Watergate Tearooms in Calderdale - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We have been regular customers when visiting the cinema. The staff have always been welcoming and friendly. Service is great and presented with a smile and some pleasant hospitality. Great place with a good atmosphere and menu.

A well earned pit stop! After some initial confusion about epi pen related allergy all was well. The homemade soup and smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches were apparently lovely. I opted for the cheese and chive cream cheese ploughman’s scone - delicious! See photo! They were short on staff but it was spotless and good service. Toilets upstairs. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and return!

After years of visiting this cafe when in Hebden Bridge, we were so disappointed. We went inside as the 'specials board' was offering broccoli and stilton soup, however, it was already sold out at 1:15pm. Ordered Welsh Rarebit instead but when it arrived it was two slices of bog standard white sliced bread and only one slice had cheese on, the other slice was drowning in butter (YUK) with no cheese. £5.20 for a single slice of bread with cheese! Service was bordering on 'just ok', providing the bare minimum with no interaction or care whatsoever. It's very sad and disappointing and we won't go again.

I travel to Hebden from Malton every week to look after the grandchildren. Every time I am able to, I use the Watergate Tea Rooms. The food is very good, the staff are consistent in service, all the food is freshly made to order so be prepared for a short wait, which is as it should be, no ‘fast food’ here just delicious. If you have the opportunity to order a hot meal of their ‘Specials’ board, depending on the time of your visit as these sell out quickly. I’ve just had Homemade Fish Pie with Tenderstem broccoli absolutely delicious.

We have visited these tea rooms frequently and never been disappointed. Today however was dreadful. Ordered a coffee and pot of tea along with two scrambled eggs on toast. Drinks arrived, just "dumped" on the table. No cup for the tea waited 5 mins for cup to be brought in the end helped myself from sideboard. Scrambled eggs arrived on stone cold plates, eggs dry as a bone and extremely rubbery. Found the two young serving girls very surly, not welcoming at all. Came to pay and was asked if I knew what I had ordered. Just paid the bill and left. Very, very poor service today , food very disappointing and very different to previous visits .

We looked at various eating places in the town for a small lunchtime snack and chose Watergate for its varied and reasonably priced menu. We were pleased by the simple, but comfortable interior, and good food served. Recommended

I came to hebden bridge to muse around the shops and take a walk along the canal . I always like to start with a good breakfast having walked passed all the cafes that were full of dogs I was pleasantly relieved that the Watergate cafe wasn’t. The place is bright an airy and the staff are friendly. The full English breakfast was good especially the bacon and the coffee was perfect. I go out for breakfast a lot and this cafe will defo be on my return list. The rest of the menu looked good also . Keep doing what you are doing ladies it’s working 🙂

Went for brunch with a friend, the waitress stated that there would be a 10 to 15 minute wait for our order to arrive. We waited almost 45 minutes and when the food arrived I did not receive what I had ordered. If this was a genuine misunderstanding, all would have been well; however, when I spoke to a member of the kitchen staff about the problem she was rude and offered no solution to my enquiry, as if I was to blame, which ruined mine and my companions’s dining experience and we won’t be returning to The Watergate Tearooms or recommending it.

Nice scone and jam. I think it would be a nicer experience if the decor was more like a tea room, rather than a cafe.

Having Travelled from ashton under lyne by bus both my husband and i were peckish. Having seen how busy tea rooms looked and spotting a table we went in. MY Hubby had chilli ( he didnt want accompanying salad) i had steak n ale pie with potatoes and veg, everything was lovely, when we went to pay we were informed they had slightly reduced the cost of hubbys meal as he didnt have salad what a lovely gesture. Went back again today and had the full English Breakfast, Sausage, 2bacon egg, mushrooms black pud, beans, fresh grilled tomato, 2 potato wedges, toast, tea/coffee £8.95 WOW .Absolutly Fantastic value for money, Service spot on ,Attentive staff, clean, plesant surroundings. Judging by how busy they are its obvious a top quality establishment. Thank you to all staff we will definately recommend to all our friends and family and be back. Saw Scones as we were leaving so will be trying the Ploughmans scone next time.

