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The Drawing Room - one of the finest cafes/coffee shops, tea rooms and restaurants in the Retford area.

The Drawing Room, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Tea Room & Restaurant

2010 Winners of

Retford's "Most Loved Business" 

Transport yourself back in time at one of the finest, most individual cafes, tea rooms and restaurants in the Retford area.

Situated in what was once the Mayor's house, The Drawing Room takes inspiration from Agatha Christie's England, with beautiful chandeliers, traditional, antique furniture and Georgian windows, through which to gaze over Retford's main square.

As well as its classical decor, The Drawing Room harks back to the traditional values of quality, presentation and service.

Owned and run by Martin and Jane, The Drawing Room coffee shop/tea room & restaurant is one of Retford's hidden gems. Martin was previously an executive chef for one of the UK's leading 4 and 5* hotel chains, and has years of experience at a number of quality restaurants.

Their ethos is simple: to provide quality, restaurant standard food at cafe prices.

Reviewed by the Worksop Guardian, The Drawing Room was proud to receive 5 stars from the local paper:

"This place, tucked away behind the town's main square, is a real treat for the discerning luncher... the place was full with people, from elderly couples to families with small children.

"The place scores highly on all levels; it has great ambience and it's different - it serves up fabulous food of high quality and freshness; its staff are warm and friendly; and it offers great value for money."

(Click here to read full review)

Our Food
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Relax, escape, dream, enjoy...

All of our food is freshly prepared and cooked to order.

• Lunches & Light Meals - including Homemade Quiche of the Day, Whole Tail Scampi, Lincolnshire Sausages, Thai Fishcake with a Sweet Chilli Dip - all wth vegetable or salad accompaniment. Salads including Hand Carved Ham, Prawn, Smoked and Fresh Salmon & Warm Goats Cheese.

• Breakfasts & Brunch - a range of options available, including Full English Breakfast, Mega Breakfast, Eggs on Toast, Bacon/Sausage Sandwiches, Hot Toasted Muffins with a choice of fillings & choice of toasts.

• Sandwiches, Speciality Sandwiches and Toasted Sandwiches - on white, brown or granary bread, with a mixed salad, homemade coleslaw and crisps

• Afternoon Tea - Sandwiches, Fruit Scone with Preserve and Cream, a Slice of Homemade Cake and a Pot of Tea or Filter Coffee

• Cream Tea - Homemade Fruit Scone with Preserve & Whipped Cream, plus a Pot of Tea or Filter Coffee

• Homemade Cakes, Homemade Scones, Toasted Teacakes

• The Drawing Room Desserts - all made on the premises and to our own recipes - changing each week Sticky Toffee Pudding, Champagne Sorbet, Apple & Blackberry Pie 

Specials Board

As well as our standard menu, the Retford tea room, coffee shop and restaurant has a Daily Specials blackboard that capitalise on the best the seasons and local area have to offer.

We believe that our regular clientele deserve to have as much choice and variety as possible, so whether you visit The Drawing Room on a monthly, weekly or daily basis, there will always be new, freshly prepared lunch dishes and sumptuous cakes to tempt the palate.

Our Beverages

As one of the finest cafes and tea rooms in the Retford area, The Drawing Room offers a wide range of teas, coffees, juice and soft drinks. The tea room/coffee shop & restaurant is also licensed to serve alcoholic beverages.

• Pot of Tea - Assam, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Decaf, English Breakfast, Lady Grey, Herbal, Green Tea, Fruit Tea and Peppermint Tea

• House Blend Filter Coffee with Cream - don't forget your Free refill!

• Coffee - Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Mocha, Expresso

• Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Snowball

• White Wine - Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

• Red Wine - Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot

• Spirits - Brandy, Whiskey, Sherry, Gin and a selection of Beers

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages - Fruit Juice, Still/Sparkling Water, Soft Drinks, Cordials, Victorian Lemonade, Dandelion & Burdoch and Ginger Beer, Traditional Ice Cream Milkshakes and Fruit Smoothies

In a Hurry?

Why not call the Retford tea room with your lunch order and we'll make sure it's ready and waiting for you when you arrive.

Simply click here to view our Menu, make your choice and ring us.

Call The Drawing Room on

01777 860 077

to place your order.

Takeaway Homemade Cakes & Quiches

Did you know that The Drawing Room restaurant in Retford now offers a range of gorgeous Take Away Cakes & delicious Take Away Quiches?

Perfect for entertaining, or if you think you deserve a treat (!), why not use The Drawing Room to take away a delicious home-made quiche or a truly yummy cake?

Take Away Quiches from The Drawing Room's feature a very popular fresh Salmon & Broccoli Quiche, a Bacon, Mature Cheddar & Tomato Quiche, a Goats Cheese & Red Onion Quiche and others.  Each serves 6 very good portions and gives brilliant value and can easily be passed off as something you have cooked yourself. £7.95 each

If you’re a cake lover then you’ll love the fabulous Take Away Cakes from The Drawing Room.  Choose from at least 5 varieties including Coffee & Walnut, Victoria Sponge, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Cake.   Each homemade cake provides 12 generous portions. Cakes from £10.50.

Whether it’s a take away quiche or take away cake, it can be yours within 24 hours!  Just call The Drawing Room in Retford on 01777 860 077.
 

Opening Times

Come and enjoy a light meal, sandwich or cup of tea at one of the finest cafes and tea rooms in the Retford area.

The Drawing Room is open:

• Tuesday to Saturday - 9am to 4pm

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