Thomas Oken Tea Rooms in Warwick

Visited the Oken tea rooms today for lunch. What a lovely cosy atmosphere and greeted with a smile from Hannah the owner and her lovely staff. We sat downstairs and enjoyed an afternoon tea. Wow!!.. the sandwiches were delicious the fresh granary bread is amazing. I had coronation chicken and my wife had Hummus and caramelised onion chutney . Both were excellent... Fresh scones ditto. So many cakes to choose from you need to come back again and again just to try them all. I had the chocolate fudge cake which was delicious. A large choice of Loose leaf tea is on offer here which is great, and you can even buy some to take away afterwards. We were well looked after as was everyone around us . If you are in Warwick it's well worth a visit. Plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs

My second visit to the tea rooms since it’s been under new ownership. Hannah and her team are magnificent! Today we enjoyed an afternoon tea, beautiful fresh sandwiches - with the option of white or granary bread - delicious. A side of salad and crisps too. We chose egg and then ham and salad with a side of chutney. Warm fresh scones with raspberry jam and cream and a choice of cake from the selection on offer. Such a lovely welcome on arrival, we sat downstairs today - shown to our table and didn’t have to wait long to place our order. Tea and Prosecco arrived and then our food. All delivered to the table with a smile. Can’t wait to visit again. Thanks Hannah and her team.

Wonderful quirky tea room. All the staff couldn't be more helpful. The afternoon tea with the best scones and chocolate fudge cake we've ever tasted was just divine.

Fab afternoon tea shop - great staff and doing really well under its new management. Wonderful location next to Warwick castle.

Dropped into the tea house for a late lunch after walking around for hours discovering Warwick. Just what we needed. Staff were lovely. The food was delicious but light. We enjoyed sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, cake and tea. A cheeky, refreshing glass of Pimm’s paired well with the salmon sandwich. Well priced and lovely quality. We all walked out content and refreshed. Wish we had time to go back before we leave! Highly recommend.

My friends and I had a wonderful afternoon tea here. We were welcomed and shown to our table very quickly and in a friendly manner. The selection of sandwiches and cakes on offer was hard to choose from as everything sounded and looked good. The food was quickly brought out, well presented and everything tasted delicious. The different teas on offer were a pleasant surprise too. There was a lot on the menu other than afternoon teas, and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for lunch, or just tea and cake. The outside of the building is really charming and photogenic. It is really conveniently located very near to the castle entrance/exit.

This is a lovely place for lunch - friendly staff, a good menu and quick service. Would recommend, we hope to visit again soon.

I stop in Warwick every year on my canal boat and visit the tea rooms several times each visit, the food is always excellent and the staff are lovely

A lovely tea room with fantastic cakes and coffee. Staff are wonderfully helpful. My mother was struggling in the heat and they went the extra mile to help us and make her feel more comfortable. It's a great location for a cafe with plenty of character, great food and drinks. Highly recommend.

I definitely don’t consider myself an afternoon tea expert by any means but I have visited this area several times over the past 5 years and have enjoyed a lovely and delicious afternoon tea each time . It’s a small place just outside the castle . Everything is so fresh and beautifully displayed ! We did try a very upscale afternoon tea Near Stratford Upon Avon and it was not nearly as good .

Lovely tea house. We arrived with a large group of 7 and no reservation. They were absolutely wonderful and moved things around in order to accommodate our group. The whole ambience was great and so was the food. We tried everything a bit of everything: teas and hot chocolates, sandwiches, soups and their great desserts trolley. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend.

We had a lunch with a group of friends & booked in advance knowing how popular it is & we was a group of 7. They put us in our own private room which was upstairs & very quaint. The young lady who served us was very pleasant & got all our orders right ( not easy with a large group). I had a Welsh Rabbit which was lovely & creamy I would highly recommend . Two of my friends had a cream tea for one which they shared because there was so much! We did have to wait a while before someone came to take our order but we was told this beforehand & we wasn’t rushing so it was fine. All in all an enjoyable lunch.

The exterior of this 16th Century building is incredible it’s worth a visit to see that. Unfortunately the cafe inside is less impressive, the staff were friendly and service was good which is why it gets 2 stars and not 1 star. The cappuccino is up there with the worst I’ve had, unsure if they forgot to just put milk in and the cups and utensils provided were in need of a good clean. Sad because this could be an absolute gem but I can’t recommend.

