The Old Tea House in West Dorset

Omg whot a wonderful gem of a b and b room spotless and huge debs who runs it lovely lady food spot on cakes looks lovely all home made going to stay again if go to dorchester again

The hotel service room breakfast was very good reasonable price would recommend anybody staying there manageress very happy polite and helpful

My hubby booked for our 10th wedding anniversary. John and the team made us feel really welcome. The room was stunning. Along with the uninvited guests 👻. Lovely breakfast. Would definitely recommend. Already booked for next year.

Smoked salmon sandwich on granary bread was nice. Bread fresh and salad fresh. Chicken mayo sandwich nice but too much mayo for our liking. Also found a bone in the mix. We were here around 11.50 on a Friday and there was only one other table being used. We were surprised to find the table cloth dirty and the floor didn’t look like it had seen a hoover that day. The roses on the table looked like they had been dead for a few days. Little things that are used to improve the ambience can have a negative impact if not checked and sorted. The service was a bit strange too. The server stood by the bar to take our order rather than approach the table. I didn’t realise at first he was waiting to take our order. We were sat at the front window table. My wife has been wanting to visit for ages but was disappointed, so not likely to return.

After touring round the Artisan Market we decided to have lunch out. Most of the cafes were closed so we walked up to The Old Tea Rooms. We were meet by Debbie, who made us feel as if we were old friends. We hadn't booked and it appeared that most of the tables were reserved for the Sunday lunch. After a short count up of bookings Debbie found us a table. It appears that this place has a high volume of regular customers judging by the conversations going on and the welcome she gave everyone who came through the front door. We had the cooked breakfast (as a brunch) and were not dissapointed. The food tasted excellent and was really well cooked. We did see the roast dinners that were on offer and they too looked amazing. Debbie was a wonderful host and we wil;l certainly going back there again.

We stopped at the old tea house, Dorchester opportunistically, having stopped on our way to the south west. What a wonderful find. We were welcomed by Debs the owner with a warm smile. We hadn’t booked but she found us a table without hesitation.The decor is oldy worldly charm , with rickety floors and unmatched bone china crockery which I love. . We both had a full English Sunday roast dinner with a good selection of vegetables and plentiful portion of meat., all of which was cooked really well. Followed by home made apple pie and custard for my husband and gluten free salted caramel cheesecake for me with homemade butterscotch sauce, which was equally tasty. Two full roast dinners, 2 hearty puddings and a large pot of earl grey tea all for £17.00 a head . As we ate, we watched people come and go, many of who Debs knew by name and welcomed warmly into the tea house . The old tea house also does bed and breakfast, and we plan to return and stay over night. And are looking forward to the breakfast which if as good as the lunch will be well worth the stay. Thank you Debs to you and the team .sharon and mark

This is a wonderful tea house run by Debbie who is the loveliest lady, she is so kind and such a laugh and gives all her guests her upmost care and attention. The food was exceptional and we had a fun night staying at the old tea house. Real salt of the earth lovely family run business. Looking forward to returning.

If you haven't visited here yet then please consider it. Its not only an olde worlde tearoom, you can enjoy cream teas, lunches, Sunday dinners and even stay in one of the two rooms. We stayed in the suite a few years ago and have recently been back to stay again. It is very special, very comfy, plenty of room,and you may even be lucky enough to hear the spirits trying to tell you they're with you. All positive there is no negativity at all. It's a wonderful experience! Breakfast comes with your stay and tastes amazing! Say Hello to Debbie (or Derek) too, she/he has some stories to tell you.

A warm welcome and delicious food. Debbie our host made sure everything was perfect. This is a family run restaurant and B&B and everyone goes that extra mile. Many locals make several visits a week. That is always a good sign. Bone china crockery added a touch of class. The cream tea was the best I have ever eaten. There is a choice of homemade scones and they are huge. The building contains numerous furnishings and tapestries that complimented the building which is over 500 years old. Well worth a visit and definitely a place we will visit again

Our stay was absolutely amazing! You must meet Debbie who is the salt of the earth and a delight! The breakfast was also delicious, one of the finest full English's going!

