A Dickensian tea room
For those with great expectations
We don't just make tea...
At Miss Havisham's Tearooms, we offer a delightful selection of breakfasts, lunches, and our renowned afternoon teas, all served in a charming, vintage setting. To ensure you secure your preferred time and avoid disappointment, we highly recommend booking your table in advance.
Where the clocks stopped at twenty to nine
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Opening hours
Mon – Sat | 10:00–16:00Sun | Closed
Find us
80 High StreetStony Stratford MK11 1AH
Chapter the First
Welcome
In the heart of Stony Stratford
We take pride in offering a delightful array of breakfasts, lunches, and our signature afternoon teas. Each cake is lovingly crafted by our talented owner and baker, Kate, ensuring every slice is as fresh as it is flavourful.
Whether you're stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or indulging in afternoon tea, our menu caters to all tastes with quality and charm.
Our storyChapter the Second
From the kitchen
Popular Items
Afternoon Tea £22.50
Sweet or Savoury – a round of traditional freshly made sandwiches, a selection of cakes or sausage rolls and quiches, and a homemade scone, with unlimited house tea or one of any other hot drink.
Jacket Potatoes £7.50–£8.45
A large range of fillings available, including beans, tuna mayo and chilli, all served with a side salad.
Toasties £6.75–£7.75
A perfectly toasted sandwich with a large range of fillings to choose from, including cheese & onion, BBQ pulled pork, Mexican chicken and cheese, ham & tomato. All served with a side salad.
Breakfast Baguettes & Sandwiches £6.00–£7.00
A beautifully crafted and crispy sandwich full of bacon or sausage (or both!) with a sauce of your choice.
Chapter the Third
Our signature
Afternoon Tea
£22.50 per guest
Sweet
A round of traditional freshly made sandwiches, a selection of cakes and a homemade scone with jam & clotted cream, with unlimited house tea or one of any other hot drink.
Savoury
A round and a half of traditional freshly made sandwiches, sausage rolls, mini quiches and a cheese scone with onion chutney & cream cheese, with unlimited house tea or one of any other hot drink.
More about afternoon teaFrom the pages of Great Expectations
“I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.”
Estella, Great Expectations
Turn the page
Choose your chapter
Something for every appetite
Breakfast & Lunch
Bacon baguettes, jacket potatoes, toasties and Kate's cakes, all day.
See the menu →Chapter IIIAfternoon Tea
Sandwiches, scones, cakes and a bottomless pot, on vintage china.
Book afternoon tea →Chapter IVGift Vouchers
A little parcel of great expectations for someone special.
Give a voucher →Chapter VICelebrations
Birthdays, baby showers and parties of seven or more.
Plan a celebration →Reservations
Book a table
Two quick questions and we'll show you the times we have free.
How many guests?
How many afternoon teas?£22.50 each, paid securely when you book. You choose sweet or savoury on the next step. Paying with a gift voucher? Please call 01908 563270 to book.
Please answer both questions so we can find you the right table.
Seven or more? Send a group enquiry | Same day? Call 01908 563270
By booking you agree to our booking terms. We hold tables for 15 minutes.
Why Miss Havisham's?
Step inside Miss Havishams Tea Rooms and step straight into the pages of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Our name is inspired by the unforgettable Miss Havisham, a character as rich in mystery and charm as the rooms you'll find here. Each of our uniquely themed spaces draws inspiration from the novel's setting and characters, from the elegance of a Victorian parlour to the intrigue of a candlelit study.
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Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of something truly delightful with Miss Havisham's Tea Rooms gift vouchers. From indulgent cream teas to our beautifully crafted afternoon teas and plenty more treats in between, there's a perfect experience waiting for someone special.
Gift vouchersSpecial Occasions
For special occasions, our team is delighted to craft a bespoke experience tailored to your celebration, adding those personal touches that make moments truly memorable. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any special gathering, let us make it extraordinary.
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