Rossendale
The Dearden Tea Rooms

The Dearden Tea Rooms

12 Deardengate, Rossendale I-BB4 5QJ, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian


"Andrea initially offered creative ideas, options, and advice to ensure that the hen party was perfect for me and the girls. She even took the time to call me personally to discuss everything before I made any decisions. I opted for the Mad Hatter's afternoon tea, which was perfect since I’m a huge Disney fan. The décor she arranged was spot-on and the food and drinks were delightful. They reserved a private room for us for the afternoon, and I provided a list of the girls along with their drink selections in advance, which was executed flawlessly. Even those who requested beverages other than tea or coffee received their drinks promptly upon arrival. The pink lemonade in the tea room is incredible! After one girl asked for it, the rest followed suit! I ordered the £17.50 afternoon tea for each girl, along with separate bottles of prosecco for those who wanted a glass. The afternoon turned out to be one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had, and every girl commented on how delicious everything was. The variety of sandwiches and the selection of cakes and desserts were fantastic. The heavenly macarons, chocolate cake, and rhubarb and custard tart were a hit with everyone—we highly recommend them! Throughout the afternoon, the waitress kept me updated on everything that happened. Her attention to every girl ensured they all had enough drinks and assistance as needed—she always had a smile and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Even after the 4 PM closing time, we were not rushed out the door. The Mad Hatter, organized by Andrea, was absolutely fantastic! She brought so much fun to the day, engaged with every girl, and provided delightful surprises along the way. She made sure that every girl felt included and her knowledge of Wonderland was mesmerizing! If you're looking for the perfect place to host a fun, themed afternoon tea with high-quality food and impeccable service, I can’t recommend Dearden Tea Rooms highly enough. Andrea and her team are a true credit to the local community. I can’t wait to return for another afternoon tea or lunch!"

The Whitaker

The Whitaker

Haslingden Road, Rossendale, United Kingdom

Pizza • Cafés • Sushi • Kebab


"It was my first visit here in a long time (back in my early teens , and my recent visit was to come to have a spot of family lunch. The entrance is spacious, and since I don't recall what it looked like before the refurb, I can say it seems to be a waste of good space in areas. The welcome was great, attentive volunteers (I believe . We were directed to the cafe area. We made our orders and it did take an age to get the food considering the place was very very quiet when we were there. There were two staff waiting on tables and they were not the friendliest when they were not directly serving you. They walked about as if they did not want to be there. One actually looked under the weather with who knows what. Who I can only assume was the manager or supervisor (dressed differently in jeans and a shirt was not particulary friendly and would try his best to not look in your direction if he knew you were trying to get his attention. My food was dry as anything and we did request condiments but the bloke wasn't listening and didn't bring what was requested. I was expecting some chips with my meal if I am honest, with the price charged, but all I got was a dry meal and a bit of salad. I would not go back here. I think it is a good place for kids though (from the human aspect of it, Professor Jiggety? , was a delight to the young ones. Some of the exhibitions in the museum are ...curious to say the least."