Violets Tea Room in Shropshire

My wife and I visited this tea room on a whim whilst walking around Bridgnorth. Given the small entrance on a side-street, we didn't know what to expect... but the views from inside are lovely. The food tasted great, the service was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!

We found this just off the high street (thanks to the sign at the top of the road) & were pleasantly surprised by the menu & extremely reasonable prices. The owner & staff were so welcoming & chatty on our first visit and we had a great view across the valley. Our second visit later in the week was very busy but they squeezed us in. We were still made to feel welcome & service was still quick. The food is very good quality, well cooked & nicely presented. There’s a lovely choice of food throughout the day with an amazing choice for afternoon tea especially. Great provision for children too. The cakes looked amazing - however the lunch was so filling we didn’t have room! Can highly recommend and we’ll definitely be visiting again when we’re in the area.

Called in for a late lunch. Tasty food and certainly competitively priced compared to many other establishments. We also enjoyed coffee and a good choice of cakes.

Awful watery tea, one teabag in an enormous pot. It drowned. Waitress uncaring and unhelpful, dumped another teapot on our table and walked away without looking at us. It too was awful. Never again!

Perfect cafe with excellent food great price great views everything about this cafe is A1 . Highly recommend. Had the breakfast it was super.

I’ll start with the positives . My two young grandsons enjoyed the experience with lots to occupy them and a decent breakfast with plenty of choice and more if wanted. The elves were kind and helpful but Santa lacked much personality and certainly wasn’t very jolly. The negative has to be my gluten and dairy free breakfast which was greasy, lukewarm and overcooked plus the tinned tomatoes were very off putting. As a Coeliac and dairy free I strongly suspect that somehow I was glutened .( I’m paying the price today). After contacting the tearooms this morning they’re insistent it didn’t come from the kitchen and suggested it was due to sitting amongst others who were eating gluten . As my plate never touched anyone else’s this wouldn’t have been possible. I did discover they’d put my toast in the panini machine albeit in paper so had I known that I wouldn’t have attempted to eat it( I’m assured the panini machine was clean but the fact it’s used for gluten items makes it very suspect. A dedicated toaster should have been used in an establishment advertising they can cater for allergies. Luckily I didn’t eat much of the breakfast as it was pretty awful. Cups were chipped btw. Unfortunately I found their response very defensive with no concern for me being poorly. Hence the poor rating overall .

I went for breakfast wished I hadn’t. Knowing and loving my English breakfasts as I do, I should have smelled a rat really. The old saying you get what you pay for is spot on. This was one of the worst breakfast s I’ve had in a long time. Cheap ingredients ! At £6.50 you don’t expect the best but this was almost inedible in my opinion.

Visited Bridgnorth on the way home from a weekend in Shropshire. Spotted the cafe and having had no breakfast headed in. A wide selection of breakfast and brunch dishes available and we were sat by the window with a lovely view. We both ordered a brunch dish of Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Mushrooms and Baked Beans and added an Egg to each one. The food was all delicious and generous portions too especially the bacon which delighted my bacon loving husband! The bill for the two brunch dishes with the extra eggs together with a Latte and a Black Coffee came to less than £20 - don’t know how they manage the quality of the food at those low prices

Visited for my partners birthday breakfast and weren’t disappointed. This place is BUSY and a must book - we were lucky and visited early for breakfast so missed the crowds that no doubt came later. I had a lovely full English, my partner had the eggs Benedict - it was all perfectly cooked and the service was really good. The prices are so reasonable it’s ridiculous! 100% recommended

This tea rooms is a diamond in the rough. Service is second to none, food is top quality. My wife and I both require a gluten free diet and we are well catered for here. Drinks are at a price well below all other places we have tried in Bridgnorth.

