Worth Matravers Tea and Supper Room in Purbeck

A lovely find on our travels. We enjoyed a lovely takeaway coffee and delicious cake which we ate across the road in the park/ garden.

Ce salon de thé n’a plus de salon que le nom. On vous accueille avec peu d’enthousiasme et on vous explique que désormais c’est un take away : prend ton gâteau et ton thé et va t’installer sur le mur un peu plus loin. N’essaye pas de payer en cash : ça fait trop de travail. Sponge cake et carrot cake ok… scones au fromage secs comme un gâteau oublié dans ta poche depuis une semaine.

Lovely setting. Great atmosphere and set up inside, staff polite and friendly. Shame cant sit inside. Had a coffee and meat pasty. Pasty very shamefully came out of the microwave and very soggy as a consequence. Coffee very weak tasting.

Nice to find somewhere open this time of year. Pasty and coffee nice. Cakes looked good too. Had a pasty takeaway from there because the Square snd Compass pub was just too busy. It was a shame there was no seating inside. Luckily it was not raining and we sat by the pond.

We bought 4 cream teas. We got 1 dry, stale scone each with too much cream and jam already spread on top, with milky lukewarm tea in takeaway cups. I should have taken them back. It was very poor. This place is not a shadow of what it was before the pandemic when the cream teas were the best and served at tables in their garden. I'll never eat here again.

After a very long walk to a 'closed' Tea Room, the very kind gentleman secretly served us delicious hot pasties and tea to take away. Thanks a million, Very grateful such lovely people still go above and beyond for strangers, highly recommend *****

We stopped yesterday to buy drinks. The setting is beautiful and the small hatch that the food and drink is served from is very pretty and everything looks well presented. However- I brought 3 cans of fizzy drink and the bill came to £7.50??? I am not sure how these prices can be justified?

Waited for ages while server finished her long conversation about personal life and then was served the smallest pieces of cake. £3 for a tiny slice of cake.

This place is a great spot. We had the pleasure of using the Tea Rooms as our little take away for a few days (as it is not open for seating service dur to lock down) and we were not disappointed. We have very high standards and are usually pretty hard to please, but not here. The coffee is excellent as was everything else we had. Pastries and brownies were soo good and the veggie pasties were the best I have eaten (and I have tried plenty). We also had a fully delivered meal from here and it was fabulous, a really inventive Gnocci dish that I will try my best to replicate (badly!). Diana looks after the place and Dave is the chef, they are also really kind and nice people. If you are ever in Worth Matravers...or close by...do yourself a favour a nd pay this gem a visit. You will not be disappointed.

Best sausage roll I've ever tasted also brought pasties equally as good Cup of coffee and teas all take away because of the Corona, great surroundings, to eat it

We has been on a very muddy walk and asked if we could come in with an even muddier dog and no problem! We had a lovely light snack and cream tea in a cosy setting and were made to feel very welcome. Highly recommended by all of us.

A warm welcome, followed by excellent service & food. Beautiful tea room with cosy and relaxed atmosphere, party of six ate from the lunch menu and were not disappointed, the menu choice was superb and every dish was cooked to perfection. Throughly recommend.

A real treat on a wet and windy afternoon beautifully presented tasty lunch in a warm and friendly atmosphere thank you

We absolutely love it here, we come here every time we’re in Swanage. Cream tea is delicious and lovely atmosphere. A cream tea for two and a hot chocolate and a large slice of cake for our daughter came to £17.75 which is well worth it! Lunch menu also available however we visit for the fruit scones (plain are available too) and a selection of loose leaf tea, you can’t go wrong!

Our family just enjoyed a sumptious lunch at the tea rooms, much needed after a brisk walk . Menu is full of local produce and gives old lunch time favourites a twist. We enjoyed Goats cheese with salad, venison burgers and beef in red wine sauce. Puddings were equally good. Reserve a place, because this can be busy. Would love to come again for afternoon tea.

Recently visited with my partner as we wanted a scone with clotted cream and jam. The place was lovely really cosy and great decor. The menu was a bit confusing and the waitress didn't explain well, the tea was pretty naff one bag served in a big pot which was enough for two people. But, the scones were lovely and still warm. Only other criticism was that the staff were playing with a dog which seemed to live there but didn't see any of them wash their hands in between serving.