This was a return trip to Thomas Oken, and it did not disappoint. In fact, this I bought a recipe book and was told to just contact for help if I need it. So thoughtful. The scones are absolutely amazing and the tea selection is spot on. Our 10 year old has said it's indescribable. We intend to return to Warwick, in part just to stop by the tea room again. x

We came here for a proper afternoon tea and that’s what we got. It’s quaint and busy - so book in advance or pop in and reserve a table for a little bit later whilst you go for a wander. Whilst overall I loved it, there were a few minor things which reduced my rating from a 5 to a 4. The menu is extensive with loads of options of teas and cakes and savoury food. There were 3 of us and we opted for the afternoon tea for 3. I loved that you could each choose a sandwich option as I don’t eat meat so I didn’t want to be stuck with ham sandwiches 🤣. You then selected a cake (how do you do this from a long list of scrumptious looking cakes)? Then a choice of a plain or fruit scone with jam and clotted cream. It’s a big serve and I’d think about doing a tea for two for three people next time! Although you can take home anything you can’t manage. The food was home style and all really good. The fillings in the sandwiches were plentiful. I had smoked salmon and they had not removed the end fatty bits (I know it’s just me) but it ruins it for me. The others had cheese and tuna which were also good. I had a cream horn (can’t remember the last time I had one) with real cream (to die for). And then a plain scone which was huge, crusty exterior, fluffy interior and warm. Clotted cream was lovely. However, whilst my two companions had a pot of tea each - I asked to swap this out for coffee as I don’t drink tea. I was offered a drip coffee (that’s fine) but it was a small cup and there was no refill. I think for the price we paid it would have been reasonable to be offered a refill. Eating all that food makes you thirsty. It’s a little thing but for 48 quid I thought it was disappointing and it definitely impacted my overall experience. Other than that, the service was good and the environment was lovely. And I’d go back.

What a lovely English tearoom. Very friendly staff. I had the Oken Ploughmans dish displayed om the first photo, and it was great. My wife had a very nice pea soup and our daughter the ham and cheese sandwich. The room itself is nicely decorated. Go and have tea!

Lovely staff and excellent food. I recommend the Welsh Rarebit, the delicious scones and cakes. Well, I recommend everything really.

Fourth time going so as you can see I 100% love this place. Went today for afternoon tea with my friend and as always it didn't disapoint the staff are so friendly and lovely too 😊

Cutest little tea room ever! We loved it so much we went twice. First time we had afternoon tea with Banana tea and Rose tea. Sandwiches, scones and cakes were excellent. Clotted cream was to die for!!! Second visit we had a cottage pie and Welsh rarebit. Both were out of this world. We tried earl grey blue lady tea on the 2nd visit as well. Best earl grey we have had. Servers were really nice.

Lovely old building . We sat inside , 4 of us had salmon & cheese sandwiches & cream teas . Delicious ! Granary bread was very good & the scones were perfect . Definite recommend.

Wonderful Afternoon Tea Very friendly and courteous staff who welcomed us enthusiastically upon arrival. Great selection of freshly made sandwiches, which were very tasty and served with crisps and salad. The cakes were scrumptious. The best moist chocolate fudge cake ever eaten. Would highly recommend you visit and try the wonderful food.

We were recommended this gorgeous, traditional tea room by a local lady we met on the river walk from Harbury to Warwick. We were not disappointed. This is a lovely, homely and friendly place serving top quality foods and teas, the tea menu is longer than the food menu 😋. The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful. I had the roast beef sandwich on Granary and my partner had the soup and sandwich. Great portion size, oh, and the price....about 30% cheaper than any place around. Certainly value for money. The bread was fresh with lovely crunchy crust, the roast beef was tender and delicious. For dessert I had the orange and Almond cake and my partner had the courgette and lime cake. So moist, tasty and again, a large portion size for £3.50 each. Seek out this hidden gem, I guarantee you won't be disappointed

Stopped here for a coffee and cake . Great setting and friendly welcome. Ordered a cappuccino and coffee and walnut cake which arrived promptly. The drink was great and the cake tasted fantastic. My only slight grumble is that the cappuccino was served in a tea cup. I appreciate this is a tea house but if you are going to sell coffee it should be served in an appropriate cup.

Found this delightful tearooms after searching for a cafe, to have breakfast whilst on the way home from the cotswolds. It is situated almost within the walls of Warwick Castle in a tudor building. Extensive beverage menu and a wide variety of cakes, homemade specials and sandwiches. Chose two very good cheese and ham on toast with salad and coffees . All cooked to a good standard and served piping hot.

Just had afternoon tea here and it's one of the best we've had. The sandwiches were full, the cakes and scones were sublime and they had a wide selection of tea to choose from. The service was extremely friendly and welcoming, can't wait to go back.