I was looking for somewhere to do a family afternoon tea as part of a hen celebrations. Violets Tea Room were fantastic to work with, they were quick to respond and happy to help. They gave us a large table and allowed us to arrive a little early to put some little decorations out on the table. The afternoon tea was served promptly and everyone got their own three tier stand (no sharing required). There was a choice of hot drinks and soft drinks and also a choice of different flavour scones which I hadn't expected so there was something for everyone. All the food was gorgeous and the tea stayed hot in the teapot even though we were there for a little while. The staff were attentive and happy to help. They don't have a huge amount of space in the tea room but they work hard with the space they do have and it's a really warm and welcoming space. I would highly recommend Violets tea room for a small event like we had (6 people) or if you just want a lovely place for a fab cuppa and cake then it's definitely worth a visit.

The staff were very good and the food was excellent a very friendly place to eat . I had the full breakfast and my wife had a sausage sandwich they were excellent value for money we will definitely eat there again

Lovely spot for a quick lunch. Friendly staff and quirky interior. Vegetarian friendly. Dog friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. A waitress brought fresh water for a customers dog. Quick service despite being at peak lunchtime and the cafe was busy. The view is good too.

Great value for money. Themed in a vintage WW2 style with a lovely view and vintage crockery. Good location and friendly staff.

Made to feel welcome with our dog from the moment we arrived. They even brought over her own water bowl and acknowledged her :-) The cakes were delicious and the prices were very reasonable. The staff were all super friendly and chatty. One of the best places we’ve visited and we travel a lot! Thank you very much! The decor is creative and lovely.

What a hidden gem! Quaint well laid out rooms with as they say a superb view .Staff very friendly and helpful. Prices very reasonable. Will certainly make it our go to cafe when we are in Bridgnorth.

A wonderful hidden gem where you can eat cake and drink tea with a view over the town of Bridgnorth. Staff are friendly, courteous and efficient, cake was delicious and a lovely cup of tea. This tea room is a really quaint local business and deserves to be supported. Thank you for a pleasant visit.

Lovely setting.. very friendly and welcoming staff.. We had a full breakfast and a breakfast baguette n have got to say.. was lovely I nearly had another.. Staff were all very friendly and made us very welcome with our 6 month old puppy who appreciated the dog biscuit's..

We'd heard good reports about Violet's and were not disappointed. After a warm welcome drinks were quickly served. The food was freshly prepared and there was plenty of it. It was very good value. Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. They were catering that afternoon for a large party and yet managed to fit us in for lunch. Highly recommeded!

Visited Violets Tearoom for Mother’s Day with my mom and my daughter and on arrival we were met by a lovely friendly lady who helped us inside as my mom is in a wheelchair, from the moment we entered we were made to feel so welcome by all the staff . We were sat on a table by the window and the view was amazing over Bridgnorth .We had the Afternoon tea and when it was brought out we had three cake stands full of cakes scones sandwiches and even a little trifle along with a small bottle of Prosecco and a gift bag . The food was delicious and couldn’t fault any of it . We all enjoyed ourselves and would definitely visit again all the staff were lovely and friendly and the food was delicious we would all recommend Violets to anyone who’s thinking of visiting in the future.

We booked a table for 3 adults and 4 children. When we arrived we were greeted and shown to our table. The staff were very friendly and came to take our order. Going out with small children can be a bit daunting but the staff were amazing. They brought colouring books and pencils out. Offered smaller portions when ordering off the menu for the smaller ones. Upon paying the children were offered to find the tea room's Christmas gnome. If they spotted him they could get some sweets in return. Thank you. The food was great and we all left happy with the incentive to return. They have a great little playroom attached too. Very happy customers.

Attended today with my family for lunch. Really accommodating, friendly staff and so patient with us. One of us had an allergy and staff took the time to check every single ingredient and even bought out the packaging so we could properly check, even though they were busy. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and lovely coffee. Also had vegan and gluten free options on menu. Beautiful views as well and spacious inside. Would definitely recommend.

Violet's tea room can get busy so I would advise booking a table. There are two rooms, one with good views over the valley. There is a good choice of light lunches. The sandwiches are good quality. Services is friendly. It is not too expensive. The reason that I didn't give this is a higher rating is that the jacket potatoes were overdone with baked beans that were dried out.