Called in for a spot of early lunch and they were still doing breakfasts, I had the full Welsh, Welsh rarebit with bacon etc and my wife the full English, no not a country rivalry. Plenty of food, good quality ingredients and well cooked. Highly recommended.

Arrived at Tearooms at 14.00hrs on 2nd August to specifically order the fireman's lift, to be told sorry we are only doing drinks now, no explanation as to why this was ,disappointed as we had driven from Manchester for this, considering the place doesn't close until 4pm it's pretty poor that they have stopped doing food at 14.00hrs. Definitely could do better Watergate tearooms, extremely disappointed.

Me and my partner visit hebden bridge quite regular and always go to the watergate tea rooms we both think it’s the best cafe in hebden we have eaten in other places, but none can compare to this one, lovely staff and very value for money and the scones are the best would advise any one to try it, you will not be disappointed

We arrived at 3.50 and we're told they closed at 4.00. "No problem , sit down and we can serve cold food". We only wanted a drink and a cake so it was ideal. The scone and lemon meringue pie was very good. The staff are very friendly and the service is good. Recommended for a break whilst walking around Hebden Bridge.

Visited Hebden Bridge with my husband for the 1st time today (Sat 6th Nov) having only driven through it before. Hebden Bridge pleasantly surprised us by having lots of independent shops & a little market with many cafes & bars dotted around. We luckily managed to park in the little car park on Bridge Street & the Watergate tea rooms were conveniently situated right next to the car park & near the bridge so we decided to eat lunch here on our way back to the car. The downstairs of the cafe was full so we were directed upstairs overlooking the street of shops, the clean & spacious toilets were also upstairs. The waiting staff were pleasant though because it was busy & peak time the food took about 20 minutes to arrive but this wasn't a problem. My husband loved his full English breakfast (served till 2pm) & said everything was excellent quality & very filling with 2 slices of toast & a few potato wedges being extra to the normal, it was also piping hot. I enjoyed my specials board meal of homemade cheese & onion pie, crushed carrots & swede & peas ( I didn't use the onion gravy.) It was a proper filling hot lunch but on the reduced menu were also homemade soup, various Welsh rarebits, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, scones etc if you wanted a lighter meal. My husband's breakfast had tea included & I also had tea & we were impressed that the 2 meals & drinks were only £16 odd, very reasonable for the quality of food. We would definitely return on further visits to Hebden Bridge, thank you to all concerned.

After a walk round Hebden Bridge on a very dull Friday, we wanted somewhere for lunch. We had looked at various places and eventually decided on the Watergate Tea Roons. From the outside it didn't look as inviting as some of the other places we...

Used to rate highly but really disappointed with recent visit - poor menu and poor quality food. Shame

Good value. We had an excellent meal consisting of baked potato with baked beans which was very good value and also a home-made scone that was particularly good Both cappuccinos were well prepared.

As a group of four friends we visited for breakfast on our last day of a short break in Hebden Bridge. The excellent freshly prepared cooked breakfasts also included tea or coffee and toast and were excellent value for money. The experience also felt totally...

Dariusdave has gone north, sun shines no snow on mountains yet. Stopped at Hebden Bridge took afternoon tea at Watergate Tea Rooms Oldie Worldie Delight Had pot of tea and lemon drizzle cake. Real home made cake like my mother made 60 years ago absolute...

I thought the breakfast was fabulous. Quality ingredients , perfectly cooked and amazing value. I was happy to wait a little while in the court yard whilst it was freshly prepared, The staff were lovely and efficient, very quickly taking your order and bringing out...

Frosty welcome. Slow service. (Only 2 other tables in). Still handing out sweeteners in a dispenser regardless of Covid. We wanted to order breakfast, but the staff didn’t make us feel like it was an option. We felt like a hinderance. So we had our...

Popped in for lunch and coffee. Both our meals were well cooked and well presented. I had a full English and an Americano, my wife had a jacket potato with cheddar and baked beans and. Cappuccino. At £16+ this was great value. Social distancing accommodated....

Owning a couple of cafes myself means I can always find fault when eating breakfast at other places but I genuinely can’t with Watergate Tea Rooms. The food was spot on, service was good, location is nice and very good value for money. Keep up...

