The Old Bakehouse Tearoom in Rushcliffe

Went to the Old Bakehouse for the first time today and was very disappointed. Although there were only a few customers the waitress spent most of her time going to the kitchen and was slow bringing orders. I asked for lightly cooked bacon, but was severed overcooked and dry bacon that looked like it had been left a while on the hotplate. I won't be going for a repeat visit!

Brilliant breakfast very good price definitely recommended excellent choices And the cakes are fantastic too definitely worth a visit

Me and my mum was in the area, and we popped in for some lunch. I had the ham, cheese, and rocket sandwich, which came with coleslaw and salad. Which was lovely. Mum had an omelette with salad, which again she enjoyed. Lovely little tea room. Definitely would recommend it and will be going again when I'm in the area. Thank you to Eve... lovely surprise too see you there

We visited here a couple of years ago for a quick cake and coffee which was really nice, so while passing through early one morning we thought we’d grab a breakfast. I have to say it was the best breakfast I’ve had in a very long time, great sized portion and very well priced. Clearly everything was cooked fresh that morning and as before the staff were really friendly and made us feel very comfortable😊

Lovely breakfast 3rd time in here and was great each time . Sausages was delicious. Reasonably priced also. As was the coffee . Recommended

A warm and welcoming cafe. Great food and great prices. The staff were all very friendly and the service was great.

Just popped in for a quick mid-morning coffee and hot chocolate but it took three attempts to get an acceptable flat white coffee for my wife. My hot chocolate was fine but the coffee was disappointingly weak. The third coffee was good (3 shots) so maybe stronger coffee bean are the answer

My friend and I had a lovely lunch here when we visited the farmers market, will definitely back next time we are in Ruddington.

Yes I know I could make my own poached eggs on toast and coffee at home but there's just something about meeting up here for a chinwag and a nosh!!

Vegy breakfast is soooooo nice, also egg benedict with mushrooms instead of bacon. Very friendly team ,

When we heard the previous owner was leaving we were a little worried but Eve has done incredibly well taking on this business and giving it her own character. She is is really friendly as are all the staff and the food is always excellent quality. I have taken my family there many times, mainly for breakfast, and each time we've thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend it and if you live in the village support this small business and keep it thriving.

Friends introduced me to Eve's lovely little tearoom and now I take other friends there. The staff is very friendly, the food is well presented and tasty and very reasonably priced. I can really recommend a visit!

Popped in whilst in the village and I’m so pleased we did. Lovely atmosphere, great coffee and super tasty homemade cakes. The staff were super friendly and it was spotlessly clean. We will definitely be returning.

Had a fabulous afternoon tea a couple of years ago with homemade scones to die for. So called in today for more fabulous scones,, none on show, told available so ordered 2 cheese & one cherry. Given in brown paper bags told wouldn’t be charged full price as taking away as not wanting butter or chutney and they had no clotted cream anyway. Charged £7.50 for 3 scones got them home obviously shop bought flipping gutted and disappointed. £2.50 per scone cheaper and better from M&S. Should of checked bags before I paid but assumed would be homemade, disappointed.

New owner, Eve, has done a great job since taking over from Lesley. My wife and I had a lovely lunch, very nice panini’s with salad followed by home made caramel shortbread. Friendly, efficient service made for a good experience. I look forward to going back soon.

We chanced on this cafe before a visit to Framework knitters museum, the cafe has a few comfortable seats, excellent home made cakes and makes a good latte! It was served promptly and at sensible prices. Nice atmosphere on corner of street.

We had tea and a cappucino in this nicely decorated cafe. The cakes looked good and there was a good choice of food.

This is my second time visiting the old bakehouse. I bought a friend for afternoon tea for her birthday. It was incredible. I had a lemon scone which was served with a lemon curd and was delicious, perfect with a good cup of tea. We chose tuna mayo& egg mayo sarnies which were perfect, not so much filling it was dripping out hut enough to be satisfied. The cornflake tart. Oh my. I love love loved it!! I would return again if my waistline would let me :)

Arrived here on a very hot day with a friend. Lovely cool welcome with fans whirring and able to sit inside with the French doors wide open and enjoy a catch up. Food was great (although I would prefer butter to margarine in my cob). I had a delicious omelette which was cooked perfectly and without excess saltiness. The cakes are varied, generous and delicious. I love an excuse to visit this lovely family enterprise! One thing to note is that they close early so check timings.

