Bettys Café Tea Rooms

Restaurant | Harrogate | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Expérience de café britannique traditionnelle

Le "Bettys Café Tea Rooms" à Harrogate est une véritable institution de la gastronomie britannique et un lieu qui allie tradition, élégance et plaisir de manière unique. Il s'agit du premier café de la chaîne Bettys, fondé en 1919 par le pâtissier suisse Frederick Belmont, qui a associé sa vision de l'artisanat suisse à l'accueil chaleureux du Yorkshire. Aujourd'hui, le café à Harrogate est non seulement un point culinaire incontournable, mais aussi un symbole culturel qui attire des visiteurs du monde entier - que ce soit pour un traditionnel tea time britannique ou un repas détendu dans un cadre historique.

Afternoon tea dans Imperial Room

L'atmosphère du Bettys Café Tea Rooms est caractérisée par un charmant mélange d'élégance Art déco et de chaleur accueillante. Dès l'entrée, on est accueilli par un décor élégant, avec des détails ludiques tels que des lustres artistiques et un plafond miroitant dans la salle Impériale - un espace spécial célèbre pour ses afternoon teas exclusifs. Les grandes fenêtres offrent une vue sur le paysage pittoresque d'Harrogate, tandis qu'à l'intérieur, les notes d'un pianiste remplissent souvent l'air, ajoutant une touche de raffinement à l'expérience. C'est un lieu qui séduit à la fois les habitués locaux et les touristes, souvent avec une courte attente, car les réservations ne sont possibles que pour certaines offres.

Point fort culinaire à Harrogate

Du point de vue culinaire, Bettys est synonyme de qualité et de diversité, avec l'afternoon tea qui est un véritable point fort. Il est servi dans la salle Impériale sur un présentoir en argent à trois niveaux et comprend une sélection de délicats sandwiches, de scones frais et de mini-gâteaux exquis. Les "Fat Rascals" - une pâtisserie traditionnelle du Yorkshire aux amandes, aux notes d'agrumes et à la texture moelleuse - sont un must et reflètent l'attachement régional. Les "Eggs Benedict" avec leur hollandaise crémeuse et leurs œufs pochés parfaits sont également un plat de petit-déjeuner populaire qui ravit les convives par son équilibre. Pour une option plus copieuse, le "Swiss Rösti", un plat de pommes de terre croustillant inspiré des racines suisses de Belmont et souvent agrémenté de lard ou de fromage, est une excellente choix.

Sélection de thé chez Bettys

En plus des plats, Bettys est célèbre pour sa sélection de thés, soigneusement élaborée par les experts de la société sœur Taylors of Harrogate. Le "Bettys Tea Room Blend", un mélange puissant d'Assam et de Darjeeling délicat, a été spécialement créé pour le café et se marie parfaitement avec les délices sucrés et salés. La carte des boissons offre également une variété de choix, des cafés aromatiques aux options rafraîchissantes sans alcool qui complètent le plaisir. Pour ceux qui recherchent quelque chose d'exceptionnel, l'afternoon tea peut être agrémenté d'une coupe de champagne - un luxe qui rend l'expérience encore plus festive.

Plat de pommes de terre rösti suisse

Le café dispose également d'une boutique adjacente où les clients peuvent emporter chez eux de nombreux délices - des pralinés artisanaux aux thés en vrac. Cette boutique est un paradis pour les gourmets et souligne l'attention portée aux détails qui caractérise Bettys. Le service est un autre point fort : le personnel, souvent vêtu d'uniformes classiques, est amical et attentif, même si les jours très animés peuvent être un peu mouvementés. Pour les familles, les végétariens, les végétaliens ou les convives ayant des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, des options de menu adaptées sont disponibles, ce qui rend le café encore plus accessible.

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1 Parliament St
HG1 2QU Harrogate

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Horaires d'ouverture

Dimanche9:00 - 17:00
Lundi9:00 - 17:00
Mardi9:00 - 17:00
Mercredi9:00 - 17:00
Jeudi9:00 - 17:00
Vendredi9:00 - 18:00
Samedi9:00 - 19:00

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Neil Henry
09.03.2025

The choice of teas was marvellous as were the scones which were moist and firm. All served by good staff in a very calm atmosphere
Sarah Cairn
09.03.2025

Booked at the Imperial Room for afternoon tea as a special treat. It's a set menu but will amend for vegetarians. Delightful place, great food, excellent choice of teas, and wonderful service.
Rob Scott
08.03.2025

Wonderful place. Service staff were lovely and attentive. Food was excellent. Tea selection was extensive and top quality.
Mr Alexanda Rhodes
07.03.2025

Excellent , an unexpected treat. My wife and I were in Harrogate for a couple of days and stumbled on the Teas . out for a walk in the afternoon. We could see there were a few empty tables so decided to go.The staff were excellent and very polite . Coffee and a bun each. Then we bought some treats for the grandchildren and a loaf of bread in the bakery in the same building. Overall, it was an excellent experience
Susan Collins
06.03.2025

