The River Room Conservatory - Ballymena

The restaurant has a great location with an amazing setting, plenty of space, and friendly staff. The food and drinks were delicious as well!

I went for afternoon tea and thought there could have been more sandwiches, as there was only one. However, there were quite a few cakes that could have been reduced. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was fantastic.

I have been to Galgorm for afternoon tea several times over the years, but my recent visit with my mom left me feeling disappointed. While the service was excellent, the food didn't quite meet our expectations considering the price. The savory options were tasty, but there was only one sandwich. The sweet treats seemed store-bought and we ended up leaving most of them uneaten. The menu also lacked some of the previous items, such as miniature soup or trifle/cheesecake. The conservatory, which had initially impressed me with its beautiful floral arrangement and decor, now appeared a bit tired, including the furniture. Overall, I left feeling unsatisfied and still hungry. For £42.50 per person, I expected more.

Afternoon tea as part of a dining package. Staff were friendly and attentive. Savoury snacks were good and not in short supply. Unfortunately the sweet snacks were of lower quality. The macarons were grainy and dry, biscuits were like cement and the financier could have broken windows. Pleasant enough experience, though maybe wouldn't repeat if it wasn't part of the overall deal.

We had afternoon tea for three during a spa visit. You won't find lovelier, more attentive, friendly staff anywhere. They made us feel like royalty and nothing was too much for them. Emma was an outstanding member of staff and she looked after my elderly mum as though she was a queen. The coeliac food was excellent, not many places provide good gluten free afternoons teas, but the Galgorm's Conservatory is one of the best.