The Singing Kettle in South Hams - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Visited for lunch while on a day trip to Dartmouth. Very nice place and very friendly staff. The food was good but my only disappointment was that it seemed a bit expensive for what we had (myself a pasty & my partner crab sandwich. It seems they (and other places in the south west are assuming a lot of customers are from London & the S.E & will pay London prices. The drinks we had were also very expensive (I felt £ 3.95 for a can of sprite quite excessive). If the prices were a bit lower I would recommend this cafe.

Super service, very friendly. Food absolutely fabulous. Would highly recommend. Bruno, was very charming and happy to engage in conversation.

We called in for a coffee and quick snack on our recent visit to Dartmouth. The service was excellent as was the coffee and the presentation was fantastic. We enjoyed it so much we decided to go back for lunch which again was beautifully presented and very tasty. My wife, being coeliac, decided to order the gluten free cream tea. The way this was presented was fantastic and a real unexpected surprise. Made it special.

A quirky little place for breakfast/lunch, afternoon tea or a cake. Staff are very friendly and accommodating, and food is brilliant. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area!

We stopped here for a quick pot of tea and cake. My husband and I have visited this cafe before. It is a small cafe, but the service is fantastic and the tea is 'proper' tea (tealeaves). We had to wait for the leaves to settle before we could drink our tea. The cakes were really nice as well. Would recommend this cafe

A great little cafe we visited when in Dartmouth on holiday The food was great and well presented and the staff were friendly and welcoming Would recommend

A truly special place. Traditional afternoon tea, wonderful sandwiches, choice of plain or fruit Scones and an array of delicious cakes. HIGHLY recommend going here for tea.

Amazing 500 year old building The owners are really friendly The cafe is super clean and food is really tasty. The scones are amazing and homemade by the owner Bruno. The best cream tea in Devon.

Delicious beautifully presented cream tea this afternoon staff were warm and welcoming. Perfect English tea shop serving loose leaf tea which was also delicious.

Lovely little Tea rooms. Staff welcoming. Had a cream tea each. Tea good old fashioned leaf tea. Best cup of tea. But the Scones were the best we had ever had. So light and delicious. Plenty of clotted cream and jam. Highly recommend. Best we'd had ever had anywhere. A visit is a must.

Went for lunch at the singing kettle! Wow! Very traditional but excellent quality and outstanding presentation. So nice to see bone china, real tea and even a brew counter!! Food was first class. Staff were very friendly and engaged in ensuring every one was happy. Definitely on the must visit again list.

This cafe is the cutest thing. So friendly and welcoming, lovely staff and a cosy setting. The tea for one is gorgeous, fresh warm scones on a lovely tower plate, served with a beautiful pot of tea. Cannot find anywhere else is Dartmouth with tea that taste like this! Highly recommend!!

The chocolate, orange, cranberry scones were wonderful, still warm from the oven. Delicate bone China tea set made it taste extra special too. Attentive staff. Well worth a visit.

Stumbled apon this little gem today. New owners have done an amazing job in turning the place into an amazing friendly warm place, with fantastic home cooked food. Thankyou.

Lovely tearoom with great gluten free options and dog friendly. Very accommodating for changing a baby too.

We called in to just have some coffee but the food looked lovely so we added scones and cake to our order. The tables are dressed in typical quaint afternoon tea-shop style and food and drinks were lovely. I had a cheese scone and it also had some tomato and cucumber with it. My husband had cake and he had some fruit on the plate too. I wish we were staying longer as I would be going there every day! Well done.

A Small place, which we came across for breakfast. We can recommend the cheese and bacon Scone. We'll worth it. The scrambled eggs were great as well and complemented the scone.

Delicious Devon cream tea - both the savoury and the sweet version. All served warm and fresh. Great service. We might have to come back next summer especially to have another - all the way from Wales !! Tidy!!

Lovely lunch here after Steam train and Ferry across the River. Hidden off a side street- very sweet little tea room. Food was lovely. Thankyou

We came here looking for gluten-free scones and The Singing Kettle did not disappoint! These are the best gluten-free scones we have tasted. Friendly staff in a quaint setting. Would highly recommend!

