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Doddington Tea Room, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Doddington Tea Room

4.5 (707)
£26 to £40
Afternoon Tea
Doddington Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 4RU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The award-winning Tea Room at Doddington Hall offers an exquisite Afternoon Tea experience that promises to be a treat for everyone. With an array of options, it's a perfect setting for indulging in a leisurely afternoon with friends or loved ones.

Nestled in the Coach House under the magnificent gaze of the Elizabethan Hall, our romantic Afternoon Tea offers a perfect blend of charm and sophistication. Served on vintage-style china, you’ll savour freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, an exquisite selection of Doddington’s signature sweet treats and an array of delicious sandwiches with the option of additional extras and upgrades.

Choose sittings from; 12.00pm, 12.30pm, 2.30pm or 3.00pm.

Please note that your table is available for 1.5 hours from your booking time. We recommend pre-booking online to avoid disappointment. Walk-ins subject to availability.

For private events and larger bookings please email leahbarr@doddingtonhall.com

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01522 812508
  • Website
    https://www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-and-shopping/eating/tea-room/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Altham-Moss
  • Catering
    For larger groups, we require a deposit payment and a pre-order of your chosen menu. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary needs. For availability or questions, email andrewlowley@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 812508.
  • Private party facilities
    Carruthers Room: Garden and Hall views from the 1st floor of the Elizabethan Coach House, ideal for celebrations. Available for private hire.Garden room: An intimate ground floor space. Ideal for larger groups, adjacent to the main dining room.Please contact andrewlowley@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 812508 for availability and bookings.
  • Location
    Doddington Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 4RU
  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 707 people are saying

Doddington Tea Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Lincolnshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doddington Tea Room offers a delightful afternoon tea experience with "exceptional service and surroundings." Guests appreciate the "beautiful location" and "fabulous quality food." There is a choice between "traditional or savoury afternoon tea," and the setting is often described as "lovely" and "wonderful." Despite some mixed reviews about food freshness, the attentive staff and picturesque ambiance consistently leave a positive impression.
707 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely afternoon tea at Doddington Hall what an amazing find only 30 minutes from home.

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  2. Emily

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to go. Great to meet friends, celebrations and to enjoy amazing food. A little bit of decadence.

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  3. Samantha

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was lovely food excellent ambiance and setting was great

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  4. Maria

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time in the beautiful surroundings at Doddington Hall tearoom. The afternoon tea was delicious, and the staff were friendly

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  5. Lisa

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very generous portions and great service. Tried both the traditional tea and the savoury version.

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  6. Jill

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea at Doddington Hall was superb. The food was delicious, room & ambience perfect & the staff went above & beyond to make sure everything was as it should be.

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  7. Amanda

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and surroundings. Very polite attentive staff set in a beautiful location. Afternoon tea was perfect with a great selection and fabulous quality food.
    Doddington Tea RoomResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful five star review. We look forward to welcoming you back to the estate again soon.

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  8. Melanie

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked the afternoon tea as a surprise for my parents. They were delighted with the experience and enjoyed the food.

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  9. Siobhan

    Dorset1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely experience.......staff excellent...afternoon tea very pleasant although the bread was a little stale I'm afraid
    Doddington Tea RoomResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that you had a lovely Afternoon Tea experience. We take great pride in the quality of our food, which is all freshly prepared and baked on the premises using ingredients from trusted local suppliers, so we are sorry to hear that the bread was a little stale on this occasion. We have passed this feedback on to the team for review and we hope to welcome you back to the estate in the future.

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  10. Helen

    Lincolnshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were given a gift voucher for our afternoon tea. The food was delicious. We both left the table feeling full and with a box for the cakes we couldn’t manage, to take home. We had the choice of where to sit. We decided to sit outside, which, with the lovely sunny weather we are having was perfect. The table and chairs were comfortable and had a parasol to keep the sun off us if we wanted. There was a cushion and a throw for if the weather cooled. A nice touch I thought. Our waitress was very friendly but respectful. Once given our afternoon tea, she didn’t bother us again, except to ask if all was well. We would highly recommend Doddington Hall afternoon tea. We will go again. Thank you.
    Doddington Tea RoomResponded on May 6, 2025
    Thank you for your kind five star review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea and found the food to be delicious. We're pleased that you enjoyed our garden area and the service from our friendly team also. We hope to welcome you back to the estate again soon.

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Doddington Tea Room is rated 4.5 stars by 707 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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Doddington Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 4RU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lincoln
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Altham-Moss
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-and-shopping/eating/tea-room/
  • Phone number
    01522 812508
  • Catering
    For larger groups, we require a deposit payment and a pre-order of your chosen menu. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary needs. For availability or questions, email andrewlowley@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 812508.
  • Private party facilities
    Carruthers Room: Garden and Hall views from the 1st floor of the Elizabethan Coach House, ideal for celebrations. Available for private hire.Garden room: An intimate ground floor space. Ideal for larger groups, adjacent to the main dining room.Please contact andrewlowley@doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 812508 for availability and bookings.
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