Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms

I have been dining at this restaurant for many years, ever since my children were young. My son is now studying at Loughborough University and I sometimes bring him and my daughter when I visit. During my recent visit, we enjoyed delicious soup, cakes, and tea. We also brought our dog along, who was kindly given a biscuit. This restaurant holds a special place in our hearts and we always enjoy our time here.

I was disappointed that once again we had to wait outside in the cold only to be told that the restaurant was full. I don't think I will be returning. This used to be a nice place to visit, but I am not happy about having to wait outside.

Stayed at Melbourne Hall with Download Festival Rock Retreat for 4 days. Went to the Tea Rooms for breakfast every day. The food was delicious and covered GF really well. The staff were delightful and welcoming. So glad they opened early very day to feed us before our festival days out. We were so thankful.

As the door sign instructed, we waited (for some while) outside (in the cold) There was a dog water bowl (upended) by the queue here sign, which usually indicates some degree of welcome for our 4 legged friends. When a waitress finally came we were told (although the tables inside were less than half occupied) we were not welcome inside with a dog, but we could to sit outside. It was cold and damp but we were hungry after a long walk, so we decided to sit outside. Well, the tables and chairs were filthy. We wouldn 't have expected a muddy dog to be offered a place on the seating intended for humans So, we walked into town, discovering Tea at Three, where we received a very warm welcome, (as did our doggy companion), and lovely drinks and cakes I mentioned the poor experience of Melbourne Hall tea rooms to a friend who lives in Melbourne, they said Yes, the standard has gone down

Delicious food and a warm welcome . The tea rooms are outside the Melbourne Hall Gardens, so you can pay a visit whether or not you are visiting the gardens. Toilet facilities near by .