The Daisy Tea Garden in New Forest

It was Mother’s Day and I went for afternoon tea with my mother my son and his family. It was really busy but the food was excellent and the staff were delightful despite the stress of’ the busiest day this year!’

My daughter and went for afternoon tea today to celebrate Mothers Day. It was a complete disaster and we’ll never go there again. They were hopelessly overbooked for 2pm and were still frantically trying to serve lunches. The kitchen didn’t cope at all and there was no service . We waited 20 minutes for even a pot of tea and 45 minutes for the arrival of our afternoon tea sandwiches and cakes. The food itself was quite tasty but the presentation was poor with fairly thick cut sandwiches and hefty squares of traybake cakes. There appeared to be no organisation among the waiting staff but they had their work cut out dealing with complaints. The manager did come and apologise to us but our special treat was ruined. No stars from us I’m afraid.

Visited 16.03 Very busy, but it was a beautiful day. So decided to go to our local tea room. Food was lovely. However everything else needs improving, quite a rude experience with a young women, and lack of ingredient knowledge with most the other staff. Cakes have changed, huge mistake. Won’t be rushing back in a hurry.

Overall it was nice but there was no seating inside available for the whole time we were there. Surely with a tea room like this it should be more 'first come first served' as every table was booked and we were there at 12.15pm, so early for a lunch run. The food was very nice and it was an interesting menu. The waiting staff were not great and didn't seem to know where anything was (like salt & pepper!) and made no offer to find us any!!

We have been coming to Daisy Tea rooms for years. I also pop in regularly with my mum. It is by far our favourite tearoom in the New Forest and deserves 5 stars in our opinion. The coffee is sensational and of a very high standard. There are non-dairy milk options available and the oat lattes are lovely. The food is beautifully presented and delicious! The Afternoon tea is exceptional and presentation is 10/10. Daisy tearooms serve tea in lovely vintage styled cups with saucers. We never have to wait long, and in the event the tearoom is very busy, which can be the case due to its popularity, the staff go as quickly as they humanly can, and always with smiles on their faces. The service at Daisy tearooms is exceptional. The staff are always accomodating and friendly. We cannot fault them. We love coming here! Keep up the good work everyone :-) The Smith family

We popped in for breakfast having never been before and happened to be passing. Lots of tables were already reserved which we felt was a positive reflection. Our breakfast was lovely, hot and plentiful and the drinks were served ahead of the food which was great. To make this five stars it would simply take a member of staff to say good morning when you walk in and walk past them, for a member of staff to actually talk to you at the table rather than just putting the food on the table and then going and for someone just to ask if everything is okay; all of that would have made a big difference especially on a wet and miserable day.

Such a shame to leave a bad review, this used to be a favourite spot of ours! Recent visits have shown that Daisy Tea Garden has gone downhill very rapidly. Long waits for food, cheap tasting coffee and staff are all so young and inexperienced. No one smiles or interacts with you anymore! Sadly won't be revisiting unless the manager sorts the many issues out that are now apparent.

Warm cosy and welcoming, Cuban special was amazing. Generous portions on the sandwiches. Soup was also lovely, generous on the bread with jt

Visited today with my sister and my canine nephew (Ralph). We both had a full English breakfast, it was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We bought cakes to take away … Mmm 10/10! Dog friendly (biscuits and water bowls). Very friendly service and space around the tables. We’ll be back!

Such a beautiful little find, we’ve been regulars for a little while now. However , the last few visits the coffee has gone down hill, Luke warm and probably the flattest cappuccino I’ve ever had. Pretty please improve your coffee knowledge.

Breakfast experience was great. Service was quick. Delicious food see photos . We stop here on our way to the ferry for the iow so much better than McDonald’s guys.

Lovely rustic setting with indoor and outdoor seating. We popped in for coffee and cake with friends. I opted for a cheese scone which was lovely as it came with a slice of cheese and some chutney. My hubby had the carrot cake. Very generous portions. Lovely friendly staff, had a nice vibe, will definitely visit again.

