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What should I order at The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms?
What to order
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Afternoon Tea
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, freshly made, and generous in portion, with praise for the sweet and savoury selection, sandwiches, cakes, and unlimited tea refills. Reviewers also highlighted the good value and the accommodating service.
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Sunday Lunch
Recommended several times for being delicious, well-portioned, and excellent value. Reviewers called it the best they’d had in ages and praised the friendly, professional service.
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Lemon Drizzle Cake
Specifically recommended by a manager and described as delicious, though one reviewer found it a bit dry. It still stood out as a notable dessert choice mentioned directly in the reviews.
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Fish Cakes
One reviewer said their husband loved the fish cakes, making them a positively mentioned main item worth trying.
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Prawns In A Roll
Mentioned as part of a lunch order and presented positively, with the reviewer noting the meal was enjoyable overall.
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Salmon Bagel
Described as delicious in a lunch review, alongside other well-liked items like homemade quiche salad and scones.
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Homemade Quiche Salad
Called delicious in the same lunch review as the salmon bagel, suggesting it was a strong savory option.
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Scone
Praised as large and tasty, served with cream and jam, and mentioned as a memorable part of the meal.
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Fish And Chips
Specifically highlighted as fresh and excellent on a Friday, making it one of the clearly recommended meals.
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Beef Salad
Mentioned positively in the same review as the fish and chips and described as great, indicating it was another well-liked option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
About The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms
The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms is a family restaurant, restaurant, and tea house in Ely, England. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with coffee, tea, alcohol, beer, wine, and options like healthy, vegan, and vegetarian dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the view of Ely Cathedral, the garden and outdoor seating, and the food, especially cakes, scones, quiche, afternoon tea, and fish and chips. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and historic, and many reviews mention attentive service and good value in the £10 to £20 range.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms known for?
It is especially known for its cathedral views, afternoon tea, and cakes and scones, with many guests also praising the garden seating. Reviews repeatedly mention that the setting in Ely makes tea, cake, and lunch feel memorable, not just the food.
What dishes are most recommended at The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms?
Reviewers most often highlight the lemon drizzle cake, scones with cream and jam, homemade quiche salad, fish and chips, and afternoon tea. Other specific favorites mentioned are fish cakes, salmon bagels, and the gluten free afternoon tea selection with sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, and cakes.
What is the atmosphere like at The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and historic, with indoor seating that some guests describe as more atmospheric and outdoor tables that look toward Ely Cathedral. It suits couples, families, groups, and solo diners, and several reviews mention it works well for celebrations like birthdays, Mother’s Day, and afternoon tea gatherings.
Is The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is £10 to £20, and reviewers often describe the portions as generous and the food as good value for money. Guests specifically say the afternoon tea feels special without being overpriced, and Sunday lunch was called excellent value with large portions.
Do I need a reservation or should I expect a wait at The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms?
Brunch and lunch reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Reviews mention it can be very busy and that there was a wait to be seated at peak times, especially when outdoor tables with cathedral views are in demand.
Is parking available at The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms offers vegan options.
Is The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms kid-friendly?
Yes, The Almonry Restaurant & Tea Rooms is good for kids.
