Bettys tearoom introduces the one thing fans have been asking for - more booking in advance options (aff)
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Fans have been asking to book in advance for the famous Bettys tearoom for years - and now they are getting what they have asked for.
Bettys tearooms is a Yorkshire institution. I, like many others, choose it time and time again when a special occasion is to be celebrated. It was the setting for my brother’s graduation meal and also the place I chose to get tea and cake with my partner to mark our relationship anniversary. When my friend, who emigrated to Australia five years ago, returned home last year and brought her fiancé with her for his first visit to the UK, it was also the place we chose for afternoon tea.
I love Bettys. But, along with many other fans of this iconic tearoom, I do wish you were able to book a table in advance as there is always a huge queue outside - which is testament to just how beloved it really is. And now, I and all the other Bettys fans are finally getting their wish.
For the first time, the popular family‑owned business is introducing daytime reservations at two of its venues; the Ilkley Café and also the Spindler Gallery room downstairs at its tearooms on Parliament Street in Harrogate.
The move to enhance the guest experience takes the independent Harrogate brand another small step away from the sight of people queuing – including celebrity visitors. occasionally. It adds to its existing reservation options which have been available for a while for evening dining and afternoon tea.
Nicky Sellers, Bettys Director of Operations, said: “This is a milestone for Bettys and reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience while preserving the timeless charm that has made Bettys such a Yorkshire institution.
"We realise that the queue can be a barrier for some customers and we want to be able to offer everyone the Bettys experience that suits them best.”
Renowned for its afternoon tea and elegant surroundings, Bettys Café Tea Rooms has combined Swiss precision with Yorkshire hospitality since Bettys was founded in 1919 on Cambridge Crescent in Harrogate.
It is important to note that bookings are optional and Bettys will always continue to welcome walk-in customers, and availability will be balanced so that both reservations and walk-ins are encouraged. Bookings will close at 9am on the day of service to ensure staff can deliver an excellent Bettys experience for all customers.
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Reservations can also be made for Bettys Evening Dining at Harrogate and York from 6pm Thursday-Saturday and for its most luxurious Afternoon Tea experience at Harrogate and York.
All bookings must be made online via the official Betty’s website.
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