Dorchester Abbey Tea Room

We saw this lovely Tea room on a visit to the Abbey, unfortunately it was closed on Sunday morning. We looked through the window and it looks very quaint inside, the tables laid with traditional crockery. Hopefully will return and sample when they are open.

I visited on a Saturday afternoon, for afternoon tea. Warmly welcomed to this oasis of home baking and lovely atmosphere. Tables are shared and many cakes, scones and a fruit pie or two are displayed. Prices are very reasonable, the food is all baked by, and the café is staffed by, volunteers. My cream tea was delightful, cold clotted cream and jam served along with the scone. Friendly service and the staff were attentive and helpful as I asked for a few glasses of cold water on such a hot day. My thanks and appreciation

To my knowledge the tea rooms are only open on a Sunday 2.30 5.00 pm. It is the best afternoon tea and cakes I have experienced. Once again my wife and I took some friends to the tea room, and once again a great experience. All fresh cakes baked by members of the community, and the people working there are completely volentery. You have the option of inside where there are 2 large tables, which you share so great experience meeting like minded people, or outside in the abbey garden on wooden bench, where you are served through a hatch. Prices are minimal, and all proceeds to local charity. It really is old England, and feels like time stopped in a magical village in the heart of Oxfordshire. if you are Visiting from another country, you will be mesmorised.

Went for tea with two friends to these tearooms. Fortunately for me, my friend has recently moved to Dorchester and had made a gluten free cake, knowing I was visiting. The tables were full of lovely cakes and scones, all very reasonably priced. Now my friend is there, my fellow coeliacs will definitely be catered for. Well done one and all.

Very “ Middle England” . Fabulous ladies serving tea and cake. Toilets available. In the grounds of the Abbey. Took a 1 yr old and they made a lovely fuss.