A really lovely little find of a cafe. Quirky decor, delicious food and great service. I popped in on a Friday at 2pm-it was very busy but the food and the service made up for a bit of a wait to be served. Portion sizes were generous and the food was freshly prepared and the servers were lovely.
My Mum popped in for a takeaway coffee on Saturday the cafe was packed. She ordered the coffee and waited. Mia who served was lovely My mum uses a walking stick and is a little wobbly Mia insisted on carrying the coffee to our car even though it was raining! Thank you Mia you are a kind caring person along with the rest of the drawing room team.
Love this place …great coffee to see and eat ‘salt beef ‘ of course💜
Went here today as a rite of passage with my lovely driving instructor. It's a beautiful tea shop with a lovely history. Fantastic food and drinks and the staff are wonderful!
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Me and my daughter were sitting in this small delightful Tea Room this morning and what a find!
We were greeted by the lovely owner who made us so welcome. An array of homemade fayre tempting our taste buds, especially the homemade cakes that are baked fresh every morning. The food was scrumptious and the coffee well made.
The atmosphere was truly wonderful. It was like everyone were friends.
Each table boasted a mishmash of beautiful antique cups and saucers and the walls were adorned with black and white photos of patrons in years gone by, and for those who reach 90 years of age, their photos take pride of place too.
You feel enveloped in a vail of nostalgia. My Mum would have loved it and memories whirled. I felt happy and content.
Sitting at the table at the side of us were two elderly ladies 97 year old Dorothy and 87 year old Anne.
They are frequent visitors and conversation soon sparked. Both me and my daughter felt very comfortable chatting with them, such lovely ladies who came from that great generation of my Mum and Dad, how honoured we felt to talking with them. They've been friends for 60s years.
I took a few photos of the place because I was really taken by it. I asked Dorothy and Anne if they would allow me to take a photo of them together and they were pleasantly surprised saying, "well this hasn't happened to us before'. I took the photo and sent it to Anne. They were delighted. Now they have a memory too.
Their husbands died within a year of each other, so it's nice that these lovely ladies still have each other. It was a privilege to have met them and I bet they have some great stories to tell.
The simple things in life can bring the greatest pleasure
Have passed here so many times as used to work locally and live in nearby Bromley. Always wanted to check it out.
Popped in for lunch with my Mum after a hospital appointment and was very happy with the food, service and the pot of tea!
Uniquely British with fine attention to detail and quality. I've seen some reviews here about being overpriced, but I would far rather pay more to eat nice food than go to a greasy spoon. I thought it was reasonably priced given the high standards.
It is a very busy cafe but then it is always full of customers... Because it is popular. We chose to sit outside for more space on our visit. I thought it was fabulous!
Went for lunch amazing choice fresh sandwiches, toasted panning, soup salads and the cakes wow all home made going back for afternoon tea everything ticks the boxes.
Birthday afternoon tea for my partner. Beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I accidentally dropped some brownie crumps on my white dress and one of the staff (I think it's the owner's daughter) saw it and immediately brought a clean wet wipe. That's what you call being attentive and kind!
Popped in for two take away coffees. Staff very polite and friendly. Efficient service and one of the best lattes I’ve tasted in a long while. Well worth a visit .
Unfortunately i think we went at one of the busiest times. Packed & very noisy. Lovely food & staff are great . Would go again, but at a different time
The Drawing Room was an absolute delight serving by far the freshest pastries and sandwiches I've ever had in an afternoon tea (all baked daily on the premises). We booked a table for 2 o'clock in the afternoon which was a busy time and boy was I impressed by how well drilled, motivated and courteous all the staff were. Food of this quality served to this high standard can only be the result of absolute dedication and a true labour of love by the owner of this establisment....hats off and now a firm favourite of ours.
Had a coffee, sandwich, and a slice of cake. Everyone there was super friendly, the food was delicious and had generous portions at a very reasonable price. Best place for lunch in locksbottom!!
An absolute delight! We’re new to the area and this was our first visit to Locksbottom and the Drawing Room and I’m so glad we stopped by. Beautiful set up with lovely staff and tasty, fresh food. Highly recommend the salt beef and the potato salad. Can’t wait to come back for the afternoon tea
Lovely traditional cafe in Locksbottom. Great decor, friendly staff and nice food. They were very accommodating to a plant based diet. We had a great time.
First visit. Didn't want the "Costa experience" so I thought I'd try this place opposite. Enjoyed a nice breakfast and a cup of coffee. The staff couldn't be friendlier. I'll be back !
Popped into the Drawing Room for breakfast. The owner always greets customers with a wide warm smile and remains attentive during your time there.
This time I had their full English breakfast with granary toast. This was very good with a sausage bacon mushrooms, a fried egg and baked beans. This includes tea. All of this served on elegant crockery, cup, teapot and a jug for the baked beans so you can decide where and what amounts to use them.
The overriding impression I have from my visit is the care of the owner to make everything just right, her welcoming nature and enjoyment in serving her customers.
It is no surprise that the Drawing Room remains busy.
Staff amazing, and food to die for, I have been to the drawing room countless of times and they have never disappointed. thank you!
This place is divine! It's always packed and not hard to see why. Generous portions, home made cakes and smiley staff who seem to love their work.
The drawing room is really the only reason to visit locksbottom unless you live there. 😆
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