The tea rooms are lovely just outside the castle. The lunch , tea and cakes were exquisite and the staff were really friendly.I loved the decor too.I will definitely visit again next time I come to Warwick

Omg coronation chicken sandwich was to die for with crisps and salad love it staff friendly clean vintage cafe love it

A lovely traditional English tea room set close to the castle and offering a huge selection of teas. My party all went for a scone which got a thumbs-up but I chose the Welsh Rarebit which was excellent. Recommended for an afternoon cuppa!

We sat outside on terrace where there was a view of the castle. One of the best afternoon teas I have ever had. Good choice of excellent sandwiches including smoked salmon and cream cheese which is often missing from most places nowadays. The granary bread was amazing, light and fluffy on inside and crunchy on the crust. Sandwiches served with fresh crunchy salad and crisps on the side. Home made scone beautifully light with plenty of cream and jam. Cakes all homemade and again light and fluffy with loads of flavour. Choice of loose leaf teas. Highly Recommended. Thank you !

We visited the Thomas Oaken Tea Room for lunch. The restaurant is a very quaint little place built - I believe - in the mid-1500*s and was his home. The food is excellent - we had sandwiches - and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed....

We had a lovely walk from Hatton Locks to Warwick & had tasty sandwiches & drinks at the Oken & all the staff were very friendly & welcoming. We are looking forward to returning to have an afternoon tea that lots of customers were enjoying.

I stumbled on to this place and had a yummy lunch (hummus and carmelized onion sandwich) followed by a super dessert (Victoria sponge cake). And the tea (banana!) was so amazing that I bought some to go. If you’ve come to town to see the...

We ate at many tea houses during our vacation, and THIS one was the very BEST. The tea was delicious and the scone as so soft and moist! The clotted cream and jam were perfect accompaniments. This place had the best scone I had ever...

This is a pleasant team room in the centre of Warwick. It is an old building which is quite small inside. There is a mix of tables, some quite small and some quite low. There is a good choice of light snacks that were reasonably...

The Thomas Oken tea room is in an historic building in the lee of Warwick Castle. The building itself is worth a cup of tea just to sit inside and bathe in the centuries of Mr Oken's philanthropic life. Talking of tea, there is almost...

Highly recommend. Best cream tea ever! Amazing delicious scones, freshly baked with homemade jam and clotted cream. Just melts in the mouth. A very good selection of tea (30-40) as well to go with the scones. One not to miss if you're ever in Warwick....

Came across this tea shop hidden away whilst having a mooch around Warwick. Alcoves, low ceilings what you’d expect in an historic town. Very busy with tourists and seemingly lots of repeat customers who know to book! Very efficient staff in what is an awkward...

Fantastic place been there plenty of times,great staff,Cream teas are great,fresh cakes,sandwiches,fresh tea highly recommended

MUST VISIT IF YOU'RE IN WARWICK. This is the best tea and scones place I HAVE EVER BEEN (out of around 10-15 of them in the UK). Its a very very old building (if I remember correctly around 400 years old) and has been converted...

The menu here is simple and unpretentious: sandwiches, soups, a small selection of cooked dishes and lots of lovely cake. By contrast, they stock every type of tea you could possibly want! The bread for the sandwiches was crusty and fresh and my cheese filling...

Tucked away off the main road, well worth seeking this delightful tea room out. Whether it’s just for tea or coffee or lunch, lots of tasty things to choose from. Traditional furnishings and bone china.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff at the Thomas Oken Tea Rooms for making our lunch treat today so special. Twelve of us were catered for, and nothing was too much trouble. There is always a warm welcome, a cosy atmosphere and delicious food.

Enjoyed a lovely cup of tea here and gluten free sandwich. Homemade cakes also. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

I’ve had tea at so many place around the world. This is by far one of the best. Enjoyed every bit of the experience: lovely setting, location close to Warwick castle, the excellent food.

We stumbled upon this fantastic tea rooms and were not disappointed. The sandwiches, scones and coffee were delicious. Of particular note, the customer service was excellent. Would definitely visit again!

Lovely place, nice atmosphere, good service. Cakes and cream tea are fresh and delicious. Ceylon tea was excellent. Good value for money.

A lovely traditional tearoom a stones throw from Warwick castle! Lovely staff & a varied menu. The cream tea is delicious & probably one of the best scones I’ve ever had!

Beautiful old building, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, home made cakes, bread and cooked ham… What’s not to love? Lemon grass herbal tea was also a pleasing find…

We had a wonderful snack/brunch/lunch today with our 2 boys (7 and 3). They were amused by the suit of armour sat at the table next to us. We loved the quality of food (same quality for kids meals).

