The Church Mouse Tea Rooms

4.8 ( 159 reviews )
Checking... 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
The Square, Chilham, Canterbury CT4 8DA, United Kingdom
+44 1227 730303

The Church Mouse Tea Rooms, located in the picturesque square of Chilham, Canterbury, is a charming gem that has captured the hearts of many visitors. With its warm, inviting atmosphere and cozy decor, it’s no wonder that patrons rave about their experiences.

According to Frankie Gutsell, the homemade scones, paired with clotted cream and jam, are nothing short of spectacular, highlighting the tearoom’s commitment to fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The talented owners, who personally prepare these delights, bring a personal touch with their rich history of the building, creating a unique dining experience.

Cheryl Stafford appreciates the delightful afternoon tea, which features a generous selection of sandwiches and massive warm scones, served with a welcoming touch from the staff. This sentiment is echoed by Natasha Thomas, who praises the range of delicious cakes and friendly service.

With its delightful offerings and dedicated staff, The Church Mouse Tea Rooms is the perfect escape for tea lovers and culinary explorers alike. Whether it’s a romantic anniversary breakfast or a cozy afternoon catch-up with friends, this tearoom is a must-visit in the Canterbury area.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Church Mouse Tea Rooms

Frankie Gutsell
Jul 3,2025
We happened by Chilham quite accidentally. How very fortunate for us. This delightful wee tea house, one of 2 cottages, is so filled with warm inviting vibes. Barry is a fabulous ambassador with quick wit and informative yarns to spin. We had the 2 scone, clotted cream and jam option, and a pot of tea. Delicious! Homemade scones filled with fruit, melt in ya mouth clotted cream.....mmmm, spectacular! Also, these tea rooms and some of this areas' frontage has appeared in period dramas. Fancy!! Thank you, Barry, and your amazing staff. You certainly made our wedding anniversary brekkie special.
Cheryl Stafford
Jun 30,2025
Had an afternoon tea with work colleagues, we are conassuries as we go for an afternoon tea about every six weeks Was a delightful range of sandwiches and cakes and MASSIVE warm scones. Sandwiches were a good size with nice variety of fillings. Host a was lovely and very welcoming, definitely on our ‘return to’ list !
Andrew Thomas
Jun 9,2025
Charming little tearoom in a picturesque setting, serving delicious cakes, cream teas, a good range of drinks and some nice lunch options. On arrival we were able to find a table easily, with the option of indoor or outdoor seating. The staff were friendly and provided a great service with a personal touch. The historic building gives the tea rooms a cozy atmosphere making for a memorable visit. Good value for a place with character.
Primrose Reid
Jun 5,2025
Absolutely amazing food - prepared fresh. Mindfully sourced produce. Scones and English breakfast tea are out of this world! We will most definitely be going back. Super quaint building, family friendly. Staff are a delight. We've back time and time again, and the service and food are always to the highest and most incredible quality. Scones and cakes are made fresh on site by one of the owners - the wife, and the other owner - the husband, who is normally serving, has incredible knowledge on the history of the building- which is just incredible, fascinating and so humble. It is mine, and my partner's go to tearoom within the canterbury area. Thank you to the owners and the staff for creating such a wonderful, cosy, and inviting tearoom. You are all a treasure to the hospitality industry. We look forward to our next visit already.
Jack Bateman
May 20,2025
Lovely old English Team rooms. Homemade Mince-pie perfect. Coffee was perfect to, Warm cosy, prefect on a cold day.
paul a
Apr 20,2025
We called in yesterday, group of 6 cyclists, for coffee and cake, we were met with a warm welcome on a chilly day. I had carrot cake which was fantastic and very fairly priced. hope to be back soon.
Ethan TheDrummer
Apr 11,2025
This is such a lovely place! From the design to the hospitality to the food - everything was excellent. I'd recommend getting a fruit scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam in particular - so incredibly delicious. The scone was served warm and tasted just perfect. The Earl Grey tea I had with milk was amazing as well. Will definitely visit again when in the area.
Debbie Jones
Apr 6,2025
Lovely little tea room with a good selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches etc. I run an afternoon tea/vintage china hire business but it’s still nice to try other people’s offerings. We weren’t disappointed. Rhubarb & custard cake with coffee for me and a cream tea for my husband. Staff really friendly and helpful. Well priced.

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