The Friars House in Erewash

Lovely relaxed place to have lunch. Food and service was excellent with very friendly staff who are very accommodating.

Fabulous café to enjoy great food and the staff are lovely

Friendly staff , great atmosphere , and sensible prices . Lovely little tea room with great products. Try the jacket potatoes or the gorgeous cakes .

Beautiful tearoom with lots of stunning watercolours for sale. First time of visiting and it won't be the last!

First time of going - will definitely be going back Food and drink absolutely wonderful 😋 😊

Looked great though unfortunately closed when we visited. Beautiful cat greeted us though.

With a day off work we decided that a local(ish) trip out was called for. We hadn't really got anywhere in mind and then I remembered this lovely little tea room in the heart of Dale Abbey. It's off what could be described as the main road in the village (the road is even called 'The Village') but be aware that this road is very narrow when busy. There is a small amount of parking in site, though if it is even remotely busy in the tea room you will probably find yourself parking on the road. The tea room itself is lovely. It really encapsulates what I would consider to be the heart of the village. Everyone seems to know everyone else, even though im sure that is not the case - it is merely the feeling you get when people are so polite and welcoming. That must be said about the staff. They are all lovely. The selection of cakes and scones (home made, each and every one) is impressive and I csn vouch for the the fact that they taste great too. One thing you need to be wary off is this places opening times. It is pretty 'fluid' it is fair to say, however you can always check in advance on their website. Its a beautiful place in a beautiful village, and I would urge anyone passing through (or even remotely close by) to pop in and enjoy it for themselves

A great find in the pretty village of Dale Abbey. This art cafe is in the grounds of a family chocolate box cottage/farmhouse. It’s so English with the scones, jackets and quiche bubbling away in the Aga. The owner is very warm and friendly and nothing is to much trouble. We had the scones and they came with an abundance of butter - delicious 😋 They only open at certain times so keep an eye on their socials.

Always enjoy visiting The Friars House very friendly welcome and delicious food 😋

This is our favourite place for home made Scones,cakes and savoury treats. Recommend starting with Lasagne then home made crumble. A small snack cheese scone with pickle and lump of cheese then finish with cherry scone jam and lots of cream, include a big pot of tea Lovely friendly service. Normally only cash.

Lovely afternoon tea with homemade scones. It's always Lovely to walk to Dale Abbey from the car park on Potato Pit Lane into the village and have hot drinks and cakes at the Friars House. Friendly service and good choice of cakes.

We held the funeral wake for my mother here on June 30th. The whole event was arranged according to our needs, the menu discussed including vegetarian and gluten free options, and how many people to cater for. We had the place to ourselves and about twenty guests on a lovely sunny day, sitting inside or out and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The whole event was skillfully prepared and managed to perfection by Diane, not forgetting her two helpers. The food was superb, the whole experience couldn't have been better. My mother would have loved it, she always did enjoy her visits here. Thanks Friars House Tea Room, we'll be back in happier circumstances. We highly recommend this place.

Lovely place for cakes a day scones and drinks after a walk in the beautiful surrounding area. Indoor and outdoor seating. All food homemade and friendly service. Check first on their Facebook page to see if they're open (usually best Sunday afternoons). Perfect for walking to the Hermit's cave in the nearby wood and to the Abbey arch and countryside paths. Lots of art on the walls and gifts to buy.

On a wet and windy Sunday we just managed to squeeze in, it was very busy, for one of their fabulous cherry scones, oh how I have missed them.

Absolutely delightful victorian cafe/ tea stop with cakes, pastries, and the nicest scones ever. Lovely staff and top notch cappuccinos. Seating both inside and outside in the leafy forecourt. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Cosy cafe with freshly cooked and hearty lunches (goat's cheese tart pictured) and tasty cakes. Friendly and accommodating staff. Nice walked route nearby (i.e. Hermitage). Lots of good reasons to return.

What a find! Very popular narrow road so parking can be tricky but this cafe was the best! Outdoor seating, china crockery with character and the BIGGEST cake slices ever at £3.50 with homemade whipped cream and a selection of scones. Owner is looking to reduce opening hours so check they're open before you go. Then gi first a huge walk!

Very friendly welcome, great coffee and cake

Super little cafe ideal for a coffee and cake when on your walk.

Great shop .. get my daughters teddies from there fabulous place

Lovely cherry scone and butter. The Americano coffee was OK but nothing special. I thought it may have been filter whereas I was expecting something like a large espresso. My wife was happy with her Mocha which was definitely made from freshly ground beans. Lovely environment and lovely staff. 😀 I was invited back by the owner for a free coffee. This was excellent. Thank you, for taking the trouble to respond to my review. I would highly recommend this venue to everyone.

The Friars House Cafe is my "happy place" Amazing surroundings, friendly caring staff and fabulous home made food. Thanks to you all for providing such a fantastic service whilst still keeping us safe. We really appreciate you.

