Hamilton’s Tea House — Restaurant in Waverley

Since opening in the summer we have visited Hamilton's Tea House in Farnham at least once a week for their excellent range of coffees, snacks and cakes. Today we indulged in their afternoon tea for the first time and were not disappointed. When we first looked at its contents, we thought it would be a little too large for one but we were soon put at ease by Steve, the owner, saying 'why not share'.

We had a choice of some 20 different teas and a second pot was part of the package. Then came the eats - three plates of the most gorgeous food. A selection of four freshly made finger sandwiches to our choice, two vegan sausage rolls (coronation chicken vol-au-vent as an alternative choice) then three delightful home-made cakes all followed by two large scones, one plain and the other fruit - with butter, clotted cream and jam.

I suppose there are individuals that could eat all, but it gave the two of us a very tasty, beautifully cooked and presented afternoon tea.

Can't wait to go again, but will have to watch the carbs!

Lee and Peter Bridgeman

Lee and...

The first time we tried Hamilton's my experience started with smugness and very quickly shifted to devastaing regret.

I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich was incredible - the cheese was thoroughly melted and the bread was soft and crispy at the same time, however as soon as I took a bite of my partner's sultana scone I knew I had mad a tragic mistake. The scone was solid yet not brittle, and served as the base upon which the extremely smooth clotted cream could then carry forth the fragrant strawberry jam. Needless to say we were all back the next day to have more of this piece from heaven (where Steve also hilariously pointed out we were seated in the exact same arrangement as the day prior).

It's been a month since I last visited Hamilton's, and it has been difficult coming to terms that I live halfway around the world away from it. This sultana scone really has changed the way I've looked at scones ever since: they have either been "a Hamilton's scone" or "a...

We recently visited Hamiltons Tea room for afternoon tea. We were celebrating the birthday of my first granddaughter with my mum who had visited from Cyprus to see her great granddaughter. Steve sent a complimentary bottle of pink bubbles to our table, along with a cork crossed with a silver coin, this was such a lovely gesture. The afternoon tea was 5* there were 7 of us but Steve suggested we have 5 afternoon teas and assured us there would be enough food for all. There was more than enough food, so much so we took sandwiches and cakes home with us. Thank you to the two ladies who also served us, so very attentive and welcoming. A huge thumbs up if you are considering visiting Hamiltons Tea room, you most certainly will not be...