After going with one friend was so impressed went again. The food was very good freshly made sandwiches. The staff were lovely and the service was well timed. The place is really great all little rooms over 2 floors.

Set in the middle of Warwick, this lovely tearoom is well worth a visit. Ĺovely cup of tea and delicious cake. Well worth a visit

Stopped in for lunch. The tea & coffee were delicious, the sandwiches generously filled, the staff exemplary. Will definitely visit again; happy to recommend.

We have visited this lovely tearoom for years but haven't had the chance to have breakfast before and were so happy we did. The scrambled eggs and bacon were excellent and the bread was toasted and buttered to perfection!! Cake was beautiful and coffee was...

Knowing that we would have some time to spare in Warwick, we looked on Tripadvisor for a recommendation for a tea room and we discovered the Thomas Oken tea rooms and this really is a little gem of a tea room. We parked almost outside....

Super tea rooms - yummy cakes and delicious loose leaf tea which you can buy in the shop. Also bought the cook book so can try and make the cakes at home! Will definitely re-visit when in the area.

Gets very busy but we only waited 5 mins. Friendly staff and delicious cake and loose leaf tea nicely presented.

Popped in for coffee and cake while visiting family near Warwick. Customer service was great and coffee and cakes were delicious too. Keep up the good work, thank you.

Nice cafe soup was really hot tasty really lovely bowl of soup nice quint little cafe would definitely visit here again if in leamington spa. Service very good and quick didnt have to wait long for food or drinks

Lovely place. It was a doll museum last time I was here! Still, they've kept it quaint and in keeping, and no complaints on the fair or service.

Very friendly and welcoming staff, great selection of teas and cakes, cosy and comfy setting - all in all an absolutely perfect place for afternoon tea!

A brilliant selection of tea and coffee. Cakes are amazing. Cream tea delicious. Great service and very popular place. Quirky! Would visit again.

….. we have ever visited. Whenever we are in the area we always make a bee-line for Thomas Oken. We must’ve eaten here a dozen times and it never disappoints. We love its olde worlde charm and coziness. The staff are always friendly and cheery....

The service, the food and the wonderful old building make an afternoon tea a great experience. A nice selection of teas, with coffee and beers available as well.

Had been recommended to visit Thomas Oken as we particularly like to sample Afternoon Teas. We were not disappointed as this proved to be one of the best that we have ever experienced. From the welcome and service that we received through to the excellent...

Okay, this is not your fancy hotel tea room. This place is the real deal, smells amazing from the moment you enter this historic house with uneven flooring, upstairs and down, the most authentic, homey baked goods and loads of tea choices, all fresh and...

As usual when stopping at Thomas Oken we were greeted by friendly service and high quality products - the 3 tiered ‘cream tea’ with scones, cake, tea and sandwiches was ideal to share and enjoyed by us all!

Lovely ambience, clean, fresh, tidy, lovely staff (friendly, warm and welcoming). Food - vegetarian selection was yummy, nice variety, substantial (taking away in a goody bag). Tea selection/choice was great and served in good quality china. Would we go back again, YES.

Delightful independent cafe with phenomenal cream teas and so good to be able to sit outside and no smoking allowed.

On a hot day in Warwick we stopped for a cream tea. We were there at the end of the day but still had great service with real leaf tea, China cups and warm scones, delicious. Highly recommended.

We stopped here today for something to eat and drink. We sat outside and waited ages to be served. We had 2 coffees, a cheese sandwich and a scone with jam and cream. My husband was asked 3 times what he had ordered, the coffees...

Ideally placed near the Castle, the Information Centre and the adjacent gardens we stopped in for a tea and light bite. Both were excellent and the staff very efficient and friendly.

Absolutely lovely little place! The staff are plentiful and extremely friendly, the decor and crockery set the scene perfectly, and the food and drinks are delicious. The trinkets available to purchase in the entrance are worth a look too. I’d recommend this place to everyone!

The afternoon tea we had was good, but the service was not very swift and there did not seem too many people there, but they seem to be short of staff.

Thomas Oken is a lovely place in Warwick, the staff are always friendly every time I have been and the cakes are of a very high quality. You can tell that they specialise in tea, yet the coffee is definitely not a strong point. The...

I am so pleased We found this beautiful tearoom. We stopped for lunch which was superb and had a very quiet yet interesting guest on our table, the knight! Food was incredible, Cosy atmosphere with all things vintage. Would highly recommend ❤️

Excellent tea and coffee with a cream horn and lemon drizzle cake to die for.Staff friendly and didn't take long for our drinks and cakes to arrive I would highly recommend

Highly recommend a visit to this lovely tea rooms. Staff were so friendly and welcoming, generous pots of tea, and the cake was truly amazing. We searched Warwick for gluten free cake, after four unsuccessful visits elsewhere, Thomas Oken Tea Rooms didn't disappoint.