Found this fabulous tearoom by accident when looking for a place for lunch in Dartmouth. Friendly, helpful staff welcomed us to a table. Everything was spotlessly clean and real flowers on the tables were a lovely touch. The three of us had freshly made crab, smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches and an afternoon tea which were absolutely perfect, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. Sandwiches made with fresh granary bread came with a few crisps, homemade coleslaw and salad. The scones were still warm and served with clotted cream, jam on a cake stand decorated with fresh fruit. Tea was served in a china teapot with china teacups, tea strainer and timer to brew the tea. Fully recommend this lovely little tearoom.

Lovely little tearoom in Dartmouth. Gorgeous cakes and beautifully presented cream teas and afternoon teas. Love all the cake stands and cakes on display. The sandwiches were delicious. Will definitely return 🍰

A perfect little tea room, lovely afternoon tea (georgous scones, choice of fruit or plain), loved the tea pot timer, such a sweet touch. The cakes were divine with a fabulous garnish of fruit, which I have never had before. Really impressed with the gluten free options. The staff were amazing. A great place, worth a visit.

Had a lovely cream tea with also gluten free option.fantastic service highly recommended. Nice cosy tea shop.

Lovely afternoon tea served by attentive staff. Would definitely recommend to travellers to the area.

A lovely find, traditional tea rooms with delicious a cream tea, and a warm a welcoming atmosphere. We look forward to coming back.

Very nice cafe with delicious food - sandwiches soup of the day and many cakes to choose from - friendly staff and good hot chocolate

We stumbled upon The Singing Kettle at lunchtime today and were lucky to arrive just as a table was leaving. It's a popular venue and rightly so. My wife had the chicken soup (chicken and tomato were the soups of the day) which she said was excellent and home made. My daughter and I had sandwiches which were very good. I'd recommend this venue. We'd love to go back for tea and scones.

Always a warm welcome in this immaculate little venue! The homemade cakes are absolutely delicious, coffee is excellent & the service is wonderful - thoroughly recommended!

We were hoping to get a cream tea with homemade scones and we did ! We shared a savoury cream tea & traditional cream tea with jam & clotted cream . There was fresh fruit included plus salad & potato crisps with the savoury one....

Lovely little tea room. Dog friendly. Yummy sandwiches and afternoon tea. Friendly staff too. In the middle of Dartmouth

Lovely little, very traditional tea shop up a side street, situated in an old Tudor building. The afternoon/cream teas were served on cake stands and garnished with bits of fruit, it looked truly stunning. The teas were loose leaf mainly and served in a China...

What a fabulous little tea room. Sandwiches had lots of filling and came with some salad. Scones and cake were delicious. Wish it was nearer where I live. You must visit if you are in Dartmouth.

Back after two years to find new owners have not entirely spoilt the 'olde worldie' ambience. Commendably neat, clean, and well looked after, so a pleasant place to seek replenishment. Happy to report our meals most tasty and well prepared. Although our American friend commented...

Dropped in to this lovely tea room for coffee and then returned later for lunch. The place is spotless and decorated with colourful fresh flowers. There was a good choice of sandwiches, soups, scones ,cakes etc…….all freshly prepared. Tea was made with proper, loose tea...

I was looking for a quintessential Devon Cream Tea and happened upon The Singing Kettle. It is just lovely. We were greeted by really friendly staff and a batch of cheese and bacon scones had been freshly baked so as it was nearer to breakfast...

As we walked in, my son said "This is very us" and he wasn't wrong. Gorgeous food, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, tea and cakes, beams and a traditional feel. Perfect place for lunch. We had 4 drinks plus an extra milkshake, 4 meals, 4 deserts...

Superb traditional tea rooms. Afternoon tea was amazing - freshly baked scones which were light and tasty. Plenty of jam and clotted cream too. Also Belgium waffles and milkshakes which were equally as good. A true gem!

