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The Drawing Room Testimonials

Recommended as best for: fabulous food, warm & friendly staff and great value for money

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Date Added: February 2011
Image of Teresa C

Welcoming, excellent friendly service, and the food was very fresh, well cooked and tasty!

Teresa C Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Jayne G

Outstanding service & food super! - The Drawing Room in Retford.

Jayne G Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of James C

Good service and lovely food. The Drawing Room, Cafe and Tea Room in Retford.

James C Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Jeanette B

Pleasant staff, very professional. Top class food and service. Excellent value.

Jeanette B Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Louis W

Service was prompt and attentive; it all made for a most enjoyable visit.

Louis W
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Martha W

The cafe had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff were approachable and friendly.

Martha W
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Gordon M

Well laid out. Nice coffee, etc. Staff very good and efficient.

Gordon M
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Becky C

Very friendly service, lovely fresh food from an interesting and varied menu.

Becky C
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Bev L

The staff always very pleasant and efficient. The food is of a very high standard - DELICIOUS!!

Bev L
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Fiona H

Excellent home-cooked food. The staff are very pleasant. The Drawing Room, Retford

Fiona H
Date Added: February 2011
Image of June P

Good that you are open on a Monday again. Just as nice as ever and food lovely.

June P
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Yvonne H

Glad you are open on a Monday again. Service with a smile. The Drawing Room, Retford

Yvonne H
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Teresa G

Lovely food, good service. Will come again. The Drawing Room, Retford

Teresa G
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Jennifer L

Great service. - The Drawing Room Coffee Shop, Tea Room and Restaurant in Retford.

Jennifer L
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Joyce McK

Pleasant staff. Good cup of tea. The Drawing Room, Cafe and Tea Room in Retford.

Joyce McK
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Maureen B

Pleasant, efficient staff. Good tea, good value. The Drawing Room, Retford.

Maureen B
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Margaret L

Lovely food and great service. The Drawing Room Cafe in Retford.

Margaret L
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Patrick S

Good service. - The Drawing Room, Coffe Shop and Tea Room in Retford

Patrick S
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Alma W

This is a very pleasant cafe with friendly staff and an old-fashioned comfortable ambience. I would recommend it highly.

Alma W
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Sandra S

The atmosphere, food & service was amazing. I would recommend!!

Sandra S
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Tracey P

Excellent customer service. Very polite, friendly and efficient. Good food. 1st choice every time. 10/10.

Tracey P
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Roy & Lesley B

Food excellent. Always fresh and tasty. Great selection. Staff always efficient, polite and extremely friendly. A pleasure to visit.

Roy & Lesley B
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Phillippa A

Our first choice always in Retford. Interesting & unusual environment coupled with consistently excellent food, presentation and service.

Phillippa A
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Susan C

Excellent food & service. Good value for money, friendly staff & would recommend the Drawing room to anyone.

Susan C
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Helen G

Pleasant staff, good food and “no intrusive music”. The Drawing Room Coffee Shop & Tea Room, Retford

Helen G
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Mandy M

The staff are always very polite and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.

Mandy M
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Marjorie T

Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Lovely staff. Clean toilets. 9/10.

Marjorie T
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Pauline T

Very pleasant surroundings with friendly helpful staff. The Drawing Room, Retford

Pauline T
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Steph L

I am very happy with the service, the staff are very pleasant and the food looks great.

Steph L
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Elizabeth C

Come here regularly and have always found it friendly and the food is good.

Elizabeth C
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Deborah C

Very friendly staff. Food is of high standard. Lovely atmosphere.

Deborah C
Date Added: February 2011
Image of June L

I had tea and lunch. It was very nice and the staff was very welcoming.

June L
Date Added: February 2011
Image of John & Ann J

We like coming here because of friendly welcome, good food and an old-fashioned grand environment (Reminiscent of the old “Lyons Corner House” cafes).

John & Ann J
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Paula H

Had the impression from outside advertising that we had to have a meal, whereas we only wanted tea/coffee/cakes, so it took a while before coming in. Glad we did – love the welcoming tearoom atmosphere and think the loyalty card a good idea. Well done!

