Break with tradition for famous Harrogate tearooms as it introduces some booking in advance
Long queues outside are nearly as synonymous with Bettys as a Fat Rascal but now the iconic Harrogate business is about to break with tradition.
Long celebrated for its warm hospitality, Yorkshire’s beloved family‑owned business, Bettys, is introducing daytime reservations at its Ilkley Café and at its stunning 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.”
Located on the lowest level of the Harrogate Café, The Spindler Gallery reflects Bettys’ deep appreciation for skill and craftsmanship.
The extraordinary Spindler marquetry collection, intricate ‘paintings in wood’ created from carefully arranged veneers, began in the early 1930s when founder Frederick Belmont discovered and began collecting the Spindler family’s work.
Today, the gallery houses the world’s largest single collection of Spindler artworks.
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, carefully balancing availability so that both reservations and walk-ins are encouraged.
Bookings will close at 9am on the day of service to ensure we can deliver the excellent Bettys experience for all.
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 at: www.bettys.co.uk