Tried Friars House for the first time yesterday. Tea and the most amazing Victoria sandwich cake with fresh strawberries and raspberries added to the jam all in a beautiful setting in the courtyard enjoying the sun. A must do again

Only open a couple of days a week. Cash only here. The cash register is straight out of arkwrights shop and works perfectly. Quiche is good here and the cake is good. Fills up quickly so get here as it opens or just before. Well worth a visit for homemade treats.

Just manage to squeeze my Mam and myself in for one of their fabulous scones and a cup of coffee, what a treat.

Absolutely beautiful place and lovely walk after

Good food, nice location, inside and outdoor seating area's.

Homemade cakes. Very friendly staff. Lovely setting.

It's a lovely location with friendly staff and friendly relaxed atmosphere. The homemade scones are exquisite and I liked the cats wandering around they are well behaved and add to the homely feel of the cafe.

Here again for one of their gorgeous scones, it is getting a bit of a habit for me, if anyone knows of anywhere that serves a better one I would like to find it.

Thoroughly enjoyed our scone and coffee as we were too early for lunch ( but that will be for another day). Just to warn you though, it is cash only, we only found this out AFTER we had eaten and had our drinks. Perhaps a sign near the door outside would save any embarrassment of customers not having cash on them?

Perfect small cafe with amazing cakes and scones.

Fabulous food, lovely people.Best scones around and they're big xxx

Wow what a wonderful find, very busy to say it is in in quiet village, lovely friendly staff, nice choice on the menu,everything looked appealing, had sandwiches the bread was superb and the fillings were plentiful, couldn’t resist the blueberry sponge and custard for pudding.Very tasty lunch (recommend the blueberry sponge)

Home made food at it's best. I had a delicious quiche and Dianne makes the best scones ever.

Amazing Amazing Amazing! !!!!!!!!

What an absolute jem of place! Full of spring flowers (even the loo!) Beautiful surroundings and really lovely lunch, can't wait for a visit back to my son and daughter in law so we can try it again.

Homemade scones and other treats . Very nice café. It's a must when you visit Dale. Abbey. They will tell you the history of the place.

Friendly welcome from the staff and owners, quality coffee and exquisite local art on display and for sale. Finally, scones to die for!

Friendly and delicious home cooked food

As always busy. Good cakes. Nice location.

Very pleasant place. Staff always friendly and food we have is generally well portioned and tasty.

This place is such a little gem, absolutely gorgeous food and cakes. All homemade, and the best place in dale abbey by far. I love the quiche and salad the best, and if you haven’t tried it you must! I also really enjoy the crispy cakes and rocky roads. It’s a real treat, and the staff are always so helpful and always ensure your looked after and they also accommodate any dietary requirements. I’ve gone up many times while being at weight watchers, and they’ve made me a lovely ham salad. It doesn’t feel like your in a diet, as the food is always fresh with lots of variety.

Home baking at its best, scones fresh from the Aga. Quiches, potatoes, soup, all home made. Friendly staff and cosy surroundings

After a little stroll, beautiful cup of tea and freshly made (still warm) scone, cream and jam.

Good tea/coffee and light food cakes etc

Love this place. Only opens to the general public Sunday and Monday though. Limited menu. Great for tea and coffee all day. Hot lunches after 12.00 hrs. Home cooking and so fresh and tasty. Parking can be a problem and, thereby, access can be a problem for anyone with physical movement restrictions. Toilet is unisex somewhat practical in format but clean, separate away from cafe area and my comments regarding access repeated

This is my Monday treat, one of their lovely scone's and cup of coffee served by welcoming and friendly staff and if it is a sunny day sitting outside.

Delicious home cooked savouries, cakes and tray bakes and very good coffee served by friendly owners and staff. The location is gorgeous too. Have been in the past to functions here (lunch once and afternoon teas) and it's perfect for small to medium groups to get together for a birthday or treat.

Great food.. Great ambience Great stop off for cyclists Any more information? Try it yourself.. 👍

Always a 5star experience. Warm and friendly with fantastic home cooked food. A great place to cycle to..down Woodpecker Hill. This is a great area for you history buffs. An old coal mine ,an old hermits cave , a church and house as one....and there is lots more....A definite place for a visit. .

This small farmhouse café is a gem of a place. It is attractive and homely. The food is freshly baked and they were able to provide gluten free scones in my cream tea. There were pots of tea for each table. The service was prompt.. Many watercolour paintings and greetings cards were for sale. It is open on Sundays and Mondays unless for special parties.

Excellent hospitality at a reasonable price..set in lovely courtyard..an experience not to be missed by folks who appreciate the finer things in life

Lovely homemade cakes, coffee and food all freshly made. Nice quaint courtyard to sit in when the weather is nice or inside if not so good. Well worth a visit just a shame it's only open 2 days a week.