We had a lovely afternoon tea today. We had a traditional and a ploughman's and they were both perfect. The sandwiches were full with gorgeous bread and the cheese scone with soft cheese and relish deserves a very special mention of its own! Lovely to see such a fabulous choice of home made cakes. We brought home sandwiches, cakes and scones and they were enjoyed hugely too. We will definitely return and thoroughly recommend. Thank you!

The cafe decor is cute and appealing, the staff very friendly. We had an afternoon tea which wasn’t like the usual ones. You only got one sort of sandwich, a scone and one piece of cake. Although the sweet things were homemade and lovely you didn’t feel it was a treat like you do with others when you get an assortment and the pleasure of wondering which to eat first. The coffee was a bit rough. £12 each so quite pricey for such a basic one and not much cheaper than if bought separately.

Have visited and enjoyed their hospitality in the past years and when saw offer purchased a groupon voucher earlier in the year. Couldn't get myself and daughter organised with date and forgot about it! reminded by email from groupon. The owner kindly accommodated a last minute booking with father. Scones were great, lovely homemade lemon drizzle cake, accommodating staff. Hopefully get back there and have recommended them to cricket club for some catering needs coming up.

Very nice afternoon tea, staff friendly and very relaxing also good choice if sandwiches; took some home as they were quite big sandwiches.

I have just read one of your latest reviews giving your lovely tearoom a terrible rating. I find it hard to understand how the reviewer could give it this rating when they hadn't actually visited the tearoom at all. I too had purchased a voucher through groupon. I had booked a date to use the voucher but unfortunately it clashed with a hospital appointment that my husband had. When I phoned to try and change the day the lady could not have been more helpful and understanding. Although they were very busy and had lots of bookings she managed to fit us in at a convenient time. I'm so glad she did....we had the nicest afternoon tea we've had anywhere. The service was absolutely spot on... and the food was delicious. We couldn't manage to eat everything but again the lady was more than happy to box up the remaining food for us to take home . The homemade scones were the best I've ever tasted.... as was the cake! We will definitely be back! Thank you

What a lovely welcome as we arrived a little early at the Old Bakehouse Tearoom in Ruddington for a birthday present of High Tea.Shown to seats by the window we were invited to choose from a list of sandwich fillings in a choice of breads, and from a counter full of scones and cakes with hot drinks which were promptly served in bone china cups. This was really good value for money, was well presented and served with a smile. Good things are worth waiting for as there had been a delay before an available date could be arranged. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.

I had bought 2 vouchers through Groupon as gifts for friends birthdays and they were unable to use them. One gave various dates but non available, the other also found availability unavailable and both have told me the lady was very rude to them on the phone. I am currently trying to sort through Groupon, but advise others be careful with these vouchers as they dont seem to want to accept customers with them. Such a shame as both friends were not able to use gifts I had given them. Very disappointed, as I thought this would have been a lovely experience. I have only just found out both had the same issue, when asking if they enjoyed their afternoon tea as they were too embarrassed to tell me my gift was wasted.

Had a lovely afternoon tea here, cannot fault the place at all. Lovely friendly service, beautiful tea set, options for any dietary requirements (gluten free, dairy free, vegan). Gets very busy so may be good to book to assure no disappointment. The staff were very kind and happy to help with any requests. We had a baby with us and he was welcomed with open arms. So impressed I’m going to take my Dad next week.

Probably one of the best and most traditional cream teas I have ever had. The crisps and salad were a lovely little extra to it.

Used a voucher for our first visit to this cosy tearoom. Royal Albert Country Roses China teaset set the tone. A large pot of green tea with top up hot water on request.

Dropped in for coffee and cake. We were spoilt for choice as they had a massive selection, that all looked very moreish. I had the coffee and walnut and the wife had ginger and fudge cake. The cakes were the best I have had for ages both had good flavours. I have sometimes found that tea rooms advertise a cake as a particular flavour but it doesn't live up to expectations. Both our cakes tasted as they were suppose to. We will definitely be back for more.

Fab little authentic tea shop In centre if the village, we had a set lunch if sandwiches, scones and cakes all homemade. Well presented and delicious and a great price ! Thanks

My partner, myself and our two mum's visited here on Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time. We have had lots of Afternoon Tea's and this is definitely one of the best.

