Trellis Restaurant in Brighton and Hove

A quaint tea room in the heart of Rottingdean. Delicious home cooked food with generous portions. The staff are extremely friendly and kind.

Looking for a place to have a cream t but not too expensive. We came across the Trellis last week and I had a cream t. It was the best so much so I re-visited on Saturday, yes had another cream t to celebrate my birthday. Cream t not at all expensive.

We called Tricia at The Trellis Restaurant to book an Afternoon Tea to celebrate our wedding anniversary with our daughters. Tricia provided all our favourite sandwich fillings, cakes of our choice and beautiful scones. When we arrived we were greeted by a lovely, polite and professional waitress who went out of her way to make us welcome. We took 4 dogs and they were welcomed too. We had proper vintage china. All the food was amazing. Tricia even added a few extra bits, such as fresh strawberries. It was extremely good value for money and we all agreed it was the BEST Afternoon Tea ever, and that even beats the one we had at Langhams in London! Would highly recommend and will be going back again soon.

Lovely experience. We had cream tea, scones are fresh and big, delicious tea served in Dunson fine china. Loved every bit. We highly recommend it :)

Really lovely place, absolutely beautiful and family friendly with very fun donut cushions that my children adored! The roast was delicious and tasted very homemade, and my husband had a cream tea and said they were the best scones he’d ever had in his life - with real strawberries in the jam! Excellent service as well, very friendly and the atmosphere was cheery and relaxing. Will be coming back soon!

Beautiful little cafe! Quiet unique, if you need a bit of cheer me up time this is definitely a place to be! The best toastie and super friendly service x

A really nice place to spend a rainy morning and relax. Good atmosphere and really friendly people.

We had a oemon curd cream tea at this cosy place and it was a great experience. Everything homemade, fresh.

Serves a simple "traditional" menu (nothing adventurous), inside is small with busy decor, very much trying to step back several decades (music to match). The simple food was pleasant, the pot of tea was generous and served in old fashioned mismatched china (which I liked).

Fantastic lunch and tea spot. Wonderful fast and courteous service. We ate fish and chips and baked potatoes with baked beans and thoroughly enjoyed. We did not have room for the scrumptious looking scones and tea cakes but will definitely be back soon to enjoy. It was a rainy and cold day and the fire was warmly lit which made the place so cozy.

Food was poor. The fish was boil in the bag and the French stick with the ploughman’s had been reheated The waitress with long dark hair was trying to get as much money as possible out of people for tips. We were overcharged on our bill but didn’t realise until after we left. Definitely would not recommend or go back

This is the best home-cooked ‘traditional’ English seaside restaurants I have visited. Wide choice of food, reasonably priced, five of us all had different meals - fish, pies, salads etc - all well-presented and beautifully cooked. And the bonus is a delightful tea rooms full of fascinating nick knackery and an outside eating area as well

What a lovely little place this is! We sat inside (as a family of 5 - parent, kids & grandparents) & everywhere you looked there was something quirky & interesting to feast your eyes on - from vintage car collectors cards, to ration books & hanging tea cups. The food was great & very good value - real home cooked delicious food, very generous portion sizes & considering we all ordered five different mains, it arrived very quickly & cooked perfectly. With 2 fussy children in tow - the menu options were very good & varied, & both kids really enjoyed their meals (steak pie, broccoli, carrots, peas & chips and plaice fish, chips & peas). Both said they would be very happy to go back again soon. So hats off to those in the kitchen, as well as the gentleman waiting on us, for a wonderful lunch. We look forward to returning. They also do traditional cream teas with fresh scones, so will definitely be returning to try those soon too.

Such a sweet place with a sunny garden area & delicious, affordable food. We had a deal which included a toastie, soft drink & scone for only £11.50! Would really recommend as a stop on the undercliff walk.

Visited this quaint cafe and had the best cream tea I have had in a long time. Great service too. Plenty of seating inside and outside.

