This really is a 'secret' garden…read more My sister and I were seeking a venue for a little treat and she recommended we try here. Afternoon tea without the ridiculous price - perfect. At £24 for two this really is a steal. Sandwiches of your choice, scones (with the usual accompaniments) and some yummy traybakes. This is more like non pretentious, Northern Irish style afternoon tea. With the tray bakes including mini fifteens and malteaser squares. If you are looking for something cutesy, scrumptious and not breaking the bank then look no further! Will definitely be back. Don't forget to check out the gift shop for some trinkets and the perfect gifts for mums.

Well what can I say my mum took me out for lunch to this place over Easter week and I was a bit…read moresceptical. Tea rooms attached to a garden centre, tend not to have the most out there reputation. I'm glad to say my scepticism was blown out of the water. This place is definitely a little gem of Belfast. The actual tea rooms/restaurant are an elegantly appointed building with stunning views of the countryside. You feel like you are in the great hall of some stately Victorian home. Sumptuous décor and a varied and delicious sounding menu. As we were there during the week we availed of the two courses for £9.99 (I think that was the price so apologies if I got this wrong, my mum was paying) We both ordered the soup for starter, Butternut Squash, chilli and coconut. Very tasty and a huge portion, I couldn't finish mine because I wanted to leave room for the main. My mother ordered slow cooked beef brisket, Mash and roast root veg while I had the smoked haddock, creamy bacon and leek sauce and the same sides. I cannot fault the food, it was delicious. My only tipple would have been that a selection of different sides for the fish may have been a little better, Maybe some samphire and potato croquets or some such. We also caught a glimpse of their cram tea on another table which looked stunning (I think the Waitress said it was £20/25 per head) Overall an amazing place for lunch, but it doesn't end there. They also offer a dinner menu Thursday to Saturday and it is BYO so definitely cannot be doing wrong there. I highly recommend this place for lunch or for dinner! If you go for dinner though I think you have to book as this place is making its mark on the map and seems to be getting ever more popular!

First time visit. Very happy we went there. Great quaint restaurant in Carlingford. Excellent…read moreambience and food. Staff were very friendly. Go there if you are in the area.

The atmosphere is relaxed...don't come here if you're in a rush. So many desserts to choose from…read more It was a difficult decision as they all looked mouth watering, however we chose the lemon pie and cake. Perfection!!!! I also loved the egg and onion sandwich. The chicken sandwich was just ok. What a wonderful little spot!

WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP! This place in actual fact deserves about 7 stars. It is FAB!!!! Okay, lets get…read moredown to brass tacks here, it is a bit off the beaten track, but you know me I will go to Hell in an hand basket for a good bun and or traybake (wasnt Helena Handbasket a 1970s drag queen??) its a short jaunt off the main road between Bessbrook and Mountnorris, look it up on Google maps or the AA road atlas or ask the sat nav woman to bring you to the door of Bide A While. You really will thank me, honestly this place will put most other eateries in the shade. Some lovely lady decided to build a large annex off the side of her house, now dont get me wrong this is no place for Anne Frank, its a large brightly lit airy conservatory type off shoot from the main house, lovely little tables and chairs not so crammed together that you feel you are almost having sex with the people sitting beside you like in some places I've been. Decor is bright and welcoming, tastefully furnished and with a distinctive homely feel without it being like sitting in your Grannys parlour. Now onto the menu. Tea, coffee and scones £1.50 ONE POUND FIFTY!!??? What, are we back in 1967? Too cheap! Slices of cake £2 and traybakes £1 I mean COME ON, this place is waaaaaay under priced for the absolute quality of stuff you are getting served up. We had soup and 2 THICK slices of the most delicious wheaten bread, a toasted sandwich and side salad, tea for 2, lemon cake and a humungous slice of apple tart, all for £12.80 I mean you just would not get it anywhere else. From what I remember the menu offered in the way of cakes (all I am interested in really) LEMON CAKE COFFEE CAKE LEMON MERENGUE RASPBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE CHERRY BAKEWELL CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE APPLE AND STRAWBERRY TART APPLE TART RHUBARB TART SCONES MUFFINS Also on offer ASSORTED TRAYBAKES TOASTED SANDWICHES SOUP SALADS Tea, Coffee etc etc A really delightful menu, I cant say enough good things about this place, really it is an absolute treasure and if you dont try it then you are a fool, well worth the wee trip out into the countryside. She only opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday though. Best service and fayre by far anywhere about, cafes in Newry take note, THIS is how proper food should taste. Love it

