White Hart Tea Room in Staffordshire Moorlands

Unfortunately it wasn't as good as our previous stays and it's in need of some investment. The room itself is comfortable and clean but the wi fi is appalling (it's never been brilliant but depends on which room you are in). The television signal is good enough for 2 channels only. This time, room four, the bed springs were making it very uncomfortable for a decent night's sleep. On a positive note, the breakfast is very good but no cereal this time, still we didn't go hungry. For the money, its elsewhere next time for a stay.

I stayed here last week for 2 nights I came across this hidden gem when I rang a neighbouring b&b couldn’t accept me as it was full I rang number made the booking without knowing where I was going. Upon arrival I checked in to what I’d describe as home from home it was perfect the room had all amenities you need and it’s comfortable the breakfast was included and it was of finest quality I had a very comfortable stay as it for work I going back again , I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending b&b or tea room as both amazing along with very attentive staff 5 stars all the way for me .

Decent food, good sized portions and at a fair price. The staff were efficient, friendly and polite. Try the paninis which were a generous size! Recommended.

A great vegetarian choice at a very reasonable price. Dog friendly and has a doggie menu. My pooch had breakfast trimmings and now try’s to pull me into the door whenever I walk past!

A very nice full English with a cheese oat cake , orange juice and coffee set us up nicely for the day. There was a fairly comprehensive menu for those that prefer a little less on their plate. Reasonable prices and friendly efficient staff ronded the experience off well.

We called in to this tea room after doing a little research to find a dog friendly cafe where we could sit inside with our pooch. The cafe is a traditional tea room and we were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food on offer. My husband had the roast beef bap and chips and I had a jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw. Both meals were nicely presented, good portion sizes and very tasty. We had a coffee each and the price was £20 which we thought was very good value for money considering the quality of the ingredients used. I would definitely recommend this cafe/tearoom to anyone visiting the area especially if you have a four legged friend with you.

Fantastic food at a great price, a good menu and daily 'specials' The wife had beef and ale pie with chips and just peas by request, it came with a jug of gravy and it was certainly a good portion. I had ham, egg, chips and beans. Again, good portions, lots of lovely ham, chips, 2 eggs and a ramekin of beans. Others had sausage egg and chips, and one had traditional Staffordshire Oatcakes with cheese, chips, hash browns and beans. Can't fault it, I noted on the menu you can 'build' a breakfast which gives plenty of options, and it is available all day. Try it.

Great vegan and gluten-free options. I came here as a result of a recommendation due to having coeliac disease and struggling for vegan options. I was not disappointed. I sat outside due to it being a nice sunny day. I had the vegan full English with a gluten free Staffordshire oatcake, I couldn’t believe it was an option, I was so happy but sceptical about how it would taste! I needn’t of been as it was lovely! If I was being picky it would be that the hash browns were a bit greasy or soggy and I like them a bit crispier so I left some but I’d definitely return and I’m very grateful to have all of these options thank you!

We live local and decided to visit today. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly staff the tearoom was busy but we were seated quickly. We ordered 2 all day breakfast and a pop of tea for 2. The food was served and it was freshly cooked and the quality was excellent! Would not hesitate to recommend this tearoom and will be visiting again very soon!

Stayed here for a night, room was large, clean and comfy, will definitely stay again when in the area, breakfast was nice and the staff lovely

My wife and I have visited leek on numerous occasions always stayed in premiere Inn couldn't get in this time so decided to book the white Hart after reading reviews on trip advisor and was not disappointed room was comfy bathroom although small was well maintained but the icing on the cake for this little gem must be the breakfast could not fault it or the young girls who were serving it will definitely be staying again

Lovely place. Dog had his own choice from the menu.he picked a Sunday lunch see pic Our food was nice. The service was spot on. Could not ask for more

Had a fabulous full English Breakfast this morning. A good start for the weekend. Evey food item was freshly cooked and well presented. Will be back soon.