The Full English is outstanding. The menu is just what you want on a day out. Jensen Bridge is a good place to visit and this place is airy, pleasant, and the service is welcoming. Toilets scrupulously clean. Recommended.

Friendly and obviously popular with the locals is best description as it was definitely a meeting point. Filled Yorkshire pudding was excellent with lovely cup of tea. Service prompt without being rushed

Coffee and homemade sone. With jam and clotted cream very nice served hot and a very large scone which was delicious

Absolutely superb tea room with fantastic breakfast. A great variety including create your own. The coffee was great and the food was all delicious local produce. Can't wait to go back!

Enjoyed a bacon, egg and mushroom sandwich from this place. The staff are lovely and friendly. The cafe is very clean. Prices are good too. Definitely recommend this place.

sausages bought locally on a baguette with loads & loads of tea. good service, views of the kitchen (nothing hidden) like this place!

On a wet, windy and dismal day in Hebden my husband and I needed lunch before collecting our grandchildren from school, we both ordered the Shepherds pie with seasonal veg and gravy. It was absolutely delicious, not content with stuffing ourselves with our first course, himself has a homemade fruit scone and I had a slice of their delicious Chocolate Lumpy Bumpy cake, Wow! I can highly recommend Watergate tea rooms, it’s not our first visit and the standard of food remains high.

Cute cafe with plenty of choice. We enjoyed our breakfast. Service could have been a bit faster though

I usually go to a pub for a pint and a sandwich when I visit Hebden Bridge but my partner prefers tea so we spotted Watergate and went in. The menu was perfect for our needs, staff were friendly and welcoming. We had a pot of tea for two and I had a bacon, brie and cranberry panino with a tiny fresh salad and a serving of coleslaw, my partner had their beautiful welsh rarebit with ham and coleslaw. Both were satisfying and delicious. We hadn't noticed the specials board on the wall despite it being mentioned in the menu so missed out on other goodies including pumpkin soup and ginger sponge pudding which also looked delicious on an adjacent table. The teapot was accompanied by a water jug and plenty of milk so the tea was almost bottomless and delicious to the end !! Definitely recommend and will most certainly visit again :-)

We visited here and were left feeling very disappointed by both the food and service.When we sat down we were immediately asked what we wanted to order before we even had chance to look at the menu. We noticed this happened with a few other tables as well which left us feeling very rushed. I initially ordered a giant Yorkshire pudding which was the reason for visiting as I had seen it on the menu outside but there was no gravy so it wasn’t an option. Peak lunch time and running out of basics is shoddy service.We then chose the ploughman’s lunch in its place which was poor value for money. The half pork pie tasted stale and the quality was cheap. The vast majority of the grapes were starting to rot and turn brown.I was left hungry as half it it was inedible.We ordered desserts and my husbands had arrived and been finished before I had to chase up where mine was. The waiter was flippant advising it was on its way. Where my husband was sat he could see into the kitchen and they have an open bin which is used to store the oven tray on before it goes in the oven. This is very unhygienic and leaves me wondering what else goes on that we can’t see behind the scenes.I would not return.

Visited with a group of friends for the second time still unable to fault food and service given despite numbers involved Burger meal special -highly recommended

We, my partner and I have been going to The Watergate T Rooms for neigh on 13 years, and for the main purpose of enjoying their speciality dish Firemans Lift. Apart from a couple of visits namely after the flooding and when it was closed for damage due to flooding to be repaired,we have always been well received and the nice lady owner has provided a welcoming customer experience,and always been accommodating when something was not quite right.

We had visited Waterside before and decided to book Afternoon Tea by email. We were offered the option of ordering two teas between three of us if we preferred to do so which was a good call as we had plenty to eat.

We went out for all our meals, we were staying on a barge so couldn’t be bothered cooking. Came here for our brekkie, it was great, lots of choices, service was quick and friendly. Nice place, set us up for the day.

Just passing through on a week day morning for breakfast. Selection was wide and high quality. Everything cooked to perfection in beautiful surroundings. Clean and very competitively priced.

