The Stable Tea Room - Speke Hall in Liverpool

Absolutely terrible, don't waste your time and money, very overpriced for the quality. I purchased a breakfast tea and a lemon drizzle slice the tea was incredibly unflavoured and the lemon drizzle slice was dry and partially stale. Wouldn't recommend service was slow too.

We are lucky enough to have been given some NT vouchers as a present. We love exploring NT properties and trying out the cafes. Speke Hall cafe knocks spots off other North West NT eateries. Great choice of hot and cold food. We had a lovely bowl of Scouse. We'll worth the trip from Manchester. Friendly staff and great value for money. Thanks

Lovely little cafe. Nice fresh food and friendly staff. it gets busy and crowded though and a bit slow queueing.

We called today for a walk and a coffee. As usual the staff are so friendly and helpful, considering the changes due to Covid, we still felt comfortable and safe. Thanks Jo and Carol, it's always a pleasure to be served by you. X

Ordered food as a party of 6. When it came to my order there was a choice of only 3 mains, Ice cream, cakes and chocolate bars. Due to certain dietary restrictions I enquired with a member of staff at the counter if I could combine a few items to make a meal that I could eat as most of the food I couldn’t eat. They had sausages and mash and I asked if I could have just the sausages. The lady behind the counter was rude and told me no as she would “loose out on a whole meal sale” so I said its medical. To which she replied loudly in front of the whole line up behind me.... “why are you gluten free?” I was really embarrassed and replied it’s personal. So she said I can’t sell you what you want. I explained that there was such a narrow selection of food and I couldnt eat anything and would go hungry. She replied “yes you will!” And moved on to serve the family behind me!!! I was embarrassed and appalled at such a lack of awareness, respect and general rudeness. So I paid for the rest of our party to eat and sat there without any food. This should not be allowed to happen to anyone else! Angry is NOT the word!

It was a glorious sunny day when we visited Speke Hall - my birthday. We had lunch which was nice but we had a while to wait as it was crowded it being the school holidays. There was a good selection of meals which were of an average price for this establishment. After looking around the Hall we went back for a pot of tea and a cake.

Just awesome cream tea - one of the best around. scones are crispy and fruity, decent strawberry jam and Roddas Clotted Cream....can't ask for more

Stopped in here for drinks after walking round the hall. The cakes looked lovely. We were served promptly and enjoyed our drinks in the outside courtyard which was very pleasant

Convenient it might be, but not all that good, Several of the advertised items were no longer available, and what was being served was not particularly appealing. Maybe in the light of other reviews we were unlucky, but it was expensive for what we had.

Called in here for food before walking round speke hall. We were served quickly and the tea room was clean and well maintained. I had a scone which was delicious my wife had a sandwich which was well filled. Lovely latte. Very enjoyable snack well worth the visit

Good fresh food and filling . Big choice . Hot meals before 2.30pm sandwiches etc . Expensive as all National Trust places are . Maybe take a picnic.

a lot of produce from their own garden/grounds or sourced locally where they can, - Good fresh food and tasty too.

The restaurant was closing early for 'till maintenance' on the day we visited. We arrived about an hour and a half before the early closing to be offered a very limited choice of food. No baked potatoes, no sandwiches. Two of us chose scouse, one venison lasagne and one a ham salad. The scouse was inedible owing to the fact that someone seemed to have emptied the pepper grinder into it. The salad had some lovely ham slices but the salad consisted of coleslaw and some lettuce! The venison lasagne was passable. This is not the first time we have visited and we were unimpressed the previous occasion but assumed we had hit it on a bad day. I think they must have many bad days.

Reasonable prices (and not reasonable by NT standards but by any standards), good selection of tea, cakes, light snacks, soups etc. Really good selection of Gluten free produce was appreciated as two of our party are coliaecs. Friendly staff and...Oh and it's not always a given the cuppa was really nice!

After visiting the house and grounds at Speke Hall, the tea rooms are lovely just to sit quietly and enjoy the view. The weather was perfect, cold but sunny so we sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air. The food was nice and the staff very friendly and helpful too.