Loo,ing for a lunch stop on a Saturday and came across the white Hart. It was busy but we found a table. Good choice of food everything from full meals to light snacks. Staff were friendly and service good. Quite expensive but no complaints

Came here for lunch, cake was overpriced and couldn't taste the coffee in the cake or the chocolate. I felt the staff hanging over us like they wanted to go home. Good tea. Location ok but not near peak district, maybe ok if you staying in leek and want breakfast or snack

Excellent cafe, very friendly staff, the baps are lovely and very filling and fresh, good value for money, the breakfasts are fab too, well worth a visit.

We received a text with the door codes for entry and all worked OK. The room was fine, all clean, probably needed a bit of tlc in places but perfectly functional. There was a well stocked tea tray and the wi fi generally worked OK but was a bit patchy at times. Bed and pillows were comfy enough. Breakfast was from 8.30 in the tea room downstairs. Absolutely delicious, juice, choice of cereal and choice of hot dishes. My only comment is that the toast should be served on a side plate and not with the hot items. The toast gets soggy etc The member of staff in the tea room was lovely being courteous and efficient

My son and i visited this morning for breakfast.Top quality produce and friendly staff.Best breakfast in Leek and fantastic value.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Visited on Saturday 5th March 2022. We were glad to find this place and enjoyed the eclectic and historic tea room. We were relaxed about our visit as time was not a pressure. We joked on entry after hearing a couple of items hitting the...

Only recently found this gem and I have since returned. The vegetarian choice is excellent and the whole place is spotlessly clean. An eclectic interior which is dog friendly. I was very surprised when I got the bill as it is amazing value.

Really lovely food here and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The takeaway prices are fantastic too! Lovely place to go :)

Visited on a sunday with friends. Greeted by a waitress by being told to santise then sit down. No idea where the santiser was we had a good look round. Waitress obviously didn't want to be there. Eventually came to take the order, we had...

We visited this tea room/B&B as a stopover before attending a wedding the next day. Whilst a Premier inn would of been my normal choice for a hotel, I felt supporting our little independent establishments is much needed after what they’ve suffered with Covid lockdowns....

We came here for breakfast and are very glad we did! The decor is cosy and quirky- lots of things to look at whilst sat down which was fun. The food was tasty too. My only criticism was that there was probably a little too...

Lovely courtyard and very dog friendly. Excellent service and delicious food and drinks . I would definitely go back again if in this part of the world.

Smashing wee place. Folks, go here for breakfast and support local business. Excellent value for money and all reasonable Covid/PHE protections in place. One observation was that the breakfast, whilst plentiful and fresh, could’ve been wee bit hotter.

I had previously stayed in the White Hart when visiting Leek and always enjoyed a good room and excellent breakfast. When visiting the town last year we popped in for a coffee. Despite being only 5 minutes before they closed the staff were extremely accomodating...

My 5th visit today but maybe the 10 for breakfast amounted to dry bread sandwich (cut in half at a weird angle) advised lateness of sold out items and still asked to pay full price for 2 sosages and a small pot of beans. very...

We had wanted to try this place for a while. 4 of us came for breakfast and were a bit disappointed. The place itself was nice but the food let it down a bit. The sausages were awful. I am not sure I have ever...

Visited today after visiting for coffee several times.Todays experience was extremely disappointing.The greeting on entering was non existent although the service was pleasant enough afterwards.The main reason for this review was the cheese pie.The presentation was appalling resembling more a pancake than a pie with...

What a perplexing nook of the small market town this is. Upon entrance I had to double take, did I just walk into a yard sale? All around you, you will notice almost immediately the somewhat charming, mostly silly - tat - strewn about the...

What a perplexing nook of the small market town this is. Upon entrance I had to double take, did I just walk into a yard sale? All around you, you will notice almost immediately the somewhat charming, mostly silly - tat - strewn about the place. And yes I do mean tat; junk, rubbish, coffee at Grandma's-esque. I'd find it endearing if it wasn't so obnoxious. Sit yourself in either the foyer or living room? The menu's are ready and waiting for you, grubby, plastic and well rehearsed. I've been to the White Hart a few times so I'm writing from experience here; the food is average at best and hysterically abysmal at worst. Pitched somewhere between lazy, greasy middle England pub grub and the most out-dated - comically out-dated - slop you've ever seen come out of a kitchen. I applaud its tenacity for steering clear of the pretentious gastro knock-off we see so frequently now, but this is reminiscent of actively rejecting modern cuisine expectations - in a profoundly mediocre, so-so, boilerplate kind of way. Please do better.

