The Old Stables Vintage Tea Shop in Chorley

The 40's theme throughout is lovely and the teddy bears on sale each have a different "adoption" story. We had a very long wait for our food. Both of us had finished our pots of tea before it arrived. It was okay but sadly not the wow factor like the decor. The upstairs was freezing cold. We sat near a heater but needed our coats on. The man at the next table kept going in the loo to warm up. May have just been an off day or they may have been concentrating too much on afternoon teas but not the best first experience.

Excellent afternoon tea with a friend, a lovely tea room beautifully decorated and friendly efficient staff. Food was excellent especially the scotch broth soup followed by sandwiches and cream blueberry scone. Definitely be back, highly recommended.

Lovely tea room, had cream tea, the scones were excellent 😋, staff were very friendly. Will definitely visit again

Found this little gem by chance today after a visit to Bygone Times It was so lovely The afternoon tea for the price was enough nicely presented. Only a minor criticism would be to lose the sweets they weren't very grown up and use more rustic breads. Great selection of teas and other drinks highly recommend 👌

Came with friends for Afternoon Tea, service a little slow but staff were attentive (Stables just changed. ownership so will put it down to teething problems and the waitress having to check about GF choices. They do offer certain GF items but choice was limited as we did not book in advance to let them know of a dietary restriction. Food was freshly made i appreciated the warm scones and a choice of plain, sultana or blueberry scone. Plenty of cream and homemade preserves to top your scone. Little pots of mustard/relish to add to your sandwich fillings was well received as one of our party dislikes mustard and another is allergic to onions so they were happy to have the choice not just choose a different sandwich. We had ham & cheddar. Roast Beef, tuna & cucumber and cream cheese with smoked salmon - choice of bread and a GF option for one of our party. The choice of drinks was extensive, Fitzpatricks cordials was a real bonus. Will return and definitely phone ahead so the owner can accommodate GF friend with more choice. Great little spot- book 1 st to ensure they can accommodate you.

This is a hidden gem in Chorley. We had afternoon tea, which included a choice of sandwich and either a scone with cream and jam, or a slice a cake (which was huge) and pouring cream, as well as tea or coffee. The food is excellent, the staff are lovely and the tea room is gorgeous. We would definitely recommend.

A lovely place to visit for an indulgent treat. The afternoon tea is a delight, and the staff are do friendly and helpful

Came here with my daughter and husband for a birthday treat,we all had the cream tea which was delicious and excellent value. Will highly recommend and definitely will return.

I discovered this beautiful gem 7 years ago when I turned 50 today is my birthday and this is the ultimate treat for me . I've visited many times and every time is a first class wonderful experience !

I was gifted an afternoon tea for my birthday last month. I was delighted with this gift and having never been here before it was a great experience that I enjoyed with my sister. It’s a Lovely setting and decor and made to feel very comfortable. It’s great how the afternoon tea can be personalised to your preference. Will recommend and will return in the near future.

Was taken here by my son and daughter in law for a birthday celebration. Beautiful setting,amazing afternoon tea and lovely service. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful lunch here with young son. He ate every bit. Really lovely theme and decor, great customer service

We haven’t been here for lunch since before covid but we hadn’t forgot about it. It’s such a lovely, quant little cafe tucked away just off Market Street in Chorley so it could be easily missed. We just wanted something light so we ordered a pot of tea for two, which came in a China tea pot along with China cups & saucers. My partners had a fruit scone with jam & fresh cream, which she said was just perfect. I chose soup with half a sandwich, which came with crisps & salad on the side. I chose Lancashire cheese with chutney for my sandwich & it was a treat. Lovely creamy cheese & home made relish. The absolute best part was the soup - home made scotch broth. It was the best soup I have had for some time, not too thick & packed with veg. It didn’t need salt or pepper. Nice & friendly staff made it a real treat.

