Tea and coffee shops in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire

There can be few nicer treats while on holiday than relaxing in a tea shop. Whether it’s a full afternoon tea or a well-earned cup of coffee and slice of cake to break up a countryside hike, you really can’t beat it.

Of course we’ve got our fair share of chain coffee shops in the area, but if you are looking for something a bit different, there are also lots of lovely independent tea and coffee shops in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

Here are some of our favourites….....

Barista’s Café & Bar, Pershore

Located in Royal Arcade in Broad Street, Pershore, Barista’s is a family run coffee shop, café and bar, providing home cooked food sourced locally.

Its brownies are particularly special, with a selection of tasty flavours, which may include Bueno, Galaxy, Oreo, Snickers and more. There are also freshly prepared breakfasts, snacks, cakes, ice cream and daily specials.

As well as being a coffee shop, Barista’s sells alcohol all day, with a range of locally sourced beers, as well as gins and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Barista’s is dog friendly – it even has a dog menu!

Koffee & Cake, Pershore

Located on Bridge Street in Pershore, Koffee & Cake serves a huge range of homemade cakes, in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, with new and exciting creations to try every day.

The coffee is Wogan Coffee, established in Bristol in 1970, and organically grown in Honduras. As well as your favourite coffees, Koffee & Cake serves a big range of indulgent hot chocolates and loose leaf teas.

Cold drinks include local juices from Pershore College and creamy frappes.

Koffee & Cake is open 10am – 2pm Friday to Sunday.

G&Tea, Worcester

G&Tea is a vintage tearoom located on Worcester’s historic Friar Street.

G&Tea serves afternoon tea, alongside tasty breakfasts, delicious lunches and amazing cakes.

The tearoom is run by Laura, a professional baker, who has worked in bakeries all over the country and has brought her baking expertise back to her home city.

Everything is handmade on site, and G&Tea can cater for most dietary requirements.

If you’re looking for something even more special, liven up your afternoon tea with a gin cocktail served straight out of a vintage teapot!

G&Tea is open 10am – 4.30pm Wednesday to Saturday.

Crumpets & Coffee Lounge, Worcester

Located on Angel Place in Worcester, Crumpets & Coffee Lounge is a particularly good choice for vegans, as it doesn’t charge extra for plant-based ‘milk’.

Crumpets & Coffee Lounge serves its own unique house blend coffee, combining the best direct trade coffee from Brazil, Thailand and Ethiopia.

Crumpets & Coffee is open 8.30am - 2pm on Monday, 8.30am - 3pm Tuesday to Thursday and 8.30am - 2pm on Friday and Saturday.

Polbrook Kitchen & Coffee Shop Malvern

Polbrook Kitchen & Coffee Shop is a family run, independent café located close to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.

Polbrook serves James Gourmet Coffee, which is roasted in Ross-on-Wye by another family run business.

The coffee shop team pride themselves on making all their food from scratch, including lunchtime specials, cakes, bakes and sourdough bread.​

The menu has a good range of vegan and gluten free options available, including cakes.

St Ann’s Well Café, Great Malvern

St Ann’s Well Café provides a welcome stop-off when walking up (or down) the Malvern Hills.

The picturesque café in a Grade II listed building dates back to 1813 and is located on the slopes of the Malvern Hills, a short walk away from the town of Great Malvern.
 
St Ann’s Well is 100% vegetarian and also offers a range of vegan options. It serves a selection of wholesome meals, homemade cakes, coffees and teas in a unique and tranquil location with plenty of outdoor seating.
 

St Ann’s Well is a dog friendly café and is open 11.30am – 3.30pm Thursday to Sunday. 

The Kettle Sings, Great Malvern

The Kettle Sings is an independent tearoom located in the village of Colwall, close to Great Malvern, and is another great place for a stop-off when walking in the Malvern Hills.

The Kettle Sings prides itself on using locally sourced produce to create homemade dishes for visitors. Every delicious dish is made fresh to order and the tearoom has a seasonally changing menu and a wide variety of speciality teas and homemade cakes.

The Kettle Sings has spectacular views looking across the countryside from high up on the side of the Malvern Hills. The views can be enjoyed all year round from the tearoom and large balcony area.

The Kettle Sings is open 10am – 4pm Wednesday to Friday and 10am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Carousel Tea Room, Tewkesbury

Located on the High Street in historic Tewkesbury, Carousel Tea Room is open every day for breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats.

The tea shop prides itself on using only the best local suppliers to bring quality products to customers’ tables.

Carousel uses locally roasted Severn Blend coffee beans for its coffees. Teas are all from the English Tea Shop range and available either loose leaf or in tea bags, in all the flavours you could possibly want!

Brownies, scones, Victoria sandwich, flapjacks, donuts and more are available every day. Soup is made fresh daily and is always vegan.

Carousel is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 4pm on Sunday.

The Abbey Tea Rooms and Restaurant, Tewkesbury

The Abbey Tea Rooms is located in a quaint old building almost opposite Tewkesbury Abbey.

It is run by a husband and wife team, with the help of three members of staff. They have owned the Abbey Tea Rooms for over 17 years and have been in the catering business for 40 years.

The Abbey Tea Rooms has a fascinating interior with carefully displayed memorabilia and is furnished in a traditional style. There is a small, but very pretty garden at the back, which is filled with flowers during the spring and summer. 

