Eating and shopping at Mount Stewart

Eating at Mount Stewart

Local and seasonal produce

All of the food in the Mount Stewart tea-room is made on site by the team using local and seasonal produce. They use the National Trust cookbook as well as local recipes to create a delicious menu of freshly prepared dishes. There is also a range of light bites available, including our signature sausage rolls, pasties and sandwiches.

Treat yourself to a cream tea with homemade scones, local jam and clotted cream or choose from a delicious range of our own cakes and desserts.

The tea-room offers a full range of speciality coffees.

Vegan menu

Try out the vegan cream tea; a plain vegan scone alongside oatmeal vegan cream. Or choose from a whole menu of seasonal hot meals and light snacks that are also suitable for vegans, including vegan sausage rolls and pasties. We can accommodate most dietary requirements including non-gluten bread, scones and brownies.

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Dogs are welcome

Dogs are part of the family, so if you’re visiting with your four-legged friend, dogs on leads are welcome in the covered outdoor area of the Tea-Room and in the shop at Mount Stewart.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

The gift shop

The gift shop at Mount Stewart stocks locally made artisan collections alongside the National Trust ranges of cosy homewares, books, gifts and tasty goodies. So you can treat yourself or someone special on your next visit.

Garden must-haves

Whatever your gardening plans may be, there’s something to help you get the job done. From tools to seeds, plants to pots and even books stuffed full of tips and inspiration.

The shop stocks a wide variety of plants, garden ornaments, and garden furniture. The plants for sale are spray-free, and most are grown at Mount Stewart using peat-free compost.

The second-hand bookshop

Pick up a page turner and help Mount Stewart’s story continue for generations to come. Every year, the proceeds from the sales of second-hand books help to fund vital conservation works at Mount Stewart, helping to look after this special place. You can browse the shelves for a range of titles and genres, covering all sorts of topics and interests.

Donating your second-hand books

If you would like to donate your second-hand books, please bring your donations to the Visitor Reception where a member of the team will be able to receive your donation and answer any queries.

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.