On a temporarily sunny moment, we dropped in for tea and cake. Wonderful ambiance, friendly service and fabulous cake. We`ve been before and it`s always great and therapeutic. You feel better for the experience. The tea was very tasty and served in beautiful cups- just enough for two in a big pot and plenty of hot water. The coffee and walnut cake was delicious with strawberries, whipped cream (?) and a butterscotch drizzle served on delightful windmill plates. There were also extra separate walnut pieces. This place is such a treat and beneficial in our times without being twee. Even a visit upstairs to the toilet is a delight in this old cottage. Enough said, do go yourself!!!

Such a warm and welcoming place, felt like home. Reminded me of my childhood years to be honest. This is a rare find in a small town.

Afternoon tea was ok, fairly average. My partner had a cheese toastie, again, very average. I had a tuna mayo jacket potato. Firstly it was a TINY potato! The inside was just complete mush, it looked like it had been filled with cheap and nasty mashed potato! (Didn’t touch any of the meal) I mentioned it to the gentleman serving us, and was just met by attitude, telling me there was nothing wrong with them, and they ‘melt on your mouth’. This may be true, but I could have eaten mine through a straw! Ps- the coffee is just nespresso type pod coffe and tastes like rottingdean pond water warmed up.

Chanced upon this very characterful cafe after a blowy walk across.the Downs from Saltdean.Unusually for 2.15pm on Easter Monday they were still serving delicious roast lunches £11.95 and a mire than acceptable steak pie.washed down with good pinot grigioplus they had a fire going in the fireplace next to our table

Stopped off here and sat outside in the garden with some blankets. Peaceful and wonderful food! We had very tasty toasties and a cream tea which came with masses of cream and jam. Almost want to keep this place a secret but I want to give a great review too. We will be back for sure!

A chilly afternoon and I knew I was pushing my luck inviting friends to a cream tea in Rottingdean. I tried two tea shops which were closed so I was surprised and delighted to find The Trellis open, a fire in the grate and a menu which went beyond tea and scones. The menu was long and varied. They even offer a Sunday roast. Dogs are welcome and I loved the decor: posters, plates, teapots and a whole lot more. They had my choice of tea; the scones were delicious with generous pots of home-made jam and whipped cream. My young guests loved hot chocolate with marshmallows and the cakes pleased everyone. The prices were reasonable: £5:50 for tea and cake. Thank you The Trellis for making my afternoon such a pleasure.

Its such a cute place to have a cup of tea. I always have their coffee cake. Love it. Its so yummy and fresh. The place is ugh! So beautiful. So dreamy and the staff is the cutest! 💕

A lovely litttle restaurant in Rottingdean. Excellent food and drink and friendly staff. A quaint building with a large outside eating area. We had a seafood lunch which was very nice. Thoroughly recommended.

Sitting outside at this Olde-worlde tea rooms, surrounded by beautiful flowers and eccentric decor, I felt the stresses of my busy day disappear as I was transported to a world of tea and cakes! The kids tucked into tasty toasties and chips whilst my husband...

I absolutely love coming here, they do the most delicious cream teas. It’s what I’d call a proper cream tea with home made scones and very generous portions of jam and cream. Please visit and support this lovely little place 👍🏻

Used this restaurant twice during our stay in Rottingdean. Nice cream tea and coffee cake on first visit, toasted sandwich and coffee on 2nd visit. Good size portions of food. Very pleasant staff. Outside area a little tired but still nice.

Loved every moment of this visit. The fire was even put on for us as there was a little chill in the air. Soup of the day was Leak and Potato and was amazing. Reminded me of home cooking and me and my wife walked...

I've visited a couple of times, both very good. They do a great cream tea and toasted sandwiches, baguettes. They have a nice little tea garden and the man that runs it is very friendly.

Fantastic food, really lovely decor (quirky) and a good price. Reminds us of the 'bistro' type restaurants one can find in France. Do not hesitate to give it a try if you enjoy home-cooked food and flavour!

Stopped for lunch in Rottingdean on a cycle from Brighton, it was a lovely day so really fancied a Ploughman’s, saw on the bottom of one of their boards that they had ploughman’s on the menu so decided to give it a go (the seating...

