Oulton Hall - Leeds

We met relations for our first post lockdown meeting for afternoon tea at Oulton Hall. The surroundings are beautiful but the place is clearly understaffed. It was not packed with visitors but there were queues everywhere; at reception, at the bar, etc. The quality of the afternoon tea was really poor especially for a place that advertises itself as a 5 star hotel. Sandwiches were basic and tasteless, scones were very dry, cake was dry, no choice of tea, very slow service. Had to search out staff for cutlery, cream and jam for scones and for a top-up of tea. Other people were also clearly waiting for long periods of time, and sadly the food was not worth the wait. Very disappointed and will just not book again. Felt sorry for the man serving us as he was obviously struggling to get everything done.

Really enjoyed my My Mum’s afternoon tea voucher she’d had bought. Yousef was lovely to us all the staff were so nice to be fair. The sandwiches and cakes are fresh, delicious and plentiful. Lots of lovely hot tea.Really fine drawing room too. Would recommend Oulton Hall. Sorry we didn’t leave a tip!We just brought the voucher !! But we will return!

Just returned from a weekend away at Oulton Hall. From start to finish we were very happy with everything. We were met with a warm greeting, our room was clean, comfortable and well furnished, our delicious evening meal was served by friendly staff and the drawing room and seating areas were beautifully furnished. The hotel is well situated with lovely views across the countryside and there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area.

Came here for afternoon tea to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I would highly recommend the afternoon tea good choice and delicious cakes and pastries. Yousef was particular attentive and he even arranged a special gift for my wife.

What I wouldn’t have given for this today. Swapping a shredded tyre and £175 bill for a bottle of champagne and cakes! We visited @oulton.hall for the #ginafternoontea a few weeks ago. We did add the @perrierjouet rose to complete the afternoon which was perfectly chilled and served by the #headbutler Peter. The sandwiches were full and freshly made, the chicken tikka flatbread added a modern twist to afternoon tea and the scones still warm. There was more than enough for 2 and we even brought quite a few of the cakes home. An @taylors tea goody bag was a lovely touch when we left too. Would definitely recommend the @oulton.hall afternoon tea! #birthdays #afternoonteainyorkshire #afternoonteainleeds #champagne #pinkchampagne @rachhtb @coffeecouture_htb #foodie #foodporn #pinkfizzfave