One of our favourite places for a relaxing tea and cake!

You always get a very warm welcome at this cafe and are usually met with the wonderful smell of freshly baked scones and so many homemade delights its hard to choose. They offer a good selection of light lunches the soups are delicious. Lovely location with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Lovely quaint cafe/tea rooms. This place is very popular for those who know it's there. When you have visited for the first time you will go back again and a again I assure you. Nice place to catch up with a friend over a coffee and a piece of cake. There is room for a few cars but you can park on the road outside. Toilets are a little tricky to find on the first visit

Scrumptious fruit scone with jam and butter washed down with a good cup of coffee in quiet and relaxing surroundings with very good service from the staff.

We have been coming here for years now and we have never once had anything other than a thoroughly enjoyable time.This café is annexed to a beautiful old house that stands in the equally beautiful village of Dale Abbey, just outside of Ilkeston. It is very much off the beaten track as it sits on what is effectively a dead end off the main/only road through the tiny village. They do a great line of cheese, plain or fruit scones, all freshly prepared on the day, which in turn come with ample supplies of cream/butter/jam/whatever your preference is. They also do freshly prepared cakes and snacks such as sausage rolls (brought in from nearby Stacey's in Ilkeston who do the finest bread/sausage rolls known to man. Special mention must also go to the tea, as a pot of tea for two will give you enough tea with which to sink a battleship.The couple who run this place are lovely, informative and really happy to have a chat, giving this place a really homely feel. There is also a courtyard out the front in which you can enjoy your food/drinks in the beautiful sunshine (if you are lucky enough to go on such a day) or alternatively the nice rustic café is both spacious and cosy at the same time, making grey or rainy days seem less miserable.This is also a great location because you are near to the two principle walking points in Dale Abbey, with easy access to Hermit's Wood (an ancient remnant of a much larger Sherwood Forest) in which stands the medieval Hermitage carved into the rock face, as well as a good, close proximity to All Saints Church in which there are some lovely medieval wall paintings recently made visible. Be aware though that The Friars House is only open on a Sunday and Monday. If you are anywhere remotely near Dale Abbey then I urge you to come and visit The Friars House.

Been past many, many times and finally took the plunge. Had a lovely relaxing tea and a gluten free pie. Lovely surroundings and very friendly service. Great!

Homemade fruit scone and a good cup of coffee sitting outside in the sun and at peace with the world, heaven. Service from the girls is excellent, welcoming and friendly, give it a go.

I visit the Friar's House every few months because, if I visited any more, I'd eat too much cake. The décor is nice: a little rustic, a little vintage and comfortable. The lady who runs it is very friendly: I often get distracted with the craft items for sale but she doesn't mind waiting until I come back to earth!

Lovely range of food, cakes & hot drinks. Comfy seats, lots of exclusive art work. Unsure if they do a full afternoon tea, but if not there are a full range of cakes and savoury choices to fill your belly if not.

This is a wonderful little tea shop in the beautiful surroundings of Dale Abbey, open on Sundays and Mondays only. Sunday opening times from 11.30-5.15.

We are regular visitors to the Friars Houseafter finding the Tea Room by accident on a local walk a few years ago now.. We just love evrything about it. The building is historic and quaint. Indoors the tea room is beautifully set out. There are paintings for sale by local artists which are displayed together with items of vintage china and quality hand made crafts. The food...all freshly baked in the Aga is gorgeous and of a high standard..including - scones to die for, quiches, cakes etc. etc.. also a good choice of coffees and teas . Diane and John the owners are the perfect hosts,very pleasant and always welcoming as are the other members of the staff.. There is seating outside also suitable for dog walkers which is particularly lovely in the summer months. The tea room is located in a quiet beautiful village near to the historic church and Arch..also worth a visit. Would HIGHLY recommend a visit.

Called in there for lunch after a short walk through Hermits Wood and was very pleasantly surprised. Very welcoming atmosphere, good service, good food and lovely coffee at a reasonable price. The only down side I could see is they are only open Sunday and Monday.

Although the Friars House is only open on a Sunday and Monday it is always full with a good atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant is bright and cheerful . A good selection of lunches , the quiches are very tasty and the accompanying salads complement them very well. There is a fantastic choice of home made cakes but I have not had room for any following the quiche. One of our favourite places

We visited the Friars House at Dale Abbey today, and as usual were not disappointed!

Take time to find the Friars House in lovely Dale Abbey and you will not be disappointed. Warm friendly greeting as soon as you walk in the door with that all important smile, it is a winner straight away. Menu is small, homemade cakes, light lunches, scones etc with drinks with good efficient service from the staff. Sit inside, decoration is good, very clean and tidy with various items on display for sale or if a sunny day sit outside in the yard. Cakes are absolutely yummy, I had the blackberry and blueberry cheesecake with cream, it was a meal on its own. Park either on the road or in the yard of the Friars House.