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Nº 563 in 704 in Herefordshire, County of
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My wife and I live close to this venue but in the two years plus that we have lived here, we had not been to this establishment. My wife booked afternoon tea as a ‘special occasion’ as it was our anniversary. The afternoon didn’t start too well as there was no sign of our reservation. Although we had an email confirming the date, it wasn’t in the “Kettle’s” diary. Well it was, but for the following week. We got the impression that this was our fault. We agree that the views are very good and the staff polite but young and not that efficient, certainly not experienced To be direct, a flask and a pack of sandwiches is as good as an alternative as you can see as much of the views if you walk up one of the hills. It is with some regret that my review is honest and offers some direction in terms of improving what is on offer. 1. The whole building is ‘tired’; rather grubby and in need of a complete refurbishment. The outside seating needs completely redoing and the windows definitely need some attention. 2. The ‘tea’ (as in drink) was excellent - hot and tasty although £4 for a teabag and hot water if bought individually seems excessive to me) 3. The food, whilst fresh consisted of 3 small finger sandwiches - well filled but nevertheless small (equivalent to less than a full round of sandwiches), 3 extremely small slivers of cake - very sweet and quite artificial tasting, it did not amount to a whole slice and 1 small fruit scone with jam and decent cream. All for the bargain price of £22.00 each. To put this in perspective, that is: Pot of tea (c2 cups); 2/3rds of a round of sandwiches; half a decent slice of cake; a small scone with cream and jam. This is not a case of affordability but a case of value for money. And this certainly wasn’t. We were not given a choice of bread type or of sandwich fillings or what cakes were on offer. We don’t have any allergy issues but do have likes and dislikes of what sandwich fillings we like. One might argue that this is the price that you pay to eat and drink here and yes, you do have a choice to take it or leave it but at these prices, I’d expect 4 star service and food but sadly, this is just a cafe and I guess they can get away with charging what they like as people will use it. Given that we could have chosen other venues such as The Abbey Hotel, Cottage in the Woods which offer such ‘teas’, this was disappointing to say the least. Sometimes, profit is more important than quality and quantity. Sadly, I don’t see the latter being the priority here. Overall, my wife regretted booking this venue and we will not be rushing back.
Steve L . 2024-08-28
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We arrived at 3.45, the staff said if we ordered quickly they were happy to serve us. We ordered our tea and scones, they came very quickly. Fair enough 10 mins later, the waiter told us that they closed at 4, so would be starting to clear the table, fair enough....BUT then, he bought the bill, we were still eating, but our jaws dropped open, when we had put the money on the plate, and suddenly a member of staff , came to collect. She said is this extra money for a tip, we said yes. I think it was very greedy of them to serve us this kate in the day, only to be rushed!! Never again, over rated.
Jules555 . 2024-07-10
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Very slow service. Vegan jacket potato with beans and cheese meal was awful. The potato was cooked to oblivion, looked days old, I could not cut through it with my knife and it tasted stale. The beans were cold. The salad was just about adequate.
Angie W . 2024-06-22
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We had a lovely time here, I have to say that the food and the staff was out of this world, and the views were to die for. Many thanks for looking after us. We highly recommend a visit to this place.
markgreensmith61 . 2024-06-13
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We live locally. We used to go here regularly for tea as a family. It is a tea-room. These days it always appears to be closed at tea-time whenever we turn up.
P2 . 2024-05-29
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Just brilliant every time I visit.... Excellent food and coffee...Nowhere better for me... Thoroughly recommended!
Paul B . 2024-05-20
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I have recently been twice with different people. Both times with someone ordering jacket potatoes. Sadly both times the potatoes were barely warm. Not anywhere near hot enough to melt the cheese and butter. It’s a shame. The view is spectacular. I’ll still go but maybe just for a coffee or tea.
Voyager799381 . 2024-01-30
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We often walk here for breakfast and we are always greeted with a friendly welcome and superb service. Love a table by the window and looking at the view. So many places focus on lots of decent coffee options but really neglect tea drinkers. Proper looseleaf Fortnum & Mason tea here in a decent sized (full) pot. Fantastic full English and the best poached eggs - every time!
AppleXCrumble . 2024-01-28
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Lovely food and service as usual. Had a small issue which was rectified with free drink. The staff were lovely and the setting is beautiful.
