Rossendale
The Dearden Tea Rooms

The Dearden Tea Rooms

12 Deardengate, Rossendale I-BB4 5QJ, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian


"Andrea initially offered creative ideas, options, and advice to ensure that the hen party was perfect for me and the girls. She even took the time to call me personally to discuss everything before I made any decisions. I opted for the Mad Hatter's afternoon tea, which was perfect since I’m a huge Disney fan. The décor she arranged was spot-on and the food and drinks were delightful. They reserved a private room for us for the afternoon, and I provided a list of the girls along with their drink selections in advance, which was executed flawlessly. Even those who requested beverages other than tea or coffee received their drinks promptly upon arrival. The pink lemonade in the tea room is incredible! After one girl asked for it, the rest followed suit! I ordered the £17.50 afternoon tea for each girl, along with separate bottles of prosecco for those who wanted a glass. The afternoon turned out to be one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever had, and every girl commented on how delicious everything was. The variety of sandwiches and the selection of cakes and desserts were fantastic. The heavenly macarons, chocolate cake, and rhubarb and custard tart were a hit with everyone—we highly recommend them! Throughout the afternoon, the waitress kept me updated on everything that happened. Her attention to every girl ensured they all had enough drinks and assistance as needed—she always had a smile and nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Even after the 4 PM closing time, we were not rushed out the door. The Mad Hatter, organized by Andrea, was absolutely fantastic! She brought so much fun to the day, engaged with every girl, and provided delightful surprises along the way. She made sure that every girl felt included and her knowledge of Wonderland was mesmerizing! If you're looking for the perfect place to host a fun, themed afternoon tea with high-quality food and impeccable service, I can’t recommend Dearden Tea Rooms highly enough. Andrea and her team are a true credit to the local community. I can’t wait to return for another afternoon tea or lunch!"

The Whitaker

The Whitaker

Haslingden Road, Rossendale, United Kingdom

Cafés • Kebab • Pizza • Sushi


"Having been here (many times) previously, I went with an open mind, to view the refurbishment, and taste the food, described on their website as full of flavour and incredibly delicious Arriving at (between existing customers finishing breakfast which apparently ended at lunch which didn't start until we were shown to a table but told no service until Observations: the restaurant is light airy, plenty of space between tables. But there are x entrances causes a problem when people are queuing for tables at one end, and others are using the other entrance. Having waited minutes we asked for a menu so we could be ready to order. That took a further minutes to appear, so we ordered drinks. Drinks appeared we ordered food at By the time food appeared the teapot for (no hot water), with miniscule milk, had been drained. The Sandwiches described as all served with Salad Coleslaw came with a lettuce leaf, a single slice of cucumber and a teaspoon of coleslaw. No Onion, No Tomato. There was more sourdough bread than Tuna filling. The baked feta with lentils at portion size was more like a starter. The side portion of salt pepper chips came with huge slices of peppers amongst the chips I would have expected small chunks of peppers scattered over them (or maybe that's just me At over for a light lunch I doubt we will be dining here again. It's a shame it could be so much better and cheaper! Why be so pretentious? Offer Brown/White Bread why just Sourdough Ciabatta's?? Oh yes what is The Whitaker? It's a Museum not a café So a look around at the ground floor (museum) before we left did nothing to enamour me. The old exhibits are crammed into the dark, poorly lit, rear rooms (behind the shop toilets), whilst the sunny front rooms are used for exhibition, and what appeared to be a children's craft area? Richard Whitaker donated this building to the people of Rawtenstall as a museum. or then maybe somewhere along the way, everyone has forgotten that!"