Betty's Café Tea Rooms Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Service is excellent as usual."
• "The best part of Bettys is the service, its something special.. always worth a visit."
• "Super friendly and attentive staff."
• "Amazing service from Daisy such a sweet polite young lady deserves a raise 100%."
• "The service was great and super attentive."
• "Efficient and friendly service from the staff."
• "Service was very good and efficient."

Cons:

• "Service wasn't exactly the best though, we had to wait quite long before the wait staff came to take our orders."
• "Service was fine but might be few waiters/waitresses so it was hard to get quick service such as asking for hot water or getting a bill."
• "We realise that this is an experience to be savoured but our service was slow especially for more tea."
• "Overhyped, overpriced and definitely not worth the 2 hour journey."
• "Went on Sunday to buy from the shop, old gentleman who was serving us was very rude."
• "Service is also attentive and helpful."
• "We were allowed free refills on tea and another plate of sandwiches with no charge."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "The opulence of Betty's Belmont Room is truly noteworthy."
• "A wonderful place that captures the essence of traditional British tea culture."
• "The environment is cozy and enjoyable."
• "A great place that captures the classy atmosphere and top level of service."
• "The atmosphere was great and staff was really courteous and chatty."
• "The building and atmosphere inside was just lovely, apparently themed around a luxury liner, it is just a beautiful decadent venue."
• "The elegant decor, adorned with tasteful details, sets the stage for a luxurious experience."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere was disrupted by traffic of delivery trucks (noise and blocking of view)."
• "The restaurant looked nice but was too busy and crowded."
• "The only off putting part is that we were sitting by the window where we were literally being stared by the people in the queue whilst eating."
• "The atmosphere I'd give a 3-star, mainly because it was quite hot in the room."
• "The place was classy but had a strange subtle sour smell - likely from the fish and chips?"
• "It was all lovely food."
• "Other snacks that came with the afternoon tea set such as sandwiches and cake were terrible."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms you were perfect."
• "The food was lovely and an extra little treat was a small cake brought out with a candle to wish my husband a happy birthday."
• "The food is beautiful every cake delicious and the sandwiches exquisite."
• "Our tea which includes sandwiches, scones and pastries were delicious and generous in portion."
• "The highlight of the experience was undoubtedly the selection of teas."
• "The sandwiches were delicious. The scones were marvelous. The desserts were scrumptious."
• "The food was fantastic, delicious, there was a good selection of sandwiches and cakes in our afternoon tea."

Cons:

• "The scones, although rather big, were hard as rocks without much flavor."
• "The desserts were underwhelming."
• "3 pieces of bread with some run of the mill filling, followed by some average scones followed by some lovely cake."
• "The sandwiches were average at best and we didn’t even get any cakes as such."
• "The desserts were all very cute looking and delicious while the sandwiches were hit and miss."
• "Food tasted amazing but unfortunately creamy rice in Kedgeree was raw so I couldn’t finish it and Rosti was also still a bit raw."
• "The food was good, but for the price, I was a little disappointed."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Yes it’s not the cheapest, but you do get what you pay for."
• "If you have the same food and service in London it will cost Double."
• "The individual prices I saw on the menu were very reasonable."
• "Very reasonably priced for the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere."
• "Good value too, particularly the November special discount rate."
• "It was quite overpriced but you pay for the service and the atmosphere."
• "The portion was a bit small but highly recommended."

Cons:

• "None of us felt that this was good value for money."
• "We spent £70 on 2 afternoon teas, which each consisted of 3 minuscule desserts, 4 finger sandwiches, a singular scone and a cup of tea."
• "Now I appreciate that it was going to be a bit more expensive but was amazed at how small the amount of food we were given was."
• "I'm glad we did it but I wouldn't go back sadly, I have had much better afternoon teas for half the cost."
• "Personally, the prices were a little expensive so I would not come here again."
• "While the tea room is beautiful, price is on the heftier side for the amount of food."
• "I feel £39.95 for this particular afternoon tea wasn't great value."