the staff friendly and competent.The café faces some stiff local competition from providers in nearby Southwell, e.g. at Reg Taylors garden centre and the Minster café. However, the Clock Tower café attract locals which we think is a good sign, and its quiet location provides a gentle contrast to Southwell and even more so that of Newark.

I have read good reviews of this place but we were disappointed on both the occasions when we visited for a light lunch.

A nice little spot for morning coffee, staff are friendly, food is good, but they are no longer offering chocolate topping on cappuccino.

If you at the Museum of Timekeeping and in need of refreshments, this charming café is on the premises. Staff are lovely, décor is quirky, but food is average and prices are high. The Friday lunchtime trade consisted of museum visitors and course participants from a British Horological Institute training course. If you have transport, there are better cafes in nearby Southwell.

Friendly staff and pretty location, cool in the cafe and the tables in the yard looked lovely with the sunshine on the flowers. Nice clean tables and the mismatched vintage china was quaint. Ordered chips and sausage rolls-rolls were a decent size but very dry. No problem with the chips-decent serving and piping hot.Good coffee.

Had lunch here. Nice cafe in secluded location. Staff nice and friendly. Had to wait quite a while for food even though the cafe was quiet. The food was ok, nothing special and you don’t get a lot for your money. Very limited choice for vegetarians and no vegan options when I visited. Therefore I can only rate it 2 out of 5.

I visited here today with my son .

Have passed this place a number of times before finally deciding on a quick coffee on our way to help our son moving house in Southwell. We’re glad we did and coffee turned into lunch. So enjoyed it that we popped in every day for nearly a week. A good range of food and drinks, especially the teas (although I’m a coffee drinker myself). Good Food and friendly service. We shall be back.

Eggs Benedict came with hard eggs which were sent back. Second time yolks were softer but whites were undercooked. The reason for this is because eggs were cooked in an old fashioned poacher. Poaching eggs isn't easy but it does mean breaking eggs into water that is simmering until the whites are cooked while the yolk is still runny. If they can't do this then poached eggs should come off the menu

I visited here as part of a group booking however every single person in our group left feeling let down by this place based on the customer service, the price of food and quality of some of the food.

Lovely location - set in the pleasant village of Upton. Called in on way home from Newark - so glad we did! Mouth watering range of freshly made cakes, with a twist.

Called in on way back from Nottingham, never been before and very pleasantly surprised. Excellent very friendly staff, the scones were exquisite and the tea was well worth the advised 3 minute wait fro the brew - top tea. definitely call in again.

We popped in here for a coffee on our way somewhere else but we'll definitely be coming back. It was lovely and cosy, a sort of vintage feel to it, and it's tucked away behind the beautiful Horological Society. The afternoon teas look particularly tempting.

On a journey from Center Parcs to Newark on a Monday afternoon seeking a late lunch. Pubs in area closed on a Monday lunch so we diverted here instead. What a lovely tea room! Warmly welcomed and menus distributed we felt a little spoilt for choice! A huge pot of 'builders tea', fresh leaves, fizzy pop for boys. Son in gluten intolerant but well catered for here. Our food was delicious, fresh, generous and filling. Boys had a cake each which came with the hugest blob of clotted cream, what a treat. If all tea rooms were like this pubs might just go out of business.

Lovely place to have lunch or afternoon tea. Evenings are sometimes available when booked in advance.

This is a quaint little cafe next to the Horological Institute so a lot of the workers frequent it. There are a good number of walkers who pass through also. The institue will be open on Fri-Sun from February so it will be an ideal place for a snack either before or after visiting

After a good walk around the fascinating museum we were in need of sustenance. Luckily the friendly ladies in this cafe are on hand to provide all manner of refreshments.In our case coffee and a moreish selection of cakes. Recommended !

After a few lovely hours spent discovering and exploring Southwell ( a great little town) we traveled only a few minutes before we saw the sign for the Horological Institute and then Clock House Tea Room? What an interesting combination?

This venue is based at the Horological Institute in Upton near Southwell. Good home-made meals and cream teas with very helpful and friendly staff.

Vinimos aquí por recomendación y me alegro tanto de haberlo hecho. Qué hallazgo y definitivamente volveremos! El desayuno era delicioso todos los ingredientes frescos y locales. Precioso personal amable hizo muy bienvenido. No me considero exigente en comer, pero este lugar cumplía todos los requisitos.

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Paramos aquí para un sándwich en el medio de un paseo en un domingo. El reloj es una joya escondida en la carretera entre Southwell y Newark. Los bocadillos eran recién hechas y muy bueno. Recomiendo una visita.

I have visited the Clock House Cafe & Tea Rooms twice in the past month and have loved it both times. The food is always spot on & the service is great. I would highly recommend the chicken and bacon with mustard mayo sandwich and the rocky road! (Best rocky road I've tasted!) Will definitely be returning and recommending to all friends and family!

This used to be a good place to go with quality food , atmosphere and decor . Won't be going back . Food awful and reduced in size . Atmosphere tense , flat and not welcoming. We could hear grumbles from the kitchen !!The main person who serves is still there.- looks and sounds bored and irritable now. Shame - it used to be a good spot !!

Saw this as we were passing and decided to pop in. What a gem, wonderful service, great food. I had chicken and mustard sandwich with crispy bacon. Bread was soft and fresh, mustard actually tasted of honey mustard - Husband had a BLT of all fresh ingredients and again, fresh bread. I also had a pot of tea with complete with tea leaves and a strainer - with an hourglass so you leave it to brew for long enough. We definitely will go back again - lovely place

Three visits so far and every one very good. Great cream tea and a good job it was along walk back home. Extensive menu for breakfast and lunch. Very friendly service. If you're in the area this should be on your list of places to visit.

I visited with my boyfriend and tried the savoury croissant which I didn't find very enjoyable as the Brie rind/crust was left on, boyfriend had poached egg on toast which was good and drinks were as expected. He visited again for a full English as we both admitted afterwards that we should of have that choice and he was disappointed by it. His words were that it was expensive, poor quality and small portions so don't think we will visit this place again.

Popped into the cafe today whilst visiting the BHI next door. It was very busy inside and the lady who was serving was on her own but she handled it so well and was very friendly and cheerful. Tea is loose leaf and the cake was delicious, all is served in lovely china cups and a teapot. Good choice on the menu and very cosy inside. Again cannot stress how friendly and lovely the lady was, she really makes it! Will definitely be returning

Met with a friend for brunch. The eggs were very good and particularly liked the chunky granary toast. The coffee, not over large like the chains but was very flavourful. Followed with a green tea with rose, a refreshing blend. A nice rustic hideaway. Looks like there is scope to create a pleasant courtyard for warmer months. Look forward to a re-visit

Visited with a friend and had one of the specials: spinach and feta filo pie. This was served with salad leaves. The portion size seemed small for the price and with no other garnish on the salad a little boring. But the tea was real leaves and the sticky toffee pudding was fabulous. Staff very friendly and helpful.