The pluses. This cafe has a very nice view down across the valley of Bridgnorth, above the River Severn. The ambience and atmosphere is very pleasant and the lady who greeted us was friendly. We were seated at a table by the window which was perfect. Both myself and my partner ordered flat white and a scone. The cups of coffee arrived and both of then had been spilt over the saucers underneath. We asked for replacement saucers which were brought but no real apology and you got the impression these people wondered what you were on about. Now, the real low point; the scones. I had a lemon scone and my partner had a plain one. Both were probably the worst scones we had ever eaten and resembled something more akin to congealed sawdust formed in to scones. Neither of us finished them. The coffees were ok but nothing special. I can't say what the cakes were like or other food on offer. As I say; a lovely location, full of promise, but ruined by 0/10 scones and poor staff training.

Day trip to bridge north and the family decided to stop at violets tea room for tea & cake ,well had a great cup of tea plus cake the service was great the staff were friendly. Top draw for us. Keep it up Violet tea rooms.

Very disappointed with my scone. Very dry and not sure if it was gluten free because the texture just didn’t seem right!

I wanted to celebrate a BIG birthday with my girlfriends who live in and around Bridgnorth. I booked Violet's Tea Room because it had a good reputation and because of the lovely position. I wasn't disappointed! The food was delicious and so copious that every one of my 20+ friends took home a box of goodies. The service was impeccable and really helpful. They even made me a birthday cake. It is a lovely spot. Thank you for making the day so special for me.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming. It is 1940s themed and cosy and atmospheric with terrific views over the river valley and low Town. The food is really tasty. Plentiful portions and very nicely cooked. It is also dog and child friendly. We will definitely be visiting again.

Little gem of a place only one tiny complaint The man serving me although he was very pleasant baggy tracksuit bottoms was not a good or professional look

Ambiance - the view is beautiful, the inside is purple and British themed, very cute. Service - ran by some lovely women who were nothing but kind and attentive to us! Food - we all loved our food! We had breakfast here and all gave it five out of five stars. Value for money - excellent! For what it is, it’s fantastic!

Found this after walking up from the bottom as Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is closed, what a very nice pleasant location and staff just as pleasant sat drinking tea watching the world go bye. We will return next next as this location is miles from our home in Bournemouth but well worth a visit as we travel up for the Shrewsbury Food Festival as an exhibitor.

Visited the tea room this afternoon and had afternoon tea my husband had a gentleman's tea both were excellent . We had what we couldn't eat boxed up and bought it home there was so much . The staff are super friendly and I highly recommend a vist to violets tea room when in the area

Utterly delightful in all respects - comfortably furnished indoors but also with the option of eating on a terrace with good views , lovely friendly staff and very prompt service .Spoiled for choice when it came to deciding what to eat - we both opted for the quiche and salad and loved it. Just sorry this was a holiday visit and hence cannot eat there regularly !

Although we have visited Bridgnorth many times we have never been to Violets. We were lucky to get a table by the window and the views were lovely. The menu has good choice and is very reasonable. The food when it came was lovely and staff were pleasant. We will certainly be back!

Afternoon Tea for 8 people: 3 Traditional, 3 Gentleman's and 2 children's afternoon tea were exceptional. Never before been asked to decide what flavour scone (all delicious). Children's tea served with milk shake served in a tea pot-brilliant. Gentleman's tea had lovely pork pie, sausage roll and scotch egg. All sandwiches lovely. One of the best Aftetnoon Teas had in a lovely setting served so well. Thankyou Violets. We will be back.

Visited here for lunch with family. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely lady who told us they were very busy and if we didn’t mind a wait they had a table available. This table happened to be right outside the ladies loo. (Door opens outwards right next to the table). The rest of the staff were miserable. A different Lady came over to order our food and we said we weren’t ready and she huffed off. Then a guy came to take our order and seemed a bit confused. Our food arrived and I asked for an extra slice of toast for my weaning baby. It took them until I’d finished my meal for the single slice of toast to come. Then we took longer to finish while my baby ate. All whilst the ladies toilet was super busy and people queued next to our table. The food was ok but the customer service needs work.