This is a quaint mid-20th century themed Tea Room. We visited looking for a late lunch/early afternoon snack. The menu was varied and the food quality was brilliant. Definitely worth another visit next time we are in that area.

What a find! The restaurant has 4 or 5 quaint tables in corners of a small patio garden and a similar number of larger ones inside. The menu was varied, with several fish dishes and vegetarian too - a couple suitable for my Vegetarian gluten free partner. Delicious and served up in a slightly bohemian atmosphere. Friendly, relaxed and wonderful on the sunny day we had.

In the middle of the rural Dorset we found this gorgeous tea room, we sat in the rear garden and the atmosphere was amazing. Lots of beautiful flowers, relaxing music and really good food. Local and fresh ingredients really tasty. Very surprisingly we had one of the most amazing Italian espresso ! Staff is very nice and friendly. I absolutely love this place

Oh my what an amazing place, found by accident and didn’t disappoint. Had a very nice range of non alcoholic beverages and very different to the normal pop! The lunch menu was very different and quirky, combinations of food, I would never have thought would go together but they did and did really well. Staff were all lovely and very down to earth. None were shy or sharp, all smiling and seemed to really enjoy working there and with each other. It wasn’t cheap but I’d prefer to pay more and thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. A big up to the chef, fantastic food and presentation, he’s another one who enjoys his work. A must visit, absolutely glorious.

Open for coffee, cakes and lunch Wed to Sunday this is the place if you like to sit in a beautiful garden absolutely crammed with plants and stone tables. Everything home-cooked this is the genuine article

Having read the reviews we managed to plan our walk so that we could finish at the tearoom in the middle of the afternoon (they have fairly limited opening hours). It's in a quaint building opposite the village green with a nice garden out the back. In addition to the scones and cakes they sell a range of local produce. The fruit scone and clotted cream were excellent but the stand out option was the chocolate chip scone with chocolate sauce. This came with a rich hot chocolate covered in mini marshmallows. It can get busy so try to book if you can. The mobile reception in the area is very poor so try to ring ahead.

We came here last year by chance and were delighted with the quaint tea rooms. So this year we spent an hour trying to find it then asked Mr Google. We'll worth all the trouble it was a delightful hour spent in tea rooms with friendly service and lovely food. We will find it quicker next yea!

This tea & supper room is an iconic vintage replica of tearooms I remember as a child. The ambience is perfect, with vintage china on every shelf and beam, the background music recalls the light programme of the 50s. The second room, up some steps, opens into a beautiful garden also with tables. Even the outside loo is worth a visit for its vintage decor. The owner and staff make a great team & are calm and friendly. The food is delicious with a range of choices and specials. The cream tea is bar none, fab scones and delicious blackberry & apple jam. They also sell fine quality local produce, jams, relishes, eggs, bread, heritage tomatoes.

Located in one of the most beautiful places I have seen. Absolutely wonderful cream tea selection and the garden at the back is awe-inspiring would 100% recommend!

Simply delicious food, cooked well, with excellent friendly service. Highly recommended if you enjoy good local produce cooked to a high standard. 😎

Didn't book for lunch on a Friday July... didn't think it would be necessary..wrong...so no garden seats free...ate inside the tearoom.

Tucked away in a tiny village wt narrow roads, 1 pub and a carpark is a lovely quirky tearoom. Set lunch menu for £16 for mains and £6 for pudding. Quick, efficient service and sublime food. Will definitely return. The place is for sale so hopefully someone will take it over wt the same dedication to good food and service. The area has some amazing walks to offer as well.

Wow. By far the best garden we have ever been in to have a late lunch and cream tea. And the welcome was lovely, only matched by the service we received from the girl with the most fantastic hair style. What a stunning place. The menu was interesting and varied, it had some great afternoon snacks on offer although you could argue they were a little pricey in parts. And the cream tea was fantastic. But stay around a while, drink tea in what is a haven of a garden with small tables hidden away in the various corners with everyone else out of sight.