Called in for breakfast. The first thing we noticed is that the table needed a wipe down. It was about 20 mins before the deadline to order a breakfast and we were a bit concerned that we might get all the dregs. We couldn't have been more wrong. Everything about the breakfast was lovely and it was piping red hot (even the beans which are sometimes luke warm in other cafes). The food was tasty and presented nicely. It came with two toast each and we got 4 butters each. The tea pot and hot water gave enough for two teas each and was in a pot that didn't drip.

We were shown a table which still needed a clean.We sat patiently for about 10mts while another couple came in and were attended to straight away. we waited again and I told my brother that I felt we were invisible so made our complaint to the chef who was very apologetic, but we moved to another nearby cafe..

Nothing wrong with this Tea Room nor Hebden Bridge. We'd walked around this pleasant little town, peering into some shops & diving into many. Most were privately owned which is a nice change from High St multiples. On the day we visited, Thursday, there was a delightful artisan market. We bought a superb hand crafted loaf for £2.50, & enjoyed it that evening. The next day it was inedible as they don't use the chemical preservatives that supermarkets do. Nothing bad to say about the Tea Rooms. Food good, staff friendly & efficient - just what we wanted.

When we went in to the cafe I noticed that it was only half full. We sat down at a table for 2 and a lady came to clear it, saying there may be a wait for food. This was ok as we weren’t in a rush. She mistakenly left a used teacup and saucer but I thought she would come back for it. I noticed that the salt and pepper pots were filthy, with old food and fingerprints on them. Then we sat and waited for at least 10 minutes for somebody to take our order. Eventually I caught somebody’s eye and asked them to take our order. By this time another couple had sat down, and had their order taken. the Waiter brought their tea, and we were still left waiting. Then the waiter came back and said they had lost our order! We told him again what we wanted and mentioned that the couple opposite had got their tea even though they came in 15 minutes after us. They had been mistakenly given our tea. We then got our tea and the waiter was only going to leave one cup because he had seen the (dirty) cup on our table. The, lot and behold the couple opposite got their meals and had nearly eaten it before we got ours. I had soup and a sandwich and my husband had a feta salad and had ordered wedges. The top slice of bread was dry as a bone, but the soup was lovely. They forgot my husbands wedges, then brought him some, then brought some more which we sent away? Then we realised that they had missed the houmous from his salad but by this time we had lost the will to live so just ate up and went to pay the bill. They were then going to charge us for 2 wedges until we said and they knocked us £1 off for forgetting the houmous Of all the lovely places to eat we chose there, but we won’t be back because I don’t think they knew what they were doing to be honest

Very nice, clean. Decent portions. For the price no complaints at all. Toilets clean and friendly staff. Would go again and recommend.

Cute tearoom, with friendly service that comes along with a delicious cuppa!

Been here many times now and always really enjoy it. The food is great and the staff are lovely, down to earth people. My children like the upstairs window tables for being nosey... Recommended.

Lovely pots of steaming tea. Home made tasty cakes, scones and sandwiches. Nice staff and very busy in the summer when tourists pour into the area. However we went in October while schools were open and the place was busy then.

We visit Hebden Bridge every 6 weeks always set off early so we can have breakfasts at the Watergate. Sausage and Bacon is locally supplied and you tell the difference with the quality of meat.

Got tired of waiting for someone to take our order and the table we sat at had a layer of food ingrained into. Eventually we got up and left, the service and left, however,the food over the road at the Rendevous Bistro is excellent .

On a beautiful Autumn day we went to Hebden Bridge on the bus from Huddersfield. After a gentle wander around it was time for lunch. So many places to choose from. Bingo, we found the best one, Watergate Tea Room. It was very busy, but we were warned there would be a wait, due to a member of staff having to go home, no problem as we weren’t in any rush. The staff were really nice & didn’t appear “harassed “ in any way. They have an extremely varied menu & I’m guessing everything was delicious. My husband order Ginger spring & custard (I asked for an extra spoon). It was amazing. I promised that I’d only have a couples of mouthfuls, but think I had more!!

Never disappointed with this place. Always clean . The food is good . I’m very fussy when it comes to my coffee , but the staff always listen to how I want it which is perfect .