I had an afternoon tea here with my husband for my birthday. The lady who served us also sang happy birthday. I have had afternoon tea here many times and it is always an enjoyable experience, would definitely recommend even if popping in for a...

Beautified afternoon tea, cakes, home made sandwiches, AMAZING play room for little children, beautiful view. Can’t be beaten :)

Visited this quaint cafe for Brunch . Welcoming staff , lovely views of lower town. Extensive menu . We all got what we wanted . Tasty food served with a smile . Cakes looked delish but too full to have any ! Highly recommend.

We had the use of the tea room for my fathers wake. The whole event was perfect, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was lovely, the views perfect and the staff were very attentive. Ten out of ten, and many thanks for...

Was staying in Bridgnorth for a few days and decided to visit Violets for the first time and have lunch.We came in out of the snow (In March!) and was immediately greeted warmly and seated by very attentive and friendly staff.Had a cheese & pickle...

We visited Violets Tea Room for a special event following a nearby funeral & the staff had prepared a buffet which included sandwiches, sausages rolls, pork pies & cakes. The staff were extremely welcoming & the tea/coffee flowed freely all afternoon. The food, views and...

We were lucky to get the last window seat overlooking low town (wow! a great view), but an hour later they were queuing out the door. It is quite large with charming decor. They are famous for the quality and variety of their scones. We...

Totally fallen in love with Violets, my friend booked afternoon tea for us as a surprise. One vegetarian and one standard. I must say it was amazing all the sandwiches & cakes so fresh and tasty. We choose lemon scone absolute delicious. I would highly...

Day visit from next county east. Recommended by Interesting John on the Severn bridge. Pretty on the outside with a great view from the main drinking area. Latte was not very warm sadly. Mocha was warm enough but didn't really taste like Mocha. Still I'd...

Stumbled across this venue whilst venturing up Cartway, popped in for a halfway up stop and was not disappointed. The main seating area has a fabulous view of Bridgnorth. I was lucky to get a window seat and enjoyed a cream tea choosing a lemon...

My friend and I visited with our girls and from the off felt like we were an inconvenience to them . Greeted at the door being told they only have 1 table for 4 left . ok Before we even sat down then told a...

Friendly busy tea room with nice selection of cakes just off the main street in high town. .This is the place for a quick bite when visiting Bridgenorth

We had afternoon tea booked . We arrived to a cute traditional tea rooms where the customers are their main priority . The table was nicely laid with China including cups and saucers. The food was pleasantly presented and wholesome . The scones were homemade...

Visited this beautiful tearoom such a great atmosphere when I walked in the food was excellent and the table service was fantastic all staff were very happy and smiling my family and I throughly enjoyed it will definitely be back very soon .

We received a warm welcome at this quirky vintage/retro cafe. Painted furniture, vintage China and memorabilia create a great setting . Plus a nice view. Delicious lunch at a reasonable price and friendly and swift service. A delightful and memorable little stop . Many thanks.

Had a lovely afternoon tea. Very reasonably priced. Plenty of sandwiches (very good selection) plus your choice of scones and lots of different cakes. Such a lovely place to visit. The views are great. Would highly recommend

Such a lovely idea, and I really enjoyed the feeling of nostalgia. Food was lovely and service was decent. Despite the heat of the day, the breeze through was refreshing. I’d definitely like to go back on a quieter day in the hopes of a...

There is a lovely, friendly atmosphere at Violet’s. The food was great and there is always service with a smile. This is definitely a great place to visit if you are in Bridgnorth.

Decided to book a table after reading good reviews and feeling that it would be a good place to take little ones to eat. We turned up 5 or so minutes late and we apologised. Quickly seated but then not spoken to or noticed for...

We sat out on the terrace to have tea and toast with a beautiful view. Service was great and the toilets were very clean (because you know the state of a bathroom tells a lot about a place :)).

This was a belated Christmas present for four of us, spanning three generations. Staff were very welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We each had our own tea stands, a definite bonus, which were loaded with sandwiches, trifle, a huge scone plus...

