The Front Room — Restaurant in England

My partner and I often spend time at the front room. The staff are friendly, the drinks are lovely (pineapple crush was a must in the summer) and the food is tasty (what we have tried of the gluten free menu). We haven’t been in since the new menu and we are excited to see what’s new.

We have been to a few events such as the family terrarium making, drag night, jazz night, comedy and the market they recently hosted over Christmas. The events can be crowded but the atmosphere is immaculate.

This is a place I have gone to study and work, I bring friends and family here to show off the cafe and community that is less than five minuets from me.

I love the decor and have developed a plant addiction born from inspiration.

I hired the cafe out for my proposal back in June and Lauren went above and beyond to make it special. She decorated it with petals and candles making it a stunning walkway and environment. She got our favourite cake, some other gluten free snacks and a bottle of wine for us to enjoy. We took part in some pot painting to a romantic playlist and on top of all the Lauren took amazing pictures and videos. It was pretty much a proposal and engagement photo shoot all in one.

On a dietary note: the front room have always been accommodating and up front with me about gluten free stock and their process. Often opening me an untouched cake as I can’t have the ones from the glass due to cross contamination. I have always felt understood and respected when it came to my dietary needs being coeliac I find it very hard to find places where I can eat with little to no stress. Lauren and her team have always made me feel welcome.

It’s a great safe space for people from all walks of life and the staff do not stand for anything less.

I always feel safe here and plan to visit as often as I can as long as I live here.

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We had the opportunity to attend a fantastic sushi workshop by run by the brilliant Tomono from the Tomono Sushi Party at The Front Room coffee shop recently. We spent the afternoon there and what truly appealed to me about this quaint café was its cozy ambiance.

The interior design caught my eye immediately - well-curated, lending to a unique yet comfortable atmosphere. Perfect for spending an afternoon unwinding with friends. The beverage options were excellent, ranging from refreshing teas to robust coffees and decadently rich hot chocolates. A delightful accompaniment while you indulge in one of their numerous board games.

After the sushi workshop, we stuck around for a competitive session of Battleships. The selection of games was varied, making it a great place for some relaxed fun with your friends. I thoroughly enjoyed this playful twist to the traditional café setting.

The only minor hiccup was that the café seemed to get slightly noisy during peak hours, making conversations a tad difficult. Nevertheless, this place definitely deserves kudos for their inventive workshops and comfortable space.

The Front Room's coffee, inviting ambiance, fun games and, interesting workshops makes it a venue worth exploring, whether for casual hangouts, solitary reading, or learning a new skill. I'll certainly be going back.

Disclaimer: It can get a bit noisy during peak times, so if you are seeking absolute tranquillity, plan your visit accordingly!

Recommended for: Great Coffee, Cozy Ambiance, Unique Workshops, and...

Not anything special. Staff are not very welcoming. Found a space and were thinking about what we wanted to buy and staff were being patronising insinuating we were only there for Wi-Fi (even though we were going to buy eventually). A staff member was also eavesdropping on our conversations and interrupting which I found very rude. The whole situation made my friend and I feel very uncomfortable, we will not be returning or giving our money to overpriced watery coffee either. Staff should be trained on making customers actually feel at ease and should avoid being passive aggressive to make a point.

EDIT: Before the café staff would like to allege that we were there for 25 minutes without ordering, we were only there for 5. I did buy a iced coffee for £3.90, as you have claimed that we carried on sitting there. And the policy was only narrated to us once the staff member sat on her laptop decided she wanted to rudely eavesdrop on our conversation. We never spoke rudely, and if it seemed that way its because this particular staff member's passive aggressiveness drove my friend to tears. In future I suggest you do train your staff members, as I have heard the same from others and having your staff simply sit on their laptops making us feel uncomfortable is not customer...