I was in Harrogate recently for a brass band contest, and having heard a lot of good things about Bettys (plus the fact it was about 200 yards from the contest venue), I decided to go. They have a good selection of teas, both loose and bagged, which are also available to be bought in the little bakery-type shop in there. I had Pussimbing Estate Darjeeling and China Rose Petal and I was impressed by the quality of both, especially the darjeeling, which I bought 100 grams of. They also have a large menu and serve really good food. The staff were attentive and friendly to top it all off.

When my family took a vacation to York we were told by almost everyone we talked to that Betty’s was the place to go. We went there on our last day in the city, and it was a great goodbye to our time in England. Their desserts were the best part of the meal, in my opinion, but all the food was very good.

I got their China Rose Petal tea and a giant raspberry macaron, and both were delicious. I do not remember my own meal, but I do remember that my dad got Welsh rarebit. It was delicious. They make a point of selling local beers and other products, which I also liked.

The staff (who were very friendly and attentive) all dress like they would have in the early 1900s, and the house is decorated in the same way. It’s a great atmosphere and when you eat there you get a sense that it’s been at the heart of York for a while. There was a bit of a line to get in, but it was definitely worth the wait.

This really is an excellent place to spend some time. You will often see a queue to get into Betty’s, and theres good reason! Very nice atmosphere and lovely staff. The food is lovely and the tea almost as good. For an all round place-to-be its hard to finder nicer!

I was in Harrogate recently for a brass band contest, and having heard a lot of good things about Bettys (plus the fact it was about 200 yards from the contest venue), I decided to go. They have a good selection of teas, both loose and bagged, which are also available to be bought in the little bakery-type shop in there. I had Pussimbing Estate Darjeeling and China Rose Petal and I was impressed by the quality of both, especially the darjeeling, which I bought 100 grams of. They also have a large menu and serve really good food. The staff were attentive and friendly to top it all off.