Petersham Nurseries Teahouse | Richmond

There were many tea options, and the teas were delicious. The almond cake was amazing. The atmosphere was filled with greenery and flowers, creating a peaceful vibe. I would love to come back again. The shop is also very interesting.

My favorite place in the area. Good food. A big selection of teas. Cute and unique atmosphere.

Review for Caffe: Caffe is a wonderful place to spend on a sunny day. The spacious indoor seating and charming nursery provide ample opportunity to relax and explore The food was quite good during our visit for brunch and cream tea. The letdown was the service. We had to wait nearly 30 minutes to order even simple items like a fork. The staff seemed disinterested and their attitudes were quite poor. When we briefly walked through the tearoom, we encountered similarly aloof and unhelpful service from the staff. It was an unpleasant interaction. Overall, Caffe has a nice atmosphere and setting.

I recently visited Petersham Nurseries Teahouse for afternoon tea, and while the setting was undeniably charming—lush greenery, a rustic yet elegant ambiance—the experience as a whole was deeply underwhelming. To start with the positives, the tea selection was lovely, and the Prosecco was crisp and refreshing. The environment itself is peaceful, making it a pleasant place to sit and relax. However, that’s where the positives end. The food was a major letdown. Both the savory and sweet offerings were extremely dry and stale, as if they had been prepared hours (if not longer) in advance and left out. The sandwiches lacked freshness, and the pastries—usually the highlight of an afternoon tea—were uninspiring and far from the standard expected at this price point. When you’re paying £70 per person (excluding service charge!), you expect freshly prepared, high-quality food, not something that tastes like an afterthought. For the same price, there are plenty of 5-star hotels in London offering far superior afternoon tea experiences—with impeccable service, fresher food, and an overall more polished experience. Sadly, I would not recommend Petersham Nurseries Teahouse to anyone looking for a true luxury afternoon tea. The setting may be pretty, but the food does not justify the cost.

An amazing setting and atmosphere, with some delicious lunch and snack options from the cafe. Perfect place to visit on a sunny day to enjoy the garden centre. Food portions are on the small side, and it's not the cheapest, but I couldn't fault the quality.

Honestly, we came away a bit deflated. The food was nice, but at those prices, I expected nicer. We had to ask for some items several times, even once watched our food be put down at another table, saw the guests tell the wait staff out wasn't theirs and then had it brought over. We were told that they had run out of the Haye Farm Beef Burger - a real shame - onky to see at least a dozen being served in the hours we sat there, so clearly it was available. I was also disappointed that my potatoes and herbs were lacking the cream cheese and garlic (as shown in my photo), the butter given with the sourdough bead barely coated two half slices (spread thinly) and the portion of Trofie Pasta we received was more like that of a child's portion compared to the table next to us. It was such a shame. The only item I would compliment was the Spinach, Goats Cheese & Sundried Tomatoes Quiche, which was delixious and a good size. We waited a long time (over 20 minutes) to receive our cakes (2 of the chocolate orange ones) and then with the service charge at the end we'd feel too awkward to take off, it just left a bit of a sour taste. I would return to the Garden centre, but certainly not the cafe.

We had to wait for quite a bit in the heat, but there was water put out and a fan on which helped a lot. We were seated outside as requested, and ordered a litre of fresh lemonade. I had a baked potato and trout, which while delicious, was old and had eyes in the potato which was a little off putting. The rest of the food was great. It's quite pricey, but very popular and extremely busy. A lovely day out

We came for an afternoon tea as part of a hen do of 10 people and the staff couldn't have been better. We we're meant to sit outside but sadly it started to rain, so they moved us into a beautiful green house. They were very attentive, we had quite a few dietary requirements which they sorted with no problem. The food was lovely and we were stuffed by the end. I would highly recommend this as a venue.