Abbi S . 2024-01-27
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Disappointed. My friend and I both ordered the toasted tea cake and were both disappointed especially for the price . Unfortunately they were thin flat dry and hard going , although I did eat mine my friend sent hers back and it did get replaced with a scone but her opinion was that was also dry. When we asked the server if they were fresh tea cakes the reply was : fresh out the freezer this morning! So no . Also it’s unfortunate they do not heat the eating area we were cold and noticed other customers didn’t remove their coats,not ideal for hill walkers that are possibly already cold and wet! As this place is bang on the side by f the hills .
bethj666bmb . 2024-01-04
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Have been going here since childhood but current owner has upped the ante with a fab varied seasonal menu, delicious vegetarian options, plus Shimmering Mulled Wine, very warming. Please just make sure the heat is on though as took time to warm up today!! Love it though!
hmc150 . 2023-12-04
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Visited on a Tuesday lunchtime with friends. Weather was warm so made the most of the outside seating, views from which were just stunning. Warm welcome and service. Sandwiches & scones lovely & reasonably priced. Definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the area!
bex_311 . 2023-10-12
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Just had a fabulous lunch in this lovely friendly cafe situated in a beautiful spot amongst the Malvern Hills. Great menu, delicious well presented food and friendly staff.
Karen C . 2023-09-21
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Nice friendly staff & good coffee & cakes..great location. Lots of seating outside, with nice views..
O852OQlindah . 2023-09-11
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The views are inspiring, the food is great and the staff are fantastic. Highly recommended to everyone - probably worth booking if you are keen on a 'view seat'.
M H . 2023-09-10
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Celebration lunch for our Daughter. Fantastic food and so well presented. The views are stunning as is the Tearoom, so many choices of tea and food. The young lady who served us was a great example, courtesy, attitude, with a lovely smile and very welcoming. A lovely lunch -we will be back - Thank you
David M . 2023-08-31
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Cream tea for one was amazing. Scones were so fresh they fell apart. Delicious, the chicken spinach sandwich was delicious too. We were just looking for somewhere to have breakfast on the way home from a weekend away. We chose the right place!!
Libby S . 2023-08-27
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Lovely quirky cafe/restaurant with beautiful views and friendly service. The welcome is great, the staff are attentive and the atmosphere is always good and the clientele are usually “genuine” people with lots of regular visitors. Food and drink is of high quality and good value for money. Even the resident dog is attentive and friendly. Can’t understand some of the negative comments - they probably say more about the attitude of the reviewer than the actual experience (and are probably written by people you wouldn’t want to be sat next to anyway!)
Ian S . 2023-07-31
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Took my elderly mum for afternoon tea and was very disappointed. Poor value for money. (I’ve had better cheaper ones) two lots of cheese sandwiches in the selection (not finger sandwiches as advertised) the scone came with its cream and jam still in the packaging. The cakes were a complete disappointment, to me, tasted no better than a cash and carry selection. The staff were friendly but I’m afraid we won’t be going back.
Sneeze A . 2023-07-25
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Excellent coffee, lovely setting, good service. The cake looked a lot better than it tasted. The lemon drizzle cake really wasn’t lemon drizzle cake. The sandwiches and presentation thereof were really good. Good job we had a long hike beforehand.
BuildingBritain . 2023-07-09
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Off the beaten track. The food was tasty, the staff very friendly and lovely views from the back patio. Definitely worth a visit.
Carolineanutt . 2023-07-01
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This gem of a find is tucked away in the Malvern hills. It's not commercialised and retains a lovely individual charm. The food is delicious and good portions which look appetising. The staff are friendly and helpful. The views out towards Wales are amazing. I...
Q8745WPhelenp . 2023-06-30
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This is such a great find. The view is stunning, the staff really friendly and the food is great! If you find yourself in this area, this place is well worth a visit!
r482ty . 2023-06-29
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Great service, good food and drinks and fabulous views. Very good staff who are both efficient and pleasant. All four of us had the full English with slight variations. Great quality food and nice coffee. Perfect way to set up for a walk on the...
Molly M . 2023-06-26
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Lovely little gem. Stumbled upon this place when looking for somewhere to take an aunt for afternoon tea. Emailed before booking to get a better idea of menu as visiting with a picky teen, email was promptly answered and staff couldn’t have been more helpful....
Chimpychimp123 . 2023-06-11
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Very disappointing. Poor, uninspiring and expensive menu for what was offered. Used to have difficulty getting a table - very quiet when we were there! Also dog wandering around off-putting at a meal table. Nice views but will not be returning!