My wife and I enjoyed an excellent cream tea here over bank holiday Monday. Fresh homemade scones with local jam and clotted cream was just what we needed after our long walk. This little tea room being so popular gets very busy, so we made sure to phone ahead and book a table to avoid missing out as we guessed they’d probably be very full that day. Staff were warm and welcoming despite being rushed off their feet, making us feel right at home with a beautiful garden table and all our needs catered to. We love this little gem and we’ll definitely be back!

We've been to Worth Matravers many timrles for a few years but always turned left at the pub. Today we turned right and found this beauty.

Don’t do what we did, and cut your other activities short to make a special trip to this tea room, as the likelihood is that you will get turned away at the door. We arrived 45 mins before closing time, and were on our way to one of the empty tables in the garden when we were ejected, under the pretence that all empty tables were reserved for guests who were yet to arrive. Whilst 45 mins is plenty of time to enjoy a cup of tea and a scone, we think it’s unlikely that anyone booking ahead would have deliberately booked a table 30 mins before closing. They obviously just didn’t want our custom, and had no qualms about turning away a family of six (including grandparents and children), who had clearly made a special trip to the tea rooms, given that it is out of the way, and there is no other reason to visit the village. I would recommend going to a more welcoming and friendly tea room. (At least we weren’t physically man-handled out of the door into the street, as happened to another reviewer).

Worth Matravers is a scenically beautiful village with the magnificent Dorset coast to the south.

Friendly staff and quick service. Greeted after a long coastal walk with fresh jug of iced lemon water. Fantastic freshly cooked food, the smoked haddock was delicious. Set in a very quaint garden setting. Lovely clean wash room. Dog friendly.

I visited this tea rooms in 2016 and my review said how poor the staff were despite excellent food. What a difference! The food remains excellent and I would happily eat here every day. But how the staff have changed for the better. In fact they were perfect. Polite, friendly, helpful and attentive without being invasive. I can only say thank you for a wonderful experience.

Visited hear after enjoying a coastal walk nearby and found us to be the first in but then shortly joined by two other couples.

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here on Easter Sunday. Fantastic food, wonderful service and an idyllic setting. Many thanks

The place itself is visually really lovely. It has a proper quaint little English countryside garden, perfect for weather like we had yesterday.

We went based in a recommendation from someone we got talking to. There were 11 of us (6 kids) with one being Gluten Free). We looked at the menu online before hand and the kids were excited about the chocolate cream tea (as it is the school holidays).

Lovely tea shop, beautiful garden, good service, nice to have afternoon tea in proper crockery. Quite shocked at prices for meals - £9.50 for a pasty with some greenery and chutney, £6.25 for small bowl of pasta and cheese. Feel it is priced for London holidaymakers/second home owners, not for local Dorset people. Unfortunately have been priced out of being able to visit again.

We just had a cup of tea and found friendly staff and quaint surroundings. There were a few bits of local produce to buy and take away which was nice.

A traditional village tea shop, with good tea, nice cakes and a lovely garden. And open until 5pm! Good sized tea pots that don't drip, milk in a jug. Just how it used to be, and should be. We only had afternoon tea, so can't comment on other food. The garden is perfect for catching the afternoon sun. Staff friendly, even though we went in only 20 minutes before closing time.

Our recent week in Dorset included some unusually good weather apart from the day we set out up walk with our dog to Worth Maltravers from Swanage. Nearly two hours in we got there soaked through and cold. Not really expecting a welcome we sought refuge in the Worth Maltravers Tea and Supper Rooms and it was lunchtime. Not only did we receive a friendly welcome but we were sat by the fire and I was provided with a tee shirt by the owner belonging to her husband so that I could eat comfortably. The menu was far more elaborate for lunch than we expected but all sounded delicious. Indeed the food was sublime, well presented and held layers of flavour. Venison sausages with bubble and squeak, roast parsnip, potatoes and green beans with a sublime jus - fantastic. Lemon pot with raspberry compote snd meringue- divine. What can say - surroundings, people, food and service all beyond five stars!! And to our fellow diners from across the lane - sorry but thanks for being so kind and friendly. Would we up back? In a shot but in hopefully dryer condition at the outset! A big thank you!