My fiancée and I visited here for lunch and were totally surprised at the presentation of the food. We ordered cheese and onion pie and quiche - these was to be served hot. After waiting over 30 minutes for the food we were excited about...

I regularly attend a networking business group here and breakfast is part of the meeting. I always opt for the full english - but occassionally I have poached eggs and brown bread to make it healthy!! Very nicely cooked, and always well presented and tasty...

3rd Monday in a row we’ve come for breakfast. It’s our new favourite spot in leek. Delicious hot food with not a very long wait, reasonably priced too. Can’t wait to return next week

Exceptional good value for an overnight stay. Lovely warm room on a cold winters night. Delicious breakfast the next morning all included in the price. Great base if you are attending a wedding at the ashes, only a short drive away. Xx

Highly recommend this lovely place. The food is very good quality with good choice for all diets (vegetarian/vegan included). The build your own breakfast is a great idea and served all day. The layout is good, cosy and well decorated. It was autumn when I visited so the outside area was closed but can imagine that it’s a nice feature in warmer weather. Can’t wait to visit again!

The whole family - plus dog - have just been for a great cooked breakfast/brunch at the White Hart. Very traditional in vibe, great food and service. We’ll definitely be back.

Came for a quick coffee while shopping in Leek. A bit deserted, had to ring a bell to find any staff. Not the best coffee we’ve had in Leek.

Wow! How lovely to find somewhere for us all to eat. Visited today with omni partner and 2 dogs. The dogs were given a fresh bowl of water on arrival which was very much appreciated. There was a whole vegan menu for me - the full breakfast was lovely, my partner had a hot chicken roll and gravy. The food is good but the welcome was even better - young people giving top customer service

I attended these lovely tea rooms at lunchtime on Wednesday and was pleasantly surprised. The surroundings were bright and clean, the service was prompt and friendly. The baby facilities were excellent. And of course the food was delicious! It was hot, tasty and well presented. I’d absolutely recommend a visit.

Called I for coffees and scones but they'd run out of scones so we had to make do with toasted tea cakes. Coffees were good.

Excellent food ,good selection on menu and wines The building is full of charm and inviting.Nothing was to much trouble for the staff.

Always have a good welcome at the White Hart. Nice place for a light lunch in Leek. Plenty to choose for all tastes from the menu. Always enjoy our food there. Staff seem attentive and friendly.

Lovely setting and smashing breakfast at the right price and outside in the back yard is great on sunny morning.

Always a great breakfast.Lovely sausages and bacon.Friendly staff.Very good pot of tea.What's not to love.

Excellent place to stay over night fantastic breakfast staff very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

Teresa and her wonderful staff hosted our wedding breakfast and reception in June. They set all of the room up for us and nothing was too much trouble. We had the most gorgeous roast beef dinner with lashings of gravy.

Visited for lunch, wish I'd just had a sandwich. The hot meals were a bit disappointing. Would say it was a nice place to stop for a drink and snack.

Visited with my sister on a Saturday lunch was quite busy but found a table and staff came to get our drinks order. Very pleasant and efficient staff. Ordered panini and chips tasty and well presented. Treated ourselves to chocolate cake and cream scone yummy. Competitively priced quaint tea room. Can get very busy and best of all they welcome dogs with open arms. Will return

We enjoyed our delicious main course but we're disappointed with the sliver of raspberry merangue ice cream that was presented for £3.95 per portion. It was a sponge cake with a layer of approx 7mm in depth of a blend of raspberry merangue and ice cream on the top of it.

We visit a relative in the area a few times a year, so for lunch it is nice to call in to the White Hart Tea Rooms. Always a warm pleasant welcome from the staff.

