Willow Bough in City of London, Westminster

My other half and I decided to book an afternoon tea this afternoon and we had an amazing time! The sandwiches were super tasty and the fillings were quite generous! I asked not to have cucumber sandwiches so Clare kindly added more of the others. The Victorian sponge, cupcakes and scones were delicious and the freshly brewed tea was the icing on the cake. We also had the afternoon tea delivered at home during lockdown and it is a great alternative to bear in mind! Well done Clare and see you soon!

No puedo recomendar lo suficiente el servicio de entrega de té de la tarde. Excelente comunicación de principio a fin y comida absolutamente deliciosa.

Fantastic afternoon tea here yesterday for a birthday celebration. Very generous amounts of homemade sandwiches and cakes which I felt were excellent value for money. They catered well for gluten free, vegan etc. I had no idea that the Victoria sponge I ate was gluten free it was so amazing. Soon to move to Merton Abbey Mills where they deserve every success.

Acabo de tomar una taza de té y un bollo para encontrar una maravillosa selección de la nueva línea de tartas y bollos caseros veganos y sin gluten de Clair. Opté por un pastel de té que estaba delicioso. También supe que las salas de té de Willow Bough se mudarán a Merton Abbey Mills en algún momento de mayo. Te veré allí.

The Willow Bough está situado en Watery Lane frente a The Rush, adyacente al Nelson Hospital SW 19 y en el lado opuesto de Kingston Road al pub Leather Bottle. Es un salón de té y servicio de catering tradicional que sirve un desayuno tradicional a pedido, almuerzo y, por supuesto, té con pasteles caseros, incluidos sin gluten y sin azúcar. Por lo general, también hay una selección de regalos hechos a mano y tarjetas hechas por artistas locales disponibles para la venta. Tiene un ambiente muy amigable para los niños y acogedor, con algo artístico en marcha o en preparación casi todo el tiempo donde nada es demasiado problema. Este es un lugar relativamente pequeño que puede estar un poco abarrotado y el estacionamiento local puede ser difícil, pero sin duda es el lugar para visitar si lo que buscas es una excelente taza de té de café y pastel recién hecho. Hay otros lugares cercanos que sirven té y café con comida, pero sé dónde preferiría estar y recomiendo encarecidamente el Willow Bough para una verdadera cocina casera.

Thought we would support local business not the usual chain coffee shop but Wow how expensive £10.10 for a small coffee, lemonade and 2 extremely small bite size plain muffins. Lovely helpful friendly staff we were the only 2 people in the tea room. Just too expensive I'm afraid!

At least once a month an ex work friend and myself meet for lunch at the Willow Bough.It is so nice there I can take 2 dogs who are given a bowl of water. Claire is not just the person who works there but a friend.The food is lovely all time favourite is chocolate scones with clotted cream. Is highlight each month going there

Absolute terrible food and drinks. Do not go here and staff so rude. Prices are a joke for the service you receive.

Thank you to Clare and her team for making us feel welcome at Willow Bough. She made adjustments to the menu to suit the little ones and her and her staff were always very attentive. There were even toys and books to keep them entertained. The cake was delicious and nothing beats that homemade touch. We will be back!

I visited this lovely tea room after an appointment at the Nelson medical centre. I’m so glad I did! The wonderful breakfast was just what I needed! Tasty scrambled eggs on seeded toast; lovely, strong coffee and I followed it with a piece of homemade cake. The owner, Clare was a delight to chat with as she was so friendly! I’ll definitely be returning!

Hace unas semanas encargué una tarta de cumpleaños a luxurycakebylisa , la verdad que tanto la cumpleanera como todos los invitados quedaron bastante sorprendidos por el diseño pero lo mejor fue que estaba sabrosisima, os recomiendo sus servicios , por su profesionalidad y el trato que me dio desde el principio

I really love this tearoom having been there 3 times, 2 for afternoon tea. Wonderful tea, wonderful cakes and biscuits and the scones are the best and on top of that they had one talented lady playing beautiful music this morning! Friendly staff and cosy shop... what else you can ask for?

My friend and I would not know what to do without our friendly neighbourhood café after work. The calm atmosphere, the nice coffee and the lovely, yummy cakes as to our downtime. Not to forget the happy, smiling welcome we always get from the owner, Claire!

Went to the tea rooms recently with a booked “slot” for afternoon tea. We were shown to our table and the tea, sandwiches, cakes, scones, clotted cream & jam all arrived together. We weren’t asked what type of bread we wanted or if we had any allergies; saw a note on the counter after it arrived. The sandwiches were lovely apart from I can’t eat smoked salmon! The lemon drizzle cake was beautiful except it didn’t taste of lemon, the strawberry muffin was lovely, the scones were quite hard on the outside and fell apart when you tried to cut them to put cream & jam on. But the tea was plentiful & we had two lots of that. The owner spent the whole time we were there, 2 hrs, on her phone & laptop talking loudly next to our table! We felt there was not the personal service you would expect in such a small tea room. I would go there again as I believe in 2nd chances!

