Tiffin Tea Rooms - Winchester

This tea room is trading on its past ownership. The new owners have no awards and are very expensive compared with many other local coffee outlets

Whilst walking our two pooches in Alresford we decided to pop into Tiffin tea rooms for a spot of luncheon. Sadly we could see a notice on the door saying no dogs allowed so we didn’t venture in- however the lovely owner immediately saw us walk away and came out to say hello. She was the most welcoming and warmest personality and told us that she was the new owner and the cafe was becoming dog friendly on one side of the cafe. What great news! We decided to take a perch on an outside table as it was a dry day and ordered a savoury tea watercress scone, cheddar, pickles and a pot of tea) and a watercress tea egg finger sandwiches on the softest of bread, with a jam and cream scone) the best of both worlds in my opinion! We had the regular tea and will be back soon to try the other teas on the menu. Wishing the new owners every success I their new business venture!

I'm disappointed to see that this place has declined since the new owners took over. The portions are smaller, the atmosphere is less friendly, and the coffee doesn't taste as good as it used to. I don't plan on returning anytime soon.

Stopped in for a piece of coffee cake and a flat white. The coffee was lovely and strong best I’ve had in a long time and the cake was delicious! My son got some sweets which were lovely too. We also left with a box of the yummiest chocolates. The new owners a young family were very hospitable. They were obviously extremely busy but were very attentive to our needs and friendly. We will definitely be going back when next in the area.

Awful Experience the coffee was watered down and was not up to its usual high standard. But was was truely awful was hearing how the owner shouted at a member of staff, dismissing her on the spot and leaving her to leave in tears. I have never heard anyone speak to staff members so disgracefully. No owner or manager should ever speak to some one like that let alone when customers can hear. Poor staff and would not recommend anyone applying for a job here, let alone the coffee. Standards have totally slipped since new owners!