Pister1 . 2023-05-22
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Friendly staff, good location, good range of food and drinks. Only issue parking very limited, we had to pay £5.20 in public car park for the privilege of eating here, while other people just used their free parking and went off for a walk. This...
Judith J . 2023-05-04
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Good views, but food was disappointing, my veg tarts had been reheated in a microwave and were soggy, my daughter and partners food, had clearly come out the freezer, the bread seemed stale, possible reheated from frozen, it used to be very good
Ian S . 2023-04-29
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Lovely cafe - but note; NOT disabled friendly contrary to other reviews Firstly - I can only think the people who previously wrote reviews referring to wheelchair accessible steps (bit of an oxymoron there) were not with anyone in a wheelchair OR are like me...
nicnaku85 . 2023-04-28
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Wow we visited The Kettle Sings today with our residents. It was great. Kind attentive staff, delicious food and views that could look at forever. One resident said how peaceful it was. We will be back in the summer.
Q8745WPhelenp . 2023-03-13
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We stopped here for coffee and cake after a lovely walk on the hills. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The view is awesome! My husband had a steaming hot cappuccino and banoffee cake, I had tea and a scone. Everything was just perfect....
Jan M . 2023-02-11
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Lovely cafe, great breakfast and amazing views across three counties and into Wales. Friendly staff/owner and beautiful dog Pudding ❤ we visited this cafe twice and will come again when next in the area to perhaps try the lunch memu or a piece of homemade...
Beverley M . 2023-02-04
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Fantastic food, great service, amazing view!!! What more could you ask for!!! Definitely worth a trip whether you walk or drive
Carrie-Anne A . 2023-02-04
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Visited gloriously situated Singing Kettle this week for light lunch. Jacket potato(tuna) excellent. Sandwiches - poor bread and pretty unexciting, but just okay. Cold and very small cappuccinos - mostly froth! Americano good (and hot). Potholed roadway down to cafe with NO notice at top!...
jennyben2020 . 2022-11-18
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Called in on a drive home from holiday. Stunning little cafe with views to die for. Just had a scone and tea but scone was warmed lovely. Staff very friendly, if I go back to Malvern I'll go back here!
liamsC3452LD . 2022-11-13
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Coffee and cake. A much needed reviver after a good walk. Try and get a table by the window. The views are sublime. Does get very crowded so try and book in advance if possible
212jenifert . 2022-10-28
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The Katsu chicken and pickled cabbage bloomer sandwich - quite simply sublime coupled with lovely friendly but efficient staff and the most amazing views. Cannot wait to go back.
alisondO440GN . 2022-09-16
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Recommended by our accommodation. Very pleasant lunch. Fabulous view, excellent selection of high quality teas, interesting and very tasty menu. Would recommend.
PandZK . 2022-09-12
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So another place I hadn't been for a few years as hadnt enjoyed it. Not not sure if it has changed hands since but it was an improvement on last time. It could do with a bit of refurbishment even though its a walkers tearoom...
34TDWorcs . 2022-08-28
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A lovely tea room, nice lunch options and plenty of cake choices. Lovely views and friendly service. Perfect little stop after a walk.
Cotswold81 . 2022-07-31
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Didn’t read it was shut on Monday and Tuesday. I’m sure it’s lovely. Did look okay from barrier. Hopefully you’ll find it open next time. Car parking 4.80
726hayleys . 2022-07-11
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A little difficult to find but well worth it, nice outside terrace to sit with a dog , It is licensed so I had beer my partner had a cappucino , the scone and cream was very tasty and the chocolate fudge cake my partner...
Bob P . 2022-06-17
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We visited here today and was absolutely blown away by it. The staff were so friendly and attentive to all our requests. The food well if I just said the choice was from as simple as a sandwich to a gourmet Poached pear and Stilton...
Dreamer10238666852 . 2022-04-30
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The friend who brought me here had visited many times and was expecting a treat. I had no expectations but my heart sank when we arrived and my first impression was three waste bins taking centre stage in the car park. Although we agreed that...
Hilary P . 2022-04-12
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Great cafe when we visited in September. Generous portions, decent service and a very comfortable table experience. All good and topped off by the incredible views. Recommended.
David H . 2021-11-29
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My biggest tip would be to go on a fine day when we were told you could see 50 miles across to the Brecon Beacons. For reasons outside our control, we went on a day when it was raining and hard even to see out...
wowfactor . 2021-10-25
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First opened in 1928, the tea rooms are still going strong. Situated in the Malvern Hills and with great views of them it is a very friendly place with delicious lunches and amazing cakes.
