5 Spots for a Cup of Tea in Penarth and Barry
Love popping out for a cup a tea? Next time you’re out with your loved one why not drop by one of our favourite places.
Having a catch up and cup of tea is always a relaxing time. Particularly when enjoying a sweet treat or two. From Penarth to Barry there are a variety of local places where you can have your cup of tea, socialise and enjoy the scenery.
The vast number of places to visit, in Penarth and Barry, with your elderly relative or friend, you have plenty of places to choose from. Why not start with our Top 5 and one might become your new favourite?
Maggie Jo’s
Richard Hunt and his husband own Maggie Jo’s and the name has a special heartfelt meaning. It’s to remember their respective Nans named Maggie and Jo, and their beautiful youthful pictures take centre stage on the wall inside. The café has a vintage/homely appeal with lots of pictures and objects from yesteryear to catch the eye. Their large signage board makes it easy to see what’s on offer and nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff.
For those who can manage a couple of steps down, they can explore the delightful, secluded garden at the rear. The café entrance is wide and there is good disabled access and toilet facilities.
Waterloo Tea House
Waterloo Tea House aren’t just in one location but have multiple locations for you to visit in Cardiff, Penarth and Barry. They are open every day of the week to have a great tea or coffee. Many of their teas are Organic and Fairtrade. Here they also provide a bite to eat if you are feeling hungry or on certain days a spot of afternoon tea. Their original store was founded in 2008 and have been growing since then.
They hope that they can push the boundaries of what a café can be, and are aiming to reset the benchmark for the definition of ‘popping out for a cuppa’. Visit their website to find the location close to you.
Romilly’s Coffee Shop
If you are in the mood for a good cup of coffee or indulge yourself with some cake, Romilly’s Coffee Shop in Barry is the place to go. This charming and delightful café has great food, as well as hot drinks, which is reasonably priced. Inside the café is very pretty but there is also outdoor seating on a warm day, but blankets are provided for those colder days to enjoy the outdoors during any season.
Romilly’s is situated right by The Knap in Barry which makes it a great pit stop when going for a walk around the lake. This independent, homely coffee shop has a lot to offer. Open throughout the week from 9am till 5pm. The building is easily accessible and wheelchair friendly.
Whitmore & Jackson
In Barry Island you will find Whitmore & Jackson an independent coffee shop. Open most days of the week you can pop down for a coffee or tea and enjoy the view. Also if you love breakfast they have plenty of choices cooked to perfection. If you’re not wanting a lot to eat you can always have one of their delicious cakes.
Victoria Tea Room & Ice Cream Parlour
Just off Cornerswell Road in Penarth you will find a vintage style tea room which also serves breakfast, light lunches and home-made cakes. Victoria Team Room and Ice Cream Parlour serves all their teas in China Cups and saucers. Welsh ingredients for their food is also sourced where possible. You will appreciate the charming atmosphere and décor which will make you come back time and time again.
Victoria Tea Rooms are open Monday to Friday from 9am till 5pm and Saturday from 10am till 2pm. Wheelchair accessible and can take away your order as well. If you haven’t been this place should be the place you go next.
If you are looking for just tea/coffee or a bit to eat there are plenty of different places to stop at and try. In Penarth and Barry you are sure to find the perfect place for you.
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