We called in to this little restaurant in the centre of Dartmouth and were given a lovely welcome by the owner. Great food, we had the crab sandwiches and a delicious home made coffee & walnut cake. I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant

Lovely little coffee shop, best coffee and tea we have had during our weekend away. Charming place with great food and atmosphere

One of the best tea rooms I have ever visited. A warm welcome by the host who provided a quick run through of the freshly baked goods and food available. The freshly baked cranberry and white chocolate scones were delicious, served with plenty of fresh...

Absolutely glorious! The most beautiful and quaint little tea shop in the heart of Dartmouth. The service is wonderful and we had a cream tea which was out of this world! We will definitely be back ❤️

Visited today for afternoon tea with my daughters and granddaughter what a lovely find. The afternoon tea was lovely we were able to choose our sandwiches and cake and also our scones I had the cheese and bacon which was lovely and warm. The orange...

Probably the best cream tea we have had in ages highly recommended fast friendly service lovely cosy tea rooms & the lunches looked good as well

We stopped here for some lunch - lovely tea rooms packed with home made produce and an extensive menu. Large portions of fresh, tasty food. A definite must if you are in the area!

Excellent breakfast for three this morning. In addition I had lots gluten free options due to my recent diagnosis of Coeliac disease. We also decided to purchase some of the wonderful homemade Christmas scones to takeaway. Great service too. Would highly recommend.

Popped into this cafe for a coffee whilst trawling Dartmouth. Welcomed by the new owner with a big smile and a tray of just cooked hot bacon and cheese scones. Wish we had been able to stay for lunch1 Highly recommended.

We visited last Wednesday and my wife had the best crab sandwich that she's had in a long time. A good proportion of light & dark meat in lovely soft fresh bread accompanied by salad, coleslaw and crisps. I had a hot pasty with beans...

Popped here on a recent visit to Dartmouth, when we stumbled upon it by accident, up a side street, and can sat we were so glad we did, me & my Husband shared a Cream tea and Savoury tea, they were well presented with plenty...

We arrived soaking wet with 3 soggy dogs in tow. Not only were we met with a very warm welcome, we were treated wonderfully. Would highly recommend the cream tea - delicious scones with an extremely generous portion of clotted cream and jam. Perfect! Really...

Had lunch at The Singing Kettle during our recent visit to Dartmouth. We were made to feel very welcome by the charming host. The quality of food was excellent with a great choice of home made items. We were spoilt for choice but the fish...

Relaxed and friendly service made the visit. Coffee and fresh savoury cheese and bacon scones. treats for the dogs as well.

Visited here on a day trip. Olde Worlde type of Café. Front of house was like a character from 'Allo' Allo - Officer Crabtree. Don't know if he was French or an impersonation. What I do know was that the Welsh Rarebit was out of...

Tucked up a side road off main front. Fairly new owners who made us feel extremely welcome, including our pooch who was given a doggy biscuit. Cream tea was superb. Fab presentation, plenty of good quality jam and clotted cream. Loose leaf tea all served...

Found this little gem today. Friendly staff, delicious food and great presentation this will be my new go to when I go to Dartmouth.

What a lovely cafe/ tea room. The owners are new but so friendly and hospitable Beautiful homemade cakes and scones were what we tried and bacon sandwich. You are made to feel so welcome. Lovely place to try. Would highly recommend

Quirky little tea room and we were treated to the best cream tea for 2, the scones were lovely plenty of cream & jam with an added bonus of fresh fruit around the edge which was a lovely touch and tasted great. The tea itself...

We enjoyed a delightful high tea at The Singing Kettle in Dartmouth. We had delicious sandwiches which came with a substantial salad, home-made coleslaw and crisps and a very good prawn and avocado salad. Home-made cheese and bacon scones to follow.

A great little independant tea room. Beautiful mismatched china and loose leaf tea, such a joy. I chose coranation chicken sandwich, in honour of the Queen, and my husband had a welsh rarebit. Both meals besutifully presented with salad. Delicious and filling.