It serves breakfast, mid-morning snacks, hot and cold lunches, freshly baked goods, afternoon tea and a great Sunday roast. It is advisable to book for Sunday lunch!

The Abbey Tea Rooms is open Friday to Monday.

Tilly’s Tea Room, Tewkesbury

Tilly’s is located in Tewkesbury town centre, a short walk from Tewkesbury Abbey, riverside walks and local independent shops.

It is a Grade 2 listed tearoom over two floors, serving homemade food.

Coffee is roasted by a local supplier, James Coffee, of Ross-on-Wye. Tilly’s uses a loose leaf tea with a variety of different flavours made by Born Wild Tea, another local supplier. It is also licensed and sells a variety of soft drinks.

There is always a warm welcome at Tilly’s, any time of the day. All meals are produced on site, with pies, quiches, hams, chutneys and ice creams cooked on site by owner, Gill.

Cakes, scones, tarts and special treats are produced and baked by owner, Claire.

Tilly’s is open seven days a week for breakfasts, lunches, snacks and afternoon tea.

Leaf & Bean Tea and Coffee Lounge, Broadway

Leaf & Bean Tea and Coffee Lounge is located just off the main road in Broadway, Worcestershire.

Leaf & Bean has indoor and outdoor seating. It doesn’t take reservations, so it’s first come, first served.

Cream teas are available all day and the selection of cakes and treats usually includes at least three gluten free options and three vegan options. There is also a good range of vegan sandwiches, toasties and paninis.

The choice of teas is the biggest we’ve seen in the Cotswolds! There really is something for everyone.

Leaf & Bean is open every day 10am - 5pm, with hot food and sandwiches served until 4pm, subject to availability.

The Old Bakery, Winchcombe

The Old Bakery is located on the corner of the High Street and Castle Street, right in the centre of Winchcombe.

A cosy and comfortable café with a pretty garden, there is always a warm welcome, however covered in mud you are!

The Old Bakery serves teas, coffees, cream teas, sandwiches and light lunches. Walkers are welcome and the café is dog friendly.

The Old Bakery is open Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am - 5.30pm.

Honey Bea’s Café, Winchcombe

Honey Bea’s Café is on Hailes Street in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.

Honey Bea’s is a family run café, welcoming walkers, cyclists and dogs. It even has boot covers and a boot rack for particularly wet and muddy days.

It serves a range of fresh, homemade cakes, light lunches, and hot and cold drinks, including award winning coffee and hot chocolates.

There is a small courtyard garden with seating at the back.

Honey Bea’s is open 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.



JellyPickleJam, Evesham

JellyPickleJam is a vintage tearoom, tucked away in a courtyard off Vine Street in Evesham, Worcestershire.

With a definite nod to Alice in Wonderland, it serves local, seasonal and sustainable products, with preserves sourced from gardens in the surrounding area.

Whether you are looking for lunch, an afternoon tea or a quick coffee and cake, JellyPickleJam serves a wide selection of quality teas from Suki and The Lawn Collection, and handmade cakes and treats, including its signature contemporary and traditional afternoon teas.

JellyPickleJam is open 10am – 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Herbies Coffee House, Evesham

Herbies Coffee House is located in the Market Place in Evesham, with outdoor seating making it the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

It is an independent coffee house, serving the finest coffee, quality teas, hot chocolates and delicious milkshakes, as well as lunches and cakes.

Herbies has friendly staff and is very child and dog friendly.

Herbies Coffee House is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am – 4pm on Sunday.

The Find, Cheltenham

The Find is located on Regent Street, right in the centre of Cheltenham. With plenty of outdoor seating, it is a great place to watch the world go by. 

The Find serves a range of breakfasts, brunches, lunches, teas, coffees, speciality hot chocolates, soft drinks, juices and smoothies, as well as delicious cakes. It has a big choice of vegan and gluten free options.

The Find prides itself on its sustainability and almost all of its packaging is plant-based and fully compostable, including its takeaway coffee cups and salad boxes. All café waste is sorted, so any recyclable waste is recycled and food waste composted.

By supporting local suppliers, The Find aims to keep food miles down and give customers a chance to experience the wonderful food on their doorstep.

The Find is open 9am – 4pm Sunday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.

The Fourteas, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Fourteas is a vintage 1940s style tearoom, a stone’s throw away from the iconic Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

It offers a step back in time to an era of homecooked food and locally sourced ingredients. Your afternoon tea will be accompanied by the sounds of Vera Lynn, Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters.

There is always a good selection of homemade cakes and scones, with gluten free scones, cakes and sandwiches available at all times.

The Fourteas is open from 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10.30am – 5.30pm on Sunday.

Trumpet Corner Tea Room, near Ledbury

Trumpet Corner Tea Room, Garden and Gallery is located in rural Herefordshire, about four miles west of Ledbury.

The tearoom serves a choice of ground coffees and freshly made leaf tea. There is also a wide variety of homemade light lunches using local produce. Cream teas and fresh cakes are all made on site. 

Trumpet Corner Tea Room is light and airy, with a variety of seating, including a walled garden for when the weather is good.

The tearoom is also fully licensed and serves a wide range of local beers, wines and ciders.

Trumpet Corner is open 9am – 4pm Monday to Saturday.