Luvly views from outside terrace Great food after long bike ride from Ludlow And when card machine wouldn't take my card the ladies simply took my details and I was able to pay from home Will definitely be returning What freindly helpful staff

Poor service and disappointing food Poached eggs were hard and so was sausage, which was difficult to chew. Staff aren’t very welcoming. Thought we would give it another try but it was as poor as it was on a previous afternoon visit when the staff...

Great place very lovely vintage decor, clean and great atmosphere staff extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The food and drinks were excellent and views were from our table were excellent. We will definitely be back looking forward to it .

Instead of buying my two best friends Xmas presents, I arranged a trip to Voilets Tea Room for Afternoon Tea. All I can say is it all went down an absolute treat. Truly cannot fault anything. The food and service was everything I could have...

Went for lunch, didn't book and got a table by the window great views. Service friendly and efficient. We went for melted camembert with, toast coleslaw and side salad. Tasty and filling. Loved the decor, and the crockery they used.

Myself and friends visited this afternoon for an afternoon tea booked via Facebook messenger. We were running late but they kindly kept the table for us. (Bridgnorth is always busy for parking on Saturdays - lesson learnt!) The views are beautiful, the food was delicious...

Called in for breakfast, everything was cooked nicely and very tasty. We are very lucky to have this tearoom in town. Ace

Quirky arty deco 1930 style but great tea and scrumptious cake.Served in proper cups with good service and friendly atmosphere

What an awful customer experience. My partner and I were lucky enough to receive an afternoon tea gift voucher for Violet's from my mum, who heartily recommended the place to us. Sadly, the voucher was a gift for Christmas 2019. Although we've tried to book...

Two of us had an afternoon tea. It was excellent and delicious. A very nice place, friendly staff and the setting and decor lovely. I will certainly be returning and taking friends along. Highly recommended.

called in for a quick drink and bite and on entering it was like the 1940s the union flag bunting and other bits of memrobilia about made the day the staff were excellent and appeared to enjoy their work a nice change a decent cup...

Called in for a light breakfast having spotted it the day before and we were very impressed. It's spotlessly clean, staff are very friendly and is set out with socially distanced tables. We opted for scrambled eggs on toast and asked if we could have...

Very nice lunch here, great choices at reasonable cost served by friendly staff. As many have mentioned the view is magnificent and recommend that you take the cliff railway down for a walk over the bridge. Only one slight criticism, the pot of tea is...

We booked afternoon tea here whilst on holiday. It was not too busy and felt very safe in these COVID times. The staff were very nice and friendly. The afternoon tea was lovely, one of the best we have had. There was too much to...

We were staying in Shropshire just outside Ludlow for a short break and decided to visit Bridgnorth which is a lovely picturesque town. After a walk through the winding streets we stopped off at Violets for a lovely cream tea. The staff are super friendly...

Fantastic afternoon tea enjoyed by all four of us today. Can't fault it, the sandwiches very very fresh, scones were divine and my favourite was the trifle! The cheesecake was lovely too. Probably the best afternoon tea we have ever had (and we have had...

Excellent food, friendly service, stylish set up and great setting. Not just for the adults, but the 18 month old loved it too (and was well catered for).

Amazing afternoon tea, served by friendly staff. Presented beautifully. Thoroughly recommend Violets Tea Room.

Wow! An accurate description of our visit here. A delightful tea room with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. We had booked afternoon tea for three as a gift from our daughter for our 30th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. Full choice of...

This is the 2nd time I have visited Voilets Tea Rooms and I cannot recommend enough. On Saturday I went for Afternoon Tea, well what can I say. It was the best afternoon tea I have ever had...... And I've had quite a few. Food...

What a wonderful little find in beautiful Bridgnorth. Charming premises, wonderfully friendly staff and great views. We visited today for afternoon tea and can honestly say it's the best one we've ever had, and we've had a lot! A great balance between sweet and savoury...

Love Violets Tearoom, we have been many times now and always have a pleasant and friendly reception. The food is always well prepared and the cakes are out of this world, there's even a Pimms on offer if you fancy some lovely summer refreshments. Would...

