Tea By The Taw
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Tea By The Taw

Proper riverside tea rooms where the Taw actually matters. Loose leaf, cakes that don't apologise, and locals who've claimed the same table for years.

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You'll find yourself sat right on The Strand with the Taw flowing past—it's the kind of spot where you genuinely forget you're in the middle of town. The tea list reads like someone actually cares, and the cakes aren't the mass-produced nonsense you'll find elsewhere. It's unpretentious in that distinctly North Devon way: the sort of place where builders in high-vis sit next to retirees with proper china, and nobody bats an eyelid. The rating speaks volumes—672 reviews don't lie, especially when they're this consistently warm.

Known for

  • Loose leaf tea selection
  • Homemade cakes and bakes
  • Riverside location on The Strand
  • No-nonsense, welcoming atmosphere
  • Strong local following

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Tea By The Taw
Tea By The Taw
4.7(672 reviews)
The Strand, Barnstaple EX31 1EU, UK