The Terrace tearooms at Harewood in Leeds

My wife and I had afternoon tea in the billiard room and thoroughly enjoyed it. The waiter Jonathan was really pleasant and helpful. The classical background music added to the atmosphere. Well done.

So disappointing. Booked for afternoon tea . This included access to the house which we toured beforehand and found quite fascinating and delightful. Tea room however is "below stairs" . After following a maze of dark corridors we arrived at what looked like a converted store room with a handful of people drinking coffee from paper cups. After the opulence of upstairs it was so austere and unwelcoming. We were ushered into the "billiard room" for the tea service. This room was even worse. The "view" was of a stone wall; no curtains or carpets; wooden chairs without cushions; it was reminiscent of a 1950s seaside BB dining room without the coloured tablecloths. There was some dreary harpsichord music on the audio system, presumably to remind us we were in a stately home. The waiter did bring us some chairs with padded seats, which helped a bit but as there was only one other couple in the room the atmosphere was dire. Definitely not somewhere you would want to linger. The food was OK, although nothing marvellous. We had pre-booked and I suspect it had been prepared quite a bit earlier as the sandwiches were quite dry. I expect when the weather is better and you can sit outside on the terrace it might be worthwhile, but don't go in the Winter, or Spring, or Autumn.

Coffee was okay. Used to be a barista and the Cappuccino was watery and lukewarm, no foam and milk over steamed. Only a couple of cakes to choose from and no indication of prices anywhere. Staff didn’t smile, they didn’t look like they wanted to be there. The lady in the central room looking over the gardens was polite and friendly in contrast. Put a damper on an otherwise lovely walk around the gardens and house.

The tearooms location is beautiful Lovely to sit outside looking out onto the beautiful gardens Service was good

The Tearoom manager and staff were exceptional today - even though they were very busy! They looked after us so well when my aunt wasn’t feeling well and made sure we got to view the festive event in the main house on time! Thank you so much - you were superstars xx

We arrived at 11:30am for coffee. Tables and chairs on the terrace overlooking the parterre garden beautiful. Went into the Terrace tearoom to find 3 members of staff discussing last nights dates or television. Told it is table service, went and found a seat asked for 2 capachino, we were never offered a menu or anything. Coffee arrived, had to ask for sugar? What kind of circus are they running? When we came to pay the till contained 2 £1 coins, the rest of the change was in 20p pieces. Bear in mind this “cafe” opens at 11:00am. When we sat down there were 2 other couples. Forward planning is not rocket science. There are 3. Sets of steps to the terrace, 1 sight says wait here to be seated, no staff to seat you just a very lonely sign. This should be the best place for coffee in Harewood House as it is it is a disgrace and a prime of example of how not to run a cafe! I will return when hell freezes over!

We stopped here for delicious hot chocolate. The staff were extremely efficient and helpful and the tea rooms really have WOW factor..

Poor and expensive don’t bother. Drinks expensive and tepid. Little choice of food. Dark room tasteless cakes.

A great example of how not to run a tea room. Staff were young and friendly but no one was in charge. We were shown to our table, ordered 2 G&Ts, one salmon sandwich and one beef. G&Ts arrived. Over half an hour later no sign of the sandwiches. Could tell that other tables were not being served either. Went in to check what was happening and were told that there was no creme fresh for the salmon. So we switched to two beef sandwiches. If we hadn't chased, I have a feeling we would still have been sitting there as there was zero communication. When the sandwiches finally arrived another 15 minutes later (that is 45 minutes for sandwiches!) they were uninspiring - just a 4" long section of a bought French stick with a couple of slices of pre-sliced beef inside and a few salad leaves alongside. I asked for salt and pepper to try to get some taste but was told that they didn't have any... No excuse about being busy as there was only one other table occupied when we sat down. But others had to wait ages to be seated even though there were plenty of empty tables. Paying the bill was a fiasco as well with a long queue and seemingly no idea of what anyone had ordered. Very expensive as well. Such a missed opportunity as the location is wonderful. Avoid...

The staff are friendly and efficient. They have been wearing masks even before it became compulsory this week. Sitting on the Terrace, with Red Kites flying overhead and geese honking down by the lake makes for a nice afternoon. It is also nice to have a mini bottle of wine a little later, but the Terrace shuts a 4.00 pm.

Situated on the Terrace overlooking beautiful floral borders this small but adequate cafe has a limited menu of snacks and drinks served by friendly staff.Ideal for a stop whilst visiting the House and surrounding grounds

Have always thought that Taylors tea was up there with the best - but not at this establishment. Dirty teaspoons and had to ask for a knife to spread jam and cream on the scone.

Although on the small side, the tearooms were clean and pleasant. The views outside over the terrace to the grounds beyond were wonderful. Beautiful hot chocolate.

A wet day so everyone was in the small inside cafe. Poor waitress had to serve. Get drinks, clear tables, and man the till! Poor girl. Despite, she coped well. Good well filled sandwiches. Chocolate run of the mill but with flake and cream. Other drinks ok. Room clean if cramped.

Nice terrace to sit and drink in the lovely gardens and beyond. Lovely cake and friendly staff. Peaceful and relaxing.

Outside tables have a wonderful view of the gardens but when we visited on a VERY hot day, insufficient umbrellas/shade outside so forced to sit inside a rather cramped area. Well filed but quite pricey sandwiches. Scone cream and jam tasty. Only one young man serving who had to do everything from preparing T&C, collecting plates - and payments! There is another food location at the Courtyard beyond but we hadn't realised that when we ended our tour of the House.

We stopped here for lunch after visiting the stately rooms and below stairs. We has a fresh sandwich each, drinks, crisps and a scone with cream and shared it all. It was lovely, fresh and tasty. better than I expected in a visitor attraction and was very pleased.