Visited the White Hart Tea Room for for lunch and received amazing service. I went in and sat down then a waiter came over to take my order. After I ordered, it was only a short wait until I received my food and I enjoyed it greatly. I'll definitely return

Good bacon and sausage sandwich and bacon and cheese oat cakes for Saturday lunch. I really enjoyed my latte too.

Visited The tea rooms twice, beautiful location and nice decor however both times they seemed rather Pushed, our drinks were forgotten about until we reminded the lady. She was apologetic but rushed Think we won’t try Here again unfortunately

Took the eldest daughter there for brekkie, couldn’t fault the meal.

We have lived in Leek for six years and never visited here before but on bank holiday Monday our daughter spotted the a board in market place and said let's try it. Good decision , very friendly staff comfortable seats and lovely freshly cooked food. We will be back !

I haven't been here since I had some awful soup that was 'freshly' made but stored in a bucket in the fridge, why on earth they needed to do that to 'freshly' made soup I will never know.

Amazing jacket potato’s with a good portion size and cheap in price. The staff are always very friendly.

Found this tea room on a day trip to Leek.

On a day visit to Leek we called in for lunch with a group of us. It was a return visit, so with excellent weather, we had the chance to sit out for lunch in the courtyard.

Been to the White Hart quite a few times and I can honestly say the breakfast is DELISH!! Beautiful Sausage and Bacon and a really nice traditional setting. All of the staff and waitresses are lovely! Definitely recommend if you’re ever in Leek

Dined in the T ROOMS prior to booking in......excellent food...downside to me was DOGS being allowed in a Restaurant

I went here with my Dad for a Father's Day breakfast on Sunday morning. The service was very friendly, polite and prompt. There's a wide variety of breakfasts to choose from (I had the vegetarian option) & the two we had were plentiful and lovely. The cafe itself is very decorative and comfortable.

My wife and I stopped for lunch today in Leek. We examined the menu at the White Hart and settled on Scampi and homemade chips for my wife and Sausage Egg and homemade chips for me. When the meals arrived my wife's Scampi was a little translucent and squidgy - undercooked! She called the waitress over and she apologised and took the meal back to the kitchen. A few moments later she came back and told us that they had checked the temperature with a thermometer and the Scampi was the correct temperature, however if we wished they would cook a fresh batch. We greed that would be fine. Of course this took time and I had finished my meal by the time my wife's fresh meal had arrived. The Scampi was nicely cooked and completely different to the first meal. My sausage egg and chips was nicely cooked and enjoyable too, but the chips were frozen chips, not the "homemade chips" on the menu.

We have been twice this year when visiting relatives in Leek. Really friendly welcome - nothing too much trouble. Nice choice in the menu for a light or more substantial lunch.

Four of us breakfasted here last Saturday. Booked in advance but didn't really need to as it was pretty quiet at 10.15 but didn't want to risk a wait as had a train to catch. Ordered 3 Full English and a bacon and egg bap - SO freshly cooked and absolutely delicious - really set us up for a day in Manchester. Very good pot of tea for 3 plus a coffee and it came to £30 including tip. Couldn't fault it and would definitely recommend.

We stayed two nights in rooms above the Tea Room. Only problem was that on arrival tea room wasn't open and we weren't expected despite booking weeks ago and paying a deposit (one night was on a voucher which seemed to be the problem).

I came here with my friend for a quick bite to eat. Lots of choice on menu, everything very fresh and made to order. Only downside is I ordered a drink and it never came!

Lovely find on our visit to Leek after a lovely walk in the area. Nice and cozy tearoom. They have tasty food and hot drinks and it has an excellent selection of cakes and teas. It's nice to come across tearooms that welcome dogs too ☕️

Nice lunch here with my wife. I took got beef bap with chips and gravy pot. My wife had coronation chicken with baked potato.

We have been regulars here since Teresa and Jamie took over last year and it keeps getting better and better. The service is friendly, nothing is too much trouble and the food is great. New dishes are regularly introduced and now they are researching and building up vegan meals too, if the vegan cottage pie I have tasted is anything to go by, they will be fantastic.