Our first, but certainly not our last visit. The Venue: Situated down a short side alley, less than a minutes' walk from the nearby long stay carpark (and in the centre of town with accessible transport links). The outside wrought iron tables and old shop-front look hint at the type of vintage the rest of the tearooms has to offer. Packed with charming character from the old dressing screens to the gilt porcelain crockery, the joy is in the detail and there is plenty of it here. No shortage of decor, and on this occasion the background music and added decor themed for Halloween, including the costume clad host. The tables are cleverly arranged so that you are not on top of any other diners, nor overlooking anyone else. The Meal: Choosing an afternoon high tea, we were given the option of; 2 sandwich fillings (4 quarters on brown or white), cake or scone with trimmings (both with a variety of choice), to come with sweet treats including a chocolate coated strawberry and served with a side salad. The Salmon & Cream Cheese, Crumbly Lancashire & Chutney, and Tuna & Cucumber were all tasty. Both the Blueberry and Sultana Scones were a hearty size, larger than supermarkets and had that homemade touch. All well present and filled just right. This was accompanied by a refreshment of choice; a mug of hot chocolate and a pot of tea. We also decided to select one of the available upgrades, adding the cup of soup. Very deceiving in size and definitely a worthwhile choice of balanced flavour with Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato. The Service: From arriving and waiting momentarily to be seated to our leaving the service was pleasant, welcoming and non-intrusive. We were seated and presented with menus where we were given a good amount of time to make our selection. We were never left waiting for service, and the food itself did not take long either. Overall: Lovely character filled venue with ambiance to match. Cosy Tearooms. Pleasant Service with a smile. Priced as expected of a venue of this type and definitely worth the little extra over a generic coffee house. Suitable for all parties (children's menu options, various seating). Tips: Might be worth checking availability or making a reservation. Have a little extra money? Take slices of cake away.

Lovely, friendly little place. Coffees were great! The cheese on toast was delicious. Have nothing to complain about :)

My friend and I had afternoon tea last week 13.50 a head.In comparison to the many other establishments we have had afternoon tea it was not value for money.A choice of a scone or a cake everywhere else does both.Choc dipped strawberry very nice 4 way sandwich and 3 little sweets 13.50? Pot of tea. Every tearoom I have visited always gives scone jam and cream as standard not as an alternative. I will not return and even though I liked the surroundings though host a bit miserable I can not recommend.

I have visited here several times for afternoon tea and it is always a lovely experience. Staff are friendly and the tea room is beautifully decorated. The afternoon tea is lovely and I will continue to visit here in the future.

We decided to visit the old stables for some lunch/afternoon tea on my birthday. The place is really sweet inside and very welcoming. I had home made Parsnip and Honey soup which was delicious, and my husband had the gentleman's afternoon tea, which he really...

Nice coffee /cake place with a second world war theme. Good choice of cakes and portion size is large. I had a piece of chocolate cake but in all honesty I thought it lacked something. Good coffee and reasonable prices

My partner and I had our first visit to the tearoom on Sunday. My partner got a large cappuccino, I got the apple and elderflower cordial (so nice!) and we shared a blueberry scone with jam, cream and a slice of toffee drip cake. The...

We visited today. I haven't been before and found the place from Facebook via google. We have had afternoon tea on lots of occasions and we felt that this was probably the best. I had the Gentleman's Afternoon Tea and my daughter had the standard....

Visited the tea rooms for the first time yesterday, we was having quality time with our granddaughter she was very excited to be having afternoon tea with us, it was excellent would definately recommend a visit we will be going back

Visited today. Absolutely lovely tea rooms. Had afternoon tea. It was lovely. Food delicious, spotlessly clean. Gentleman who served us was lovely. Beautiful decor. Couldn't fault in anyway. Highly recommend. Lovely find.

After visiting the tea rooms on a number of am occasions, pre covid, I thought we'd try a takeaway afternoon tea for my mums 80th birthday. I ordered for 5 adults and 4 children, asked for some swaps as we're not over keen on scones....