Unfortunately the house wasnt open when we came so i was glad we are members who didnt pay the entery fee. But we had a short stay looked round the shop and had a coffee some wet nelly which was nice. The staff were friendly the coffee was nice including the wet nelly. Shame tge house was closed but will come back for another visit when the weather is warmer. Might i suggest that you sell some of your fresh veg etc as i would purchase veg bread etc. Some homes do sell their produce Castle Howard for one which i visit regularly as its only down the road from me love tgeir bread cheese etc

Limited selection of foof, but all freshly served, at sensible prices, with indoor and outdoor seating areas.

This is nice but expensive for what they serve. Best bet is to try the soup with a bread roll, at least it fills you up but other than that you will find the prices over the top.

Speke Hall tea room is such a delightful place, despite it being a bank holiday weekend we were able to have a relaxed light snack. Staff were first class. Well done NT

Visited with 3 kids who all ordered baked potatoes which were overpriced as they were bunged in the microwave with cheap red cheese on top. Staff were rude, I asked for a flat white and the girl smirked and said cappuccino was the same like I am an idiot! Speke hall itself is lovely but I will be taking my own picnic next time

This cafe occupies a quaint half-timbered outbuilding on the edge of the garden at Speke Hall. For simple food and a drink it's an alternative to the rather busy and noisy Home Farm restaurant. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my time here very much. Firstly it was manned by one solitary waiter on a bank holiday Saturday. I had to wait while he fastidiously prepared six cappucinos. Ther tables are all rather cramped and I had to clear debris from mine before settling down to my tea and a Bakewell slice on an uncomfortably saggy chair. National Trust cafes seem to set great store by their cakes and even have recipe cards on the tables. On the evidence of this Bakewell slice they could do better.

Sweaty, fetid little room with over priced snacks and staff who are going out a favour. Give it a miss

I'm sorry to say this looked pretty chaotic on our visit and I think I'm being kind giving three stars but the potential is there so I don't want to be too harsh. Basically I think they were short staffed had no one realised that the children were off for Easter and that as a result they would be busy. The food looked good and certainly what we had affirmed this. Unfortunately the queue was quite long and not moving fast and if you picked up a hot soup or stew the chances are that by the time you came to pay for it, it would no longer be hot. Dirty dishes everywhere although customers were doing their best to clear up after themselves. Some of the staff seemed to be in panic and although we gave our order to one lady it never materialised and we had to then repeat it with another lady. As I said previously the potential is there if only they had the staff to deliver the service

Lovely, cosy, tea room. Good choice of snacks, sandwiches, soup, tea, coffee, cake, their cakes are fabulous, definately worth a try is ' Wet Nelly' is worth a try.

we only had tea and cake but the restaurant was excellent and the cake was very good maybe another time we will stop for lunch

Stopped in after a fun afternoon with my granddaughter. Beautiful Autumn afternoon sitting outside watching a little robin hop along picking up crumbs from nearby. That's the setting. The tea and cake was delicious and I recommend the lemon drizzle. Mouths watering thinking of it. Prices are not bad.

I have lived in Liverpool call my life and have not visited Speke Hall for over twenty five years.

This cafe is in an old stable block next to Speke Hall itself. It is only small and so doesn't have the selection of items you may want but has enough choice to please most I would say. However the main cafe is only a short walk away if not. There is a small outdoor seating area at the back too. The staff at Speke Hall, some are volunteers, are always helpful and very friendly. Well worth stopping off to put your feet up with a brew!

We came here for a drink when visiting Speke hall we had two pots of tea and a one scone with clotted cream and jam. The staff was friendly and even offered me the last scone for free if I wanted it.

A lovely break with a pot of tea and cream scones. The cakes a really delicious and the staff are outgoing and really friendly. It's only small but it provides a chance to sit down before going on the walks or looking around the house

Had a great day out with the kids and family at Speke Hall for the Egg Hunt. Staff and service were wonderful ever polite and always helpful. Will be back soon.