Lovely tea garden adjoining Setley Ridge. Met with friends to introduce them to the tea garden. For some reason the catering manager has r chef thought it a great idea to serve both cheese and Fruit scones HOT Oh my goodness what a disaster. Cheese turned back to scone dough and Fruit once butter immediately soaked in yuk jam slid off horrible but I have eaten there before and scones were never served in this unfortunate manor. Go enjoy the food don’t order the scones

They have a loyalty scheme that clearly states buy 9 hot drinks and get 10th for free. But they actually only give one stamp per order. When we bought 4 hot drinks they said it’s one stamp per order. This is extremely petty and false advertising. They pointed out that at the bottom of the loyalty card they have in a tiny font the note about one stamp per order but this is clearly overshadowed by the large message about the number of drinks above. Petty and not nice.

Ordered coffee. Sitting waiting....watching a girl.cleaning the tables with a grimy.old cloth that looked as if it had seen.beter days...no antibacterial spray.used to clean the tables...serious hygiene problem here 🤢 Staff had no customer skills and just took orders in a disinterested manner with no.eye contact and not a single smile from any of them.

Waited 40 minutes for breakfast today. When it came everything was overcooked apart from the beans and hash browns which were cold. ☹️

We stumbled across the garden tea rooms while out for a drive on a lovely, hot sunny day, driving through the new forest! The garden centre reminded me of my Nan &. Grandads old furniture shop with lots of little Nik naks and lovey garden ornaments. The tearooms was busy but nice and calm, we sat outside in the shade until a table became available in the sunshine, on the picnic benches. We didn’t have to wait long for our drinks and our food arrived shortly afterwards. We weren’t overly hungry but decided to share a sausage ciabatta and rustic chips, there was plenty! There were lovely homemade cakes too but didn’t have enough room for one. We sat and took in the sun and loved looking around all the lovely plants and trees that were for sale. There was plenty of seating inside too if u didn’t want to be outside. I would say they could probably do with some more picnic tables outside on a hot day and when it’s really busy to be able to enjoy the weather. There was a little shop too selling wine and different jams and preserves. A lovely little find. Staff were very friendly.

Great atmosphere, lovely garden area. The sandwiches were tasty and fresh. Cakes superb. Staff amazing, especially Amelia. Very friendly and helpful. Would recommend .

What a beautiful spot this is. We sat outside in the sunshine and had an amazing lunch. All the food was so fresh and tasty. Best cheesy chips ever!!! We were disappointed not to have time to revisit during our stay in the New Forest but will definitely return on another occasion.

Nobody seemed to know what they were doing and they were clearly understaffed. No manager or owner as they were ‘on holiday’. Very poorly run with children left to muddle through service. Will not be returning.

We came in for breakfast without a reservation on a Sunday morning and they seated us on a table but warned us it would be needed in just over an hour and the kitchen had a 30 minute wait. In the end, food arrived within 20 minutes and we had plenty of time to finish our food and drinks without feeling the need to rush. Service was great, and all the food and drinks were fantastic (especially the milkshakes). Thanks for a great breakfast!

Decided to enjoy breakfast at the Cafe we found earlier in the week. It was amazing. Service was fantastic and friendly. Food was delicious and well cooked. Tea served in a pot with lovely vintage mismatched cup and saucer. We sat outside in the morning sun beneath the undercover area. Oh how I wish I lived nearer and could visit more often. Dog friendly too with biscuits available for them. Much appreciated by our dogs.

A sandwich, a bowl of chips, a cup of tea & water…. Over £20!!!!!! Quality was nice, but crikey, what an extortionate charge! Not even as if the tables were that clean, and the loo was a bit of a trek too.

Lovely atmosphere, and food was delicious! Good menu, with a variety of dishes. Staff were friendly and food arrived quickly.

Wonderful selection of cakes and light lunches. Staff variable but try their best at all times. In being with many places staff recruitment an issue. Always worth waiting fir.

