A couple of weeks ago me and some fellow blogger ladies decided to visit Richmond Tearooms in Manchester for cake and a catch up.
The tearooms have a very distinctive and elaborate decor, inspired by Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland. The entrance, which has uneven black and white checkered walls and tree branches coming out of them definitely has Burton written all over them.
Me and Sarah must have spent about ten minutes just looking at them, virtually drooling.
Unfortunately, I have a gluten intolerance so about a week before our visit I emailed Richmonds to ask if they have gluten free cakes available and I was told that yes they do. So when I got to the counter and asked which of the gorgeous cakes were gluten free I was very disappointed to learn that none of them were. I was told that they hadn't baked any that day.
When the girls ordered their beautiful cakes I had a choice of ice cream or Eton mess which the staff offered to make for me.
I went for chocolate and vanilla ice cream and a cappuccino.
The girls ordered, Carrot cake, Walnut and coffee cake, Alice High Tea, Soup, Cheese and Fig sandwiches and a Strawberry milkshake. All of which they said was absolutely delicious, I tried a little icing from the cakes and it was very yummy.
Laura was getting very excited to eat her sandwich!
Sarah looked absolutely stunning as usual!
It was so much fun catching up with Sarah, Laura and Beth! Who says your internet friends can't be real friends?! It's definitely not true :).
Although I was very dissapointed to come all the way to Manchester from Leeds and not actually be able to have any cake, the staff at Richmonds were very helpful and offered to take all of our drinks off the bill, which made it that little bit better! I would definitely go back, but would probably give them a call on the day to ensure they have some gluten free cakes available.
Could you recommend good tea rooms around Yorkshire?
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Dei xx
I love your pics!! It was such a shame about the cake :( we need to go somewhere in leeds with gluten free cakes :) you're so right about internet Friends! :) xx
ReplyDeleteFor some reason none of my replies got posted! I think we most definitely need to go get some gluten free cakes, perhaps when you get back from Paris?! :) xx
DeleteOh this place looks so good, I do love finding places that are a feast for your eyes as well as your stomach! Lovely pictures but a shame about the cake x
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Thanks Laura! It's definitely worth a visit, it's decorated brilliantly! x
DeleteI love the look of this place and definitely think I need to visit soon! Sorry to hear about your lack of gluten free cake though, that must have been so disappointing!
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly it was! All I'd been thinking about all day was cake! But oh well, I still had a great time and the ice cream was yummy! x
DeleteOmg it's absolutely amazing inside! And so much pudding envy - those cakes look delish. Will deffo be brining the bf here when we're in manchester in a few months :)
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It looks fantastic Gabriella! I think you will really enjoy it :) x
DeleteThis place looks incredible! I love the Alice inspired wallpaper.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a shame about them not having any gluten free cake on offer though - what a pain! I hope you get the chance to go again and get to sample a few of the cakes next time!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Charlene! Yea it was, but I still really enjoyed it, next time I would ring on the day I think just to double check! If you don't have a problem with gluten then there is so many cakes to choose from! x
DeleteOh my gosh, I want to live there! Not for the food, just the decor lol.
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit too - you are so cute! :P
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I know the decor was amazing! Aw Danielle your comments always make my day, you are just so lovely! Thanks :D x
DeleteCan't believe you couldn't have any cake, especially when you checked in advance, that's awful :( I've been wanting to check out the Richmond Tea Rooms for aggggges! My boyfriend's family come from Manchester so we're there quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteCame across your blog via Danielle's recommendation in her latest post. I'll give you a little follow on Bloglovin so I can keep up to date with your blog :)
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I know it sucked! I hope you like it, it's really quite special! The decor really sets it apart. Thanks so much for taking the time to check it out! :) x
ReplyDeleteBefore I even read any part of this, I scrolled through the pictures and immediately thought of Alice in Wonderland. That place looks so amazing! Sucks that you have a gluten intolerance though, but I'm glad the staff was kind and helpful to you.
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