Beautiful and very atmospheric , lots of nooks and crannys, secret hiding places, spy holes, medieval features from previous house on site, really is like stepping into the past ! This place stays in your heart and you will visit again 😍

I stopped in after my Victorian Tour of Speke Hall to kill some time before the house re-opened for general visitors. I only had some tea, but the establishment was nice and relaxed and welcome shelter from the howling winds that day.

Great food great decor ect but the price lets you down guys far to expensive hence the reason i gave you an average.

Self service but with helpful and generous staff behind the counter offering the usual cakes, scones and teas and coffees but also some local specialties. The scouse was tasty, warming, substantial and came with a recipe for those wanting to recreate it at home.

No complaints about the prices and food and drinks ...... only it is a tad on the small size and fills up very quickly so my tip is if its full to the brim then to head back to the large restaurant at the entrance block ...... lots of tables and a much wider choice of eats and drinks.

Great staff, fresh food yummy cake, spent a few hours at speke hall called into the stables tea room for Tea,Coffee sandwiches and cake,it is very clean and tidy very well for everyone presented,nice big slices of cake !! highly recommend

Enjoyed a lovely scone and coffee after our walk around the grounds. Helpful staff with fresh local food

lovely staff here, and a great cup of tea! Very small café, but close to the main house and toilets. They only serve cakes, snacks and sandwiches, but it is handy if you don't want to go in the larger eatery by the main entrance to Speke Hall.

We whiled away the time here waiting for our tour of the hall to begin. It was very pleasant and had a family-run appearance. I think it was a husband and wife team?

The tea they serve is nice relaxing rest your feet after a walk around the hall and gardens and the bund just amazing.

I have often criticised National Trust restaurants but this one is much better than most. We only had a morning coffee but it was excellent and, if we had wanted it, there was a great choice of hot and cold meals, cakes etc.. The whole layout of the restaurant, including the adjacent courtyard is very good, light and airy. The counter service was friendly and efficient.

Stables quite expensive, could be better, cakes where better than savoury food, staff where not forthcoming with helping or service.

Good quality food, reasonable price. Lots of seating inside and out. The hot food seemed to stop at 2pm which is far to early.

Good variety, big scones and lots of seating inside and out. Prices quite reasonable and shop and toilets very close.

Me and my family made the mistake of going in to this tea room. Bought hot drinks for us "grown ups" and cold drinks for our 2 children. We got stared at by 2 members of staff the whole time we were in there. Also can't tolerate people who smoke and then serve food and drinks. Bleurgh.

The converted stable gives plenty of air and light and the food looks wholesome and clean; with 'scouse 'options. We just had an early coffee and cake but its a pleasant place to be.

Friendly courteous service perfect toast and above average tea ideal on cold blustery winter days. Staff were friendly and the place was a nice warm retreat.

Fab cakes and drinks as always. We love National Trust restaurants. Staff were friendly. I imagine it could get very busy.

Good facility for a small venue. Don't forget to try a piece of wet Nelly a local cake - You get a very big piece for £2.95 !

Wonderful as a little treat for Afternoon tea at good prices. Will go there again. The latte and carrot cake was my favourite...

Staff very helpful and friendly cakes and scones freshly baked,children made to fell special. Unfortunate that it is a small building as some times it is quite crowded. A sign of good food and cheer.

The café sells drinks and light meals / snacks. Quality, quantity and value for money were all good.

We've been back to Speke hall a few times recently since early May and on only one of those times had the pleasure of being able to use the stable tea room. It only opens at weekends which is such a shame. This tea room was converted from what must have been old stables and the conversion is sympathetic and cosy. It is a pity that the larger cafe isn't similarly decorated.

Something for everyone from snacks to light lunch. Try Wet Nelly lovely stodgy cake full of fruit. Can seem cramped when wet outside but food good. Outside tables and picnic tables in the grounds if weather ok.

Nice staff and good choice of food. Be careful when selecting cake because it isn't always clear which ones are gluten free (tasteless).