We will be delighted to accommodate your Afternoon Tea with any special dietary requirements that you and your guests may have, including vegetarian sandwiches, gluten free breads, pastries and scones. We can also remove any fresh cream and mayonnaise products from the Afternoon Tea stand, if requested. Please note that we will endeavour to ensure that there are no nuts in the Afternoon Tea offering – however all Afternoon Tea products are produced in an environment where nuts are used and we cannot guarantee that our food is 100% free from nuts or nut traces.
From farm to table
With the amazing local produce available on our doorstep, our Executive Chef Steven Titman and his brigade of exceptional chefs create wonderful menus that carefully reflect our philosophy of “farm to fork”. We use only the best and most seasonal produce to showcase the finest that Dorset has to offer, with a light and delicate touch that allows the ingredients to speak for themselves.
We are all so proud of our region and our incredible suppliers. From wonderful local cheeses to Dorset truffles and everything in between, we are never short of delicious produce, enhanced by the freshest ingredients grown in our own kitchen gardens and polytunnels.
With one of the world’s finest sommeliers, Eric Zwiebel, on hand, the dining experience is made even more extraordinary. His incredible knowledge and his ability to perfectly match Steven’s food with the finest wines in his carefully curated cellar is truly a thing of beauty.
The Restaurant is proud to hold three AA Rosettes.
Opening hours
Daily from 10am - 6pm
Our Takeaway Tea also available daily
Telephone: +44 (0) 1481 738604
Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free options are also available.
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary restrictions or allergies when making a reservation.
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A quintessentially English tradition
Deluxe Afternoon Tea
You simply can’t visit The Old Government House without enjoying a traditional Afternoon Tea, and sampling some of the finest Guernsey cream with your scones. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and a glorious array of cakes and delicacies.
It is advisable to reserve a table.
Price: £28 per person
Afternoon Tea parties
Our Afternon Tea parties are popular for celebrations, especially for those catching up with friends, hosting a baby shower, birthday or bridal showers. We are pleased to welcome groups with advanced booking required.
We can only accept group bookings of up to six people for the immediate future, but please do contact us to discuss reservations in the longer term as we will welcome larger groups as soon as we are able to.
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