The view of the grounds is amazing and it's a lovely place to stop for a cup of tea. However, there was nothing for gluten free customers to eat. Please introduce some healthy gluten free options.

Lovely setting for lunch after visiting Harewood house. Good choice of very generously filled sandwiches. Inside space quite small, but huge terrace for warm weather.

If you sit outside of these tearooms you have a fantastic view of the gardens and the whole panorama of the countryside. Its stunning on a sunny summer day. The sandwiches / salads / cakes are pretty good too!

It is very pleasant to sit on the balcony but there are not enough tables and those who sit - stay for ages. There are tables crammed inside.. The server part is also tiny. When we were there there was just one girl running around...

We enjoyed a great tea overlooking the terrace gardens with unrivalled views over the landscape park. An indulgent experience in brilliant sunshine. The service from our waitress Amy was friendly, attentive and generous.

A lovely space in which to relax after spending time walking round the main house and extensive gardens. Spotlessly clean ( as are the toilet facilities), welcoming staff, and a nice choice of refreshments for a reasonable price. Huge windows to gaze through whilst eating...

Food of poor quality and drinks extortionate. You would be well advised to take a pack lunch. We wish we had done so.

A welcome sit down and refreshment stop in a stunning setting. It was a very warm sunny day and after walking around the Bird Park, Farm and gardens it was a very needed stop for a cold drink and bite to eat. We had delicious...

What a wonderful spot to sit and sip a cup of coffee or tea over looking the beautiful gardens and the open field! So relaxing!

The terrace has some wonderful views of the garden and land beyond Harewood. The food and drink is simple but plentiful and high quality. I would recommend and the setting is much nicer than the Courtyard Cafe.

Connecting into the house and out to the terrace, the environment is crisp, clean and has a feel of an English summer. A good range of sandwiches, cakes, scones and drinks, this was a pleasant way to have lunch at the end of a visit...

The position of the cafe is brilliant, the gardens can be admired while taking a well earned rest from the walking, lovely staff & good menu.

There is no better place to have afternoon tea than The Terrace at Harewood.The views over the formal gardens and countryside are superb.Service is good and the scones and sandwiches are delicious.

I found this to be a rather special place for a good pot of Yorkshire tea and an impressive slice of Victoria sponge. I was warned away from sitting out on the terrace because of a "wasp invasion" but the views and fine weather made...

The view is stunning. We arrived towards the end of the afternoon, admittedly. We were served tea and coffee, but when we asked if there was cake, we were told that they've stopped serving food because they'd been very busy today, with all the coach...

Had to wait no less than 20 minutes to be served. Apparently it's understaffed in a Sunday. Nice food though, but prices are high for that food.

A quick drink and a snack while hiding from the torrential rain seemed in order during our visit to Harewood last weekend. The surroundings are nice despite having to sit inside and the selection of food, although fairly small, all sounds tasty. The staff are...

A real treat spoilt for choice and something different we felt really spoilt. The service was excellent, all salads are provided by the kitchen gardens, in fact we had to wait until the gardener brought so e. How fresh is that. It was delicious try...

We sat on the terrace which was lovely. Got a bottle of water and a pot of tea for three and waited forty minutes for it to arrive (apparently they had run out of milk but didn't bother to tell us). The cost for this...

Taylor's of Harrogate beverages, homemade cakes. staff were friendly. Lucky the sun was shining to set outside with fantastic view of the terrace below, parterres and the lake in the distance. Landscape by Capility Brown. Watching red kites. Didn't have to wait too long for...

Nice assortment of light to substantial lunch plates at this indoor-outdoor space overlooking the gardens. Pleasant and capable staff served us well and made us feel welcome without being stuffy about it. Tables were a bit small and strangely configured so that we bumped our...

The menu says: 'due to restricted space all drinks must be accompanied by a food item.' I didn't get the logic of this peremptory rubric (by the way, that should be 'owing to'). On a busy Sunday afternoon there were plenty of tables to be...

The service was very poor in that although the sign states it is table service, we had to go and look for someone to take our order even though it had very few customers. The food that was served was not very special for the...

On a nice day this is a wonderful place to stop. It is a bit expensive, so be prepared! We only wanted coffee but it said on the menu that drinks were only served with food. However, we asked the waitress, and she said it...

My friend and I enjoyed a lunch here during a day out in the gardens. Plenty of high chairs to accommodate her son. Lunch menu was small but our salads were tasty and quickly prepared. Staff were friendly and helpful. Several reviews have mentioned no...

I have been here mainly times and absolutely love the house, it's gardens and knowledgeable friendly staff. I love Harewood. I regularly take visiting friends there and on occasion go for what was a very luxurious decadent afternoon tea in The Terrace Cafe. Tea, scones,...

Did not use facility after seeing prices on the menu. There is no way a family with children on a budget could eat on the terrace at those prices. Fish & Chip bar looked better value but was not open on day of visit. Would...

We visited with 2 friends - making 4 of us for which "afternoon tea" cost £50!! This may have been acceptable if the afternoon tea had been high class but sadly it was far from that. 3 quarter sandwiches each, a very large (and quite...

great view, tea and scones. a must if you visit Harewood house. Lunch is also served. If you are a member you get a 10% discount

This is such a treat to have afternoon tea on the Terrace, the food is lovely and it is good place to relax with wonderful views after walking in the spacious grounds. Classy!

Feeling ready for a scone and a cup of tea, we called into the courtyard and found a lot of empty tables, so had a good choice .to pick from. The scones were hot and lovely, so was the tea. it must have been Yorkshire...

Attended a dinner. Had drinks on the terrace outside Harewood house, beautiful setting, breathtaking views. Then escorted down to a courtyard into a long narrow room. One end was a DJ/disco and at the other end was a poor-looking bar and a few tables and...