Paula H Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Barbara & Michael L

Very good food, lovely people, always a lovely time spent having a meal here.

Barbara & Michael L Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Trish B

Every time we visit the Drawing Room there is always a very warm welcome. The food is consistently good, as is the coffee!. The staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I would never hesitate to recommend the Drawing Room to anyone.

Trish B Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Sue R

A lovely traditional “coffee shop” in period surroundings. Always a friendly welcome with good food and good selection of mouth-watering cakes!

Sue R Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Megan G

Excellent food, lovely staff. Always friendly. A very welcoming place to have lunch.

Megan G Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Ruth B

I visit The Drawing Room nearly every day and love the atmosphere & the fact there is no background music. The staff are polite, helpful and quick, and the food delicious.

Ruth B Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Pat & Ron R

Good food, pleasant staff (very), lovely surroundings, all in all, our Friday mornings are made more enjoyable by visiting this lovely tearoom.

Pat & Ron R Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Diane M

Excellent food, friendly helpful staff, lovely décor, food prices reasonable. Well done!

Diane M Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Susan R

Good food, friendly staff, excellent service. I come here on a regular basis.

Susan R Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Peter S

Quality of food and service - The Drawing Room, Retford.

Peter S Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Lynda R

Delightful atmosphere, excellent food, which is always of the highest quality and freshness. Above all, the staff are invariably friendly, courteous, and helpful. The Drawing Room is always our first stop whenever we visit Retford.

Lynda R Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Guy V

My Saturday morning haven, where I can sit quietly, have breakfast, read the papers, and look down on the Market Square. Food always excellent value and staff efficient and cheerful. A regular goldmine!

Guy V Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Margaret J

Good coffee, lovely teacakes, very pleasant staff and environment.

Margaret J Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Elaine S

Good atmosphere - super food and coffee. Pleasant staff - The Drawing Room in Retford

Elaine S Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Mary P

Very good service and a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere - The Drawing Room in Retford

Mary P Joined: February 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2011
Image of Susan L

The service is always very good and friendly and the quality and choice of food is excellent to say nothing of how good their coffee tastes! The surroundings are relaxing and are so much better than the normal high street cafes - Retford's own upper class tea room!

Susan L Joined: February 2009 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of David W

Good food, good service, nice and clean, interesting artwork around, reasonable prices.

David W
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Shirley V

The meal was absolutely delicious and fantastic service.

Shirley V
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Carl S

Great food, brilliant atmosphere, excellent service.

Carl S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Sue R

Traditional atmosphere and friendly staff. Good choice of menu. (My 94 year old mother-in-law likes to come every week - she's upset if there is no room and we have to go elsewhere!)

Sue R
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Natasha S

Lovely, friendly service & good food.

Natasha S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Vivien R

The Drawing Room is excellent. My first visit, but I will certainly come again. Food is very good and staff so friendly.

Vivien R
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Stanley M

Food always good (especially the puds). Surroundings pleasant and comfortable. Staff friendly and welcoming. Good service. Wish it was nearer home.

Stanley M
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Susan C

Superb food, friendly staff, good value for money. Breakfast is the best one in Retford. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

Susan C
Date Added: February 2010
Image of SJ

Pleasant atmosphere, good, friendly service. Lovely food.

SJ
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Sue L

Excellent coffee & homemade food with a varied good choice of menu. Very friendly staff in a pleasant & traditional environment. Retford's own version of Betty's!!

Sue L Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Angela H

It was a lovely quaint Tea-Rooms with a nice lively atmosphere, very pleasant staff. I will make it a regular attendance from now on!

Angela H Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Hilary W

Excellent food, well cooked and hot. Very efficient, pleasant and helpful service from all the girls. An occasion to look forward to always. Best place in Retford.

Hilary W Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Daisy S

It's peaceful and calm. The food is good.

Daisy S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Pamela H

The food is always first class. The staff are very warm and welcoming.

Pamela H
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Joanne W

Because of the friendly staff and beautiful food which is also served hot and very nicely presented - I would definately recommend The Drawing Room Tea Rooms to anyone.

Joanne W Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Graham B

Good quality food, value for money, nice ambience and friendly and helpful staff.