Roving33397042675 . 2021-10-01
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Popped in for lunch whilst visiting the hills. Friendly staff. Plenty of choice and dogs welcome. We sat outside as the weather was good. Waitress service which was fast and efficient . Husband loved his cream tea
Helendave1 . 2021-08-26
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Had lunch there today. Beautiful views and superb food. Hard place to find but well worth the visit. The service and food was first class, had great banter with the young lady serving us over whether it was a SCONE or a SCON. They were...
David M . 2021-08-18
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Friendly service from the staff team, and the cafe has an amazing view out onto the hills. Multiple options on the menu were either already gluten free or could be made gluten free on request, as our helpful server explained. Lots of yummy food to...
Chrissie W . 2021-08-08
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I visited the Tearoom today with my Brother and we had a lovely relaxing time here. We started off with a tasty full-cooked breakfast, went for a walk around the Hills and then ended back at the Tearoom for tea and cake. The staff are...
CornishTrekker . 2021-06-30
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Visited twice during our stay in the area and would definitely recommend to anyone . Ideal position with lovely views, nice food and friendly helpful staff.
Ecs1956 . 2021-06-20
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A family group of 7 of us sat outside looking out at the fantastic view staff efficient The dogs loved the 'Doggy Ice cream'
egwmjw . 2021-06-16
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Had a nice morning coffee and flavoured tea with tremendous views and being greeted kindly. We came here on recommendation and glad we did
teflon66 . 2021-06-14
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Stopped off for a light lunch and tea whilst walking around the hills. Great food and friendly service. Stunning views from the terrace
alexmQ7913UH . 2021-06-07
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On recommendation, whilst in the area, for the first time we visited The Kettle Sings, yesterday. We couldn't have chosen a better day, for the weather & views were spectacular. There is an indoor conservatory, panoramic views. We chose to sit on the outdoor side terrace, in the shade, with equally spectacular views. Staff were all very pleasant and attentive. I spied the gloriously gorgeous looking cake selection, had planned to have a piece, but, following Ham, Eggs & Chips, there was no room left. I am regularly disappointed with coffee these days as I am generally disappointed with taste & heat, but, here, at The Kettle Sings, I ordered a large Latte, it turned out to be the best coffee that I have had in a very long time. My other half had an All Day Breakfast & he couldn't fit another thing in either. COVID safe environment. If you have time when passing, don't pass, call in & take in the views, the coffee & taste the cake for me! Will visit regularly
michele p . 2021-06-06
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We had a lovely family catch up here. The views from the restaurant and terrace are spectacular whatever the weather. The food is excellent , hot meals, sandwiches, jackets, cakes etc and we felt welcomed. The experience was enjoyed by all. One thing to bear in mind is that there are steps down from the car park which may be an issue if you have mobility problems but this is beautiful Malvern so hilly. If you do go I’m sure you will find it worth it.
Binkie13 . 2021-05-22
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First trip out with my wife and mother in law since release of lockdown.The set up is sensible but beware if you are not very mobile, the current outside seating is all down quite a few steps.Plenty of gazebos to keep the rain off means there is less sun when it is cold rather than wet but there will always be a compromise there.The service was both friendly and efficient and the food honest and homely.At just shy of £40 for three mains and drinks it seemed reasonable value.Oh yes and the views are superb with long tailed, great and blue toys flying around as well as nuthatch, pheasants and a whole panoply of avian life to watch.
xraysteve . 2021-04-18
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Tucked away below the ridge the view is well worth the stop. Food only average, but the vista makes up for this.
V6666IMalang . 2020-10-22
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Recently called in here for lunch whilst on a very wet walk around the Malvern Hills. Nice choice on the menu. Lovely sandwiches an scones.
v1810 . 2020-10-05
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Great afternoon tea with more than two of us to eat and the view is to die for. This out of the way cafe is a little gem. We will definitely be back when we are in the area
avidtripper2 . 2020-08-10
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Having been for a stroll on the hills we thought we'd try the Kettle Sings as the nearest place to where we were parked. It turned out to be a good choice. We were met at the door and politely shown to an outside table on the patio. The menu was reduced due to COVID-19 but there was still enough choice for a light lunch (along with dessert). The staff were really friendly and helpful throughout and the hot chicken and bacon salad I had was all very freshly prepared and generous in quantity. I would certainly go back again if in the area.
