# The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom, Barnard Castle — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom — Tea House in Barnard Castle with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.0/5 from 211 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/restaurants/the-mad-hatter-kitchen-and-tearoom (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tea House # The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom 42B Horsemarket, Barnard Castle [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17337174964257419533&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom is a tea house in Barnard Castle, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 211 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom is located on Horsemarket in Barnard Castle. Coffee and desserts are served, with takeaway and dine-in options available. The kitchen produces pies and sandwiches. Lunch specials are offered. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - N03 next door - McFarlane Family Butchers Ltd next door - Three Horseshoes Hotel next door - Morrisons 150m away - Barnard Castle 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and homemade-tasting food, including hearty pies and fresh sandwiches, with many appreciating the good value lunch specials. They also highlight the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and good coffee. Some reviews mention the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (211 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Barnard Castle Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1063992). [More restaurants in Barnard Castle](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (211 reviews) [07514 025825](tel:07514025825) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Barnard Castle **Plus Code** 9C6WG3VG+Q2 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Barnard Castle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom? Call The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom on +44 7514 025825. ## More near The Mad Hatter Kitchen and Tearoom ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Three Horseshoes Hotel ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-three-horseshoes-hotel) - [Coach and Horses ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/coach-and-horses) - [The Cricketers Arms ★ 4.5 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/the-cricketers-arms) - [Newgate House ★ 4.1 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/hotels/newgate-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Carriage House next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-carriage-house-syk929734) - [Cobblers Cottage next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cobblers-cottage-uk46686) - [Ronnie's Roost 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/ronnies-roost-syk1078125) - [Swan Cottage 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/swan-cottage-uk36625) ### Campsites nearby - [Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.7 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/teesdale-barnard-castle-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [River View Leisure Park ★ 4.5 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/river-view-leisure-park) - [Pecknell Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/camping/pecknell-farm-caravan-park) - [Barnard Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site ★ 4.6 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/camping/barnard-castle-camping-and-caravanning-club-site) ### Things to do nearby - [The Bowes Museum ★ 4.6 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/the-bowes-museum) - [Teesdale Sports Centre ★ 4.4 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/teesdale-sports-centre) - [Egglestone Abbey ★ 4.6 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/egglestone-abbey) - [Barnard Castle ★ 4.6 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/barnard-castle/attractions/barnard-castle)