This is our favourite place to come for afternoon tea - cakes and sandwiches are delicious. We have been here numerous times over the past few years and have never been disappointed! Wonderful food and service

You know how it is during lockdown. Can't sleep and going from one page to the next on the Internet and voilà I remembered this place . Usually , if impressed , I do leave a review but for some starnge reason forgot all about...

This place is tucked away in a side street off Market Street in Chorley but is well worth finding - it really is a hidden gem. Beautifully presented with vintage memorabilia and immaculately clean throughout. Friendly owner and staff served lovely food. Went with my...

A very unusual coffee shop with intriguing decor. Lovely coffee and cakes. It’s off the beaten track but well worth seeking out especially if you enjoy cakes and scones. Very good service and COVID precautions

I have eaten here twice in the last week and can only describe it as brilliant. All the food is home made and fabulous. I had the soup and sandwich combination with a good side salad. I then shared a slice of one of the...

Visited this tea room a few times with family and friends, never ever disappoints. Food is always great and their scones are so good we buy and bring home too. Lovely friendly little place.

A surprise venue for a child's fifth birthday that delighted all. The tea party atmosphere was fantastic, the food selection was excellent and the staff made it an occasion to remember. Lots on display to interest the children. Great value for money. It is wise...

We’ve visited a few times, always specifically for afternoon tea. The atmosphere and decor is lovely; quaint but not stuffy. Children are welcomed, with their own (very slightly) smaller afternoon tea option. The chocolate coated strawberry is a lovely finishing touch. Sandwich choices are good, and cakes are always amazing - and if you can’t finish it, they’ll pop it in a box to eat later. Can’t fault the servers or the service, that is always spot on.Hidden away in central Chorley, you’ll struggle to find a better afternoon tea locally. Best to book if you can as they’re always busy.

This is a good tea shop and is ideal for light meals, snacks, cakes and drinks. Staff are polite and helpful and the food is good.

Lovely red velvet cake and milkshake! Only downfall is it can become quite expensive, but it is a very lovely cafe!

I have been a couple of times now and love it each time. Staff are always attentive and polite. Cake selection is amazing. Must make a special shout out to who ever makes the gluten free scones. They are the best I've ever had and so when i crave a cream tea i go straight to the old stables. Lots of choice of tea and coffee to accompany. Gluten free bread means toast or sandwiches. Husband didn't know about it until breakfast the other day and he enjoyed it too.Large council carpark close by which is a short walk up some steps.

Blink and you could miss this little hidden oasis. It lies at the end of terraced houses, if walking from Market Street, or at the bottom of the steps leading from West Street car park. Take either of these routes and you won’t be disappointed. A good choice of food with generous portions or for those with lighter appetites why not try soup and half a sandwich for around £7.50. The soup I had was chick broth. A hearty bowlful of deliciousness with great chunks of chicken in a good thick liquid supplemented by big pieces of veg. Yummy, and just right for co,d wintery days. The accompanying sandwich might only be a half but with a packed filling and garnish you’d be hard pressed not to be full. A variety of cakes and scones are on offer with tea served in vintage cup and saucer. Staff great. Give it a try!

Some lovely sandwiches and soup. The place has nice staff with prompt and efficient service. The cake could be better, especially those awful carrots they put on carrot cake! A good way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

Almost could not find the place - glad I did ! Excellent food - soup and scone. Wish I could have the stomach for more - perhaps next time!

I had booked an afternoon tea for my daughter's 16th Birthday for her and seven of her friends and they had such a lovely time! The afternoon tea was, as usual excellent. We sat upstairs - lots of room between tables. All the staff are really friendly and helpful. I would definately recommned coming here. Book a table as it does get busy!

Such a lovely tea room! The food is always tasty and fresh and the staff pleasant and friendly. The cake is amazing! Highly recommend!

Very quaint tearooms and an hidden gem in Chorley. Three of us went for cake and coffee and we all enjoyed. Serve an excellent latte and choice of cakes and quality is very good. We have a chocolate, rainbow and mixed berry sandwich cakes. All good and very large portions, we took some home.