Had fantastic tea and toasted scones and toasted sandwich Was a lovely quirky cafe - such a shame they opened a coffee chain right next door Would rather give my money to the Trellis as it’s a unique family run business Staff and service excellent

It was lovely to visit our favourite cafe again today, after almost 6 months. My friend and I sat outside in the pretty garden with her two children for lunch. We had a huge baked potato with cheese, beans and tuna which the children shared, I had a Tipsy Ploughman’s which included a free glass of wine and it was delicious with hot baguette, cheese, roast ham and some divine chutney. They make lovely home-made coleslaw too. My friend had home-made leek and potato soup with bread and cheese and chutney which she said was amazing and really good value at £6.50. We were a bit full but so glad we shared a gorgeous sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and 4 spoons! It was a little bit chilly but the garden is enclosed and we were warm enough, can’t wait to visit again when we are allowed to eat inside by the fire!

On the tight little high street, very civilised, calm spot for refreshments and lunch/snacks. Staff very friendly and helpful.

At last! My friend and I have been able to take a seafront stroll to Rottingdean again and we were so happy to find this little gem open again. We had scrumptious home-made cakes and Earl Grey tea in the sunny courtyard surrounded by flowers. It was lovely to chat to the friendly staff again and feel that life is regaining some normality. That’s what home-made cake does for you!

A friend and I have called in at this tea shop on several occasions, including today, after long walks ending in Rottingdean. Excellent cakes and scones and refreshing pots of tea, with pleasant and friendly service.

We stopped in Rottingdean whilst on holiday to Brighton and were attracted by the lovely flowers and colourful seating outside this cafe. We were served by a very friendly, helpful waitress and we shared one portion of fish and chips and a Cream Tea. The...

Stopped here for lunch after the undercliff walk from Brighton. Great find, had a good roast dinner followed by homemade apple pie. All delicious and good price. Very pleasant lady serving.

We stopped in for a quick bite of lunch one Sunday. It was a bit of a bizarre experience - not clear (when sitting outside) whether it was table service or go in and order. The menus were produced and were old and shabby looking...

Popped in for tea and cake, and had a meal. Good selection of cakes/pies all offered with cream or custard. Food was fine, waiter friendly. Nice to have a fire on, decor reminds me of my grandfathers in the 70s.

Walked into the Trellis after a afternoon walk on a beautiful day, attracted by the advertised Sussex cream tea.When we got in it was empty. The décor might be considered quaint but the signs of damp and crumbling plaster were not positive.When the cream tea arrived there was water in the small butter dish and the cream was distinctly off, not edible.The owner rushed out to buy some more cream but this was not an acceptable experience.

Had a jacket potato that was grey and chewy. There was also a hair in the salad, although it could have been an eyebrow. Tablecloth was filthy and had patches of mildew. Apart from that it was fine. Cheap and cheerful, but without the cheerful. The cream teas are ok, if a little small. I think it's fair to say there are better cafes in the area but if you want tea and cake, it'll do. Cash only.

Als je de Highstreet in rijdt kun je dit leuke restaurant niet missen. Smal pandje met kleine tuin maar wat een kleurenpracht: gekleurde stoelen, tafelkleedjes en bakken vol fleurige bloemen. Daar moet je even lekker in de zon gaan zitten. Naar binnen voor toiletbezoek : helemaal volgepropt met snuisterijen en plateau's met taarten. Voor de lunch paar heerlijke royaal belegde boterhammen besteld, vergezeld van goede, fijn geprijsde wijn. Kan het beter?.....

Beautiful restaurant in a lovely little village of Rottingdean. I loved the decorations and the overall look except for the ivy, or more like too much ivy. I couldn't make out what the name of this place actually was because of it.Unfortunatelly the menu doesn't offer any gluten-free desserts which would be perfect for the cup of tea.

We stopped for a late afternoon snack and ended up ordering the cream teas. (although one was with a coffee) Drinks were good quality, scones were warm light and delicious, service was polite friendly and fast. The meals we saw around us all looked pretty good too. Would definitely return.