Found this little tea room today. Very busy but managed to get a lovely table by the window. The place is imaculatey clean, nice menu, we ordered two specials steak and ale pie for me and quiche for my partner. The food did take a while but looks like it is cooked to order, you can watch the food being prepared cooked from the hatch, kitchen looked very clean and tidy. When the food arrived it was worth the wait, would definitely recommend it highly.

A lovely café with delicious food on offer at a very reasonable price. The staff were attentive and sitting outside made for a relaxing meal

Sat around the back on the outside terrace which has so much more potential.. a few plant pots/lights/candles would spruce this up and make it look so much more inviting. Saw three sets of people come round, see the terrace and then leave which was such a shame!! The food however was so nice. Ordered the home made soup with the cheese scone which was gorgeous and my partner had a tuna melt Pannini which was just as good. Friendly staff :) all in all really good but lost a star due to the first point !

Came here last week for tea and scone. Scone was lovely with plenty of jam and cream. Staff were friendly

Excellent Cheese and chive scone. Ceylon tea worth writing home about. I'd love to come back on a warmer day so I could sit outside overlooking the river.

The court outside is very dirty, doesn’t look like it’s been brushed all summer. The cheese in the Welsh breakfast was not properly grilled.

We went at the beginning of the week but it was still busy so advise that you avoid weekends when all of Hebden Bridge is busy during the summer. My hubby and I both had the ‘fireman’s lift’ so called because it’s very filling, Welsh rabbit, ham and coleslaw on toast . Unusual but very tasty. Nice latte too.

Had a delicious and leisurely lunch here on our Friday arrival. So much so that we returned on the Saturday.

This was lunch so only had a sandwich which was very good, sat on the terrace on a very hot day so very pleasant.

Friendly helpful staff. Food good. Highly recommended. Will go again and again. What else can I say? Tables a good size. Outside area next to the river.

First time in Hebden Bridge so not sure where to go. Good location by the river and wide choice on the menu. i had the rarebit and my wife the Bacon baguette. Both good choices

me and my friend came here on a saturday expecting the whole area to be kitted out for the arts festival??? mmm we certainly came on the wrong day, we came by coach so the coach company thought there was something going on, we did find a couple of lovely art gallerys that were lovely and well worth coming to see however we thought the watergate tea rooms a little gem, we came twice here we sat in the window seat my friend had a tea for one and i had a black filter coffee the cost came to under £3 and the brews were lovely, staff very friendly and the toilets upstairs very clean, it was in the main centre of hebden bridge and was lovely to see everyone walking past, we liked the watergate

my partner and I went in for a breakfast and sat outside by the river. my foos was ok but they got the order wrong for my partner. the place was invaded by push cyclists. Could be lovely eating out by the river but the need to make an effort. these places aren't cheap but they are !

Day out in Hebden Bridge. Went to Watergate tea rooms for lunch. Pot of tea for two, cottage cheese and pineapple salad, large yorkshire pudding with sausage and onion gravy and the bill came to less than £14.00. My salad was beautifully presented, with fresh bread and coleslaw on the side. My husband's filled yorkshire pudding was certainly a substantial lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend.

Popped in here by chance with the wife n baby n so happy I did - everything was perfect.

Had lunch yesterday 2 fireman’s lift rarebits and a bacon, brie and cranberry panini with coleslaw all served with a side salad. Meal spoiled by the dressing on side salad. If you don’t like a dressing you can’t take it off but if you do it could be added. It should be a choice. Coffee excellent and menu reasonably priced.

The male waitor was very good, friendly and professional. Unfortunately our order was wrong. The jacket potato was microwaved and not so great. They forgot the coleslaw. The lasy at the till was rude, questioning my order and table number. The waitor stepped in and sorted it. Positives are the location, the service and the river view.

We came in here simply because it was next to the car park (the 4th we'd tried) where we finally found a parking spot. And we're glad we did: my husband said his large mug of coffee was 'all right' with the inflexion that makes it high praise from a Yorkshireman; my pot of Darjeeling tea was excellent with an ample supply of milk and the toasted tea cake l chose came with plenty of butter. The staff were equally nice and the bill surprised my husband as it was only £5 and he'd been expecting it to be much higher.