I am local and visited the old tea house many years ago when it was like an old fashioned tea house with a great selection of cakes nick nacks you could buy.The table cloths were dirty with tea stains .because the tea pots didn’t pour properly.The staff were helpful the breakfast was ok but we shall not be returning its a shame as it use to have such old fashion character .

I totally recommend this establishment. The owner and staff are super friendly, and the Dorset apple cake I had with a pot of tea was delicious (and a huge slice!) Definitely worth seeking out if you are in or passing through Dorchester.

Coffee was poor tasted cheap. Had a full English, not good value. Toast was cheap bread. Other table were offered extra toast & tea as there were no mushrooms but not us. Disappointing

We went along to try their raspberry and white chocolate scones foremostly! Having seen the tea house featured on TV programme about Dorset, we were keen to experience it. We were greeted so warmly by the owner who asked us as we were sitting down if we wanted tea or coffee - it felt like we were a guest in her home. I loved all the quaint Mis-matched crockery. It felt like I was visiting my nan’s for the afternoon. The scone was really lovely - and warm! We also tried the traditional Dorset Apple cake with some clotted cream which was also lovely. We spent some time talking with the owner about the history of the tearoom which is amazing to hear: from being a safe house for the friars, to a holding jail for those waiting to go before Judge Jeffreys, to a milners, a penny farthing shop and a favourite tea stop for Thomas Hardy - who would believe such history was in that place - we found ourselves sitting in the window seat thinking about all the people who have sat there before us. A lovely place to stop for refreshment - as others have done for hundreds of years.

Visited after seeing the tea house on Dorset coast and country. We had a lovely warm welcome as soon as we entered. Beautiful quaint place seeping in history. My little girl said it was like someone’s living room. Staff were lovely, youngsters were polite and smiley. Ordered 2 cream teas and a cheese sarnie. Had plenty of tea, scones were hot out of the oven. Really good value. Will definitely return

Excellent coffee and wonderful service. Debbie was so helpful, nothing was too much, and ran the place in an efficient and very friendly fashion. I was served by Felix, who made sure my cup was never empty. And it is like going back in time, with furniture that reminded me of my mother's home! And those beams and fireplaces.

Stayed for 2 nights, very oldie worldie, rooms very comfortable and very clean, fridge and tea and coffee, hairdryer as well, no shower in our room but had a bath. Food is amazing and plentiful,the scones are out of this world.The owner is such a lovely person, you are made to feel so welcome, plus the rest of the family are lovely. Prices are very reasonable, car park nearby which you have to pay for.

Comprehensive breakfast. Nothing wanting. Breakfast was cooked fresh, with beautiful baked danishes.

Had a wonderful afternoon tea with my daughter for her birthday. The owners were welcoming and friendly and made it a special birthday treat. Lovely food and lots of it! Definitely coming here again.

Amazing breakfast and lovely scones to take away. Hospitality was fab and would happily come down again. Worth the 4 hour journey.

Wow - I have had some Afternoon Tea's in my time but this was by far the best. The quality and quantity were perfect, service was top notch and we were all very satisfied. The scones and cakes, as well as the Sandwiches were beautiful and so wonderfully presented. We will definitely return on the future the next time we visit Dorchester and highly recommend this charming tea house, Many thanks

Oh what a find and definitely a MUST visit whilst in Dorchester. Fantastic pot of English tea which goes perfectly with the fruited scones, absolute heaven. From the minute you arrive the greeting from Deb is so jolly, friendly and honest you just want to stay forever and that’s before she reveals all of the amazing history the old tea house has seen throughout the years, take time to listen,eat and drink and you will want to come back time and time again.

We had high tea here today, What a great place with a wonderful host, Debbie. I can’t say enough in praise of this delightful place with exceptional owner and staff. Pay it a visit you will not be disappointed

Looking for something a little different? Paraspirit events have been granted a rare opportunity to conduct a ghost hunt at this beautiful tea rooms hosted by the lovely Debbie. The night will include a curry or chilli, wine, ghost hunting and a ghost story telling...

Loved this charming, well managed, friendly tea room! Stopped here on a whim in hopes of a scone! Their cream tea was the best I've tasted, fantastic cakes and wonderful people who made us feel very welcomed! Cosy & quaint.

