The Old School Tea Rooms in South Staffordshire

What an amazing baby shower afternoon tea. James and his wonderful team cannot do enough for you. From calling to book to experiencing the afternoon today has been flawless. The price is a bargain for such great food. Thank you guys you are amazing. Book your event here you won't regret it.

We go every Saturday and cannot fault the breakfast. The team are lovely; always welcoming and friendly. Food is always cooked well and the value for money is excellent

I have visited the 1911 Café three times now and I do not have a single bad word to say about it! Great food at an affordable price and wonderful team of staff who can’t do enough for you. In addition, the café thoroughly follow the government Covid-19 guidelines which is very assuring when dining in, as well as when taking away. Will certainly be returning for the foreseeable future!

My local cafe we love it great food great staff great prices great surroundings & atmosphere 👍👌😍🥰

I was recently recommended to come here and I’m so glad I took the advice given! What a fantastic little find! It’s an old hall but felt so warm and friendly. Greeted by a hand sanitising station and menus which was a great start. We had already pre booked so was shown to our table, we decided what we wanted and we were able to text our order through. Within minutes we had our drinks which was great service! The staff are so helpful and extremely welcoming. Breakfast was lovely, me and my Nan really enjoyed it. My son had some toast (lots of high chairs readily available) which he enjoyed too. Will definitely be back, prices were very reasonable. Cakes are on offer but we were full from our breakfasts but will definitely purchase some in the future. We will be back!

It's rare that a business can improve on what was already a beloved brand, however, James and the rest of the staff have obviously put in a lot of effort over ' Lockdown' in order to move the Cafe forward towards what will be a new and improved Community Hub. Hygiene and safety where impeccable on our visit, and the welcome was as warm as ever. The Food was, and still is of a high quality and duly served to the same high standard. There is nothing to criticise in my view. The 1911 Cafe has risen like a phoenix from the flames, and will surely be a success.

Right by my children’s school, do t go of expecting top service but if you got half an hour to kill want a nice coffee and/or cake at a reasonable price this place is bang on!!

First ever visit to this tearoom today and I really enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and the menu is varied with something for everyone. I decided to try the full English breakfast which was very good and great value at £4.00. There is sausage, bacon, fried egg, beans, tomato and toast. I had a cup of tea but was only given a small amount of milk. I would have liked a little more milk but that is being picky. I would definitely recommend this tearoom to anyone.

Well...what can I say? If you enjoy a drink and a slice of scrumptious cake or a tasty lunch in a most charming place, this is for you. The staff are so helpful and friendly and the service is superb. There's also an Edwardian themed room which can be hired for afternoon tea. The furniture, fittings etc are all genuine Edwardian, and "tea room" music plays softly in the background. In another room there's a display of very good craft work that can be purchased. I could go on.

I took my mom here for afternoon tea for her birthday and we both really enjoyed it. We went on a Friday afternoon and it was very quiet. We had just the right amount of food with as much tea and coffee that we wanted. Room was lovely with lots of old photos and ornaments to look at. Staff very friendly.

We visited today for my Mother's 80th birthday tea. Very pretty interior and lovely tea sets and tea pots. Friendly and attentive staff and nothing too much trouble. Good for veggie and gluten free too. You must book for the orivate room.

My Wife and I went mid-week, just missed breakfast but alternative was quite nice. Interesting visit with many crafts for sale at reasonable prices.

A pleasurable afternoon tea. Nice setting. China crockery. Staff friendly. Finger sandwiches fresh and tastie and not over fancy which is what I prefer. Selection of ham, cheese and onion, cream cheese and tuna mayo. Cake selection of - scones , Victoria sponge, neringue nests and macaroons. Not a great deal of choice but scone jam and cream very filling. Worth a visit for a nice quiet afternoon tea.

We were given a voucher for my wife's Birthday to visit the tea rooms. Atmospheric and nostalgic feel. Lovely food and tea with served by staff who really look after you . Definately worth a visit with a welcome doggie bag which is needed to take cakes etc. home.

Our Friends brought us a gift voucher for Afternoon Tea at The Old School Tea Rooms. Vibrant and quaint atmosphere full of charm and detail. We were served finger sandwiches, crisps, tea, scones with jam and cream, cakes etc.all really fresh and home cooked. So So tasty and fresh with really generous portions. Friendly and helpful service.

Based on the reviews, we expected a nice lunch here. We ordered a chicken in lemon mayonnaise baguette and a Spanish omelette with salad from the specials board, a luxury hot chocolate and an orange juice.The hot chocolate was very disappointing, the cream, marshmallows and chocolate shavings on top looked and tasted good, but the actual drink was watery tasting and not very chocolatey at all.When the food came, more disappointment followed. There was hardly any chicken filling on the baguette and it wasn't crusty as expected. The chicken was tasty but not enough of it. The spanish omelette was even worse. It seemed reheated instead of freshly cooked. There was only potato in it, was expecting more - maybe pepper, onion, mushroom, herbs?? It was bland and tasteless.Overall disappointed. We didn't have cake or scones which most people seemed to rate positively but based on this visit I don't think we'll be back.