Really friendly tea room, enjoyed the cake very much, and loved the old mis-matched china. Will go back with family.

I went with some friends last Friday and had amazing fresh scones with cream and jam. We also had carrot cake which was moist and tasty! It's quite small so it's easy to have a nice conversation and the owner served us. She was really nice too

In a world of fast food and faceless corporate behemoths, thankfully places like Willow Bough still exist. Friendly, cheery, cosy, welcoming, relaxed and with superb teas served in authentic china cups, with unpretentious but delicious cakes. If only there were more places like Willow Bough and fewer places like Starbucks. Use it or lose it, as they say! :-)

There was a photographer in store taking pictures of a cake. A large group had just last so it was busy and chaotic. A lady who I assumed was the owner cleared and cleaned a table quickly. The waitress came for our order and we asked for the lunch special, sandwich, cake and pot of tea. The waitress didn't know what the offer was which I found surprising as it's quite a limited menu.

Fabulous cakes, teas and biscuits! My friend and I had the Christmas afternoon tea (vegetarian) and it was just so yummy. We opted for the ginger tea and it was a real delight. The Stilton and chutney finger sandwiches were absolutely Devine! The tearoom is quaint and has a very homely atmosphere. Everything is fresh and baked on site and the owner Clare sprinkles passion into every single one of her cakes! I highly recommend the chocolate chip scones.

Popped into this charming tea rooms yesterday and I was very glad that I did!!

The best coffee (and I'm very picky!) Such delicious freshly baked cakes that you can smell as you walk in. Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. The perfect local traditional tea room :)

My daughters and I visited this tea shop at 11 am this morning. It looked charming from the outside and we just wanted a pot of tea while I waited for an appointment.

A friend was visiting so three of us decided this looked a sweet tea room to visit. Sadly it lacked atmosphere. The table service was good, and staff very pleasant. We arrived at 11.45 and two of us decided on baked potatoes they had run out! The coffee was a bit weak but my taste may be different to others.

I have been to Willow Bough a number of times now for lunch or just tea and cake. I love that the tea is served in pretty pots with cups and saucers and the homemade cakes are just beautiful to taste and look at! The attention to detail by the ladies that run it is wonderful, pretty decorated sugar lumps and excellent friendly service. Next on my list is to try the afternoon tea, just waiting for the right occasion. This is a real gem of a place and I wish there were more like it in London.

This is truly a little jewel. Clare is the kindest and welcoming person, her cakes are just amazing. The Tea Room itself is lovely, well decorated, with a little, separated room to stay even quieter. The prices are absolutely affordable and amazing for the quality of food and drink. I think it deserves to be visited, and more than once.

Has a traditional tea room atmosphere, however its full potential is lost. My friend and have been twice within a year. At our last visit, my black Americano and my friend’s latte were warm. On the visit before this one, the tea was hot but the cakes were dry. Not sure I would go again. If they could get these basics right it would be so much better with many local returning customers using the tea room.

Willow Bough Tea Rooms is the charming quintessential little shop that every town in England should have- and maybe did have once upon a time- just as important as a pub. It is cosy with it its wooden tables and chairs, traditional china, white dresser with charming cards to purchase and Classic FM's music playing in the background. The homemade cakes bake in the back kitchen and their tempting aromas make you feel at home, as does Claire, the owner. It is so refreshing to see an independent tea shop, with fresh products and character, instead of yet another predictable chain. Coffee shops have their place, but in England, it is a shame that there are not more of these traditional shops and locals should help support their locals. It is ideal to go with a good book, or to write, or to go with friends for a catch up over a proper cup of tea and a slice of the the delicious Chocolate banana bread.

Clare has made several bespoke cakes for me and my family and all have been outstanding. So far we have ordered two novelty and one elegant lemon drizzle and all have been stunning and tasted incredible. I really cannot recommend Clare enough for any birthday or celebration. The range of services at Willow Bough is excellent and the shop has a lovely ambiance.

I visited this tea room and I was very impressed with the charming waitresses and the lovely cakes, in particular the rose and pistachio cake which was amazing. I will definitely be placing an order for one of these for my next birthday! They also do other bespoke cakes to order. It's a little gem and I will definitely be returning!

Nice sandwiches, choice of tea and great home made cakes and scones. Good friendly service, attractive surroundings and decor.

It's a delightful place in Wimbledon. A traditional english tea room offering lovely food and cakes. The staff is warm and friendly. The tea room doubles up as a venue to celebrate occasions and have get togethers. They offer catering services and showcase works of local artists which are lovely and affordable.