What a fab place. Deb, the owner, is an absolute joy and stayed open for us late in a wet Sunday afternoon so we could get a cuppa. She was able to tell us the amazing history of the building which dates back hundreds of...

Arrived in Dorchester in the rain and this was the closest cafe to the car park so we thought let's give it a go. I am so pleased that we did, what a charming tea room and a welcoming owner. She was just such a...

The Old Tea House is situated at the top of Dorchester High Street. We found it close to closing time, but the staff welcomed us in and we enjoyed an excellent cream tea with delicious scones. We can recommend this tearoom for delicious food and...

We stayed here for one night in the beautiful suite with a lovely comfortable four poster bed. The accommodation comes with its own sitting room with tv and private bathroom. Tea, coffee facilities, fridge, and clean towels provided. We had a peaceful nights sleep (no...

A lovely oldy woldy tea room. We stayed overnight and the accommodation was lovely. Four poster bed in an old fashion style including a lounge with tv and fridge with fresh milk and tea and coffee facilities. Iron etc. Welcoming drink. Bathroom old but clean....

I start with the quote that Debbie has on a plaque absolutely true. We arrived and was greeted with the friendliness of an old friend, Debbie introduced us to a friend Raymond and another couple from Germany I knew straight away this was going to...

Cream tea very nice and good value. Owner and daughter so welcoming and friendly. Thourghly enjoyed hearing about the history of the place. Id been before and the owner recognised me from a while ago. Would recommend. A quintessential taste of England

We stayed here as a birthday treat for me. I cannot fault it. Comfortable suite of rooms (most unexpected) good food and a lovely friendly landlady who couldn't do enough for us. Thoroughly recommend.

We stayed in the B&B which was lovely - would definitely recommend! The cooked breakfast was perfect, as was the fruit and yoghurt. The pictures speak for themselves!

We stayed here at the end of November 2021 for three nights. From the welcome from Debbie to our final departure, we were treated like royalty! We stayed in the ‘olde- world’ suite, which was a delightful experience; four-poster bed, sloping floorboards, comfortable lounge with...

This is an olde-worlde style English tea house cafe, providing an excellent Sunday roast, with friendly staff.

I came here on recommendation, what a wonderful place! I had hunters chicken and chips followed by a cherry and apple pie with custard and a rather wonderful large pink gin with strawberries! (Noticed they had a fine selection of gins) definitely be back soon!

We called in here on a Sunday lunchtime looking for a light snack. The place was reasonably busy but not full. We ordered two sandwiches, one was cheese and pickle as a vegetarian option. After waiting 30 minutes we asked how much longer the sandwiches...

We visited here for a cream tea & were not disappointed. No waiting at all, served straight away. Tea was lovely & the scones were warmed up, lovely & fluffy, very tasty indeed. If visiting the area again, would definitely return! Highly recommend.

I'm sorry I feel like I've been to a different place from the other reviewers here. I waited over 30 minutes for a pot of tea, for 15 of that the pot was sitting on the side stewing, then I had to wait again for...

3 of us had afternoon tea and WOW what a selection 🤩 great value for money and also offered to box up what we had left! Great food and so much of it! 4th person had a cooked breakfast meal and throughly enjoyed it. Thanks...

The owner and her daughter welcomed us in with open arms, very friendly folk indeed. Was nice to chat to them about the old building and their huge gin selection. Coffees were great as were our meals - jacket potato, sandwich and cream tea. All...

Excellent 'real' dorset cream tea (no shop bought scones or plastic pots of Roddas clotted cream here) choice of warm fresh plain or fruit scone and a lovely pot of tea, certainly one of the best I've had! If you only want a drink my...

What a wonderful and amazing experience, the staff are very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us , had a lovely experience well worth the visit

Wow what a lovely afternoon tea we had the amazing place the staff are very friendly highly recommended

Beautiful little find, the girl at the front of house was so helpful and lovely. Amazing savoury and sweet scones and the best coffee ☕️ They accommodated my doggies wonderfully and I would highly recommend to visit 💖

Visited on a Friday afternoon as part of a 70th birthday celebration after viewing reviews on Trip Advisor. Although the service was reasonable, the food was disappointing. The Sandwiches were poorly prepared and slightly dry. The cakes were served in huge slices, much too big...