Having seen previous reviews, we were looking forward to afternoon tea at the Old School Tea Rooms in Essington despite it being nearly an hour away. The afternoon tea consisted of mini finger sandwiches (tuna, egg, cheese & onion, ham & cheese), mini chocolate eclairs, fruit scone (with cream and jam) and slices of Victoria sponge and coffee cake. It was served in the Edwardian Parlour which was quite nice.

Enjoyed afternoon tea with friends. The vintage crockery in the parlour with classical music playing was lovely.

Had a lovely afternoon at the tea rooms today, thank you Denise for looking after us what a lovely lady.

Visited this tea room for a spot of lunch, the tea room is in an unusual setting being in Essington Community Centre. The cafe also has a great selection of handmade craftwork for sale.

Afternoon tea as a Birthday treat. Was pleasantly surprised. Beautiful Edwardian Parlour. Delicious home made cakes and tea served by very friendly staff.

We've visited the tearoom several times and always have an enjoyable cup of tea and the odd piece of cake, the staff are friendly and the menu is varied with something for anyone, the full English breakfast is very good and great value. I would definitely recommend to friends.

Well, after visiting the fruit farm and being so disappointed (see my previous revue), It was suggested we try the Old School Tea rooms, not 3 or 4 minutes away from the other.

Great little tea room, nice to see the community centre busy, our first visit and it certainly won't be our last, it was really busy but we managed to get a table, we ordered jacket potato with chilli n cheese, an a tuna melt panini food was great, home from home, was very reasonably priced.. after a quick look around the craft room we had hot chocolate and angel layered rainbow cake... it was delicious!!

Excellent value for money would recommend to anyone to try the afternoon tea it makes a nice change from sitting in a pub

I'd been meaning to see what the tea rooms were like and went today.I had tea (in a pot with china cup and saucer) and a piece of really tasty carrot cake,daughter had cappuccino and a tuna melt pannini which she had had before. Total cost was £7 which I thought was good value,there was a choice of light bites and cakes, which all looked homemade.When we had finished we looked around the craft room which was very good with reasonable prices. There is also a separate room where you can have afternoon tea. This is well worth a visit either with friends or on your own and I'll certainly go again.

After hearing about The Old School Tea Room we thought we would give it a try. It was first class, Denise who served us was lovely, chatty and really friendly, she couldn't do enough for us, the sandwiches and cakes are delicious, and as much tea as you can drink. Please please give this lovely Old School House a visit, I promise you won't be disappointed. Thank you Denise.

Looking for somewhere relatively local for a coffee with a friend and found this on Trip Advisor. A lovely find. Nice selection of cakes (our carrot cake was smashing) and great prices. The tea shop was busy and clearly a well appreciated hub for the community.

Well, what a lovely place to while away an hour or so with a splendid afternoon tea. As much tea or coffee as you can drink, more sandwiches than I could eat, scones and cake. Lovely staff, Denise was our waitress, very helpful and cheerful.

Came with a group of friends to celebrate our birthdays. Sat in the end room which is beautifully decorated and sets the atmosphere for a good all round experience. Excellent service with lovely food. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us.

Very nice and personal place for a cuppa and cakes. They also do things like toasted tea cakes and sandwiches. Nice service and quiet.

Went to a surprise birthday party in the parlour. The tables were laid with crisp white table cloths & a medley of assorted cutlery , cups & saucers, & lovely teapots & coffee pots. there was a lovely selection of small sandwiches with crusts cut off, & a good selection of cakes. Endless cups of tea, pot refilled frequently without asking. Lovely time was had by all,

Visited today first time for a birthday treat for my mom. Well it was fantastic food is very good quality and very cheap. Place is beautiful clean and the staff are very pleasant polite people. The craft items on sale are lovely if you want something different definitely worth looking at. The afternoon tea is in a separate room and must be booked so we didn't try that but will definitely next time we visit. I can highly recommend you pay a visit and also gets quite busy on a Saturday.

Afternoon tea in the genteel Victorian parlour is to be recommended! We arrived to find the table beautifully laid with mis-matched china and 'proper' linen serviettes. There were crustless sandwiches with four fillings, scones with jam and cream and a good selection of home made cakes. We drank copious amounts of tea and coffee and the pots were re-filled as we needed it.

Lovely parlour with beautiful tea sets and furniture.Nice fresh food ..lovely homemade cakes and scones ..fab lemon dessert.. Great value with top up of tea and coffee as much as you want ..worth a visit .We went to celebrate a 50th birthday .Staff friendly and helpful.

The Essington tea room is a brilliant venue. The menu is suitable for adults and kids and is always incredibly good value for money. The addition of the Edwardian parlour for afternoon tea is beautiful and the craft room with gifts and handmade gems. The owners clearly take pride in a high quality service to guests.