G3099GRpeterl . 2020-08-09
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Visited this cafe today on a whim.Previous reviews were varied but I think bad ones probably concerned only one male member of staff.The two young ladies who served us could not have been nicer.We like our coffee and they did not disappoint. We also had jacket potatoes with Aubergine & chickpea filling. Delicious!Do not be put off by rather uninspiring exterior on arrival. Venture in and you won’t be disappointed.
Jane N . 2020-03-06
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Perhaps I'm led by nostalgia, as this was a place I used to come to many a time when I was small, but The Kettle Sings never disappoints. Whether it's the stunning view we were able to take in on a very clear Saturday, its lovely pub grub-style food, the friendly staff or just the location on the Malvern Hills after a long walk, this is very much a favourite I would happily take friends to.
theswirly . 2020-03-02
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Stopped here for a family lunch.It's a pleasant little place with a really good view.Unfortunately the food wasn't so good. I chose the Hawaiian chicken from a fairly limited lunch menu. It was a very dry chiken breast which was only made edible by the moisture from a pineapple ring. Tired peas, the chips were OKHad a nice pot of tea with it.
Malpoet . 2020-02-26
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We had breakfast and coffee at the Kettle this morning and I’m pleased to say it was great. The full breakfast was nicely cooked with tasty local ingredients. Both were hot and pleasantly served by one of the new staff. All the staff were pleasant and welcoming. The view over Herefordshire towards Wales was superb. We were not alone as 70% of the tables were occupied with happy customers. We will go again soon. Good luck for 2020 and beyond.
JohnLeslieT49 . 2020-02-03
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Great food and stunning views. Afternoon tea or bigger meals. Events and specials. Check out of season opening hours.
Roderick L . 2020-01-25
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Pre-booked for walking group a week in advance. Told we could not pre-order our choice of food. After arriving at the pre-arranged time it took 15 minutes to bring drinks and another 40 minutes before our food came! No apologies for the delay, and no-one asked if we were happy with our lunches.We noticed that customers who had arrived after us were served with their food while we were still waiting. Apparently there was only one chef in the kitchen; surely a reason why pre-ordering our food choice would have been beneficial.Staff were unfriendly.
SueWorcester . 2019-11-08
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What is on offer is staple tea rooms fodder...sandwiches, cakes etc etc. They are fine but not brilliant. The views over Herefordshire are good however.
brian h . 2019-11-06
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Not my first visit, view stunning as always, as is the local art work displayed within. We were initially disappointed with the limited range of cakes on offer. However, all the cakes ordered were excellent, in particular the Persian tea loaf, moist and aromatic. Would have appreciated the offer of just plain scones rather than accompanied by jam and cream, especially in the morning. Staff very friendly and polite.
VB196 . 2019-10-30
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Arrived 2.45pm Sunday 27th October 2019 for light afternoon tea: scone jam cream and coffee. Lovely long distance views of the Welsh Hills. Stayed till about 3.45 when door closed to new customers as per notice. Unlike a previous reviewer no problems at all. Been coming here from time to time for forty years.JOHN, LEICESTER
JOHN P . 2019-10-29
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Always make a special visit here when we are visiting Nan in Colwall. She always used to come here when she was younger and she won't let us take her anywhere else! They've had a bit of a face lift with new outdoor furniture and amazing art work of the hills but the view never changes (as Nan always says!) I was really pleased to find they even have vegan cakes now, yummy! Highly recommend if you're walking or driving through!
SJ0819189 . 2019-10-20
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What a fab little find! We usually head to the hotel up the road, but a fellow walker directed us down on a blustery, wet day when we were crazy enough to walk the hills! Friendly greeting and it was warm and toasty inside. Admittedly, it doesn't look much from the outside, but inside its bright and vibrant with a breathtakingly beautiful view. We chose to sit against the window to take in the views. The menus arrived and we were spoilt for choice and it was great to see veggie & vegan options, well done guys we'll be back with our vegan friends! We chose the all day breakfast (winner!) and a sweet potato chilli even though we already had our eye on the cakes haha! Food was piping hot and really tasty, top marks to the chef! Just about found room for a icky, sticky rocky road and a scone, equally as good. We even got a visit from the resident cat, informed by one of the girls on duty that he was recently adopted. Friendly fluff ball who just made the place feel even more homely! We'll definitely be back now we know this gem is here. Top marks!