Went for breakfast on the 5th of July at 10 am met with an unfriendly member of staff who asked if we’ve booked, we explained we had phoned the day before and there was no need to book, when we got into the restaurant there...

Violets tea room delicious lunch, lovely staff this was our first meal out since March 2020. My first visit to Bridgnorth since 2019.will not be my last.

Lovely lunch and so good to have a wide choice of gluten free items. Portions a sensible size too so not too large. Charming staff and highly recommend this cafe.

My friends took me out for lunch for my birthday treat. Unfortunately we chose Violets Tea Room!! After waiting over 5 minutes to be seated (only 4 tables had customers) we were disappointed to be served lukewarm carrot soup and stale bread. The soup was...

A big thank you to Jackie and her team for giving us such a wonderful afternoon tea. 13 of us went today to celebrate one of our volunteers 25 year anniversary of volunteering with our charity. All the food was amazing, the team were helpful...

Went with a group of friends for a belated Christmas outing , afternoon tea was excellent , service fantastic.Stunning views ,exceptional value for money and will definitely be going back !

Wonderful place to escape the cold and rainy outside. The traditional 1940's theme was great and unique without being too much. Cracking music on the retro radio near the back. Superb views. Tea came in beautiful teapots and cups and the soup of the day...

Visited Violets tea room with my daughter for afternoon tea. Really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the staff were very friendly and efficient and we had a great view over the town from our table.

On a nice autumn afternoon relax with a cream tea and take in the view across the town to the hills.

Had a lovely afternoon tea this afternoon, table was set up beautifully, plenty of space and very COVID secure.food was lovely as were the staff. Overall a great afternoon, we are not local we have come up for a weekend visit so made that trip...

Visited this great coffee house today for lunch, very spacious, felt very safe, hand gel widely available. Friendly professional service. My sister and I enjoyed a very tasty afternoon tea. Could not fault it

Have a gift voucher to spend at Violets and it has come highly recommended and can't wait to visit. Keep trying to ring to book but phones go right to voicemail advising you can not leave a message. Called into Bridgnorth on the off chance...

Good covid arrangements. Jacket potato and strawberry milkshake wow. Welcoming staff. Well worth a visit. Accessible toilet.

over the last 15 years we have travelled the length and breadth of the UK and had many afternoon teas and this place is up there with the best of them service was very polite and professional even in these difficult times

This tea room is near the top of the finicular railway which goes up and down from top town to low town. The indoor area is large and airy but there is also an outdoor terrace which has splendid views across the low town and...

Booked for 7 people for my Nans birthday afternoon tea - absolutely fantastic tea rooms and food! Lovely warm welcome by all the staff and throughout our lunch. Great variety of sandwiches and cakes, very accommodating of special requests for example gluten free. One of...

Myself and my wife popped in for a mid morning breakfast before doing our shopping and found Violets to be a beautiful, quiet tea shop with a great view overlooking low town with seating both inside and outside. It was comfortable, spacious, nice and quiet...

Lovely place where we were warmly welcomed with our dogs. They couldn’t have done enough for us, even bringing our dogs a container of treats and water. Had a lovely lunch and as we are vegetarians, we were impressed with the selections on offer. Would highly recommend.

We visited Violets for the first time on Tuesday ..mom’s birthday treat. We were recommended by our friend Richard who visits every Saturday for a morning coffee. We weren’t disappointed !! The food was beautiful ! Sooo fresh and delicious! And so much of it .. we took some cakes home as we were stuffed ! We had a lovely spot in the corner window overlooking Bridgnorth . The ladies serving us were really lovely , nothing too much trouble , topping up the teapot , even a birthday candle for mom in her fairy cake .. all social distancing rules and sanitising in place so everywhere felt safe . Would definitely go back and try something else on the menu as it all looks yummy!! Thankyou Jackie and all the staff at Violets for a wonderful afternoon . Xx

We ordered the afternoon tea from Violets Tea Room and it was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed it, we were so impressed! The food was delicious! Definately recommend!

called in this afternoon phone number taken and surname. Sat outside had a lovely piece of cake and tea. Serve was spot one Thank you