Bridge Tea Rooms - Bradford-on-Avon

Went for breakfast. Beautifully decorated victorian tea room with excellent staff. Full English was great with quality and interesting ingredients perfectly cooked. Book ahead! Parking: Difficult. We went in October, can't imagine what's it's like in summer... Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast

A magical place...outside of time, unparalleled elegance, refined and excellent food. The unique staff...it was like stepping back in time. And the presence of... Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: £10–20

What a great find. I came across this little gem by chance when out for an exploration of Bradford-on-Avon one breezy afternoon and it was the perfect cosy place to warm up and over look the river. I walked in after being drawn in by the wonky façade and seeing the plaque that tells you about how old the place is. When I then discovered it was a tea room I had to go in. Upon entering the tiny door which I had to crouch and turn sideways to get through I was amazed by the interior and greeted by some very friendly staff in traditional Victorian maids attire that asked me about any reservations. I quickly realised I had walked into a very popular spot. I said I hadn't booked and asked if they could squeeze me in. They said they would check. A few moments later a very smart gent in a waist coat came and said they could fit me in and asked me to take a seat whilst they get a spot ready. Shortly after he lead me upstairs to spot just next to some stairs where I had a nice view straight out the window over the river. Both rooms that I saw were covered in nik naks and ornaments all over. The walls had vintage and period art and photos. It was very cool and made you feel as if you had been transported to another time. I ordered an earl grey tea and key lime pie. The tea was loose and came with a full tea service. Tea pot, strainer, extra water and separate jug of milk. It was all very nice. The key lime pie was great too. The whole place was busy with people that had obviously been aware of the place and had booked what seemed to be afternoon teas with trays of cakes and sandwiches that good too. If I had a function or a group of mates , even just thinking of a cosy date I would think of this place. I enjoyed my brief visit and would visit again for sure.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5