smellielli . 2019-10-20
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We were taken to this Tea Room by friends on our visit to Malvern. Whilst the views may be lovely and they allow dogs inside These are the only plus side for this Tearoom. I have never known a tearoom only have a choice of three cakes plus Chocolate Brownies which were referred to as deserts. However this was minor compared to the attitude of one if the staff whom l can only assume was the Manager. There were a few people including us in the Tearoom when the “Manager” in a very aggressive tone told us that we had all been there twenty minutes after Closing time and we should leave. Others said they could also hear her sighing a lot before her outburst. On leaving my husband asked to use the toilet. she said no as it had been cleaned and they were closed. She kept shouting It Says closed at 4pm on the door and you should have read that before you came in whereupon she then slammed the door on our friends face.
Crunchsum . 2019-10-20
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We visited the tea rooms today taking friends from Hampshire for tea and cake.
j H . 2019-10-19
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Have been a few times to this cafe and enjoy the views. I'll be reluctant to go again though... I heard of the staff sighing loudly and then in a very off rude voice announced to everyone "we've been closed for 20 minutes and you're going to have to leave " We were all stunned.. All she simply had to say was... We are now closing.. Sorry etc...
Lisa M . 2019-10-19
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If the views are what initially attract you, you won't be disappointed.
Chris B . 2019-10-01
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Visited for afternoon tea. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our cream tea was served without delay and was excellent quality. Amazing views. Would definitely recommend.
Y9562FMsteve . 2019-09-15
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Really nice, sheltered outdoor seating. Delicious scones and iced lattes ♡ great place to walk to from the free parking at the wyche
ThunderFortune . 2019-09-08
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Visited few weeks ago with two friends. We were all very disappointed with quality of food. We all ordered various sandwiches, bread was dry and almost unedible. It seemed to have been hastily defrosted somehow. It was served with a couple of rocket leaves, hardly a garnish ! Very over priced, poor quality and coffee over priced also for the small cups we were served. Will not visit again .
Pat M . 2019-09-05
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The views are stunning and they accepted dogs. However there's a lot of passive aggressive signs and notes in the menu which make it unwelcoming. The menu seems limited (two cakes in a tea room?!) and seems to think its self a restaurant over a tea room for hill walkers. We had the Mackerel Caesar Salad at a pricey £12 +, which was incredibly disappointing; one piece of shop bought mackerel and some bagged leave,s no skill or finesse to warrant the restaurant price. We also had the coronation chicken jacket potato, again for the price was very poor. The coronation chicken was most definitely not coronation chicken as you'd expect; some cheap diced chicken in some mayo with a bit of curry powder. Avoid if possible!
Ian S . 2019-08-14
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Stopped for a morning coffee stop and were pleasantly surprised. Coffee was fine, cake extraordinary and the views are amazing.
DC018 . 2019-08-12
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Visited here as a child on holiday and it hasn't changed a lot! Doesn't look like much from the outside but the area downstairs at the back is lovely with amazing views, there are steps down to this but area was relaxed and had a small kiosk on that level where they served just a small selection of drinks and ice cream, anything else you needed to order from main restaurant area inside upstairs.
Alison S . 2019-08-06
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Took my daughters for lunch today-- since last visit a couple of years back the prices have shot up and food quality dropped.
BoardingPass536809 . 2019-07-03
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Food very overpriced. My husband had a mackerel salad, which consisted of packet of salad, boiled new potatoes and one peppered mackerel plonked on top without dressing. This cost us £13.95. I had a curry priced up at £11.95, which was absolutly tasteless. Honestly guys, if you want to charge restaurant prices, try employing a chef! On a previous occasion had a paella priced up at over £11.00, which consisted of a portion of something suspiciously similar to the packet of paella mix offered by Lidl heated up. The patrons clearly rely on the views, which I have to say are stunning. Personally, I would just go for the cream teas and drinks and eat elsewhere.
