Bessiestown Vintage Tea - Carlisle

I can't wait to go back for Sunday's fantastic afternoon tea at Bessiestown. Everything was made in-house, delicious, and simply melted in your mouth. There was too much for us to finish, but they kindly packed up the leftovers for us to take home. I couldn't find a single fault with the experience.

Four of us went for afternoon tea today. I follow a gluten-free diet and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything tasted. It was great to have everything homemade and taste so wonderful. The staff were very attentive. I highly recommend this place. A big thank you to all the amazing staff.

We made a last-minute booking at this restaurant and found the staff/owners to be extremely accommodating. The afternoon tea we were served was simply amazing. Everything was freshly made in-house. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food itself was outstanding. I highly recommend this place. It was absolutely wonderful.

We recently visited , we were highly recommend to go ! Excellent food and great service , this little gem hidden away in the borders must be in the top 5 in the Cumbria Borders area. In terms of the quality of food , delicious on a par or better than many of the top hotels in the Lakes . Sharrow Bay included .

Have been to Bessiestown, and many others, for teas to celebrate special occasions and feel qualified to comment. They never fail to disappoint. Bessies is right up there with recognised destination of greater fame. They work really hard to prepare and create the right atmosphere depending on the occasion. Starve yourself because it's more like a full-on experience of sweet and savoury which is why it is so special. Cannot recommend it highly enough. You will need to book well in advance to enjoy it though!