A delightful tea/restaurant of a high standard and where writers of League of Gentlemen coined the phrase ARE YOU LOCAL? Superb ploughman’s very pleasant seating outside no parking but a little walk from car park. A gem!

we asked new cups of tea because were not very clean. unacceptable! the young waitress very kind

Me and my partner sat in the beautiful garden as it was a glorious day we both had the cheese ploughman’s it was a plate full of chunks of cheese and a crispy warm French bread they certainly are not shy on their potions !!we shared a beautiful hummingbird cake moist and definitely home made !! I understand it’s made by Emma a local lady well done Emma !!

I have lived in the UK for three years and never got around to have proper cream tea. My boyfriend took me to Trellis and I was so excited when I saw the little cafe. The interior is like a grandmother’s front room and the terrasse was sunny and relaxing. The waitress was incredibly friendly too! Now for the food: we both ordered a smuggler’s tea which was scones, cream,jam and cake and I couldn’t even finish it! All of it was delicious and exceeded my expectations about cream tea. Definitely recommend!!

Nice and cozy atmosphere, with a nice fireplace that made the room nicely warm. Food was ok and reasonable price. Just few steps away from the seaside. Sidenote: cards are not accepted, but ATM just round the corner

A real little tea shop, slightly tatty around the edges, but don’t let that put you off. The tea and cakes were good and very home made tasting. Actually I had the cream tea and it was jolly good. The cottage/cafe was slightly falling apart in places but it just added to the character. Check out the ivy clad roof

I have been visiting for over fifty years and always enjoyed the atmosphere and sheer delight of this tearoom. Today-Mothering Sunday- my wife and I visited and we enjoyed the Sunday roast followed by a lovely dessert. We both commented on the efficient and polite service. We sincerely hope that despite the competition of Costa nextdoor - which I personally hate .....expensive and usual chain food- this little oasis (The Trellis) will continue to flourish for many years to come!

What a warm welcome! A smashing cream tea and fresh, home made sandwiches. Yes, it is quaint, but that is an advantage, it feels like going back to “the good old days”. Well worth a visit, we shall return.

It's like going back in time visiting the Trellis in Rottingdean. The menu probably hasn't changed in 20 years but offers fabulous value and the home made cakes are just great.

Excellent jem of a restaurant serving both hot and cold dishes at lunchtime and for tea. Roast dinners, homemade cakes and pies, plus large servings of cream teas makes this a must see place whilst in the charming village of Rottingdean.

Lovely cream tea in the summer, sat inside as outside full lovely friendly service fresh beautiful cakes. Great cuppa! A***

We started going to The Trellis while on holiday in Brighton four years ago - it is only a fifteen-minute bike ride on the cycle path along the sea - and we have been returning there for lunches and cream teas regularly since. In a delightful flower garden lined with tables (some in the shade, others in the sun), a pleasant smiling waitress serves delicious unsophisticated homemade food and cakes - such as I used to relish in the 1970s but is hard to come by these days.

Muy caro para lo que ofrecía. Yo tenía una chaqueta de patata, que evidentemente ha estado superficial de la piel y tenía ese repugnante microwaving engrosamiento que parece provocar en chaquetas. Es muy difícil no hacer un buen papa chaqueta y probablemente no me hubiera importado pagar el precio de haber sido inflado comestible.

Nosotros (3 viejos amigos) visita cada fin de semana porque cada Sábado y Domingo el dueño hace una tarta sorpresa muy especial, diferentes recetas cada semana. Todas son increíbles, deliciosa y excelentes para probar. Por ejemplo, Apple y canela, frambuesa fresca bakewell, capuchino, arándanos y naranja para nombrar unos pocos. Emma le encanta probar nuevas recetas en clientes y son muy agradecidos! ! Yo vivo en el pueblo, pero mis amigos de viaje en el autobús de mar de Hove y es nuestro regalo semanal, mucho esperaba. En el verano nos sentamos afuera entre las preciosas flores y en invierno junto a la chimenea crepitante.

