The Ampleforth Abbey Tearoom
The Tea Room, furnished with the famous " Mousey Thompson " tables, is situated in the Lower Guest Refectory, in the main hall of the Central Building. It provides a welcome respite and nourishing refreshments. We welcome visitors to enjoy our delicious home made produce, scones, cakes, paninis, ice cream and light meals all made onsite using fresh local ingredients. Fr Rainer's cider cake is exceptional!
We are open at the following times:
Monday - Saturday 10am until 5.30pm.
Sunday 12 noon until 5.30pm.
Booking Enquiries: Tel 01439 766000/868/889
Tea Room Menu
We serve delicious homemade cakes starting from £2.25.
Fr Rainer’s Apple Cake
Traditional upside down cake made with apples from our orchard and Fr Rainer's cider.
Ampleforth Vanilla & Fudge Cheesecake
Fr Hugh's cheesecake with crumbled fudge and fresh vanilla pods.
Pear & Almond Tart
An old Ampleforth recipe of crisp pastry base filled with pears and topped with almonds.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Three sumptuous layers of moist cake combined with rich chocolate fudge topped with milk and white chocolate flakes- one for the chocolate lover!
Sandwiches
Baked Ham
Tuna Mayonnaise
Prawn Marie Rose
Egg Mayonnaise
Cheese and Pickle
All sandwiches are served with a salad garnish and Kettle chips and are freshly made to order. Sandwiches from £2.55.
Hot filled ciabatta rolls
Chicken, Bacon and Brie
Steak, Red Onion and Stilton
Mozarella, Red Pepper, Tomato and Pesto
Ciabatta rolls from £4.55.
Please see the menu boards for today’s specials