Joe Ellis'
English Tea Room Guide
Alfriston - English Tea Room
☕☕☕ Recommended
The Singing Kettle
6 Waterloo Square, Alfriston, BN26 5UD
Telephone: 01323 870723
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THE SINGING KETTLE: A COZY HAVEN FOR TEA LOVERS

I was unable to consume food at The Singing Kettle because I fell ill ten minutes prior to my arrival. However, I did appreciate a cup of tea and a tour of the tea room, as illustrated in the photograph below.

The Singing Kettle tea room, with its quaint exterior and intimate outdoor seating, serves as a charming haven for tea enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

Despite its small footprint, the establishment boasts an impressively curated menu that highlights a diverse selection of beverages, each supported by a nice selection of food and cakes.

Though the counter may appear diminutive, it effectively showcases an a small selection of cakes that reflect a commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

The ambiance exudes warmth and charm, making it an ideal spot for leisurely afternoons or casual gatherings. Attentive staff members amplify this experience with knowledgeable recommendations, ensuring that every visitor leaves enriched by both delightful flavours and a sense of community inherent to this unique tea room environment right in the heart of Alfriston.

Experience the art of leisure at The Singing Kettle, where time slows down and each delicate sip savours the simple pleasures of life.

English tea room rating: Recommended.
ABOUT ALFRISTON

Alfriston is a village and civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex. The village is in the valley of the River Cuckmere, approximately four miles (6 km) north-east of Seaford and to the south of the main A27 trunk road.

Alfriston stands out as a highly regarded village in East Sussex, and rightly so, featuring an abundance of historic structures such as a mediaeval church, a thatched clergy house, an ancient stone market cross, and numerous timber-framed inns. Alfriston stands as one of the oldest villages in the county, established during the Saxon period and evolving into a market town in the Middle Ages.

The village features a duo of charming historic inns. The Market Cross served as a notorious gathering place for smugglers in the 18th century, acting as the central hub for a gang led by Stanton Collins. Rudyard Kipling drew inspiration from the adventures of Collins and his gang for his poem, 'A Smuggler's Song'.

The Star is another well-known inn, an appealing structure that may trace its origins back to 1345. The Star, formerly referred to as the Star of Bethlehem until the early 16th century, was constructed by the monks of Battle Abbey to serve as a resting place for pilgrims journeying to the shrine of St Richard in Chichester. In the bar, there, there is a 'sanctuary post' that provided refuge to fugitives from the law.
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