We had lunch here. Very friendly cafe. Good menu. Home cooked food. We had a “pie of the day”- steak and onion, real chips, and carrots and cabbage, and syrup pudding. All good home cooked food. Dogs are welcome and are also included in special events, there’s a valentines breakfast on 11th Feb for dogs and their owners- a great idea.

We started going there just after the new owners took hold it is fantastic, and dog friendly, breakfast is fab, staff are brilliant, owners have boundless energy. Thankyou

Very calming and relaxing tearoom, lovely ambience. Like so many places in Leek great to see it is dog friendly....

Nipped in for breakfast,we was the only people in,the breakfast was very nice,a full breakfast including toast...a little pricey 2...

I haven't visited the sandwich bar since it has come under new management - what a disappointment! Ordered 'fresh' soup...

Back here today after an absence from Leek for two years. It still offers a wide range of food. It...

Absolutely fabulous cheese pie. Chips were great. Beans were... beans so fair enough.

A large group pre-booked & plentiful sandwiches, cakes, tea & coffee. The scones were delicious! Licensed too, so a few of us enjoyed prosecco as it was a leaving party.

Fuimos un día soleado de calor, así que nos fuimos a sentar en el patio de atrás. Es mucho apwas demasiado caliente para sentarse en pleno sol y la mesa y las sillas en la sombra estaban sucios, así que volvimos por dentro. Nos sentamos en la parte de atrás, que estaba lleno de recuerdos de 1940 pero todo parecía tan viejo y un poco cutre, no un poco como el frente del edificio. Intenté pedir una bebida alcohólica con la comida, pero mi opción no estaba disponible ni era la segunda opción, me dijeron que la razón era que los menús fueron cambiando, de modo que tanto nos quedamos con una taza de té. Mientras estábamos esperando nuestro pedido de patatas chaqueta, la camarera vino y nos dijo que el pollo para ambos rellenos aún estaba siendo preparado, así que no nos importa esperar que no aunque habría estado bien que han dicho en el punto de pedir ya que tienen elegido algo diferente o ido a otro sitio. Cuando llegamos al final de nuestras comidas estaban bien, pero aún así parecía un poco decepcionante en general. Los menús estaban en muy mal estado, sin duda estaban cambiado.

Visitamos aquí para el almuerzo con mi gran en un poco al azar el viernes.

En húmedo de la mañana tuvimos la suerte de encontrar este salón de té perros. Fuimos recibidos por un miembro del personal muy simpático, ella llevó más de una toalla para secar nuestro perrito Molly. Otro miembro del personal dio un tazón de agua y un par de sus galletas. Molly fue tratado como una celebridad. El almuerzo fue servido bastante rápidamente y era muy sabroso. Cinco estrellas para este salón de té para bondadoso y al cliente satisfacción.

We had a fantastic breakfast in here the products used were all very nice 100%. recommended. Opposite was a nice farmers market which was very nice to see and a lovely church close by.

Friendly staff.Nice cafe food.Home made cakes are lovely. Could do better with the menus they seem dated and dirty/sticky.

Driving from Buxton towards Ashbourne and got slightly confused in Leek. Oh well, we're hungry anyway so let's park in the market Square and find somewhere for breakfast. White Hart looks welcoming - - and it was - lovely staff - great fresh full English and Staffordshire oat cakes. Piping hot. This was a great find.

Stopped here with a friend for a spot of brunch. Friendly staff. Nice food.Lots of choice.A little over priced. Menus need a clean.Sauces/sugars etc weren't topped up so looked a little scruffy.Home made cakes all looked delicious.

Went here today with a friend for a catch-up, had a warm welcome and received great service. Food was high quality and tasted delicious! Will definitely be back

Stopped by for lunch and found this to be a nice tearoom.I had a tuna, cheddar and red onion panini which was very good. Comes with salad and crisps. I ordered some homemade chips to go with it, which we excellent.Staff are nice and friendly plus reasonable prices

My friend and I were walking past today and decided to pop in on the spur of the moment for some lunch. The seating area was inviting and we were greeted by friendly staff who understood that we needed to take extra time between our catch up chatting to choose from the menu. Lunch was lovely and I have to admit that I was tempted by their array of puddings, but maybe next time

Called this morning for breakfast, great service and lovely breakfast, very polite waitress, will definitely call again

We visited here for lunch and had the home made soup and sandwiches followed by Bakewell tart and custard. Absolutely delicious. All the other meals that were coming out of the kitchen looked yummy. Great friendly service. A good old traditional tea room - much better than the chain restaurants. Highly recommend.