On a meandering drive from Swanage came across this lovely place. Next to the duck pond and a 30 minute parking bay. Excellent coffee, carrot cake and great smiley service. Worth a visit.

Went here twice as the cream teas were so good.

We visited today after a beautiful (but windy) walk to Chapman's Pool. We were greeted by friendly staff and the lovely Foxy. The food was fantastic as was the service, we would 100% recommend this wonderful cafe and will hopefully be back soon on our next holiday.

Very enjoyable roast beef accompanied by nice bottle of red very friendly service and nice atmosphere great venue for a relaxing Sunday lunch .

We visited this tea room previously in summer 2016 and this Saturday after a lovely walk down to the sea with friends whilst staying locally we called in again for refreshments. The weather was mild and as we had a dog with us we went out to the back garden (although dogs are welcome inside too). Between the 5 of us we enjoyed various teas, scones and a hot choc with marshmallows which was rather impressive. Staff were really helpful and friendly. The place is currently up for sale and we do hope it remains a tea room as it's a lovely place and there were so many walkers around even on 2nd March. Their ladies loo is also worth a visit by the way!!

After a huge all day walk on the 24th December we were more than ready for dinner. All the staff were great accommodating us and our well behaved dogs. The food was great as usual as was the service. I've eaten in here a few times now and have always been impressed with the food and especially the service.

We went walking with the intention of having a pastie at the Square & Compass but that was heaving. Came here instead and had a lovely 2 course meal with a great cappuccino & tea. Staff were friendly, food was great & decor/atmosphere was lovely. Would come here next time instead of S&C;.

The Tea & Supper Room closes at the end of the season on 31st October but they, very kindly, agreed to provide a wedding meal for us, and our guests, on 10th November because we so wanted to eat in the village which is our favourite place.

Not impressed! Had to ask to give our order. Ordered tea, Apple and a scone. The scone had obviously been heated in a microwave, was dry and tasteless and only a couple of sultanas in it. The tea pot was so full and only 1 teabag it was so weak had to ask for another tea bag.

Booked this based on TA reviews for the first night of our holiday and wow what a great start it was .

Given inside knowledge about this place and it didn't disappoint.

We were on a girls weekend and staying in Worth Matravers, all searches suggested this Tea room and it doesn’t disappoint. We had Afternoon Tea, which is a small meal in itself, lovely smoked salmon, selection of cakes and of course scones with jam and cream. Tea served in China tea pots and cup and saucers. We also had dinner there on Saturday evening. All courses were delicious, and as we were 8 we had a very good selection of the menu! Definitely worth a visit, and book ahead.

Notice in the window closed 17/9-30/9 for holidays we were sorry we couldn't sample the fare and no local alternative,so onward we go.

Loved it ...The surroundings are lovely. Went with a friend for a cream tea. The service was very good and the staff were friendly

Have used this place a few times now (never to eat) just a drop in for either coffee mid morning or afternoon tea. Never disappoints although each time it has been busy so can’t always sit outside which to me is the best place. In amongst the garden plants it’s lovely & tranquil and nice to relax often after a walk along the SW path or Priests way.

Having seen good reviews we thought we would give the Supper Room a try. So good we went back again! Good friendly service and food full of flavour

We had booked a table to celebrate a birthday. The staff were very friendly and called to check the booking and the table was perfect- in the garden, which is lovely and feels very private . Food delicious- we had a mix of traditional and savoury cream teas - great service and beautiful setting . Thank you

Wonderful definitely worth a visit. Beautiful setting. Great selection of tea. Very friendly. Fantastic crockery!!

I visited the tea rooms with some friends for lunch and surely wasnt disappointed! We were warmly greeted by the friendly staff, shown to a lovely table in the garden and brought a big jug of iced water. The food was delicious and all locally sourced. We were well looked after and enjoyed the ambiance and decor of this old style English tearoom. A quirky place with lots of character, if you’re coming this way you simply must check it out for yourselves.