Popped in because we wanted to have a ‘proper’ cream tea - and we weren’t disappointed. We ordered a cream tea for one and a high tea for one - plentiful, delicious sandwiches and cakes. Cream, scones and fruit too - staff helpful and attentive,...

Exceptionally friendly and receptive staff. The rooms we had exceeded our expectations. Ideally located for our needs. A complimentary cream tea upon arrival was a touch of pure joy. Debbie the proprietor is a fascinating lady and wants to ensure your stay here is special...

Genuine and unpretentious with lots of personality. Generous servings and quality coffee too. Would come back to see what the B&B is like!

we had a delicious scone/jam/cream and tea in china cups at this cosy and friendly place on the high street. they let our dog im too. delicious

Delightful afternoon tea in the shade of an apple tree, perfect - even down to the somnolent, panama-hatted gentleman slumbering genteelly in 'his' comfy chair.

The Old Tea House was the best B&B experience we've had in a really long time. Debbie and her family were exceptionally welcoming, generous, and caring, from the scrumptious afternoon cream tea upon arrival to the beautifully packed lunch to send us on our picnic at Durdle Door the next day. The traditional English breakfast in the morning was also delicious and Debbie even told us where she kept the extra cakes so we could sneak some bites for a midnight snack to bring up to our room! Our tummies were so happy :) The room was also very spacious and comfortable. We'll definitely be back to the Old Tea House (next time bringing our parents, who would love the experience!) I recommend this place and the people without hesitation!

Service & staff are incredible. The warmest welcome was given upon arrival. The owner and her Son spent ages talking to us about their ghostly experiences and couldn’t do enough for us. Hands down, the best cream tea I’ve ever had.. and I love a cream tea! Watch out for the change in atmosphere at the top of the stairs! Definitely worth a visit and even if you don’t believe in ghosts, the staff and the food makes for an ‘out of this world’ experience anyway :-)

Booked for sunday lunch wish we hadn't. Cider was warm and the lunch was cold and tasteless. Service was awful and had to interrupt someones lunch so we could get out. Will not be going back, only went as the reviews were good????

After visiting The Plaza we came to The Old Tea House for lunch. Have been trying to visit here for a while. Quaint and an olde worlde interior greets you when you walk in. Busy on a Sunday full of regulars, we sat in the window which was a lovely spot. Staff are charming and friendly.Lunch was pleasant - soup and a sandwich although not amazing (crusty bread would be an improvement from a basic slice of brown). Will return again to try the cream tea or a slice of the lovely cakes on display.

Not great weather for the beach today so we stayed in town and did the river walk. At the end of it you come to the top of the high street and there is the tea rooms. The owner greeted us like long lost friends, with friendly chat and huge smile. It was late morning so we didnt have lunch that's why I didnt give full 5 stars, but we had tea and fresh made scones. Still hot from the oven. Absolutely delicious! Had a lovely chat with the mother and son owners, telling us the history of the building...an abbot hid out there in Cromwell's time, hiding down the original Roman tunnels. Fascinating place, highly recommend a visit. They also hold a 24 hr liqueur license

My first visit to England and on my list of to do's was scone. I could not have asked for a more proper place to have it than The Old Tea House. It arrived warm from the oven, freshly baked and with the clotted cream and jam I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. The hostess Deborah is a charming lady with a pleasant and warm personality. She gave us a quick historical background of the tea house and it was fascinating. If ever I visit Dorchester again ( which i plan to do) most certainly this will be my place to eat. I Cant wait to try the Sunday roast....