Called in for breakfast. We had a full English and a waffle sandwich. The full English had the usual, bacon, egg, tomato, beans and sausage. All well cooked with some toast too. The waffle sandwich was 2 potato waffles, bacon, cheese and egg with a drizzle of maple syrup. Quite tasty but became a bit dry as the egg continued cooking between the hot waffles and wasn’t runny. We both had lattes which were nice. It’s a nice atmosphere and good service, we will return.

One orders at the cash desk and a waitress brings your order. There was a long wait for our soup - it wasn't busy either. The soup was delicious as were the cakes that my friend and I ordered.

This is the second time visiting this little gem, but first time leaving a review. So visited with the wife and we had a sausage and mushroom roll ( wife) I had the toasted sourdough bread with mushrooms and pesto, with 2 soft poached eggs. For drinks we shared a very karge tea pot and bone china tea cups with saucers. All came out piping hot and all were delicious. Staff were very friendly and there is plenty of seating outside as well as inside. Definitely worth a visit. Next time might try some of the homemade cakes that looked delicious!!

Popped in here for first time on way back from an appointment in Lymington and received a very warm welcome. We both had a delicious coronation chicken sandwich and added a mug of homemade tomato soup which was very tasty. For a dessert we chose a chocolate & orange brownie and lemon & raspberry cake which were lovely. Will definitely return!

We stopped off for lunch at this delightful little place. I had a fish platter and my husband had a prawn sandwich. Wow! The food was so fresh and beautifully served. We sat in the garden, in the shade and enjoyed ourselves. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely return there and would recommend it as a lovely place to eat.

Oh my…I cannot believe I am reviewing a tea room. We have eaten in the best Michelin star restaurants in the country….but hang on…this is a tea room. We booked an outside table in the shade, it was reserved, with my name on the table and in 30 deg heat, what a relief. We ordered two “croque monsieur” Words fail me, without question, the most amazing lunch of my life….and it was just a sandwich…no wait..it was a party in my mouth and you were all invited. Bravo to the chef, amazing, superb, keep up the fabulous work and unique standards. We will return…soon 😃

Absolutely delightful tea garden, friendly staff, food was delicious scones were exceptional served warm with cream and jam or cheese ones with cheese and chutney, dog friendly and lots to see and do at the garden centre.

We stopped off for a bit to eat on the way to the Lymington ferry. Breakfast was great. Waffles were the best breakfast I’d had in years,and my husband loved the full English. Thoroughly recommend.

We stopped for a light lunch having spotted this place from the road, it looked so pretty! The sandwiches were absolutely delicious (not something I’ve said very often!) and a very nice glass of white wine topped off the experience. Our dog was happily welcomed...

A day trip to the New Forest yesterday (Saturday), started with breakfast at Daisy Tea Room following a online search the previous evening. It was perfect. On arrival at 9.15am there were only a couple of tables still available indoors, which was a good indication,...

First visit today for lunch. Extremely impressed. Quality is excellent as are the staff. Will definitely return to sample the breakfast menu.

Visited for breakfast today (Sunday morning) for the first time, and what a good choice it was. Great service and an excellent breakfast, freshly cooked and at a good price - thoroughly recommended, can't wait to return for afternoon tea sometime - the cakes looked...

This is the go to local New Forest place to go if you love a scrummy cream tea & home made tasty cakes/sandwiches. They serve fantastic breakfasts too. The whole restaurant is very well run & spotlessly clean. The staff are always pleasent & attentive....

We've been to the garden centre many times but always at the end of the day when the cafe was closed. This time we went in the morning and had coffee and cake in the tea room - both were delicious! Friendly staff, and quite...

Popped in to The Daisy Tea Garden for a late lunch and it was gorgeous! A lovely warm, cosy atmosphere, great service and fantastic food, can't wait to go back and try an afternoon tea...

Some friends and I popped in for lunch and we were thoroughly impressed. Beautiful sandwiches, you can tell it’s all freshly made and to a fantastic standard, so tasty! It’s a great menu, it was very hard to decide what to eat but I had...

Four of us had a wonderful lunch today. We had freshly made sandwiches and soup that were all delicious. We just about managed to squeeze in cake that was to die for! There was a lovely selection, all home-made. We were served by friendly, attentive...