Entrar en enrejado para la primera vez que mi esposa y yo estábamos encantados de ver el maravilloso despliegue de pasteles, bollos, etc. incitan al dipuesto cerca de la entrada. También nos complace ver un fuego abierto, fue uno de aquellos días de mayo que pronto puede ir el tiempo en cuanto al camino! Todo el lugar era acogedor y lleno de interesantes cuadros y tentempiés que ocupar la atención mientras espera para nuestro té de la tarde y pasteles. Muchos asientos al aire libre para el verano caer cuando. Un sobresaliente para hacer de este un lugar tan pequeño y encantador.

Tengo bocetos de mi madre mirando desde debajo de los acantilados blancos en Rottingdean desde 1943 / 4 cuando había alambre de púas laminadas en las playas. Recuerdo excursiones de un día desde Londres y una semana de vacaciones en el Hotel Dene (largo cerrado) en el 50, y recuerdo crema tés en el jardín de enfrente. Recuerdo una visita con amigos a finales de los años sesenta cuando tuve carne y dos verduras.

Excelente sándwiches, deliciosas tartas, hermosa música de fondo (me encanta clásico) y la camarera fue muy amable con mi madre anciana.

Popped in today for Sunday lunch and to my joy turkey was on the menu as Christmas is coming. The roasts here are always really good, with excellent gravy. Nothing here is microwaved and the desserts which today including Christmas pudding as a special are fantastic - cakes and home-made pudding apple pie in particular is obviously not bought in.It's true the place could do with re-decorating but it's quaint and cosy, we read local history books from their bookshelf while waiting for lunch. Nice fireplace. Great place. Their own jams and jellies are on sale here too. It's a popular place for afternoon teas, cream teas, and coffe and cake. Reasonable, average prices. Loos upstairs, so not accessible for some.

Absolutely love this quaint place. A friend and I had the grilled plaice and a jacket with chilli. The plaice was beautifully cooked and the chilli was just right.perfect tea and a whole display of home-made cakes, pies and crumbles.We will be returning again and again.

Trellis provided a delicious cream tea for myself and my mum, who had travelled from Australia to visit me. The shop is on the gorgeous Rottingdean High Street, set back from the road (which is great, as the constant flow of traffic is a pain) and the interior is a fabulous step back in time; quaint, eclectic, cosy and old fashioned, the restaurant is full to bursting with interesting antique knick knacks of local historical interest. Perfect for my history buff mum!The cream tea itself was scrumptious and very reasonably priced when you consider that each person receives two very large scones and a seemingly endless pot of tea, along with large bowls virtually overflowing with jam and cream. I tend to overdo it with my scone toppings - I go for lashings of both jam and cream - and even I couldn't get to the bottom of the bowls.Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and I'll definitely be taking her back next time she's visiting Brighton.

This is a great little place, full of antiques. I had one of the best scones and coffee ever here recently. Very pleasant staff and the atmosphere very old fashioned. Really loved it!

Die Tea Cream in dem kleinen Kaffee ist ein Traum. Das Trellis liegt etwas abgesetzt von Straße und vor lauter Grün kaum zu sehen. Neben Cream Tea hatten wir noch Fisch, der war okay, bekommt man anderswo aber besser.

Proper cream tea, two really fresh homemade scones with a mountain of cream and a never ending teapot. Quirky interior and charming terrace in the sun. YES.

Called in here for lunch - we were late and everything else was closed ! Sat outside in the sunshine, surrounded by flowers and it was lovely. Although lunch was over really, they were happy to accommodate and fixed me a lovely sandwich with side salad. Afterwards we had tea and delicious homemade cakes. Sit inside on a colder day, or at least have a look inside if you're sitting out ; amazing, old fashioned, cosy tea room. Just lovely.

For a light lunch this was perfect. Tea for two and a couple of jacket potatoes with salads, really nice. Then apple pie and custard, and delicious carrot cake. This place offers good old-fashioned fare and friendly service, we would visit again.