Our family, including three little ones under six years old, visited this lovely place for the first time last Thursday ( 21st Feb 2019). Absolutely loved it: the homemade cakes are the best in Nottingham. We had five different cakes from the mouthwatering selection and every single one was fresh, delicious and generously portioned. Great value and friendly, helpful service. You must go there!

This is the second time my friend and I have visited the Old Bakehouse Tearoom - had afternoon tea for two bought through Groupon. The sandwiches were fresh, we had the Savoury scones, cream cheese and chutney which were lovely and finished it off with a lovely pice of cake. The lady who runs it is really pleasant - would recommend this tearoom. Also liked that we had china cups and teapot. Certainly going again.

This is another little gem of Nottinghamshire. Located a couple of miles outside of the city centre in Ruddington it is the best tea shop in the county.

Popped in after going to the docs, was met with warm friendly service. 2 of us had breakfast and a drink, and the price was very good value for money. The young lady even offered to warm my babies milk bottle for us.

This is a hidden gem, with delicious home cooked foods , a real treat . Cake with tea for two and sandwiches. Delicious

Husband and I enjoyed afternoon tea here to celebrate our anniversary. We had a private little spot near the window, the plates and cutlery were ready laid out for us and very pretty it was too! What I liked was that you place your order at the time, perfect if you're a fussy eater! The bread was lovely and fresh, and all in all the food was tasty and great value.

Booked afternoon tea as a Birthday treat for my Mum. We had a lovely couple of hours in the tearoom. Table was set beautifully with traditional items. On arrival we were seated on a table for four as we had originally booked for four however as the one person was unable to attend the ladies kindly boxed up the items we had paid for to enable us to take back home for said person. Sandwiches were amazing, fully loaded proper sandwiches without the crusts cut off!!. Lovely experience. Would definitely do it again.

Just been for an Afternoon Tea at The Old Bakehouse Tearoom - it was really lovely - proper ham sandwiches or a choice of other sandwiches, choice of savoury or fruit scone and cake for afters. Tea and coffee served in china cups - the lady who runs it is really pleasant and couldn't do enough for us. Other people had got really delicious looking toasties and you can have omelettes if you like them. Also got cheese and bacon scones. What a lovely little tea room - we will be going again.

We asked Lesley to cater for an 80th birthday party for 30 people at a local community hall.. and she did us proud. Afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cake all served in vintage tea style. The food was delicious and plentiful and Lesley and Leah were so helpful and friendly. Couldn’t do enough to make the event a great success!!

Came upon this lovely little tearoom after visiting the nearby Country Park.

We got a Groupon offer for here to try it which made it outstanding value for money! The sandwiches were made fresh and rather than having a selection of different flavours you get to chose which filling you like which I preferred (the ham was excellent by the way!) the same with the cakes - you get to chose which one you would like so we got 4 different ones to share all of which were good. The cherry scones were awesome as well! It was so good we really considered buying more cakes to take home with us, but after the indulgence of afternoon tea thought it was too much! I am sure we will be back again to sample some more delicious cakes!

This was the best afternoon tea that I've had. Lots of choice, everything home-made, plentiful and delicious. It's a nice traditional tea-rooms where the owner takes a lot of pride in her establishment.

Visited tearoom yesterday for afternoon tea with my husband. Lovely tearoom table set with Royal Albert plates was very impressed, the afternoon tea was delicious could not fault anything. Very friendly staff

Me and my sister's went here for the afternoon tea and it was absolutely amazing and so, so yummy!! My sister's had never been for an afternoon tea, so with this place being their first they'll defiantly be going again. The service was great too!!

I booked a groupon for high tea for a surprise for my mum.

Lovely Little tearoom, Fantastic food and Everything was just perfect.. staff was lovely and friendly.

Called in for afternoon tea with two friends on Friday 30th March. cannot say how nice it was. All the food was home made and the the staff so friendly and welcoming.Will not hesitate in calling in again. Garry Watson & friends

A lovely cafe set in a nice room with tables and a couple of sofas. Lesley gives a very friendly service and has a good selection of sandwiches, scones, cake and teas. Loyalty card available for regulars.

I come here a few times a week for am afternoon cup of tea and a slice of cake. They have a nice little selection of teas and a lovely selection of cakes, scones, cupcakes etc. The staff are always happy and friendly and I would go every day if I could.

Stopped off for lunch with the family excellent cakes and scones and the lady was very nice. Would recommend

A surprising find in Ruddington, Nottingham; the Old Bakehouse & Tearoom has a vegan cake option. Today it was a very tasty and generous chocolate with salted caramel frosting. Too lovely for words!