Today had traditional Sunday lunch. For starter carrot and coriander soup which was a nice thick tasty soup with brown roll and butter. The roast beef was a little on the chewy side and I was somewhat disapointed . The vegitables on the other hand were very good. I have been coming here for about four years now and always been very pleased with the food. This little hicup will certainly not put me off

Have been here a couple of times now. Have sat inside and outside, both very clean and comfortable with plenty of tables. Staff very efficient, friendly and attentive. The food was quick to come. On both occasions i have had baguette with comes with salad and coleslaw and crisps. Bread always fresh. Large variety of food available from a sandwich to a full meal such as steak and ale pie. They also serve Sunday lunch at a reasonable price too. You can bring you dog through the tea room to sit outside which is always a bonus.

The White Hart has upheld this claim for several years, my breakfasting companion told me. So we thought we'd try it! We were the first customers that morning, closely followed by a solo chap. We sat in the window, watching the traffic and the pedestrians go by and after a short while, a chatty waitress appeared to take our order with a smile. We ordered the full breakfast advertised on the board outside - one of us with white toast, the other with Staffordshire Oatcakes. Our pot of tea and mug of coffee arrived on the table whilst our breakfast was cooking. When our plates of food arrived, they were full and looked inviting. I'd forgotten to ask for no tomato, but that was easily dispensed of onto my companion's plate! The food was very good, although we didn't rate the sausages greatly. Ash's butchers and 'Farm to Shop' sell excellent and tasty ones. We certainly approved of up to 35 local businesses being used as sources however. The Staffordshire Oatcakes were very nice, but could have benefited from not being folded into quarters, as they were a tad overcooked in the corner.I'd been to the White Hart solo a few months ago and enjoyed their delicious Lemon Tart and a pot of tea, but did have to mention that the price labelling for the dessert wasn't very clear in the cabinet. When going to the back of the cafe for the [clean] toilet, I was surprise to find the patio and pergola seating area outside. What a delightful scene it was!

Visited for lunch on a busy market day with my husband. Nice roomy tea rooms. Two bright, clean rooms to choose from. Plenty of tables and well spaced out, so lots of room around the tables. Good, varied menu with a specials board and very reasonable prices. We both had a full English breakfast which was freshly cooked. It had two sausages, two rashers of bacon, black pudding, egg, cooked to preference, mushrooms, baked beans and plum tomatoes. Also a choice of toast and/or local oatcakes. We had a huge pot of tea as well and our bill was just over £12. All the meals we saw being brought out looked very appetizing and well presented, everyone cleared their plates, so presume they were tasty too! Nice selection of homemade cakes available, which looked lovely. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Highly recommended and would definitely revisit

Stayed for a night in the bed and breakfast. The room was clean and of a reasonable size; it had what you would expect in the way of facilities. But for four stars the breakfast had little choice in the way of cereal, juice or anything but fry-up style. We also had to sit next to the most appallingly noisy fridge in the tea room whilst eating. For four stars I would expect more in the way of choice and a few added luxuries in the room - not just standard tea, coffee and pots of UHT. It wasn't expensive however, and the business is currently for sale - perhaps this has lead to a lack of finesse?

Super efficient staff, perfect for a simple meal. Food is tasty ( especially the chips!!), larger than it looks! Good for groups.

Lovely cafe with nice surroundings. The service was exceptionally good and the food deliciousThe soup was yummy and cakes delicious

This place is handy for me as it is just over the road from where i work, the food is ok but sometimes the baken is bad and just cheese on toast was not done on one side so i got a cheese sandwich. Staff were good but it has gone down bank on that front.