A great and very filling afternoon tea, pleaty to eat, ensure you book as it gets very busy, good service, park in the town and walk down.

We went for an afternoon tea today. One of our group Needed a dairy free meal. The staff were very knowledgable and assisted is the choosing of a suitable tea. For once, she got a meal which looked similar to those who had no dietary requirements. The tea shop is tastefully decorated and furnished and the crockery was colourful and purposefully mismatched. No Wi-fi was also refreshing. No annoying bleeps and a full conversation!

Lovely place to spend time with friends catching up on all the news. They do lovely light lunches, but the cakes are absolutely delicious. Well worth a visit with friendly staff and great ambience as well as food.

This place is fantastic. Totally off the beaten path. It’s definitely a Team Room, but it’s great for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. The food is rich and to-die-for. Service and value are both great! A must do if you’re in the area.

Went for lunch, my first visit and it was lovely. Food was delicious, staff very pleasant and the place itself it so nice. Will definitely be returning when I can get in. Always full when trying to book but I am a last minute sort of person

My wife's Mothers Day present was Afternoon tea for two.

Came here with my family for afternoon tea. It's off the beaten track but well worth a visit. The food is really nice, the decor is beautiful and the staff were lovely. Also, the prices were reasonable too. Nothing but positives!

Perfect ! Off the beaten track we nearly couldn’t find it .... but it’s off west street ... near the church car park ... it was amazing !!! Food was incredible, staff were friendly top marks

We've visited many times since it opened. Popped in again recently still top notch, personal table service(often by the owner), lots of delicious cakes, scones, traybakes, wholesome soups, fresh sandwiches, tea menu and if you book afternoon teas. It's a quaint tucked out of the way little tea room with a 1940s vibe. I would recommend booking particularly at the weekend. Enjoy!

Amazing food - Even do Gluren free sandwiches and cakes. Lovely staff. Very friendly. Love their afternoon tea. Xx

Went with my family for a lovely afternoon tea, obviously we had to go the ‘whole hog’; sandwiches, scones, tea, cake! What a beautiful spread that was brought to our table! Delicious too! Although the place looks small, it is like a tardis; you are presented with a small sized room and ‘open’ kitchen, but if you walked up the stairs there’s a toilet and another medium sized tea room with lots of lovely things for sale! I would defiantly recommend this place, for a place to have a lovely catch up with family and friends!

We visited Chorley on a beautiful Spring Day and visited this lovely tea room . It's hidden away down a little alley and at first we didn't think it was open but we were very pleased to discover that it was . Inside it's a treat , it's what a tea room should be the decor is lovely and much care has been taken in its presentation. The food is top quality and the choice of home made cakes outstanding . My husband had the milkshake and we were amazed it was made with fresh fruit , his choice was banana and that was so nice that he had a strawberry one too . They do a wonderful selection of afternoon teas which I'm sure on our next visit we will try . All in all a wonderful experience and very reasonably priced .

Lovely little hidden gem. well worth a visit, be sure to book if you want the afternoon tea as it does get very busy however there's plenty of additional seating upstairs

Wow, what a fantastic find! A beautiful vintage decor with a really calm and welcoming vibe and the cakes were amazing!! The wife even claimed it was "the best cup of tea she'd ever had!" Needless to say, we'll be back!

My friend and I visited the old stables vintage tea shop yesterday for afternoon tea. The entire experience was excellent from the moment we arrived until we left. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, the decor so pretty and inviting and the food was delicious. We opted for a scone with our afternoon tea but decided on the way out to buy some red velvet cake to take home to our families...wowza it was Divine!!

No reservation and closing at 4, but not willing to accommodate afternoon tea for an 80th birthday at 3:25 as it would have meant clearing a table! They did wish our mother happy birthday though!!!

Can accommodate 10 children and four adults. They all get individual afternoon teas. A great atmosphere at a reasonable cost.

