Walpole Bay - Menu

Super tea, wonderful ambience, friendly and dedicated staff who seem to enjoy their work, pianist playing and warm. (howling gale outside) what more could one ask? Catered for the dairy free children too. Thank you. A gem !

Cream tea and breakfast were delicious. So much choice for breakfast. Unfortunately the dining room doesn't offer evening meals but the hotel has a list of takeaways who deliver and they are happy for you to eat in the dining room or on the terrace.

Visited here today. We had a lovely afternoon with the most delicious best scones I’ve ever had. Service was good and safe social distancing measures were in place. We sat outside on the terrace. If you go it’s worthwhile taking a look around the hotel at all the fantastic museum bits they have

Best cream tea ever on the terrace overlooking the sea. Proper old fashioned crockery, fantastic scones, oodles of jam, butter and clotted cream, proper teapot, oat milk available. Fascinating historic hotel with a collection of framed fabric napkins which have been painted/doodled/decorated by guests to a very high standard, including by some famous artists. Free parking on the road immediately outside the hotel. Highly recommended.

We met up with family for full afternoon tea, which consisted of a good selection of very fresh sandwiches, delicious scones with jam cream, lemon drizzle cake and chocolate brownies. There was an endless supply of fresh tea and a coffee option. Good value for money compared to what some places charge and you get the history of a quirky hotel and very friendly staff and free parking thrown in....what more could you want. Delicious, thank you.

I have visited and stayed at the Walpole Bay Hotel multiple times over the years, and it still has its charming appeal. After a few years, I decided to visit for Afternoon Cream Tea, opting to sit in the restaurant instead of the long veranda adorned with flowers. The service was prompt and friendly, with Earl Grey Tea and coffee, scones, sandwiches, and cakes presented on a traditional stand. It was a delightful experience, allowing me to relax and enjoy the pianist's music while watching the world go by. I will definitely be returning in the future.

It's difficult to determine what was better at this restaurant and bar - the delicious food or the breathtaking view of the sea. The burger was exceptional, made with high-quality minced beef grilled perfectly. The chips were crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The fish pie was filled with flavorful and flaky fish topped with a thin layer of potato. The pasta dish had a delicious tomato sauce and was cooked to perfection. The desserts were all tasty, but the chocolate and orange brownie stood out as the favorite. The restaurant also offered a great selection of wines and beers. The staff was helpful and friendly.

You must make time to visit/stay at The Walpole. It is hard to capture the essence of the place in words, just visit. It is quirky, historic, vintage, arty, eclectic and warm, welcoming and friendly. We had afternoon tea on the stunning veranda in the sunshine. Perfect finger sandwiches, scones and jam, served on a vintage bone china tea set. Just beautiful. The staff are wonderful, Jane, the owner is rightfully proud and kindly spent time with us, sharing the history of the building and her stories of her time there. Have a go in the original 1927 lift, check out the 'museum ' exhibits and the best bit for me...go into the restaurant...look at the linen napkin artwork on the walls. You you...

We made a reservation for afternoon tea to celebrate our daughter's upcoming wedding with a group of seven. The hotel's atmosphere is traditional and elegant, with china tea sets, silverware, and decorative ornaments in the room. The tea is served on a veranda by staff dressed in classic black and white uniforms who are very friendly. The tea included delicious crustless sandwiches with fresh bread and tasty fillings, as well as excellent scones with high-quality cream and jam. The cakes offered were either chocolate brownie or lemon, both tasty but not particularly unique. They also offer a selection of English tea or alcohol. Despite not being as upscale as some London hotels, the price of...