August 2025 by Anna Chandler
Delicious lunch but service not great. Long wait for food, one woman who came to serve table was abrupt and didn?t bring the extra plate requested so we had to ask another server. Numerous tables left uncleared whole time we were there. Our Table needed wiping. Table waiting staff generally not offering expected level of service. Food was very good so just the service let it down!
June 2025 by Iz
Taking drinks off tables at functions when not finished is never a good move. Overly enthusiastic staff spoil it. Apart from that it's a nice cafe but overpriced.
December 2024 by Gabrielle Efford
Today we experienced the Festive Afternoon Tea and it could not be faulted, food, service, atmosphere and value for money were excellent, a great way to kick off the festivities
October 2024 by Steve Kirk
We ate here yesterday. The gallery is great and the cafe has a lovely atmosphere. We found the food adequate if a little over priced but the service was terrible. We won?t go back.
October 2024 by Julie Goddings
Had afternoon tea with my mum yesterday. The food and wine was absolutely divine . The service was excellent. It was a birthday gift from my husband.
Will definitely go back again and would definitely buy vouchers for a gift for someone special.
September 2024 by Phil Elsey
Had afternoon tea on saturday,what a lovely experience,attentive staff lovely food and a really great atmosphere.can't fault it
September 2024 by Lucy Fisher
You can sit out under trees or inside. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and allowed us to move inside. They fell over themselves to make sure my lunch was gluten-free. Halloumi burger, delicious.
Wheelchair accessibility: It would be easy to access outside or inside.
May 2024 by caroline tomkins
Afternoon tea was nice, it was very busy, so it became noisy. Unfortunately, we were by a window, and the sun was streaming in. The tea bags were already on the table, so once the afternoon tea was brought out, the waitresses disappeared. No one asked if we needed anything or were enjoying the food.
May 2024 by Sarah
Lovely food in a nice setting with kind attentive staff.We visited here as had a voucher for an afternoon tea.Presented really well and good choice of savory goodies particularly enjoyed the fennel and cranberry sausage rolls.Scones were warm and delicious equally as tasty were the orange blossom cake and the mango/passion fruit Panna cotta.Cafe was clean highchairs were available if needed.Thanks for looking after us.
March 2024 by Chris Mitchell
As we have several food allergies The Pallant is one of a few places that can cater for us. Charlie and his staff did everything they could to make our meal an enjoyable experience. Needless to say we will be returning in the near future. Once again many thanks for your time and effort in making our meal such a enjoyable occasion.Chris and MaryDietary restrictions: The staff checked every item on the dishes we chose and either adapted or substituted the food we could not have.
January 2024 by Anna H
Lovely afternoon tea with Tinwood sparkling wine. Not just sandwiches for the savoury section which was a nice surprise. Really liked the egg mayo croissants. Having a sausage roll was also a nice touch. Lovely fresh scones. Good selection of sweet treats, including panacotta with apple crumble topping - delicious! Tea was with hot water in a jug and teabags, many cups as required and topped up as needed. Attentive service without being over the top. Thank you
January 2024 by Elladog15
This little gem is tucked away on the ground floor of the Pallant house gallery. The menus is simple and uncomplicated but all the food is beautifully presented and very good value. I eat out a lot and this has been the nicest lunch I?ve had in a long time. Will definitely return.
January 2024 by Sally S
We went here for a special full afternoon tea with a glass of bubbly each. It was presented well on a 3 tier stand, and the bubbly was local and excellent. The let down was that you were expected to make your own tea from a bag and a jug. At that price (c£60 for 2) one might expect a tea pot. One was supplied on demand but it was a cheap tinny thing, out of keeping with the rest of the presentation. No soya milk either. Scones were light and fluffy. Having said all that, it was a pleasant experience and the staff were friendly.
January 2024 by DayTrip64279695769
We were given a wonderful Christmas present from our granddaughter of a luxury afternoon tea. We chose Pallant house gallery as it was the closest to us. Our experience was wonderful, super staff and service, nothing was too much trouble. the afternoon tea was superb and plentiful, so much so we needed a doggy bag. Would recommend. bonus great music too.
January 2024 by ljubicaviolet
Very friendly service, delicious coffee, but our main courses were a bit disappointing. A ciabatta with smoked mozzarella and caponata was tasty but so hard on the bottom it was next to impossible to cut through, even with steak knives. All 3 of us had the same problem. The smoked salmon salad was uninspired. In general, the chef should do better.