Our visit on a wet Wednesday proved to be the ideal choice for a "coffee stop". The crumpets & scones were really very good, and the coffee better than any big chain offers. Really pleasant staff who serve an extensive menus covering snacks to full meals. Oh, and the toilets are very clean too.

Visited twice during our stay in Hebden Bridge, recommend the cream tea and the Welsh rarebit ( which I had been looking forward to since our previous visit 9 years ago. ) Friendly service and reasonable prices

We decided to try here for a change at lunch time. We had the Welsh rarebit & drinks. Both very nice & mine was very large portion.

Best rarebit ever. Beats the supposedly famous rarebit of Fortnum and Masons. Can't comment on rest of menu because I always have the rarebit! They make a decent pot of tea too!!!

We were attracted by the well priced and extensive menu. The food was good and the staff very efficient.There is overflow seating upstairs and a patio for warmer days.

Visited here on a busy Saturday afternoon, Service was very good and the food was excellent, simple cheese on toast was possibly the best I have ever had..!!

Lovely afternoon Yes, scones were amazing, all three of us loved it , I am a pastry chef in Jersey so know a good scone when I eat one

Good food, great service well priced menu. The staff are very friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food.

We stopped for lunch on a cold day, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Watergate is in the pedestrian precinct in the heart of Hebden Bridge, and offers a menu for all times of the day. It's nit just a Tea Room... There's seating on two floors, and the ground floor has wheelchair access. The food is excellent and reasonably priced, the staff are friendly, helpful, and cheerful.

Can’t really say too much. 5 of us from 3 generations visited. Had soup, sausage batch etc. Coffee was ok as was tea but nothing special.

The food has definitely improved since the floods . Had breakfast which was yummy. Price not bad either.

Called by for breakfast which when eventually arrived was very nice, 45 mins for a full English to be cooked apparently they only have a small griddle

Fab food, reasonably priced, great location and very friendly service. Beware the cakes....you will want them all!

dropped in to the Hebden Bridge area and came across this little cafe. Very accommodating, right on the street and very quaint. One piece of advise. The scones were huge!! (And very nice). Can quite easily share between two.

Had lunch here today and chose the Apricot Nut Roast from the 'specials' board. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and efficient. The café is clean and pleasant and very popular. Like lots of businesses in Hebden Bridge, this one was a victim of the terrible floods which affected the town in December 2015. The refurbishment is great and the café deserves the support of customers - both locals and visitors.

The Watergate Tea Rooms offer clean lines pristine oak furniture in their friendly atmosphere tea rooms. Beautiful sandwiches and creamy crumbly scones!

Popped in for a late breakfast and coffee on a Sunday. The staff were exceptionally attentive and the menu quite extensive with plenty of options and a nice ambiance. Thoroughly nice experience from beginning to end.

We chose here to eat as the menu offered plenty of choices at a good price. I had the Minute Steak and Onion Baguette with gravy which was very good, the steak was quite thick not like the minute steaks of old. I had a side order of potato wedges which I can highly recommend. Plenty of large Prawns in the prawn sandwich. A very good home made coleslaw accompanied both. The coffee was served hot enough to be still warm throughout the meal which is always a plus for me. All in all an enjoyable experience. Having read other reviews and a lady's comment about the café being dirty it did not seem so to me though the young man who cleaned our table before we were seated rather than placing a few crumbs into his hand did just brush them onto the floor. I would suggest an investment in a couple of mini roller table sweepers that I have seen used in Indian restaurants could maybe negate such complaints. We didn't try any of the deserts on offer as were full from the sandwich and Baguette.

Being in the school holiday time, we were unsure about being able to find a table, but we need not have worried, as there are tables on both floors. The floods that devestated Hebden Bridge on Boxing Day in 2016 now seem a distant memory and the re-fit here was very good.We both chose the Gammon Steak (a very large piece was served, topped with a fried free-range large egg, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables. For dessert, we chose a local speciality known as "Lumpy Bumpy", which is a soft sponge base topped with a flavoured filling with cream, all covered in decorative icing.We really enjoyed the meal here and as we have been a regular visitor here for many years, it was good to meet the lady chef and the management here once again.

The best scones in West Yorkshire! Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Service is good and the menu has a wide variety. A must if you are visiting Hebden Bridge.

