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Renishaw Hall and Gardens Cafe

British • Chesterfield

(01246) 432310 Renishaw Park, Eckington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S21 3WB (01246)4…Show

A relaxed café with indoor and outside seating at Renishaw Hall and Gardens, a stately home in North East Derbyshire dating back to 1625.

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About Renishaw Hall and Gardens Cafe

Renishaw Hall & Gardens is an adored family home and immersive heritage experience located in North East Derbyshire. Built by George Sitwell in 1625, the Renishaw estate has blossomed into a much-loved escape for families and history enthusiasts. The Café at Renishaw is a great place to relax, eat well and make memories. The delicious breakfast range is perfect for early risers looking to explore the gardens first thing. For lunch, they cater for every appetite with a range of tasty light bites and hearty spreads. Or if you are looking for a special treat, book in for an elegant Afternoon Tea with succulent savouries, scrumptious scones, a heritage collection of fine teas and coffee or their very own award-winning Renishaw Hall wine. Winter brings hearty bowls, home-made pies and sweet treats with fresh salads using home grown produce for the summer menu. For special events, the Rex Whistler function room at Renishaw Hall is available for private hire.

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3.7

Food 3.5/5

Service 3.5/5

Atmosphere 3.9/5

Value for Money 3.8/5

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Opening Times

Mon	closed
Tue	closed
Wed	09:00 - 16:30	—
Thu	09:00 - 16:30	—
Fri	09:00 - 16:30	—
Sat	09:00 - 16:30	—
Sun	09:00 - 16:30	—

The cafe is also open Bank Holiday Mondays between March and October.

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4.5

Liz

We had a fantastic afternoon celebrating a birthday, the table was decorated lovely. The food was really nice and the little birthday cakes at the end were also a nice touch, the staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend thanks

Hilary

Afternoon tea to celebrate a birthday. Table was well decorated, the staff very helpful and informative. The food was lovely, more than enough for 2 hungry chaps. Mant thanks.

2.5

H Newton

I booked ahead a table for lunch on 22/4 as the website suggested you had to do that to have food on the day. We checked as soon as we arrived, the table number allocation , and what leeway there would be around the time of the booking (1.15pm) . In the event, there was a queue, and we got food ordered about 1.30pm, then were shown to our table (30). We were advised their would be a wait. After 30 minutes and noticing other people who came after us were having their meal delivered from the kitchen, and got up to query why this was so - then I discovered we had not been sat at our booked table because the previous people there (I assume) had not left and we had been shown to a different table. The tables were identified by a wooden spoon with a number on it- but our spoon had been faced about. I only realised this as I got up to check on the apparent delay and saw the table next to ours (29) and then ...table 30! where 2 ladies were sat and just finishing off their lunch. I went back to "our" table, turned the spoon around - no'28!. We had been sat at table 28 by the waitress! The ladies at table 30 (our table) said food had been brought ages ago but it wasn't their order so had refused it, and it was taken back to the kitchen. Long and the short of it was, we lost time in the grounds which we had come for because of this mix up. Once I had cornered a lady emerging from the kitchen, she knew and was aware of what had happened but nobody at the time had thought to try and resolve whom the food belonged to. My son thought I was being somewhat awkward going to ask about where our food was- turns out I shouldn't have listened to him, and the table seating system doesn't work when booked tables are not freed up for the next booking! Spoilt the feeling for me of why we were there - a return after some 25 years. We got an apology - but lost the essential time - we were in there for 1.50 hrs when it should really have only been 45 minutes.

Hilary Westnidge

Arrived for afternoon tea. One of our party was celebrating her 70th birthday. The staff had decorated our table with flowers, fairy lights and party hats. They sang Happy Birthday to her when they brought the food out. Had a lovely afternoon. Staff were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely recommend the afternoon tea experience to friends and we will be visiting again.

Angela Scarff

Pre Booked for 42 places a guided tour of the hall followed by afternoon tea. £50 each. The tour was excellent. The afternoon tea was lovely. However despite giving final numbers a week prior to attending the service took 45 minutes. Tea and coffee were flowing so we persevered. Unfortunately the 2 dietary requirements clearly indicated on the confirmation email the week before were missed and the 2 ladies had to wait longer to get their food. Due to one of them having a time constraint she had to take her food with her in a box and leave. Shame after what had been an enjoyable morning. Reported to management at the office who were apologetic but nothing more.

Danielle Musgrove

Absolutely amazing staff, we went for my mums birthday and they went above and beyond for her! So appreciative and absolutely made her day having a gluten free cake, thank you so much!

Lauren Maw

We came here to celebrate my sisters 30th birthday with afternoon tea. The food was delicious but really let down by staff service on the day. We unfortunately had to ask three times for tea and coffee and then ask for milk. This was after over an hour of waiting for any staff to even ask for our order. Overall a very disappointing afternoon especially when we have been before and the service has been up to scratch. More staff are definitely needed to provide a better experience.

3.8

Mark Wainman

We had lunch in the Rex Whistler room, which is a lovely, bright space. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good - slight criticism that despite serving salad they had run out of coleslaw.

Jackie Ward

Service was excellent Food was bland and uninspiring For that reason we will not be returning.

4.3

Steve Sharp

Great food, friendly staff and speedy service. Couldn't fault it for a nice mid-week lunch

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