The Old School Tea Room — Restaurant in England

Already upon arrival, the atmosphere enveloped us in an enticing embrace, with an elegantly understated décor radiating the very quintessence of class. The ambiance was profoundly convivial, with every table softly humming with the murmur of satisfied patrons.

The waitress attended to our every whim with aplomb and an irreproachable finesse that elevated the experience to uncharted heights. The food served was a symphony of tantalising options, each more intriguing than the other.

The pièce de résistance, however, was undoubtedly the performance of the chef. Never before have I encountered such an artist, one who possesses an almost preternatural ability to metamorphose every ingredient into a magnum opus of culinary delight. It was as though each plate was imbued with a touch of magic, a sense of wonderment that leaves one yearning for more.

Every dish was a masterful concoction of flavours and textures, elegantly woven together into a gastronomic tapestry of extraordinary complexity and balance. Each ingredient was treated with the utmost respect, the chef elevating them beyond their humble origins to star in a feast worthy of Olympus itself.

Such divine execution of this calibre is seldom seen. The chef's commitment to creating an unforgettable experience, as evident in every plate served, rendered our meal an indelible memory etched in the annals of exceptional dining experiences. His ability to transform every ingredient into a celestial delight was nothing short of enchanting.

In conclusion, my lunch experience in this lovely Tea Room was a sheer pleasure, a true festival of the senses that transcends the mundanity of everyday life. Every member of the staff, and most especially the chef, are to be commended for their excellence. I look forward with the utmost eagerness to...

Visited yesterday (Sunday 19th May) , to be presented with a queue of about 8 in front of us. Waited .... waited ..... and then waited some more, the experience was painful .... person on the till seemingly obvlious to the queue of customers waiting.... no sense of urgency at all..... Seemed to be plenty of staff seemingly just wandering about (leisurely) like headless chickens... doing absolutely nothing.

Bizarrely the lady (slowly) operating the till, despite there still being a long queue, unexpectedly (and completely randomly) broke off from operating the till to go and clear a table of crockery !?!? What was that all about ??!?!?

All in all we were waiting in the queue for (no joke) 15 minutes....

Ordered three pots of Tea and we went outside to wait .......

5 minutes went by, 10 minutes went by .... 15 minutes went by and we decided to go in and request a refund ..... no sign of teas being made ......

And we were off !!! time wasted approx 35 minutes ..... and we didn't even want food, just three pots of tea !!!

Very very very disappointing .... the place needs someone in overall charge , looking at the bigger picture .... There was absolutely no sign of any management of any of the processes ....

You would think if you had a queue... that you'd get a grip of the situation and get all those orders processed for payment and through the till , then you could crack on and sort out making the orders....

I saw one customer just give up in the queue and leave.....

I also saw a group of teenage girls outside who were also commenting about the lack of a rapid turnaround of their order...

Management..... get doing some actual management !!! it...

We visited this tea room on the recommendation of friends, and while the location is lovely (especially if you're walking from Grassington), the experience left a lot to be desired.

The service we received from one of the staff, a middle-aged lady who looked to be in her 50s, was poor. She offered no greeting, no smile, barely made eye contact and took our order with the enthusiasm of someone who clearly didn’t want to be there. Midway through our order, she stopped serving us completely to listen in on a conversation between another staff member and a customer, despite the fact that someone else was already helping him. We were left standing awkwardly while she took her time looking in their direction until she decided she was done listening, with no apology or acknowledgement when she finally returned to us.

We ordered two ice cream milkshakes at just under £9. The menu lists four flavours, giving the impression that they’re made with actual flavoured ice cream. Instead, it seems they use plain vanilla ice cream with a flavoured syrup, which should really be made clearer.

The younger waitresses seemed friendly and polite, but the attitude of the lady who served us has unfortunately put us off returning. It’s a shame, because the place is charming and the view is lovely. If you’re in the area, I’d suggest bringing your own picnic and sitting by the stream just past the tea...