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The Art of Tea

British • Didsbury
Sugarvine
4.9/5
(0161) 448 9323 47 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6TW (0161)44…Show
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Independent Didsbury café bar with an adjoining bookshop and regular live music and events.
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About The Art of Tea

For the best coffee in the village along with the finest loose leaf teas, look no further than The Art of Tea. A fixture of the Didsbury scene for well over a decade, this independent café bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week and is also fully licensed. The Didsbury Village Bookshop is in an adjoining building and you are welcome to kick back and while away the hours here. It’s a real arty community hub with regular events including poetry readings and live music, art exhibitions and a great soundtrack throughout the day. It’s a top spot for breakfast (Chorizo Benedict anyone?), lunch is served from 11am-4pm and in the evening there’s more of a casual dining vibe with choices like pizzas, hearty stews and risotto. The Art Of Tea has a small al fresco area at the front with folding doors, a mezzanine level to the rear and sofas to sink into.     

Sugarvine
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Food 4.8/5
Service 4.9/5
Atmosphere 4.9/5
Value for Money 4.9/5
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Mon 09:00 - 22:00 —
Tue 09:00 - 22:00 —
Wed 09:00 - 22:00 —
Thu 09:00 - 22:00 —
Fri 09:00 - 22:00 —
Sat 09:00 - 22:00 —
Sun 10:00 - 21:00 —
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Kate
4.0
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I love this place. The food, drink and atmosphere are brilliant. Our recent visit was marred however by one of the other customers who came in with 3 dogs. In such a small place it would be difficult, if not impossible, to accommodate 3 dogs at one table without them impacting surrounding tables. I am not anti-dog but I do not want my experience affected by being sniffed at by strange dogs. Art of Tea - I don't want you to become not dog-friendly but you need to consider your policy with regard to multiple dogs.
Scarlett Leighton
Perfect! Absolutely lovely so cosy and autumnal. The waitress was so lovely and the food was great not to mention the books
4.8
Dina
The Art of Tea is a cosy and homely restaurant/cafe. The service and staff were excellent and the food was lovely. I can’t wait to come again!
Sue
Visited the Art of Tea for lunch with my friend. She enjoyed her vegan mushrooms on toast and complimented the coffee. I would recommend the Art of Tea house blend tea and really enjoyed nachos with refried beans and avocado, generous amounts of melted cheese. Staff are really friendly but not intrusive, the atmosphere is very relaxing. Love the blend of cafe and book shop.
5.0
Chris Pindar
Whenever I am in our Manchester office, the Art of Tea is one of the restaurant/cafes on my list for an evening meal on the way home. The menu is small but the food is lovely and I always get a friendly welcome. It reminds me of the old cafes I used to frequent years ago, small, cosy and interesting. The owner's choice of background music is always worth listening to and the bookshop at the back is an absolute goldmine, full of old books to get lost in. I could comfortably spend a few hours in here, first for the cafe and then for the bookshop. If I were to ask for one change, I would love the choice of music to be displayed on some sort of "Now Playing" stand so I didn't have to ask.
Anne Cook
We have been coming for 20years and the food is consistently excellent; fresh and well presented. The service is always friendly and relaxed with a cosy atmosphere making it perfect at any time of day or evening - our favourite spot in Didsbury still!
5.0
Con
Lovely venue with bookshop to get lost in at the back. Friendly efficient service. Have given a high review as my breakfast combination was delicious but they really need to have gluten free bread on the menu. Have good quality bread in the freezer and a toaster solely for gluten free use; explain all this when orders taken. As a coeliac this would work for me - might not for other coeliacs as I appreciate the kitchen is really small and there is the risk of cross contamination.
5.0
James Spiridion
Fantastic as always, risotto was delicious, drinks were great, ambience perfect and they were playing Radiohead which is always great, highly recommended.
5.0
Jane Marks
Very homely environment. Good food and service. I love this place with the book shop at the back.
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The Art of Tea File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 36
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Tables 3 and 4
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 8
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £25
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £25
House wine price £18.50
Wines available 14
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Extensive vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering No Wheat / Gluten Free options

Family Friendly

Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Takeaway services Yes