Our fist port of call on our way from St.Nicholas car park into Warwick. Perfect location for us. The orange and almond cake was delicious.

Excellent lunch, generous very tasty food and friendly service. Highly recommended for a lunch (and fascinating building!).

We had an incredible experience at this tea room today. It was our first visit and it certainly won’t be our last. I think the afternoon tea is one of the best I have ever tried. Generous portions and great value for money too. Service...

This lovely old tea room, where the tea is good and cakes are excellent, needs a whole makeover. The floors are dirty, the curtains hooks upstairs are broken, light bulbs missing, and a glimpse into the kitchen looked worrying. Staff would give a better impression...

Just a minute from entrance to Warwick Castle. Don’t be put off even if you park in Castle car parks… you almost walk right past it and food is 100x better than anything available in the Castle itself. Our family had an early lunch there...

Lovely cafe close to the town entrance of Warwick castle. We had the cream tea scones nicely warm and good helpings of jam and clotted cream. We had the coffee with it which they re-filled for us. Very nice after a visit to the castle.

Lovely, traditional tea-shop in historic Warwick. Nice, homely atmosphere. Lovely to have pretty china and home made cakes [shortbread was particularly tasty - so much so that we took some home too!] Prices pretty average. Clean and well loved. A bit odd that they made...

The best afternoon tea you’ll ever have. Sandwiches were yummy, scones still warm and cake was moist and delicious. Staff were a delight.

We have been here before and had a nice lunch with our little dog. Turned up again this time and they wouldn’t let us in with the pooch - felt very unwelcome so went to eat elsewhere

Popped in for lunch on a Friday without a booking after a lovely but chilly walk along the canals in Warwick. Staff were very welcoming and chatty and served us promptly. Warming soup (broccoli & pear - it really worked!) and “proper” sandwiches with thick-cut...

A wonderful tearoom nestled close to the town entrance of Warwick Castle. Named after one of Warwick’s former benefactors it serves an excellent selection of sandwiches, light but homemade food and an amazing variety of teas. Very much worth a stop to or from visiting...

Very busy we hadn't booked but managed to get a table. Good sandwiches they don't skimp on Ham etc. Salad and crisps on side. Pot of tea partner had refillable coffee. Lovely helpful staff. Nice place for lunch worth a visit need to save room...

Loved this cafe, with its low ceilings, exposed beams and comfy chairs. We had the afternoon tea and enjoyed the beef sandwiches, warm, fluffy scones, chocolate fudge cake, and delicious tea (there was a vast array of loose leaf tea to choose from). Staff were...

We have visited this tea room on 3 occasions and each time the Afternoon Tea has been absolutely delicious. The food is so fresh and tasty, the scones are to die for! The staff are really welcoming and super friendly. We added an extra hour...

This is always one of our favourite places for tea and cake. We called in today and, not only did it not disappoint, the berries cake was absolutely delicious.

Lovely afternoon tea and friendly staff. Cakes are delicious and servers were very helpful. The sandwich are wonderful too. The little middle age house is lovely too.

Where do I start? The attitude of waitresses was terrible, dirty seats and when food arrived I thought it was for the wrong table, it certainly was not an afternoon tea I have ever experienced, one choice of sandwich and the same with slice of...

Stopped here for coffee and cake on our way into Warwick Town Centre. The coffee was gorgeous and all the cakes were homemade. They also sold nice gifts. It was so mild for January we sat outside!

I took my mum here for her birthday today and we both were extremely disappointed. We were taken upstairs to sit at a table so low down we struggled to eat at it. The waitress just left us with no explanation of menu. She came...

I am always looking for gluten free options as I have Coeliac disease and what a gem these tea rooms are. Nearly all cafes and restaurants buy white gluten free bread, which is horrible, but here they had seeded brown bread. The sandwich came with...

What a gem of an independant tearoom. Went for celebratory lunch with my mum and friends and was not disappointed Menu provided variety , cake was exceptional The staff were very friendly and service was good without being intrusive.

This is how a tea room should be run. Friendly, efficient staff, great food, reasonable prices and a lovely ambience in a beautiful old building. Our lunchtime soup and sandwich were top notch. Definitely recommended. The outside loo is a bit quirky, but given the...

Stumbled in to get out of the rain really but was so glad we did. Lovely quirky old building with a great range of tea and one of the best vegan cakes I have had for a very long time. Even bought some tea to...