Tea by the Lock

About

Tea by the Lock is a unique, fully plant-based tearooms in Naburn, York. Situated in Naburn Banqueting Hall, the tearooms is next to the scenic Naburn Lock. Built in 1824 on the banks of the River Ouse, the hall was originally used as a meeting place with a living quarters. Now a tearooms, there is lots of vintage decoration and crockery inside. Additionally, dogs can visit inside and outside the hall. Also, the lock has a peaceful and picturesque route for dog walks. However, there is a friendly cat who lives in the hall which could stress some dogs. Overall, Tea by the Lock is a space where all can enjoy a delicious, plant-based food and drink menu.

What does Tea by the Lock have to offer?

Tea by the Lock in the Naburn area of York has a menu with an array of vegan food and drink options, including:

• Sandwiches – vegan sausage, egg mayo, and more served with a side salad.
• Pastries – tasty, home made vegan sausage rolls are available.
• Scones – enjoy sweet fruit scones and savoury cheese scones made from scratch.
• Cakes – choose from a variety of cake flavours made fresh each morning.
• Drinks – a large selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolates are available.

Additionally, Tea by the Lock has an afternoon tea experience booked over phone or email. Also, the tearooms frequently hosts events and markets. To find out more about upcoming events, click here.

Accessibility

Tea by the Lock has a gravel surface at its entrance outside the building. Additionally, there is a small flight of stairs leading into the tearooms. However, there is a ramp that can be placed over the stairs. Once inside, there is a relatively narrow pathway through the ordering station. Also, the backroom is relatively small with tables close together. Alternatively, there is a larger room available with tables more spaced out. There is direct access to this room from the entrance. Furthermore, the owner and staff are very friendly and will be happy to help wherever possible. For visitors with allergies, all food is made on site and information about ingredients is available. In terms of parking, there are plenty of free spaces at the lock but no disabled bays.

Noise levels at the tearooms can be slightly high in the backroom which is smaller. However, the bigger main seating room is relatively quiet with spaced out tables. Alternatively, there is seating outside on dry days which is usually peaceful and quiet. Additionally, there is no background music in the hall.

For more information about places to visit in York, go to the Eric Knows website.