A delight to visit, staff friendly and welcoming. The cakes are baked on the premises and are delicious. Light lunches are also very good and freshly prepared. They also do takeaways. There is a fun selection of cards and gifts, sourced locally for sale. Well worth visiting regularly!

Sadly, it seems the London of the past is being buried beneath an onslaught of commercialism and, especially, Americanism. But, don't give up, because there are diehards out there, like Dom in the Leather Bottle just across the village center, and Claire. Claire of the Willow Bough, who operates genuine -- not authentic -- genuine tea rooms in a day and age too busy for warming the pot and straining and foregoing *shudder* sugar.

Food was lovely and fresh and homemade. The downside is the service. It was extremely slow so you can't have somewhere else to go.

Visited with a friend and her baby for an afternoon tea. Sat in the window and enjoyed our visit thoroughly. It was very quiet but the scones were great!

An interesting throwback to a different era. Delicate tea rooms went out with the age of steam, but this re-incarnation is a pleasant attempt at creating a calm retreat from a busy world.

Excellent customer service from entering to exit. Lovely smiley people serving great hot and cold drinks. The cakes are outstanding . We sampled a traditional Victoria sponge and rose water and pistachio sponge, both were delicious. Speaking to the owner Clare she told us that she bakes everyday which would account for how fresh the cakes were.

Popped in for a spot of lunch today - I had the Goats Cheese and chutney with salad... followed by a piece of a lovely fresh lemon drizzle cake.

Wonderful homemade lunch today with tea served in proper china cups and saucers at Willow Bough Tea Rooms hosted by the wonderful Clare. Looking forward to our next visit.

Great local place for alight lunch or just a drink always friendly. Much better if you don't wish to use the local pub quite space to sit and read while waiting for you appointment. Would recommend highly.

Willow Bough has amazing tea and cakes. They bake everything on the premise. It's all homemade and is delicious. My husband booked a Valentine's Day High Tea for us and it was one of the best tea times I've ever had. Fantastic sandwiches, tasty scones with clotted cream and jam, chocolate covered strawberries, raspberry jelly, and finished off with a red velvet cupcake. The staff is delightful and atmosphere is very cozy. You will love your time at. Willow Bough!

My friend and I went for the valentines afternoon tea and it was wonderful! So beautifully presented and delicious. The tea rooms are lovely and really capture the quaint English vibe. As another reviewer commented, this really is a hidden gem and incredibly good value.

I am over the moon that Willow Bough has cropped up as a local tea room. It is a lovely space, very cosy and thoughtfully decorated. It feels like a home from home. The staff are wonderfully pleasant and attentive and you can really tell they love what they do. The cakes were by far the best bit - outstanding range, quality and flavour, and all baked on the premises. There is plenty of choice of savoury options and drinks, and they cater for Gluten Free needs as well. We were a large group of 6 and overall we had such a great experience here.

I felt so at home as soon as I walked into Willow Bough. There is always a friendly welcome. The decor is stylish and cosy. The food is excellent. The coffee is delicious. This is a "must visit". Next time I go in it will be for a family afternoon tea.

I had a very pleasant time at Willow Bough. The tearoom was warm and inviting on a cold January afternoon. Staff members were efficient and friendly. My pot of tea was generous – I got three good cups of tea from the one pot - and the cakes were delicious. Highly recommended.

Booked in for afternoon tea as a treat for some visiting international friends. They were absolutely delighted by this typically English tea shop. The service and the quality of the food were excellent. Definitely recommended, especially if your thinking about afternoon tea - but no doubt for any occasion as well.

Took my two children here for biscuit decorating before Christmas. Superb value at only £5 per child, includes cup of juice or water and multiple biscuits to decorate. My boys were very proud of their creations. I tried the ginger, raisin and cinnamon porridge, never tasted anything like it - it was exquisite! A great place to visit. Service is very friendly and appropriately attentive. Will return very soon as I’m planning to bring my mum for afternoon tea!

Noticed the little tea rooms on my way out from a blood test at the Nelson and decided to check it out.. Lucky I did! My breakfast was lovely (and pretty reasonably priced) and and staff were more than friendly. I will definitely be back with my family!

Waited an hour for sandwiches, then got served the wrong order! Astounding as there were only two other groups there, one already eating. Our little girl patiently waited for her cheese sandwich, which turned out to be several lumps of cheese thrown into a couple of pieces of white bread. The Bree sandwich was passable but nothing can excuse the bad service- we received a reserved, muted apology but it didn't seem genuine. We won't be returning and certainly wouldn't recommend

Newly opened next to the new Nelson Health Centre this lovely tea rooms has a great selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches with a cheery welcome! Good place to meet up for lunch or coffee.