Graham B Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Michael P

The food is superb along with the service. It is one of my favourite places to eat.

Michael P Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Christine W

Friendly, warm and inviting. Pleasant service and nice food. Thank you.

Christine W Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Helen C

Friendly service. Excellent coffee, home made food!

Helen C Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Sara S

Nice menu - something for everyone & great cakes. Good coffee. Nice ambience.

Sara S Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of William B

Great meals.

William B Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Geoff & Dawn R

Excellent food. Friendly service. Elegant interior.

Geoff & Dawn R Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Judy K

Good food. Varied menu. Pleasant staff and surroundings. Ambience very good. Prices reasonable.

Judy K Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Clara R

Lovely food and great service as per usual.

Clara R Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Trish A

On every occasion we have been to this establishment, whether just for coffee or for lunch, we have always had a warm welcome, excellent service and wonderful food.

I would recommend them every time. Keep it up!!

Trish A Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of David C

Nice food. Very good service. Friendly staff.

David C
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Michael S

First class service. Full and varied menu with food of the highest quality. Excellent decor and relaxed atmosphere.

Michael S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of John J

Good food for snack or meal, well cooked & consistent. Cheery staff - altogether a good experience.

John J
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Marie S

Recommended for delightful setting, helpful friendly staff, a warm welcome, quality food, great selection on the menu for all tastes - an escape where you can be pampered.

Marie S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Lesley B

Excellent food. Staff very professional and always very friendly and welcoming. Service top class. Would recommend highly.

Lesley B
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Samuel S

This is a peaceful and relaxing place to have a meal with your family and the food is fabulous. Also the service is organised and quick.

Samuel S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of June S

The staff and the food are excellent. Its always a pleasure to come into the restaurant.

June S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Stephen D

The cakes were so tasty, helpful staff and great atmosphere.

Stephen D
Date Added: February 2010
Image of JC

Value for money. Excellent service - friendly, caring and helpful. Beautifully prepared, wholesome food. Super surroundings!

JC
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Stephen B

We travel from Rotherham and always eat in the Drawing Room. We find it clean and friendly, serving excellent food with a wide variety of choice.
On the whole we find Retford compact - and it suits all our shopping needs.

Stephen B
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Lindsey B

Home made, nicely presented food, wonderful cakes, good atmosphere, and elegant!

Lindsey B
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Christine L

Friendly atmosphere and service. Good food and a wonderful HOT pot of tea with plenty of milk. Staff do not rush to get you out or pay.

Christine L
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Carole C

Warm welcoming atmosphere. Large selection of food. Cakes home made and delicious. Excellent coffee.

Carole C Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Susan W

The staff are always polite and friendly and the food is excellent. Pretty location.

Susan W Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Mark M

I enjoy having lunch at the Drawing room. The meals were lovely and the staff are always happy to help and smiling.

Mark M Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Rosy T

Friendly atmosphere and great service. Food tasted great.

Rosy T Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Ian D

Why I recommend The Drawing Room is simple - good food, great service.

Ian D Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Robert G

Very good quality food, very friendly service and atmosphere, nice pleasant surroundings.

Robert G Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Joanne R

Made to feel very welcome, good service, and an excellent breakfast!

Joanne R Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Patricia H

The Drawing Room is situated in a lovely old building overlooking the Market Square in Retford. The atmosphere is one of friendliness and this carries on to the staff who always have a ready smile and are extremely attentive. The menu is varied and there is a good selection of cakes. A great place to take a break.

Patricia H
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Patricia G

Lovely place to meet up with friends for coffee or lunch. The scones are delicious and the lunch menu looks very tempting. The decor is very pleasing and the staff are friendly and efficient.

Patricia G
Date Added: February 2010
Image of John L

A great coffee stop.

John L
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Pat S

Friendly service.

Pat S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Pamela B

Good food & tea & coffee, nicely served. Staff are very friendly.

Pamela B
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Susan G

Friendly atmosphere, comfortable surroundings. Good home-made food. Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff.

Susan G
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Pauline F

Good coffee. Good food. Top quality service.

Pauline F
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Contact Details

22 The Square
Retford
Notts

DN22 6DQ

Tel: 01777 860 077


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