Hidden gem in the beautiful surroundings of the gothic Tullynally castle and woodlands…read more Superb home cooking in an authentic rustic cafe served by the delightful Shirley and her team. The castle and court yard also host a wide range of events from classical music to a vintage car rally that arrived when I was there. Castlepollard may be off the beaten tourist track but, if you are in the area, its well worth a diversion for a leisurely coffee and some home baking.

I cant believe i have never been there before. My friend took me there and told me she is taking me…read moreto a hidden gem and i was very surprised as i didnt expect it to be this nice. I really liked this place, very neat, cosy with an elegant interior like a proper tea room. Different food choices but we came for tea and dessert. So we end up having different types of green tea and moon cake and it was very delicious. I would highly recommend this cafe, its quite, great for relaxing and enjoying a pot of tea or meeting up with friends.

I really wanted to like this place, I've been here on four occasions and 3 out of the 4 times, I've…read morebeen completely ignored. Other patrons will come in and get menus and unless I actively flag someone (usually only one person on the floor) down, I never get served. On my third time, I thought I'd wait to see how long it took. Over an hour went by (while I was using my laptop and their wifi) and still no one came to me. Finally my friend stopped by and just ordered at the till. It's a cute place and good working spot but I won't be coming back. Again, hate to make this a race issue but as the only non-Asian, non-white person in there (every time)and then to be ignored consistently on multiple occasions is upsetting. It's really easy: serve good food and be mildly attentive to your customers. Won't be recommending this place until something changes. Update: approached the staff member and confirmed only one member of staff working and while I empathize, just saying "Sorry" without any meaning behind it , isn't good enough.

My wife and I discovered this amazing restaurant for our afternoon tea after a long cliff hike in…read moreHowth. We had the traditional English tea which was fantastic. There were layers of scones, sandwiches, cakes and of course, tea. Everything was done to perfection. The hosts were extremely nice and courteous. It is a small place but I definitely recommend going there. You will not be disappointed.

Such a cute location & delicious food for a great price. Coffee was also very tasty, the tea cups…read moreare adorable. I will definitely be going back!

This is a lovely tea room located on the Asbourne to Ratoath road (R125) in the Ratoath Garden…read moreCentre with plenty of on-site parking. I enjoyed the fact that the tea rooms adjoin a lovely antiques shop as well as the main garden centre itself. There is also a pleasant outside terrace. It is tastefully decorated and offers a nice selection of teas/coffees and baked goodies. A very relaxing atmosphere and the service was perfect. The outside terrace area is well worth a visit. Enjoy!

Good food, quite expensive, service is OK not as good as it used to be. Overall pretty goodread more

I love going here for breakfast or brunch, they do great eggs of all varieties and excellent coffee…read morefrom McCabe's. I've never had a single bad experience here over several years and it's easily the best place in Lucan village for food. In summer time you can go next door for a whipped ice cream afterwards at Kennedy's news agents, another little gem in old Lucan.

All home baked food and treats. Staff are so friendly…read more Opens one Saturday a month from 10am to 4pm during North Down Craft Collective fair. Second Sat of month. Their ginger scones are lovely. Soft yet crunchy. Also their sandwiches and soups are lush. The tea room is in a wee room at the back of the hall. Not many seats. Parking can be difficult outside. Park across the street in the church.