Step into the Dormouse Haven Tearoom and into a gorgeous wonderland world. With an Alice in Wonderland theme this tearoom on the outskirts off Northwich, Cheshire is serving up delightfully interesting afternoon teas.
This isn't just an afternoon tea but a whole experience, so allow yourself a good couple of hours to savor every mouthful of the homemade goodies and the beautiful setting.
Top Info
📅 Open Wed - Mon 12- 8pm (Closed Tues)
📱 Pre-order online
👣 Walk in Menu available
🍰 Children's afternoon tea available for over 10s
🚗 Free Carpark outside
💰 Afternoon Tea £35pp
🎄 Christmas Afternoon Teas £35pp
🌎 Bridge Farm, Warrington Rd, Northwich CW8 4QU
I was invited to Dormouse Haven by the lovely owner Petra. And wow, what a delightful afternoon it was. I took along my sister in law as we both do love an afternoon tea. The fact that we sat down at 1pm and by 2.45pm i was having to message my husband to do an emergency school run as we were so busy chatting and enjoying the food that we lost track of time completely.
There are quite a few options of different afternoon teas or sharing boards on the menu. We got the Combination Afternoon Tea, which has a good mix of both savoury & sweet
What stands out about this afternoon tea is that it comes in 3 courses. It still had that wow factor as each course on its own was beautifully presented and not quite knowing what was coming next left you with a little bit of excitement too.
There is a large selection of different flavoured teas to choose from or you can have a coffee if prefer. These are unlimited with your afternoon tea which is always a nice touch.
The First Course
Brought out on a little wooden board was a selection of lovely finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon and cream cheese.
A small cup filled with the most gorgeous butternut squash soup, which amazingly you could have more of. As well as all that, there was a selection of some very cute little pastries, including a little tart and a mushroom filled puff pastry.
The Middle Course
A selection of yet more savoury items and the start of the sweet cakes were delivered to our table on a 3 tiers plate stand.
On the stand, we found homemade potted beef, pork pie, sausage roll, a selection of cheeses, crackers, melba toast & chutney. There was the lightest trifle, a Battenburg, a small square of lemon cake, a Victoria sponge & a chocolate cake.
The finale
A little wooden treasure chest was brought out and placed on the table. I actually had butterflies as i opened it up. Two scones each, one Cinnamon flavour and one Bakewell tart flavour, then a pot of clotted cream and a pot of jam nestled inside the chest too.
It was the perfect finish to a first class 100% homemade afternoon tea
About the Tearoom
It has only recently been taken over by Petra, opening in Oct 2024. She spent a furious month decorating including making the bathroom the most fancy bathroom I've seen in a tea room.
Inside the tea room the walls are adorned with hand-painted murals inspired by Wonderland, the shelves are dotted with whimsical collectibles, and the chairs are beautiful with drawing of the characters on. Everywhere you look you spot another lovely and well placed decoration.
Don't worry if you haven't pre booked and suddenly find your self at the Dormouse Haven Tearoom they do have a lovely walk in menu too. This is filled with a mini afternoon tea, ploughman's platter, desert platted for 2 or a mini meat platter. This is a lovely thing that you can still come and enjoy the delights at the tearoom on a spur of the moment. However if you want the main attraction and to guarantee your table to be in the Alice in wonderland restaurant then pre booking is worth doing.
Each table is dressed nicely too. With a lazy Susan at the centre so you can get to all sides of the tiered plates laden with treats. Cute table decorations, napkin holders, glass wear. Everything has been well thought out and there is a lot of attention to detail.
Large Groups and Private Catering
Gather your band of merry mad-hatters for a private dining experience. It can be tailored for groups up to 30. Perfect for any celebration that calls for a touch of the extraordinary. Please be advised, in the little haven, they cater to grown-ups and young adults aged 10 and above.
Press Visit Nov 2024
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