Very nice and welcoming, nice to just pop by for a tea and a cake, nice old building to keep your eyes busy :)

We only recently found this tearoom and booked it for an 85th birthday tea. What a great place we have found. It is in the old school room opposite the primary school in Essington village. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and could not help us enough. After a very short wait we were taken to one of the old school rooms, which was very tastefully decorated. The food was already laid out and there is a great selection for the afternoon tea. We have had several of these, some of which have been overpriced and disappointing. That is definitely not the case here! There was no rush to eat our meal and we had regular top-ups of tea and coffee. I would advise booking in advance, it won't be long before it is fully booked permanently. There is also an excellent craft shop inside the building, which is well worth a look.

What a lovely day ! Thank you to all the staff for looking after us. I have a dairy intolerance and today I was able to have afternoon tea with scones and cream. After speaking to James when making the booking I explained what I could and couldn't eat , James reassured me that I would have the full afternoon tea experience and that is just what I got. When we got there the tables were laid beautifully and all my food was clearly labelled and separate so there was no chance of mixing it up. It was a fantastic experience we were well looked after and spoilt with all the different sandwiches and cakes on offer. We didn't eat them all but we were able to wrap them up and bring them home where we finished them later in the day. Thank you all for your hard work, excellent service and attention to detail. Definitely be back for another visits .

I visited the tea rooms with my wife, daughter, sister-in-law & niece and was incredibly impressed with the whole experience. After taking a seat in the front of the cafe we were then escorted through by Denise (who was a fabulous host) to a beautiful, vintage room where we were treated to fantastic sandwiches, cakes and as many pots of tea as we could manage. Two hours we sat, drank, talked, laughed and ate...wonderful! We will definately return.

Lovely friendly venue, since January I have taken a friend for afternoon tea for her birthday. It was superb and great value for money. I have met another friend for lunch, oh and cake and called in for a quick coffee several times. Cannot recommend it highly enough

This little vintage tea rooms is just amazing. A hidden gem! We went for afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday and the staff were so helpful and friendly. The food is delicious and so fresh. Endless pots of tea and so much food, which they even kindly packed up for us to take the leftovers home! Will definitely be returning soon, thank you so much!

We are regulars at the 'old school tea rooms' the service the food and the drinks are lovely and great value for money.

Fabulous tea rooms with a great on site craft centre. You can have te and cake or a meal and there is also a beautiful Edwardian parlour where you can have afternoon tea. The staff are wonderful can not do enough to help and there are some very talented crafters in the craft centre where you can buy beautiful handmade gifts with a difference. Not to be missed, don't hesitate get yourself along to this hidden gem, plenty of free parking. Kids welcome.

Visited here a couple of time with friends, it is absolutely lovely! Basic choice of snacks, small meals and cakes but just enough. Done out in vintage decor and has a craft room that you can eat in with beautiful things for you to buy. Love it here

Fantastic afternoon tea, gorgeous homemade cakes and finger sandwiches, tea and coffee aplenty 😊 set in the beautiful Victorian parlour. Would highly recommended we had a delightful afternoon.

The old tea rooms is wonderful and a great meeting place in the village.

Visited with a large party for a birthday party. Staff fell over themselves to be helpful. Beautiful decor, cute tea services, lovely ambience.

Small, quaint and cute! Lovely jacket potatoes and friendly staff. Good for a cup of tea with friends. Child friendly..

Very lucky to have this so close. Excellent value for money. They are very welcoming to adults and children alike (so much so our 5 children had a free ice cream for good behaviour, plently of highchairs, they also have a lower table with colouring books etc). There is a lovely craft hall with lots of hand made items to purchase. The fathers day gift the children made for their daddy was greatly received from potsy pamsy inside the hall.

Lovely friendly staff, nice food very cheap prices. Nice relaxed atmosphere.would re omend anyday! Good for the kiddies too.

Just come back from treating my friend to afternoon tea for her birthday. Need to book in advance as it is really popular. Everything was absolutely perfect. The service was fabulous and we were really looked after. The sandwiches were lovely. The cakes were superb. Choice of drinks. My friend likes strong coffee and was very happy with the drinks that were supplied. We had a box with cake in to take home as there was ample. We left very full and happy. Very friendly place and very cheap. Will definitely return. Thank you for a lovely visit.

Group of work colleagues have just spent a wonderful afternoon celebrating birthdays in the Old School House , beautiful home made cakes/sandwiches, as much tea as anyone could drink, warm & friendly staff. Excellent value for the price paid Definetly recommend

What a lovely time we had for a friends retirement .

Very Welcoming Jolly place a real community spirit exists here, In beautiful surroundings, Service is first class and the Expanding Menu is Lovely, Very reasonably priced and very child friendly, added to that is the Gorgeous Edwardian parlour for that extra special occasion and the Lovely Craft Area where all manner of homemade Items are available to Browse and Buy. There is always laughter when I visit and I enjoy returning time and time again.

We go regularly hand have tried quite a few items off the menu, all of which is lovely. The cakes are homemade and are very delicious.

This was my primary school from 1958 till 1961. It closed circa 1986, and since then has been used for various things. 18 months ago it was turned into a village tearoom. The quality of service, food, and value has seen it boom. It is now in the 3rd phase of expansion. A drink, snack, lunch or high tea, can't be beaten. Salads, sandwiches, toasties, baked potatoes, all day breakfast sandwich, cakes, scones, all served by a dedicated, friendly staff