Came here for lunch with my daughter in law and what a tasty lunch it was! my choice of

I have been here several times for afternoon tea and every time it has been excellent. I love the chutney that comes with the sandwiches. I usually get a scone but some of the cakes they have on the counters look incredible.

Cannot believe a previous comment, you pay for the wonderful experience surrounded by beautiful things as well as the lovely food of course....I totally agree that breakages should be paid for , better still , do not allow young children to touch items.

A lovely quaint vintage style cafe with friendly, welcoming staff. Spoilt for choice with the delicious selection of cakes and scones. Have eaten here several times and never been disappointed. Good value for money and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend 🍰☕️

I love this place! The afternoon tea is amazing with the best scones ever. Great service too.would definitely recommend.

Over priced for what you get, it's a very average afternoon tea at a high price (nearly £40 for 3) The cafe is stuffed full with trinkets and 2nd hand items for sale.

Another amazing visit to our favourite tearoom for our daughters birthday Afternoon Tea and the Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea both fantastic as was the friendly service, would highly recommend a visit to this adorable Tearoom

Our first visit to his quaint little place situated in a narrow alley way. Had delicious afternoon tea.Scones, jam and cream. Friendly service.Highly recommende this place.

A great place to stop in for a brew and a cake, all themed around 1940s Britain. Can’t beat the cakes, scones and the milkshakes for kids are simply divine! Hidden up a side street this really is worth hunting out!

Shared an afternoon tea with my lovely step daughter. We had tuna mayo, beef and horseradish sandwiches which were nice, the cake was blueberry and white chocolate (delicious) and the nik naks where chocolate covered strawberries.

Oh how I love a good tea room.. And this jus happens to be one of the best :)

We've been a couple of times for breakfast, lunch and for coffee and cake - always enjoyable and always quality. Lovely, friendly staff. Would recommend!

Lovely quirky decor. Food is good and they do a lovely range of cakes such as blueberry and white chocolate. My husband rates the scones. I wondered about sharing this find as it gets quite busy already and I don't want to find I can't visit when I wish!!! Loos are nice and clean - always a plus for me. Limited menu but prefer that to vast range of indifferent dishes. Not fancy - ham sandwiches etc but served with lovely salad and first rate fillings. Well worth a visit.

This charming tea room is tucked away from the busy town centre . It's simply furnished but the use of lovely traditional tea cups and the abundance of china decorating the cafe gives a lovely atmosphere. The food is good can recommend the cakes which are eat in or take away. A nice little place to enjoy a catch up with friends

Great value afternoon tea (which didn’t need to be pre-ordered) in lovely surroundings. It’s worth booking although we didn’t and managed to get a table upstairs. I can’t wait to return!

Very impressed. Just as it says vintage tea shop. Had a lovely salad. Service and staff 1st class. Definitely recommend. Certainly going back.

Visited this hidden gem last Sunday morning two of us had all day afternoon tea and one had soup and sandwich, delish food, excellent service and friendly staff, a step back in time very traditional, left with three slices of cake too, highly recommended. Jen

It happened to be Chorley that was convenient for the family to meet and by chance I chose this tea shop. I’m very glad I did as the location was lovely, the decor quite apt and staff very friendly and attentive. A great setting for family and ample space upstairs for parties. The food was very tasty and made with a lot of TLC, and as my Mum is a staunch vegan was extremely pleased with what they had to offer her too.

The food was delicious, very reasonably priced. The tea rooms has a vintage feel along with style, very relaxing atmosphere. The staff are all friendly and warm. Professional and efficient. Thoroughly enjoy visiting.

We visited here for a friend's birthday, my friend can't have diary so amazingly they do a vegan afternoon tea. I am a veggie & had a lovely choice for my afternoon tea. It was reasonably price £11.95 which I thought was good value.

Called in for a latte and also had a scone with jam and cream. Both ok without being memorable and at 5.50p not the cheapest.

