Countess of York-National Railway Museum

Very nice event. COuld use some more history about the car.

Amazing experience, lovely food, catered for our dietary requirements perfectly.

A beautifully presented and tasty afternoon tea. A charming carriage, lovingly decorated, with little table lamps, comfy chairs and fine table linen.

Food was excellent, quality and interesting, perhaps portions were slightly small, but overall it was surprisingly filling.

A lovely afternoon out food at the right proportions and quality.

Nice setting, and a very sweet and gentle waiter. However food disappointing. Consommé and quiche very ordinary. Sandwiches very my eager and poorly filled. Cakes small and overly sweet. Scones small but at least they were fresh and tasty- the one positive thing about the food.

Highly recommended
Would be nicer if you could choose your own sandwiches

Perfect venue if you are looking for a unique afternoon tea in York. Professional and attentive staff member.

Totally enjoyed the experience, the gentleman serving us was very attentive and so kind . The food was beautiful . Thank you

Would have given 5 stars overall but the lack of through ventilation on such a beautiful sunny day made the whole experience less enjoyable as it was uncomfortably hot during the event.

We have had afternoon tea here before, so knew what to expect. As on previous occasions, everything was perfect. The service was exemplary, the sandwiches, which were made with certain dietary requests, were delicious, as were the tea fancies. A lovely setting in a beautifully restored carriage. What’s not to like about this first class experience. We intend booking again for another special occasion.

Very enjoyable, food was delicious and service perfect.

Enjoyable afternoon, the waiter definitely made the experience more special

It was a nice and different experience after all. The service and the setting were excellent. However, I was quite disappointed with the size of the sandwiches, scones and other snacks. I have had afternoon tea in other places for the same price and the offer from the National Railway Museum was very poor and rather tasteless.

Made to feel very welcome and special and our afternoon tea was wonderful with a selection of sandwiches and miniature cakes which were delightful.

Other visitors to the NRM kept looking into the carriage but staff were aware and kept disruption to a minimum.

A very memorable 80th Birthday for Dad, train enthusiast

Had a wonderful afternoon tea experience. Lovely service, beautiful surroundings and excellent food.

Booked this for my husbands birthday had specified the vegetarian option, however when we arrived we were given a vegan afternoon tea..as this is pre made they were not able to offer us much else. They did apologise for the mix up... To be honest we did not enjoy this as we do like dairy and this was a disappointing as it was supposed to be a surprise. The service was good. However considering how much you pay, they should at least get the order request correct. Would not book again.

A very nice afternoon, great food very nice place, and lovely silver service

It was lovely to have afternoon tea coupled with being able to visit the museum at the same time.

Lovely place, quiet ambience. Attentive server, tasty food and very filling!

It was a perfect afternoon tea, plenty of everything

Thoroughly enjoyable except for being pestered to give a review.

The BEST afternoon tea in York. Feels like you are in a scene of an Agatha Christie novel ... wonderful food, pleasant staff and fabulous ambiance.

A very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. The food was surprisingly filling and delicious too. This would make an ideal treat for those who like to be around trains in general and enjoy a bit of nostalgia. The service was very good and the waitress pleasant.

From the moment we arrived we felt we had come somewhere very special, the ambience was great with lovey music playing in the back ground. The young gentleman who served us added to the experience as he was very attentive but professional with it. I would definitely recommend to others.

Absolutely perfect! The waiter was attentive and very friendly. The afternoon tea was excellent quality, very delicious and filling. We were the only table occupied at 12pm slot on a Sunday, so the experience was very relaxing. Thoroughly enjoyed my baby shower celebration combined with trains and tasty afternoon tea!

Booked this for a special occasion. Several of our party have taken Afternoon Teas around the York area - the Countess topped them all. We had our own private carriage served by two superb waiting staff who could do nothing but ensure we were looked after. The menu catered for different diets and on the day, they swapped several servings to cater for vegetarian. The food was simply superb, each bite of each course brought our taste buds alive! We were then offered to take a lovely "doggy" bag home. We all shared a bottle of wonderful wine from the very good wine list.
Sending total praise to the staff and the Museum, this is a must experience!

This was my third visit to the Countess of York for afternoon tea and every visit has been an absolute pleasure. It was a very busy Saturday at the Railway Museum but the Countess of York was an oasis of calm, quiet and terrific food. The service was exceptional. I cannot wait to visit again. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful experience.

Thank you for catering for my dietary needs so well. We had such an amazing experience

A very enjoyable afternoon tea for my wife and I that was a birthday treat for me from our two daughters.

The food and tea were great in a lovely setting though we couldn't finish it all so had to take a doggy bag! Would come again.

Lovely afternoon tea - fabulous food, accommodating staff and a unique setting - highly recommended.

This is the third afternoon tea we have had at this venue and every time it has been excellent in every respect, food, service and value for money.

Absolutely lovely. Catered for all dietary needs. The kids loved it too. Thank you

Had an absolutely fab time. The staff were helpful and friendly, the ambiance was fantastic and the food was excellent. Thank you

Lovely atmosphere and excellent food with attentive but discreet service. One not to be missed.

Excellent afternoon tea,beautifully presented.

lovely afternoon tea.
Good choice of quality leaf teas with constant refills!
Food was excellent, plentiful and of good quality. Better than you get at Bettys.
Service was impeccable by the young gentleman who was serving... although he was on his own so he had to work hard to serve every table.

Would highly recommend.

Really good food, lovely selection of drinks. Waiter did a fantastic job. Venue is superb and offers something different to the mainstream afternoon teas on offer around York. Great experience, great food

Just the most beautiful of experiences.
Once you step on board the countess.
You are transported into another world.
The service was outstanding. In terms of mannerism from the waiter. Aswell as timings of offering tea and food during service.
Tables are laid exquisitely, food delicious,
Cosy and intimate setting.
You really do feel like you've had a treat.