Cafes and Tea Rooms

European style cafes with tables that spill out onto the streets at the first glimpse of sun and a traditional English afternoon tea are never far away in Nottinghamshire, and it goes without saying that wherever there's a frothy cappuccino, there'll always be a fine selection of cakes too.

Take a tour of our cafes and tea shops to find out the best places to grab a tasty brew or check out some recommendations below.

Nottingham and West Bridgford
 

With several national awards until its belt, Delilah is a beautiful delicatessen and restaurant set on Victoria Street near Old Market Square. The team have a passion for the finest and freshest ingredients and the results are superb. Pick up fresh local produce, delightful hampers, a huge array of cheeses and chutneys, or stop off for a delectable lunch.

One of the few remaining Victorian Music Halls still operating in the UK, Malt Cross offers homemade food, its very own blend of coffee, and utterly unique surroundings with its glass roof and iron balconies. If it’s a sumptuous afternoon tea that strikes your fancy, there really isn't anywhere more delightfully traditional than Josephine's Tea Room and Cafe. With elegant surroundings that give a classic vintage atmosphere, the handy location makes this a choice spot for pre-theatre and cinema dining.

200 Degrees Coffee Roasters are a hot Nottingham success story, now with branches rolling out throughout the UK while keeping their small business vibe. With a central branch on Flying Horse Walk and another just next to Nottingham Train Station, this is a great place to meet with friends or pick up a tasty lunch while trying a locally roasted coffee. Another effortlessly cool coffee establishment is Cartwheel Cafe & Roastery, who are serious about good coffee and delicious meals.

Sherwood Forest and Beyond

Set opposite the beautiful castle grounds in Newark, Gannet’s Cafe is a favourite with locals. The cafe has an upstairs bistro and downstairs cafe and can accommodate private parties and functions.

During the summer months, head to Newfield Dairy for locally made ice cream, local produce and tempting lunches. Alternatively, if you're visiting Southwell then make a stop at The Refectory where you can tuck into seasonal, good quality, locally sourced food, from light bites to daily specials. For jazz, tapas and really good coffee, Southwell's family owned Stray's Coffee Shop is the place to go. Pick up something to read in their bookshop and while away the hours while enjoying the jazz soundtrack.

The setting couldn’t be better for Launay’s, which is a stone’s throw from Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. This restaurant and bar is also the perfect place for a buffet lunch. The award-winning Ollerton Watermill and Tea Shop is another picturesque spot located close to Sherwood Forest, and is great for a stop off  when you're craving delicate cakes and a cup of tea.