The Essex Rose Tea Room

We were sent here from the Marlborough whose kitchen was out of action due to a fire for breakfast. Uninterested surly waitress and the breakfast was dire . We didn’t finish it , it was that bad , we just got up and walked out .

One of the best full English breakfasts I've had in a long time! Very tasty, good quality ingredients and lovely, friendly service. Not to mention the value for money! I wasn't able to sample the cakes but they looked incredible.

We were celebrating joint birthdays as it was my partners birthday today and mine last week. We had a great welcome from the staff, the food was freshly prepared, served quickly and delicious. The service, especially from the Manager was excellent. All in all had a lovely lunch and would certainly recommend.

This charming tea room has a delightful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is consistently delicious and the staff are always welcoming and accommodating. The setting is beautiful and inviting, making it feel like a home away from home. The staff always goes above and beyond to assist guests. I highly recommend trying the afternoon tea.

Whilst the sandwiches and cakes were lovely, the service is friendly bit very slow, despite the tearoom not being full. We chose the place as it is dog friendly, which definitely is as they offered water and chose the right table for us. The price are slightly on the high side moreover because the offering is a simple choice. Overall friendly staff and lovely food but service too slow and pricey.

Myself and two friends enjoyed the best afternoon tea I have had in a long time. Everything was clearly freshly made .. we were a bit fussy and they accommodated every request in a friendly fashion. What set this apart from other experiences were that each person gets old and hot drinks for the set price , the quality of the food and the lovely staff. Book in advance. This is something to look forward to

This is a lovely tea room that strikes the right balance of elegance without being too fancy. They offer a tasty selection of cakes, including some unique options like the St. Clements cake. While we were tempted by the crocheted sandwiches displayed in the window, they unfortunately were not available on the menu. The cream tea was definitely the highlight of our visit, featuring two large freshly baked scones served with cream and your choice of jam. It was a truly delightful experience.

We had to wait 45 minutes for our food which gave me time to look around. We sat at a table next to the windowsill which was filthy dirty. On our table was a wooden holder which was also dirty. There was a dark wood sideboard used by the waitresses which had a thick layer of dust, even the cloth on the table with cakes was dusty. The staff were very pleasant and we're cleaning the table tops between customers but the rest of the place looked like it hadn't had a proper clean for ages. Oh and the food was disappointing after the wait too!!

Our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. They did not have jacket potatoes, mozzarella, or vegan cheese available, without informing us beforehand. The service was very slow, with our simple order of two toasted tea cakes and three toasted sandwiches taking far too long to prepare. To make matters worse, when the food finally arrived, the sandwiches were not what we had ordered, leading to additional delays in receiving the correct meals. There were no apologies for the mistakes made. Needless to say, we did not feel inclined to leave a tip.