From the delightful friendly staff, to the beautiful garden nooks, to the different crockery, to the fabulous food. Very recommended.

Such a shame as we have been there many times before and usually stop in during our holiday!

My wife and I stopped here in the middle of a long walk in a warm summer's day.

Great atmosphere with attentive staff and fresh ingredients with cream teas most days also. Garden seating for good weather days

Delightful garden with tea and / or supper tables; well presented tasty starter & main course dishes; attentive service. Its rather different - you will not be disappointed

We stumbled across this little gem on a walk back from Chapman s pool. Decided to book for an evening meal on the last day of our mini break in Dorset. lovely welcome fabulous tasting food! Ford was fresh and local! I had the Dover sole ! Beautifully presented! We will come back when visiting the region again

We went for Friday night dinner and loved it. The atmosphere was cosy and friendly, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was faultless. It is well worth booking a table for one of the dinner evenings and, although we were staying locally, it would be well worth a long drive to get here! Fabulous :)

A perfect place to finish our “hot” walk around the local area. Could highly recommend the savoury scones. We will hopefully pay a return visit for supper when we are next in the area.

A perfect day to visit the Purbecks and also after a good walk down to the sea and back up a beautiful cream tea is what was needed. We found the perfect place. Highly recommended👍

Having seen plenty of information about the tea rooms we dropped in for a coffee after a strenuous walk with a couple of dogs. There is an extensive 'tea' menu served from 1100 with full meals later in the day. The inside seating is airy and welcoming and the small garden has a number of small tables tucked in amongst a range of garden flowers. The staff are very friendly and service quick. Coffee was good and cake scrumptious. Prices are a little on the high side but worth the treat of visiting this charming village.

We enjoyed a lovely day walking around Worth Matravers before stopping for lunch. We were lucky enough to get a seat in the garden outside and enjoyed a very tasty lunch followed by a cream tea. The service was excellent and the staff were attentive and friendly.

I love this little tea room it's so beautiful and I love the crockery in there, we had a roast beef dinner which was excellent and worth every penny. We've been before and sat outside in their garden which is so beautiful. Our two dogs were very welcome and we brought the homemade dog biscuits which our girls loved. Staff are always friendly kind and helpful, and make the whole experience amazing. Can't wait to return

Lovely Sunday lunch, nice staff, nice food, nice setting, many thanks for looking after us on our Anniversary.

We first visited for supper on Saturday 23rd June and enjoyed it so much that we booked again for lunch the following week whilst on holiday in the area. We were welcomed by very friendly and attentive staff, the menu choices and food were very good on both occasions. The indoor dining room and outside dining tables are very pleasant and the individual crockery is quite special too. Fully recommended!

We were told this place is 'quirky' - but we loved the setting. Small, quirkily decorated, but with open doors to the garden and a cool breeze, it was the perfect setting for a perfect evening.

We enjoyed a delightful lunch in the garden of this lovely tea room. We were able to take our dog in with us and were happy to sit outside in the lovely garden area

We enjoyed lunch here. The waitstaff were very nice. There’s limited seating so you may want to visit ahead of time to get a table (especially the outside tables! Food was great as well! Really enjoyed our lunch!

Unassuming front to this place turns into a lovely inside and gorgeous back garden. We were lucky with the weather though several tables are under cover. Some wonderful touches including the pottery and how the bill arrives. It’s a bit pricey but there’s not much competition in the local area. The toilet is something else!

What a gem of a place! The garden is beautifully designed with several secluded tables dotted amongst the foliage and we enjoyed a very nice coffee with extremely friendly service. Will definitely return to enjoy a meal or afternoon tea.

This place is a little gem in a beautiful chocolate box village. We had a fantastic lunch here and if we had found it sooner on our time in Dorset would have gone back again. The menu has so many delicious things on it that it was hard to choose. The food was divine, the staff so friendly and efficient and the setting is hard to beat. It has a beautiful garden but we ate inside as it was such a hot day. It is nicely done out with lovely nic nacs which gives it a homely feel. Can't rate it highly enough!