Had a wedding breakfast, here before my sister's wedding. Everything offered to us and great host X Thank you xxxxx

We visited this tea rooms after reading other trip advisor reviews and we were not disappointed. We had the afternoon tea selection and my children had baguettes and ice cream. The food was plentiful and the cakes were delicious. We had so much food we couldn't finish it all and the lady kindly wrapped the leftovers up for us to take home and even included extra cake. The customer service was warm and friendly and I would not hesitate to recommend this place

Came here with my daughter for a light lunch as visiting Dorchester for the day. This cafe is situated in an old building and has been sympathetically furnished to suit its surroundings with old fashioned chintzy furniture and decorations. Due to the age of the building, they have gone for a "spooky" theme with tarot readings advertised, witch signs and a horror house style fireplace. It's not really to my taste but could see that this is their USP! On the day we visited, they did not have a chef so no hot food was available. That was ok as we chose to have a scone and a toasted teacake with cups of tea. The scone was warm on arrival and, though possibly heated in a microwave rather than freshly baked, pleasant. Toasted teacake was very nice. Tea was good and we liked the old fashioned tea sets used. Overall we had a nice experience here.

We were staying nearby at a caravan park in Wool, our friends were passing through on their way to a holiday in Cornwall.We were glad that we agreed to meet here, it was quaint & full of character, there was a lot of information about the history of the place which was fascinating.We were welcomed by the owner & his daughters friend, they were very warm, friendly & chatty. They regaled us with humorous family stories while they made our coffee & we waited for our friends to join us.We all had the full English breakfast, they even asked how we liked our eggs. It was lovely.Then we all had cake, there were 4 or 5 different home made cakes which were out of this world.I would definitely recommend, for the traditional setting, the friendliness of the staff, the service, the lovely food & cakes.We would definitely go back.

I have never been so terrified in all my life, there was definitely a presence there and can understand why they choose to leave the premises after 5 pm. I understand there are only two bedrooms. My phone's battery died within a few hours. Waking up to find the screen lit up even though I had been sleeping for 2 hours. I decided to switch off, then heard it vibrating on the bedside table. I had no problems with the battery after I left the premises.

We visited on a hot sunny day and sat in the gardens of the tea room. The food was tasty, the staff were pleasant.

Comfortable rooms, delicious food (especially the homemade cake) and considerate personal attention by our host.

I can't praise this quaint and quirky tea room and hotel enough. It is so old and full of stories, with it's countless episodes which will fascinate anyone interested in history. The feel of the place is so calming and the atmosphere is absolutely delightful. Was hoping during my nights stay to experience the presence of some long standing non-paying guests but unfortunately they didn't manifest. Breakfast was delicious. Please if you do anything whilst you are visiting the historic Dorchester, pop into the Old Tea Room and introduce yourself to the fascinating and utterly delightful Debbie. She is one in a million !

We dropped in around 3pm on a Sunday afternoon looking for a bite to eat and with no pre-conditions. Debbie the owner offered us her regular menus and said they could also do a roast dinner even though the lunch period was over. My son-in-law chose the roast beef and I had a lovely egg mayo and smoked salmon baguette, done by special request.

Haunted house. Great food lovely atmosphere . Good stopover but parking can be a pain but if you have already parked and have an hour to spare, well worth it

i am gluten-free, after consultation, the only option for me was cold ham (which tasted funny, but put down to also being keto for medical reasons n thus tastebuds may have changed. Next day i had stomach upset.) 2 fried eggs and 1 fried tomato as i didnt want a full meal while everyone else was eating scones and cakes, nor was i hungry enough XD service however was excellent!

Visited this super quant Tea House for a quick cuppa, I was greeted with the warmest welcome ever, Debbie the lady there ( found out her name later ) was so attentive and cheerful like being invited into someone's front room, a medium size menu made more attractive with little extra touches when served, I choose to have a Steak, Caramilised Onion & Brie Bagette served with a little coleslaw & side salad all lovely & fresh, Steak was cooked perfect not tough as I have experianced in the past, decided to have a Cream Tea & once again not disappointed with my choice, it was served to me with Jam, Cream topped with a Strawberry & the Fruit Scone was lovely & fresh served warm which always makes it better, I washed it down with a pot of Lemon & Ginger Tea once again I asked for extra sliced Lemon to add a little more Lemon flavour once again it was no problem and brought to me with a cheery smile.

We were a large group looking for breakfast after a night at a wedding. Although the cafe was small they were able to accommodate us all on one table and we're super friendly and patient, even when we were slow to decide and didn't all order at once! Full English was fantastic, home cured bacon and good quality ingredients, very reasonably priced as well. Would definitely go back again if I'm ever in Dorchester.