This is my third visit and really can not fault at all and recommend so highly. If you want the freshest of food, friendly atmosphere and great service then this place is the place to be. One of Chorley’s finest. The visit was an Easter treat and a belated birthday celebration. The Afternoon Tea is so very tasty and again didn’t disappoint. Lovely Easter treat additions to the cakes as well. Do take time to check out all the teddy bears and other items for sale, also no internet and good to hear people talking instead of using their phones. I would recommend booking as it’s always busy. Hope you enjoy as much as we did x

Really go and visit this lovely tea shop food is presented in a really nice way, I won’t say how as it spoils the surprise and tea is served properly. Surroundings are gorgeous and the staff are welcoming , you don’t want to leave !

It's a nice tea room, of the bunting and cutesy signs type, with an odd addition of a teddy bear and toy section.... not really my thing, but I bet the kids love it. It's hidden down a quiet driveway off a side street, giving it a lovely secret feeling.

Lovely Afternoon Tea with my wife, lovely sandwiches and cakes, would certainly return and recommend.

Had afternoon tea, lovely. Love the outside seating...will visit again, as been a few times already...

Called in mid afternoon for tea and cake. Very friendly welcome. A wide selection of cakes and scones available. Both cakes were very good.

I had no idea that this place existed until my girlfriend suggested we should visit today for lunch . We arrived to lovely little place tucked away near a church car park. I ordered Lancashire Tea , cheese on toast and Sausage and Tomato Broth...

Once again I have had a fabulously sumptuous afternoon tea with all the trimmings. Wendy, Bill and their team are thee most welcoming hosts. Lots of homemade cakes and scones with many types of sandwiches and teas to compliment their great facilities.

Hidden Gem! Superb Christmas Afternoon Tea Great fresh sandwiches, delicious cakes etc & my first mince pie of the season...

What a gem of a tearoom tucked away alongside StMarys church on West Street in Chorley. We loved the vintage...

Today we had a sumptuous afternoon tea for four to celebrate my Mums birthday. We choose to include a cup...

Came for lunch and it was lovely, good fillings on the sandwiches and good chunky broth to go with it....

Myself and my daughter along with her 4 year old and 10 month old baby attended the tea rooms and found it to be a lovely afternoon tea. But on getting the bill we were a bit confused as to why we had been charged 2 pounds extra because my daughter had a piece of cake and not the scone although it does say cake OR scone on the menu, and another 2 pond for the smallest beaker of water for her 10 month old baby. I don't mind paying for anything and the sandwiches and cake were lovely. Sadly I won't be returning for the simple reason of feeling I had been over charged.

A lovely birthday treat. Fabulous quaint tearooms. Cakes and sandwiches to die for - just wish I lived nearer.

This little tearoom is a credit to our town and continues to go from strength to strength. Our lunch today was great but best of all was the effort the staff put in with their costumes and how the venue was decorated. Well done and Thank You.

My sister was informed about this place from a colleague at work and after a brief visit for a cup of tea to check the place out she booked the room upstairs to hold my baby shower.... and I'm so glad she chose the old stables vintage tea shop.

If you want soup,sandwiches or cakes then this is the place to come. Service is efficient. Food quality good. Food quantity amazing. If you are a soup ( Scotch Broth especially recommended) or cake lover then typos need to give this place a try.

Brilliant food service and surroundings. Lovely little gifts on sale also. Would definitely recommend.

Visited this place quite a few times and its fantastic. The staff are always really attentive and polite and its like going back in time to the 1940s {in a good way!}.This is a must visit place when shopping in Chorley.

Hidden away at the bottom of the steps just off St Marys car park in Chorley. I went there with my father in law for dinner. What a fantastic interior as the name suggests definitely vintage with little teddies for sale. Food and staff really were good and obviously freshly prepared. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed. I had a cheese and ham sandwich toasted and father in law had a ploughmans. We both left impressed and will return again.

A lovely lunch with friends, we were all well fed and watered on our visit. The sandwiches are perfect, taste amazing, and the cakes and scones are so impressive. Really exceptional customer service. Thankyou