Found this little gem on our stroll through Dartmouth . Were very welcoming to us and our dog . Shared a cream tea which was beautifully presented on bone China . Warm homemade scones . Highly recommend

A lovely tea room with a lovely ambience. Food was really good and service was excellent too. Well worth a visit

Stopped off here after our boat trip and didn’t have long before getting back on the boat. For a family of five, we had a cream tea, 3 cheese scones, coffee and tea. We enjoyed all of the lovely food and the beverages in this...

We discovered this cafe up a small side street in Dartmouth. The staff were very pleasant and service was quick and efficient. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the savoury tea. Cheese scones, cheese, pickle, crisps, salad and a pot of tea for £9.45....

“This guy is good at his job”, I thought having immediately been met by a well presented smiling gentleman. Considering it was breakfast time this man was happy and energetic. In the kitchen was a smart lady smiling, working hard amongst the misted air of...

For years whenever I come to England to visit my husband's family I have been wanting a proper cream tea. So far I have missed out until today! While visiting friends we decided to come to Dartmouth for a day out and stumbled onto the...

We found this cute place off the main area of shops etc and we were lucky we did. Service was amazing, the staff super friendly and the lunch we had was delicious. Reasonably priced too. The cream tea might be on the next visit!!

Warm welcome and a cool spot for a summer's day. Dog friendly cafe. Had a simple but refreshing prawn salad. Did see the cream teas going out and felt quite jealous they looked amazing.

What a wonderful little find. We stopped here for a cream tea and a pasty. Warm friendly welcome for us and our dog too who was treated to the biggest doggie biscuit he’d ever seen. The cream tea was divine, one of the best scones...

Two week family holiday, many Cream Tea’s consumed (much to my waistlines protests) but hand down The Singing Kettles was the best! The scones were divine, warm with plenty of thick clotted cream and jam all presented beautifully with fruit garnish. The service was very...

What a wonderful little cafe on one of the back streets of Dartmouth, quite small but had everything you wanted to eat. We had a snack here with a hot drink. Although the toilet was very small, they were kept very clean. The tea was...

Very lovely lunch at the Singing Kettle with my husband and two young children. Jacket spud and pasty were both delicious, and feeling greedy we also had scones which were fantastic. Great presentation and very generous jam and cream. We were eyeing up the afternoon...

I found this place as I was walking back to our cottage on above town. This was just up the hill across from the Co-op so the location was very convenient for us really. I wasn't expecting what I found inside really. It looks nice,...

Good jacket potatoes at a good price, nice atmosphere and dogs are welcomed. Watch your head if you go to the toilet though!

Very pleasent olde worlde cafe, very welcoming. We fancied a bacon sanwhich and a cup of tea, Large china tea pot, china cups and saucers, tea strainer and even an egg timer to give the tea time to brew. But Peter !! your bacon sandwhiches...

Very nice cream tea with well made pots of real tea and fresh scones. We had booked ahead so we got a table.

Visited in May 2022 & couldn’t have been made more welcome, even though there was 4 adults & 3 dogs; one of which is disabled & in a stroller! I am gluten free & was very keen to try the scones after reading to great...

Visited mid may for a birthday high tea. Generous portions, served quickly and with a smile. Fairly priced, 2 choices of sandwhiches, 2 scones, 2 slices of cake and drinks for £30 and very dog friendly ! Would recommend 😊

Very lovely place and very lovely cream tea it was amazing loved the fruit the people that run it was very friend and helpful i would highly recommend it

The tea room is in a very old, full of character building. Lovely cakes although the scones seemed on the small side.

Recently visited the Singing Kettle during a trip to Dartmouth. First impressions were good as we were quickly seated, provided with menus and could see the wonderful cakes on show. Our initial order for drinks and sandwiches was also quickly taken and provided. Sadly thing...

Do not order the Dartmouth crab salad” it appeared to be tinned crab served in a scallop shell! Disappointing when you expect a fresh crab salad and it isn’t served fresh in a crab shell and paying a premium for something that isn’t what it...

We enjoyed a cream tea which was beautifully presented. Top quality produce and excellent service. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again when we're next in Dartmouth.