Deborah & Derek & team are welcoming & helpful & friendly - a visit to the tea house is so warm, & lots of fun too :-)

What can I say about the old Tea Rooms what a wonderful place to have a cup of tea and cakes that are out of this world. We do often visit and every time we visit the Welcome is the same we feel so valued as customers and almost as friends Debbie the owner can't do enough for you. If you're ever in Dorchester look them up what a wonderful wonderful place the food is exceptional.

Planned to come here on Monday with a friend. Both travelled to get here, we get to the door and it wouldn't open, we were very confused as it stated open 10-5 and no sign to say 'sorry we are closed today'. Very disappointed.

Wondefull delicious homemade food .

We visited Dorchester and found this lovely little tea room. All the cakes are home made and so was the delicious Stilton and broccoli soup. My husband had a full English breakfast which included home cured bacon. All our food was lovely and hot and served on warm plates. The landlady was so sweet and couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely visit again. Thank you

Looking for somewhere for a good breakfast, we were buoyed by the past reviews, but what a disappointment. With only one other table filled and a nice cosy atmosphere we were looking forward to a good meal. Service was a little slow to get going and we waited over 30 minutes for the eagerly awaited full English. The plates were cold as was the bacon. No butter was offered for the cold toast either. The bacon had a strange taste and was not cooked properly and the beans had turned cold after sitting on the cold plate. The tea was nice and hot though! Unfortunately I might not try this place again.

I'm not going to go in much detail now because I want to keep it a secret so it's not not booked for many future visits that we will be making there, but what a wonderful place to stay, its perfect in every way, the Suite is divine, and very interesting sleeping in the four poster bed! See what you think! The staff deserve every praise, breakfast and a chat was very welcome!

We booked 2 nights for the Tango Festival in town, slightly concerned at what time we would need to get up for breakfast after very late night/early morning dancing. The lovely Debbie made my week end by saying 'any time we liked, they do all day breakfast up to 5 pm'.

So many people review on what they would expect in a B and B or Hotel and this is what gradually removes the character from all establishments as they try to tick boxes. We stayed at The Old Tea House for a couple of nights while at the Dorset Country Show and embraced the character and charm of the property and family that run it, which all far outweighed any negatives. What we found endearing, funny, delightful, others might complain about but The Old Tea House was just our Cup Of Tea! (or Gin!). Home made hearty food, amazing cakes, pies and desserts, home cured bacon all served in what felt like a family front room. It's not 5 Star so don't expect it. If you want to feel part of the family then go and stay, embrace the quirkyness, character and charm and meet the loveliest, kind hosts that run The Old Tea House. Thanks for a stay we wont forget. We will be back for sure.

Built in 1635? Well, you’d expect they’d got the hang of hospitality. And they have. Hospitable, great cakes, like stepping into a time warp into what a tea shop should be.

We visited The Old Tea House on our recent trip to Dorchester. We had the most delightful lunch and extremely friendly service. I would thoroughly recommend this establishment to all. Sue

We popped into Dorchester on a very hot day, walking into town spotted the tea room. Surprised on entry. Lovely room, China crockery, flowers, great cream tea. If you are an international visitor pop in and see it. Great for tea and coffee and cakes.

Lugar muy particular, trato exquisito y muy buen té. Recomiendo los Scones con Cream Tea. Totalmente recomendable.

This lovely B&B; is on the main street in Dorchester. The car park is very close by and is £4 per 24 hours. We received a very warm welcome on arrival and were shown to our room. This was a suite with a living room and separate bedroom on the first floor. It was very clean. The bed was a beautiful four poster and very comfortable. There are a lot of steps in this very old building and not always easy to see. There is one step into the bathroom and another down to the bath which was well disguised and my husband fell and bruised his back as a result. The shower over the bath did not work very well. However, the breakfast was so very good. We were thoroughly pampered. The fruit was beautifully presented and the cooked breakfast was very tasty. They had gluten free bread and soya milk waiting for me as requested. Sitting in the Tea Rooms for breakfast was lovely as the busy decor is most interesting to see and very clean! I can thoroughly recommend this B&B;.