Called in for brunch while in Ruddington recently.

Go every week for a scone or a jack potato. The cakes are out of this world! Best cafe in Ruddington!

We stopped by for tea and cake and was not disappointed. The tea room is decorated really lovely and pretty and the staff are just as nice. Gluten free cake on offer and lots of teas and coffee. Would definitely stop by again.

Had a light lunch. The prices are so competitively priced. Staff are warm and friendly. A lovely little venue

The old bakehouse can be found around the corner from the knitters museum. The staff are very friendly and the food excellent. There is a good selection on the menu, without being overwhelmed and also a nice selection of cakes on view to choose from.

Friendly staff and an array of baked goods, the Old Bakehouse is a traditional tea room in the heart of the village. You can get savouries as well as sweet snacks. It is conveniently located for the Country Park and the Framework Knitters Museum as well as the Village Museum when that is open.

Visited a few weeks ago with my mum - we went for a walk at the nearby country park before stopping off for afternoon tea.

We called by after a walk round the country park and in need of refreshment. The staff were friendly, the tea good and the cake excellent. I had to move used cups off of our table so perhaps clearing up might be swifter (and why they slipped a point on the grade).

Nice venue and nice food Lunch - toasted and jacket potato were tasty Pretty tea shop and friendly service Best homemade cheesecake ever!

August 19th , what can I say beautiful afternoon tea , I've had quite a few , the nicest of sandwiches , the freshest biggest home baked scones , and loveliest home baked cake , what a treat 5 stars , lovely staff and on our doorstep just lovely we will be back

Visited with my 100yr old friend and felt a pleasant welcome. The problem was the steps to get in which were not easily negotiated with a zimmer frame! Enjoyed the ambiance and location.

Popped in for a spot of lunch one Saturday. Limited seating and very cosy but it all adds to the charm. Good choice if food and reasonable prices. Table service too which is nice. Our party had a tuna sandwich, a cheese toastie and a full English. All very tasty. Would definitely return

What a hidden gem! By far the best afternoon tea we've ever had! (And we've had a few)

Just spent a wonderful time having afternoon tea which was absolutely delightful. The food and staff were amazing and we cannot wait to return. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone who relishes attentive service and quality food.

We have visited the tearoom 3 times now as a staff treat....this speaks for itself and it only gets better!! Each time we've been there has been a new variety of cakes and sandwich fillings. They have been extremely accommodating for our dietary needs, nothing is too much trouble The service is great and the staff are really friendly. It certainly is a little gem in our lovely village. Just planning the next few rip back. Thank you so much Bakehouse tea room for a lovely experience every time, a really lovely treat at a fab price!

Found by chance whilst driving through Ruddington with my sister, what a delight! Very quaint inside, friendly helpful staff. Clean bright and welcoming. Food was of an extremely high standard, best around for miles. Homemade cakes which we purchased were outstanding. Lesley, the owner, was very chatty and accommodating, will definitely return with mother!

We have visited this little gem of a tea room several times since my first review and if anything it gets better each and every visit. Today we treated my Mum and Dad and they too were very impressed with the selection on offer. The vast array of loose leaf teas cater for every taste. Today there was a choice of four types of scone; all huge and each exquisite. We specified some dietary requirements on booking and these were all taken into account. The staff are so welcoming and add to the charm of the place. We now take a slice of cake home on leaving and these too are divine. If we lived closer we would visit every week! Thank you once again for your hard work - you're doing a fantastic job and deserve every success.

This little gem provides a cosy, friendly atmosphere with excellent service. The food is great and the cakes are particularly delicious. I felt what we had represented good value for money and I will definitely return again - sooner rather than later as I can't stop thinking about those wonderful cakes!

One of the best afternoon teas I've ever had. It's a small, local place with a lovely atmosphere, relaxed, old-fashioned, and friendly. We went once, and when we returned, we were recognised and remembered - twice we had the afternoon tea, and the second time they tried to vary the sandwiches for us - even though we're vegetarian. Service is attentive, without being intrusive. And the food is just fantastic. The tea starts with a shot of soup, (home-made like everything else). This is followed with little dishes of salad and potato crisps and then the cake stand arrives laden with sandwiches, scones (each time there's been a choice of three) and cakes. It's all good, but the cakes are to die for - very high quality and really delicious. It's also very reasonably priced. (£12.95 p.p. for winter afternoon tea) I just wish I lived in the area, so I could as often as I liked. Loved this place.