A truly amazing quaint tea shop, Our cakes were absolutely fabulous and the couple were so very very helpful. Only suitable for small groups due to the size of the cafe but a real gem and well worth a wait. We would definitely recommend this...

If you are in Dartmouth this place is NOT to be missed for afternoon tea and cake. Pete and Angie make you feel so welcome I left feeling I’d known them for years! I ❤️ Tea served in a teapot but bone china makes all...

Called in for breakfast one day and didn't go back. Very friendly couple but no idea how to present food, surprised anyone went twice. Doorstep toast not cooked ; unappetising food and warm rather than hot ; bit of a mistake and not cheap

Not much more to say really. Nicely presented with warm scones and an excess of fresh cream - not just a pot or Rodda's.

In need of some light refreshments, or more importantly a cup of tea. A cosy place to drop in to for tea and light refreshments. We had a very pleasantly snack to go with the tea and thought very good value.

My husband and I found this place by chance yesterday on a visit to Dartmouth. Just wanted a small bite to eat. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Great service by the staff. Loved the 60’s songs playing in the background. I had cheese and tomato sandwiches and my husband had tuna mayo. They were well presented with a side salad, crisps and coleslaw. Fresh and tasty. Thank you

This tea shop really understands the ethos of “ afternoon tea” . The tea served in a bone China tea pot , with additional hot water . Home made warm scones , thick clotted cream , and jam . Another nice touch , they use...

We decided to go for breakfast at the singing kettle in Dartmouth Devon. The place looked dated. The tables were so close to eachother When we sat on the seat's they were dirty and they made me itch. We ordered Two breakfast's. The breakfasts were cold when it Arrived .to our table.staff were Very rude. We were so disappointed with our breakfasts. They were over priced. And cold. Poor food and poor service. And over priced. What a joke.

Quaint little old tea room, with tea served in random antique bone china. I thought it was a little pricey for a cream tea, but when on holiday.... Nice presentation, warm scones and heaps of cream and jam. But not sure we needed all the bits of fruit decoration. Adding an extra tea bag and hot water sure put the price up for 2. There are cheaper cream teas in the town, but we had a pleasant break. Remember it's jam first.

Stopped in Dartmouth on our way home from holiday, as we had to be out of our lodgings by 9 am we decided to call into Dartmouth hoping to find somewhere where we could have a breakfast. Found this little tea room, the service was great, the waitress was very friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was delicious, it set us up for the rest of our journey home. Thank you The Singing Kettle, x

We were greeted at the door and warned what was available - so helpful. We simply wanted tea and cake so we’re fine!Our order arrived and wow - everything was served so elegantly and tasted delicious too. The young staff team were fantastic and reminded us to not pour the tea until the timer had finished.We would definitely recommend and indeed return. Thanks to the owner who was chatty and engaging but also pleased to open again after a long lockdown closure.

In this time of change it was lovely to have a return visit after at least three years and the cafe is still wonderful. The cakes and scones are so delicious. My treat this time was hot chocolate cake - heavenly. So good we went twice in one week! Well done. Would highly recommend.

Cannot come to Devon and not have a cream tea! Well, what a beaut this was. 2 large scones with lovely raspberry jam and a massive portion of Clotted Cream. We had a good laugh with the lady who served us, reminiscing about TV programmes from yesteryear……

lovely friendly atmosphereservice was top class enjoyed my sandwich and my partner her cream tea atmosphere was just right and the place really busy service was very quick and efficient ..Thank you , .

3 of us went for breakfast and enjoyed freshly prepared food ( and no frying) , lovely leaf tea and great value from an attentive hostess - what’s not to like?

Avoid like the plague, how they can charge those prices for two slices of shop bread with a bit of cheese on is beyond me. Staff v unhelpful

Banana milkshake supposedly with ice cream @ £4.80 for a tiny glass of lukewarm milkshake was a rip off. Ham sandwich was hardly worth £7.50 for the portion received. Also the young male waiter needs to be taught some hygiene rules.

Title says it all, but totally stuffed. Two scones each was probably more than i should have gone for - loved it though