The Bridge Tea Rooms
24a Bridge Street
Bradford on Avon
BA15 1BY
Tel: +44 (0)1225 865537
The Tea Guild Award of Excellence 2004
Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 12-5.30pm; Tea served all day; Closed 25 & 26 Dec; Booking possible; Set tea price(s) £6.95-£16.95; No credit cards; Seats 48; No Smoking; No Dogs
The afternoon ritual of serving tea has been developed to a fine art here, and is so accomplished that the Bridge Tea Rooms has been recognized as excellent by the prestigious Tea Guild. Put aside any notions of dangling a tea bag in a mug, and think instead of delicate Royal Doulton china, the finest leaf teas, and friendly staff in Victorian costumes serving home-made cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Housed in a former blacksmith's cottage dating from 1675, the Bridge Tea Rooms positively oozes atmosphere, and the classical music playing gently in the background sets a tranquil tone. Interesting light meals are also served throughout the day (every day except Christmas and Boxing Day!), but the famous Bridge Cream Tea is the main attraction here: expect large scones topped with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and a pot of one of 26 fine loose leaf teas presented to perfection in a beautiful teapot. Souvenir books and postcards are on sale.
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