We always love coming here for tea. There is a wonderful choice of cakes and the scones are second to none. There is a garden for the summer and a roaring fire in the winter. The decor is delightfully old world and the service good.We asked the owners to provide 150 scones for our daughter's wedding and they came up trumps: all baked fresh on the day, ready to collect by 12 pm and all absolutely delicious. The wedding guests were most impressed. The price was lower than other places we tried, as well. Thank you, Trellis Tea rooms!

Warm, home-made scones with lots of butter, jam and cream in dishes, not portions. Earl Grey in a pot with China cups and lots of hot water - bliss!!We came upon the Trellis tea-rooms while visiting Rottingdean recently. It is set back from the main High Street but we noticed the flowers and garden tables at the front and ventured inside. Like a time warp, we were taken back at least 30 years and I remembered tea rooms from my childhood being just like this one.

Welcomed by a roaring fire as we came in from the cold. Sitting next to the fire we had a lovely jacket potato, which came with a nice salad using lots of fresh veggies including yummy sliced radish. We also enjoyed a pot of tea and were very tempted by the delicious range of cakes on display. Loved the olde worlde interior with relaxing music and interesting decorations around the room. It certainly beats the modern soulless coffee shops appearing on every door step.

I have been visiting The Trellis Restaurant in Rottingdean for many years on my regular visits to Woodingdean, Brighton, etc. It always delivers good home cooking and friendly, helpful service.I believe the building itself dates back to the 1600's and in places it could do with sympathetic repair. However, I find the overall style very charming and oddly reassuring. In an age when trendy coffee shops litter most high streets charging the earth for unremarkable beverages and food, it is a joy to find a little gem like The Trellis continuing to serve the local community and visitors, like myself, with good food, friendly service and relaxing surroundings.As the name suggests, there is a trellis enclosed seating area outside as well as the restaurant inside.I would definitely recommend a visit.

Took my inlaws here for a cream tea and found the service to be poor.how the waitress could get confused so much with an order for cream tea for 3 people and coffee and cake for 1 I'm not sure.we ended up getting quite annoyed.the lady was very rude. The little garden was pleasant but inside was very dark and could have been cleaner. We have decided not to return here as have my in law's who have now moved here. There are lots of alternative cafes in the village but this one looks pretty and with the garden at the front could be amazing, just a Shame that it wasn't.

Suddenly, in bustling, busy Rottingdean High Street, I came upon a haven of beautiful flowers and colourful tablecloths. My mother, sister, children and I sat down gratefully among the blooms and were greeted by a smiley waitress bearing menus. We were very difficult and ordered a roast, fish&chips, a toastie, an apple pie with custard and a Cream tea. The waitress told us the scones were still in the oven so did we mind waiting 10 minutes, and it was so worth the wait! Hot and so fresh, with strawberry jam and lashings of cream! Heaven! We ordered 4 more scones after our lunch and bought some to take home. I remember coming here with my Nan when I was little and I swear the place hasn't changed in 30 years. it is like stepping back in time to a calm and peaceful world ruled by cakes and crispy roast potatoes. If you sit outside, make sure you take a peek at the quirky inside tearooms.

I really wanted to have afternoon tea at the Trellis due to the beautiful front garden, A friend of mine who is a village resident told me not to as it was a "Tourist trap". I wanted to Judge for myself. The crumbling walls covered up with tea towels were very off putting. The tea was with very cheap tasting, when the scone arrived no amount of microwave heating could resuscitate it, this scone was clearly beyond its sell by date.I was really disappointed with what looked from the outside a very nice place.

Stumbled across this quirky little restaurant by chance while walking along the High Street in Rottingdean one morning. It looked interesting so my wife and I decided we would call in for coffee and what a pleasant surprise we had when we entered, it was just like stepping back to the 1950's. An old fashioned fireplace full of ornaments, brasses and even ration books, it also boasted the tiniest bar I've come across.We throughly enjoyed our coffee and was very tempted at the delicious looking cakes and sponges on display.Not able to comment on the food only to say it was very busy in the outside terrace area for Sunday lunch.