Amazing ,food and staff
Viktorya H
03.03.2025

Food is good, but watch out for the sub level that has no windows and collects fish smells
Sarah Roach
03.03.2025

The whole experience was wonderful: the setting, the ambience and then the spot on service. The afternoon tea was as described, beautifully presented and so tasty. It was so good my partner has said we’ll come back every three months! You made him feel very special obviously. Thank you! PS photo taken after we’d starting eating the sandwiches lol
Adam Sharp
02.03.2025

First time visiting Betty’s and everything from the services to each individual item was just gorgeous! The flavours and creativity to the petite sweet treats were delightful! The sandwiches were understandably moreish and filling. The scones were soft and mouth watering to say the least. We tried a variety of teas, all of which were delicious with each node of the fresh flavours coming through with every sip. Lastly Lawrence was very charming and attentive with his polite and approachable manner made the visit even more enjoyable. Lawrence had some excellent recommendations for the variety of Teas, displaying his vast knowledge of the selection available. We most definitely be making the trip to Betty’s in Harrogate again soon.
Paul Brennan
02.03.2025

First time in Betty's HQ at Harrogate in for a Birthday 🎊 present for a special friend fantastic day staff helpful the food to die for it was a fabulous the sun shining good atmosphere inside sat in the window 🪟🤩🙏🫶
John E C
01.03.2025

We had a truly wonderful experience today. The service was exceptionally efficient and seamless, ensuring everything moved smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious, and the overall hospitality was outstanding and unhurried. A special thank you to Emma for providing such excellent service—your attentiveness, professionalism, and extensive knowledge was truly impressive. It was a pleasure being served by someone so dedicated and personable. Wishing you the very best in your university studies—good luck!
George Lewis
01.03.2025

Afternoon tea for 2 x 50th birthday celebrations. Amazing experience made by the staff (Ann & Karen), quality & quantity of the afternoon tea. Ann & Karen couldn't do more for us to make it special. Lovely room which was intimate. It was fanrastic.
Sarah Stapley
01.03.2025

Gooey Rascal and a pot of Bettys tea, what an absolute treat!
james barnett
01.03.2025

Of course we had to make the trip to the famous Betty's tea room, but unfortunately I found it lacking. The fat rascals we had were unique and quite tasty, with the chocolate one being a highlight. However, the staff were so incredibly rude I could not fully enjoy my cakes. Considering we were not dining in, this was impressive! We waited to be served for an absolute age, before a local member of the public cut in front of us and placed her order. The staff did not bother to correct this, even after I highlighted we were next and did not apologise either. This was the only place in York where I was made to feel unwelcome. I felt dismissed by the staff, with a presumption that I wasn't going to spend any money here, so other customers were prioritised.
Michael Hirst
01.03.2025

Excellent service, food a little bland, but still a great experience.
Emma Curry
01.03.2025

Gosh! what an amazing place. Celebrated 30th wedding anniversary with an afternoon tea. Best we have ever had!
James Hunter
26.02.2025

What a lovely find and no big wait even though queue was big
Christopher Holt
25.02.2025

Yes it's a tourist place, but my word the cakes are exceptional and the service was excellent too.
Ian Norman
24.02.2025

Great food, fantastic staff, great experience. Betty's is famous for a reason, definitely worth a visit. Special mention for our waitress Hannah who was excellent.
Dawn Brooksbank
24.02.2025

Afternoon tea in the Imperial room was booked to celebrate my birthday. Have had afternoon tea before but not the bookable one. Different menu, pianist, atmosphere all make it worth the extra price. Service is the same high quality that you find in the main cafe /restaurant.
Wendy Haxton
23.02.2025

I have been coming to Bettys for over 50 years and it never disappoints. I visited today with my friend for a pre-birthday meal. Our waitress was sweet and could not have been more helpful and the food was, as ever, first class.
AZ 467
22.02.2025

First time at Bettys Café Tea Rooms with the family, and what a treat! Lovely atmosphere, exceptional staff, and delicious food. Didn’t take many pictures, but what we had was top notch. A proper Yorkshire gem – we’ll definitely be back!
Merv Spencer Photography
22.02.2025

A Supadupa place and the best place in Harrogate for a great place to eat and drink. The service we got from Lucy today and the food we ordered was outstanding.
sean straughton
22.02.2025

Very nice well worth a visit if u like the nicer thing in life
Michael Brown
20.02.2025

An excellent experience, we will definitely go again, if not here in Harrogate one of their other shops.
Amanda Evans
20.02.2025

Wonderful cafe to meet up with our German visitor - who loved Bettys!
Dite B
17.02.2025

I went for afternoon tea this weekend and was served by the wonderful Lawrence/Laurence in the imperial tea rooms. The food was brilliant and the service was unparalleled, befitting such a historic institution. I look forward to going back next time I'm in Harrogate. Well done to him and the Betty's team!
Jason Parker
17.02.2025

The wife and I have wanted to visit a Betty’s for a long time. Generally the queues put us off. However, we managed to miss the rush, and were seated by the windows for breakfast. Can highly recommend and will certainly revisit.

 

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