Worcestershirewoman . 2019-06-28
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Always a favourite of my mother for cream tea with it's stunning views over Herefordshire. We went for lunch with the family and it was a big mistake poor menu selection and rather expensive.. My wife and I ordered the Jacket potatoes with Coronation Chicken. When it arrived it was obvious that the potatoes had been warmed up from the previous day, the chicken was also very poor. We sent them back and ordered a sandwich each but no real apology was offered until paying the bill. To their credit we were not charged for the potatoes or replacement sandwiches. My daughter had the vegetarian Mushroom burger, heavily priced at £11.95 and was relatively satisfied in spite of the price. We will go back but only for cream tea. Parking is inadequate and bays need to be marked to prevent poor parking. Unfortunately, not their fault, the toilets went out of order while there and we had to retreat speedily to a nearby local hotel after eating.
bobclive47 . 2019-06-25
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This hidden away Malvern Hills gem is perfect for coffee and cake or a light lunch whilst sitting either on the terrace or in the orangery, looking out over the Herefordshire landscape. What a great little escape for anyone with a sweet tooth!
AngelaFitch . 2019-06-21
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We called in at the Kettle Sings on a Sunday afternoon. We were surprised to find plenty of spare tables. We had assumed we should need to have made a reservation. There seemed to have been no special Sunday roasts. We had sandwiches. They were OK, but the bread was not particularly special, or fresh. Maybe Sunday is not the best time to visit this place. The service was OK. The place did not quite live up to our memories of having visited 10 or more years ago, but the views don’t change. The place can be recommended for those, if not for the food.
Houghtonmalc . 2019-06-19
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We came to The Kettle Sings after all three coffee shops, we where going to visit in Malvern were closed, their loss! It was a scenic drive up the the hill to the tearoom and you are rewarded with a stunning view. Being a wet Monday lunch time, luckily for us, it was quite and we managed to procure a table by the window with a stunning view over the hillside. We ordered a breakfast, mushroom burger, coffee and chai tea (which brought me back to our recent visit to India) It all arrived promptly and was served hot, you cannot go wrong with me if the food is served hot! We would throughly recommend this tearoom and is well worth the drive if you are in the area and you will be rewarded with great food, good service and spectacular views.
gingercat157 . 2019-06-10
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A lovely old fashioned tea rooms serving traditional teas and light lunches. The staff are warm and friendly and always greet you with a smile. The views over Herefordshire and towards Wales are breathtaking.
janesC9956KR . 2019-06-05
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So chuffed that I found this place while browsing google maps! We were originally going to eat at the Malvern Hill Hotel but decided to come away from the hustle and the bustle and the over priced menu to site outside in the glorious sunshine with absolutely spectacular views!
Blonde_Elle . 2019-06-02
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Headed to Malvern to find the bluebells and we weren’t disappointed. I’ve always wanted to try the kettle sings so this was an ideal opportunity. It was late morning so we decided to eat so we didn’t have to worry about lunch.
QueenieWorcester . 2019-05-17
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Came across the Tea room by accident. We were following a walk and saw the tea room mentioned on the on line map. After this visit we went back 2 days later. The actual building inside and outside is a great layout and design. You can sit in the conservatory or outside on the decking and take in the fabulous views. On the first visit we had a main meal. This was very tasty and although a tad expensive there was plenty and we couldn't fit a dessert in! Second visit was just tea and cake. On both occasions the staff were very friendly and attentive. We would go back if we were in the area again
Porgward . 2019-04-29
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We visited The Kettle Sings this morning. We found the staff to be super friendly & helpful & the breakfasts were amazing! Dog friendly too - our’s even got a biscuit 😊
Worcestershire_folk . 2019-04-20
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Great breakfast with local produced cured bacon and sausage. Fantastic views over Herefordshire. Recommend booking a table to ensure you sit in conservatory.
Len H . 2019-04-18
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The "Kettle" appears here to be still suffering from the justifiably poor reviews from the appalling previous owner who had no idea of customer service or indeed basic hygiene.
D D . 2019-04-17
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Happened to stumble upon this place while walking the dog on the hills. Dog friendly place. Excellent service and food. We will be back here soon. We loved the sign at the front also
chandrase . 2019-04-04
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Good place for a bite before (or after) a walk on the hills. The food is a tad expensive for what it is. Our one gripe (other than the cold draught blowing through the conservatory wall on our legs, but it was an exceptionally windy day) was the lack of vegetarian options on the menu. Baked potato or curry. Thats your lot. Not really good enough in this day and age. That said the baked potato was very good.
bikerpub . 2019-03-10
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Took my mum here for a little birthday brunch treat and it really was a treat :)
. 2019-03-05
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Stunning views and very busy. Scone was straight from the microwave and so hot the raisins in it were fizzing. Chocolate cake was good and side of ice cream made it even better. Pricey at £12 odd for a small coffee and a tea I thought.
. 2019-02-24
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