We booked a festive afternoon tea for two here today and it was sublime. The food was excellent and all home made. Attention to detail was what made this afternoon tea stand out from the rest. Loose leaf tea, pigs in blankets, a shot of soup and a cracker before we even get onto the vast array of cakes. I was in Heaven! I love cakes and these were all amazing as were the miniature trifles. There's simply something for everyone. The staff were lovely and friendly, attentive but not at all intrusive and the tearoom ambience itself was perfect. It was also great value for money. My only dilemma now is when I'm going to fit in another visit before Christmas! We will now be regular visitors. Thank you and keep up your hard work.

I came here for a friends baby shower and had the afternoon tea which included sandwiches, crisps, salad, onion chutney, scones and delicious cakes! This was all washed down with tea and a glass of prosecco - all for a bargain price of £9.95.

My Son and I happened to find this lovely tea room by accident and I am so glad we did. It was around 09.30 so we were the only ones there but it was wonderful. A strong black coffee, a pot of tea and a bacon roll with the bacon cooked exactly how I like it and asked for it.

Myself and my two aunties took grandma for afternoon tea here for her 88th birthday and what a special treat it turned out to be I have been to many places for afternoon tea and this is by far the best they really go the extra mile simply perfect thank you for making our day special.

Having been to the local park called for coffee stop.Friendly helpful staff, lovely selection of food both hot & cold.so stayed for lunch.Excellent.Nice & clean. Not rushed to finish.Will go back next time we are in the area. Recommend you try the afternoon teas

After visiting the Framework Knitters' Museum, we were looking for a lunch stop on a bleak Thursday in February. This tea room had something for everyone, no mean feat when teens are in the party. After satisfying sandwiches, we were tempted by the puddings and cakes and were not disappointed - they were every bit as delicious as they looked. Thanks. A real treat.

I regular attend this tea room with my 8 year old daughter - it is her favorite place to eat and drink.The afternoon teas are a real treat and it is very worthy of thought for private hire for a tea party. We did this for my daughter's 7th birthday and Lesley really could not have done more.

This delightful tea room is near the centre of Ruddington. Well worth a visit. The staff are pleasant and friendly. Very accommodating towards my young children. Delicious cakes and a great cuppa. Many thanks Lesley, Emma, Katie and Joe Anderson

Lesley's tearoom is a lovely place to come to have your lunch, or a cup of tea and a slice of one of the lovely home made cakes. She is very friendly, and is more than happy that my children visit as well. My girls especially like to visit as a special treat after school. I would really recommend her milky coffee and she makes sandwiches with "proper" bread (i.e. not pre-cut). You can't go wrong with the cakes and tarts either: yesterday I had a mince pie which was melt-in-the-mouth. Lesley also offers lunches, and for Christmas she is offering to make Christmas dinner on a plate ready to be warmed-up on the day, which is a fantastic idea for people that do not want the hassle of making their own Christmas lunch but still want to have a proper home cooked meal.

We decided to go out for lunch for my husbands birthday and had spotted this tearoom before. It's a lovely homey atmosphere, the food was reasonably priced and tasted great. The cakes looked beautiful but we didn't try them. We definitely will next time!

Great place, brilliant food and extra bonus kids loved milkshakes and dad liked his free fathers day meal. Defo a place to visit. Would love to see the place expand and do so well.

Well done Lesley your establishment is a big compliment to our village and thank you for working so hard. Will always support anyone who tries hard. Regards Peter (thelodgeatruddington.com)

Our football supporters coach stopped off in Ruddington recently for refreshments on the way to our away game in Nottingham and I happened upon this gem of a tearoom. An A-board outside was advertising a "beef stew special" for lunch so in I went to try it. I was served a wonderfully warming, piping-hot beef stew with a buttered cob, a pot of tea serving 3 good cups (I like my tea!) and I just had to have the lemon meringue pie with pouring cream in a separate jug to finish. What a great meal and what lovely staff! The tearoom boasts cheerfully mismatched china and crockery, all bright and clean, and tempting cakes and pastries. On a Saturday lunchtime it was much quieter than it deserved to be - come on Ruddington, support your local tearoom, you don't appreciate what a little gem you have! The tearoom has disabled toilet facilities.