Tea By The Taw
Quick info
About Tea By The Taw
Tea By The Taw is a cafe in Barnstaple, situated on The Strand.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHas kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fruit scones, homemade cakes, loose leaf tea and ham egg and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fruit scones, homemade cakes, loose leaf tea and ham egg and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently highlight the cream tea, with reviewers calling the fruit scones massive and praising the generous clotted cream and jams as a proper Devon tea. Loose leaf tea served in China crockery, homemade cakes like coffee and walnut, and the loaded hunters chicken chips also draw praise, along with the ham, egg and chips. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is called relaxed and cosy, with window seating and a quirky vintage tearoom feel adding to the charm. The location earns compliments for its views, though one reviewer notes roadworks out front disrupted the peace. Several mention the cafe is dog friendly with outdoor seating, and one notes outside seating is available for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. A few suggest booking a table at lunchtime, warning it can get busy and noisy when full.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently highlight the cream tea, with reviewers calling the fruit scones massive and praising the generous clotted cream and jams as a proper Devon tea. Loose leaf tea served in China crockery, homemade cakes like coffee and walnut, and the loaded hunters chicken chips also draw praise, along with the ham, egg and chips. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere is called relaxed and cosy, with window seating and a quirky vintage tearoom feel adding to the charm. The location earns compliments for its views, though one reviewer notes roadworks out front disrupted the peace. Several mention the cafe is dog friendly with outdoor seating, and one notes outside seating is available for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. A few suggest booking a table at lunchtime, warning it can get busy and noisy when full.
Featured reviews
- C&As ice cream van hire
“All the time I’ve lived around here and this week is the first (& 2nd) time I’ve been in here. Fantastic place, lovely views, food is fantastic, I’d say one of the best if not the best breakfast I’ve had in the area. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I would and already have recommended to others and will definitely be visiting again . Might try one of there amazing looking cakes next time . .”
- Jonathan Margetts
“Brilliant food, happy friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. We ate outside as we had a dog. Best ham, egg and chips I have eaten for a longtime! Definitely will return whilst on hols.”
- Shella Weal-Stout
“Beautiful sunny day so decided to stop and just take it all in with a good coffe. Lovely location. Will be returning for more for sure. Shame about the roadworks right in front disrupting what could have been complete peace”
- Simon Paine
“If you find yourself in Barnstaple, Tea on the Taw is an absolute gem worth visiting. It’s got a wonderfully eclectic, old-fashioned charm, think cosy, slightly quirky, with a real “Kath Kidston meets vintage tearoom” vibe that makes you …”
- william jefferies
“First time here and it was very very lovely, The staff were welcoming and polite, outside seating available for wheelchairs and mobility scooter users, you won't be disappointed”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Has kids' menu
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves small plates
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 3
- Has catering
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Historic
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
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