To celebrate my birthday with my twin sister and family we thought a quintessentially English afternoon tea would be apt. We were not disappointed! The hosts at the Old Tea House were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The high tea ... magnificent! Delicious fingers of sandwiches neatly presented filled with salmon, ham, egg and cheese&cucumber; accompanied by lemon drizzle cake, chocolate cake and scones with clotted cream and jam. Everything was so fresh, the drizzle cake moist with the right level of flavour, the cream of the chocolate cake mousse-like and scones to die for. The Old Tea House is steeped in history and is quite charming. I will definitely return...

On each visit to The Old Tea House I am made to feel to feel most welcome, it does make such a difference. This time, Debbie let myself and a friend have a couple of left over pastries for free, which I thought was a really nice gesture. The experience as a whole was great, the tea lovely, and I will be sure to return here again, soon. Well done for doing what you do, so well- and keep up the good work!

Went here today for the first time for a cream tea with a friend. Food and drink was excellent value, good quality and very tasty. We were welcomed by a kind host called Debbie and all staff were helpful and friendly. Highly recommend and will be visiting again very soon!

This was a wonderful place to sit down and try some wonderful English food. We sat in the back garden which was lovely (except for the persistent seagull but that is no one's fault!) and enjoyed the little fountain, sunshine and gardens. The food was tasty and the beverages nice and cold. There is a lot of history to this little gem so take a few minutes to read up on it!

Our hostess, Debbie, was very welcoming and happy to accommodate my vegan requirements by providing dairy free 'butter' with my scrummy crumpets! Hubby had the scone, jam & abundant clotted cream and was v.happy with it too :))

After doing some research online, looking for the best places to go for traditional afternoon or high tea in the area I stumbled across The Old Tea House. Admittedly a sceptic when it comes to reviews, however the feedback did look promising & I was lured in by history of the building, I felt this venue would be worth a shot.

Having just spent 3 hours in the Military Museum we were gasping for a cuppa. Only a hundred metres away was this quaint little (from the outside) tea house. It was absolutely delightful. Had a cup and saucer for the first time in ages with a lovely pot of tea. oh and a Scone with Cream and Jam.

This is a very friendly traditional Tea rooms in the heart of Dorchester. We had a superb thigh tea which consisted of various sandwiches, smoked salmon, beef, cheese and tomato and cucumber followed by a selection of different homemade cakes. Chocolate sponge, coffee sponge, carrot cake and lemon cake - all delicious. Rounded off with plain and fruit scones with lashings of clotted cream and jam and fresh strawberries. The very friendly hosts offered us more cream and jam if needed but we could not manage everything. The children were given freshly made sandwiches, cakes and scones and the dog was also made very welcome with his own plate of sausage and chews! Dog friendly - we were allowed to eat inside - made a huge difference on a very hot day. Could not recommend this Tea Rooms more highly - just fantastic.

This was my second visit to this tea room and I have to say it was an excellent visit. The owners are very friendly and really try hard to make everyone happy and make you almost feel like family members. It really is like going to see a long lost Aunty who loves to feed you.

Fantastic tea rooms in a beautiful old building. The owners could not have been more welcoming and generous!

Popped in on Sunday morning. It was about 11 so time for elevenses really, but we had a cream tea. The woman serving was really cheery and made us very welcome. The scones were warm and really light with plenty of jam and clotted cream - delicious! A bit small and a bit dark (we sat in the window so not an issue for us). but the building is very old so I guess this could be a plus in the opinion of others. Would definitely visit again if in the area.

This was recommended by our hotel. Easter Saturday - 3.30 - no tea cakes, no speciality teas, one poor girl trying to do everything. Complaints from others because of the long waiting times. Terribly sad - should have been better.

A lovely place, with a warm, friendly welcome. Very cute, & very busy with locals & regulars. The tea & cakes were delicious! Highly recommended :-)

I walked in on a rainy day and was greeted by a lovely waitress, I bought a latte and a roast dinner it was flavour good and hot the puddings were amazing and I couldn’t have done better my self.

Here for Mothering Sunday lunch, our party tried each of the roast dinner options all of which were superb. The desserts were great too. All very reasonably priced and served by friendly waiting staff. We were made to feel welcome throughout. All in all we had a fabulous time which helped to make the day special for all.