The Dining Room

The Dining Room is the wonderful restaurant inside 78 Derngate.
Serving excellent food and wonderful afternoon tea, book before you turn up so as not to be disappointed.
A tour around number 78 is also recommended, the house designed by Charles Renne Mackintosh for Basset Lowke.

My first time visiting here for afternoon tea and I was so impressed with the service and food here! There was a lovely selection of drinks and sweet and savoury goodies, and all tasted delicious. Thanks to the amazing staff for also adding a surprise for my birthday and bringing out a cake and candle, was such a lovely gesture. Definitely recommend this place and I can’t wait to visit again! 🥰 x

Wow! We had the pleasure of attending my friends Baby Shower in a beautiful room at The Dining Room yesterday, the table and room was set out so beautifully, we added a few decorations too, the afternoon tea food was out of this world, and my Vegan food was so delicious! The room did get a little bit stuffy, as the windows can’t be opened due to past security issues, so having the door keep opening was refreshing.
All of the staff were so accommodating and friendly and helpful, all of my friends had a great time.
Thank you. 🙏🏼

I can not speak highly enough of Rachael and her team. We had take away afternoon tea for a family celebration. It was amazing and made the day very special. They even coped with 2 celiacs and one gluten/dairy intolerant vegetarian. The food was lovely, fresh and good value for money. The staff so friendly, helpful and amazing. Can highly recommend.

First time I had been and it was fantastic. Everything was delicious and fresh. Never expected to get so much for the price will definitely being going back soon.

A wonderful afternoon tea, a gift from a good friend. The cheese scones were exceptional and a fabulous selection of cakes. Hannah our waitress didn't rush us, and provided take away boxes for the cakes we couldn't manage. Well worth the stroll out of town (3 minutes)

Lovely afternoon tea today. Lots of choice & really fresh sandwiches, cheese scones & mini quiche etc with selections of tea or coffee.
Then when we had eaten our fill from stand Another stand with cakes & sweet scones, meringue etc brought out with more drinks
Hannah made us very welcome & took the time to explain each tier to us & confirmed all freshly made each day
Definitely recommend for a lovely afternoon tea

Went today with a friend for afternoon tea. I am coeliac and my gluten free diet was very well catered for. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and really good value for money. Thank you for such a lovely time 🍰🫖🍽🧁