Decided upon this cafe from all the others in Hebden Bridge as the menu seemed most vegetarian friendly, two out of the six of us are veggie. The mozzarella and pesto panini isn't vegetarian as the pesto contains fish, which means there aren't any other choices of panini for vegetarians. I chose a cheese and pickle baguette and after the rest of my party were served I realised the waitress had forgotten my food, no problem as she soon brought me my food when I told her. My main problem is that the place was dirty! The carpets had food on them! When you pay you go to a hatch to the kitchen, had I have seen the kitchen before ordering I'd have walked out, no one wore gloves or hair nets, the surfaces were dirty, meat was next to veg! The cook had dirty bitten fingernails! So so unsatisfactory! I definitely would not recommend this establishment and I think food hygiene need to spot check it!

We were looking for a cream tea and after going in a couple of places that had no scones we came across this place. The heavens opened and we were getting soaked so we went in. Well that certainly was a message from above. We both ordered tea and a scone with clotted cream and jam. It was to die for. The scone was massive, freshly made and warm. A lot of people were eating other things including meals and these looked really nice too. I would most certainly recommend a visit if in Hebden bridge.

Was about to order the Welsh Rarebit but they also had on the menu Hawaian Rarebit with pineapple and ham, so I asked if I could swap the ham for mushroom as I am vegetarian. It was then that I was kindly informed that the Rarebit mix was made with chicken stock so not vegetarian to start with! This information I greatly appreciated and chose a jacket potato instead. I think that it would be a good idea to state this on the menu so vegetarians know about it as a couple there had the Welsh Rarebit, one of them being vegetarian, who was not aware of this fact. The jacket potato was very nice by the way.

This is right in the centre of Hebdon Bridge next to the river that flows through. You can sit inside or outside which is right on the riverside.We had breakfast here which was very very good, great bacon and sausages and also very well priced.Well worth a visit

Lovely spot for tea and homemade scones by the river. Friendly service too. Would recommend. Did seem very warm inside though when visiting the Ladies room so outside seats preferred weather permitting.

Lovely tearoom, with a riverside terrace. We're lucky the weather was kind and we could sit outside. Just had tea and crumpets, which came with loads of butter.

I have visited this tea room twice in the last week, and enjoyed both visits. The food is fresh, well prepared and nicely served. It is also extremely good value. The place is airy and clean, and the staff are efficient. I would encourage people to have the poached eggs - they are excellent!

This light airy and welcoming tea rooms is a delight to visit for lunch or a snack. The decor is modern and elegant and very clean. The staff are friendly and efficient and the food is tasty. Servings are generous and the menu is extensive as well as a daily specials board. I enjoyed a beautiful salmon and asparagus quiche accompanied by local fresh new potatoes and coleslaw. Very tasty. The coffee was good and the pots of tea generous in size. To get to the toilet you have to ascend quite steep stairs which may be difficult for those with limited mobility. Good value for money.

Over the years we have visited Watergate Tea Rooms many times. Always been happy with food and service. Last week we decided to make a trip to Hebden Bridge, have a good walk ,and call into Watergate Tea rooms. Our first trip back for a few years. We ordered scones and coffee. The scones were very large. Never seen any so large before. Quality was very poor. Fruit, hardly any. Lumps of hard chewy stuff, like lumps of scones mixture not mixed together very well. They were dreadful. after paying the bill I passed a remark to the lady regarding the scones.. I said on a scale of one to five, I would give them 2. I said I think you have used a scone mix ( which one of the other ladies nodded her in a yes gesture, and they had not been mixed together at all well. Very disappointing. The coffee was fine.. Watergate get your act together if you can. Scones please at a normal size, more fruit, mixed properly.

The food and service are the best. A wide choice of food and teas. They serve alcohol too. Comfortable, clean very pleasant place to spend a couple of hours. This is our second visit.

I visited this lovely café today & was looking forward to having salmon pate (which was on the menu) The waitress said pate had been taken off the menu, so I had scrambled egg on toast instead. The egg was done to perfection , but not really what I had been looking forward to after seeing the menu outside.Never the less it is a place I will visit again next time I am in Hebden Bridge