We visited for a cream tea and turned up to an empty interior. We were told we could only dine inside but couldn't have a choice of tables as the garden was occupied/reserved. The manageress (unconsciously) positioned herself in the

We happened upon this tearooms after a visit to the local pub. We mistakenly wandered in and looked for a table which is frowned upon as you have to be seated. We were found a reserved table for 3 hours later and allowed to have this as we said we would not be that long. Cream teas arrived and yes the crockery was old and pretty but I did not expect a big black crack to run from the lip of my cup to the bottom. Cups were transferred from the tray to our saucers using all of the fingers and thumb around the drinking area. Surely this is not part of the hygiene rating requirement. The scone was a strange brown colour and to my mind had very little flavour. On our way out another party of four had made the same mistake and walked on in. They were asked to go and wait by the door. Not a very welcoming experience. This was such a shame as the location and the garden seating area was lovely.

Delightfully situated in centre of the village by the duck pond, this really is the idealyc idea of a tea room. Lovely garden with seating separated by flowers giving a feeling of privacy. All odd china that is quaint and pretty. The quality of cakes and scones is excellent. Attentive staff, table service. A pleasure to visit.

What a stunning setting for a Tea Rooms. Authentic teas / coffee and a stunning tea cake along with a cream tea helped boost our energy levels after a mega-walk around the surrounding seaside and countryside.

We had a cream tea here ( fluffy light scones, delicious local jam, in a delightful garden), then returned for dinner. This was quite outstanding: I started with crab topped with cheese, followed by local venison loin which melted in the mouth, accompanied by an excellent wine list and followed by well made coffee. Friendly, helpful service, and reasonably priced considering the quality. This place is well worth going out of your way to visit. Booking essential - they do not do dinner every night.

The best Sunday lunch I've encountered - vegetables (7 on my plate) cooked to perfection and the roast beef excellent. Real beef not the preformed type often encountered. The only downside was that we didn't have room to sample the puddings which looked excellent. Next time perhaps.

This place continues to be one of my absolute favourite dinner stops - great menu always served to perfection with an excellent value wine choice. The welcome and service is always wonderful - can't recommend enough for dinner - only negative when staying in the...

We absolutely love this tea room. The tea and scones are superb and the service excellent. There is a huge choice of teas if you like something different. The small walled garden is a delight. In our opinion there is no better place to enjoy...

There may be but we did not find out if there was as they were closed .An idyllic spot but disappointing that is not possible to add to the sineage ‘ ‘Closed On Monday ,Tuesday ,Wednesday ‘ We drove several miles out of our way...

We’ve been to the Worth Matravers tea and supper rooms a number of times and it is always superb. Fresh fish, local ciders and even a chocolate cream tea. Service is friendly and prompt. Decor is delightfully mismatched vintage. Always a pleasure.

Beautiful scones, cream and jam. All tasted home made and scones served warm. Coffee was rich and strong, and tea served in a proper teapot. Made very welcome. Highly recommended.

Sunday lunch (roast beef, or smoked haddock) was absolutely delicious. The kids nearly took the pattern off the beautiful vintage crockery. The welcome was relaxed and warm even though we arrived with snowy boots and a dog. It felt like home. Couldn’t have asked for...

Eaten here several times and always been impressed with both the quality of the food and the friendly service. The place is small and quirky but with loads of local character. Best food in the Purbecks without a doubt and close to the best Pub...

The food just gets better and better Lovely staff a real favourite of ours very hard not to have three corses All locally sourced Thank you

Been visiting here for many years with my family and it is always a pleasure. Great staff and food. The sun always seems to shine when we visit so sit in the garden and enjoy the coffee and scones. See you again very soon.

What wonderful staff amazing service, if you go to the Isle of Purbeck you have to eat here. Gratin of Dorset crab beautiful, sticky toffee pudding and lemon pot dessert awesome. Can not recommended this wonderful place high enough.

We ate here on a Saturday night and had booked well in advance. The food was good with a non-standard menu. The dessert choice was unusual but they were good too. The service was good.

We have visited many times at different times of day, this was our first supper visit. We were not disappointed, the service was brilliant, the food amazing both the vegetarian and meat dishes. I read some reviews that thought it expensive but I recently visited...