The village of Eyam in Derbyshire is well known as it suffered death and isolation as a result of the plague in the 1600’s. After visiting the village and feeling thoroughly depressed at the death and gloom, it’s nice have a sit down and a cup of tea. We chose to rest at Eyam Tea Rooms which sits at the bottom of the hill, just out of plague distance(I hope!).



Eyam Tea Rooms is a place run by two ex-teachers who pride themselves on their homemade caked and fine tea’s. And pride themselves they should!
Initially I was a little shocked at the prices when I opened the menu. The Ploughman’s Lunch was listed at £7.95. That seemed a lot to me for what is essentially a bit of salad and cheese. Still, I took the plunge and ordered it, along with a pot of tea.

The wait for the food was approx 10-15 minutes which seemed a little long as, when we ordered (the wife and I), we were the only people in the place! Still, I thought, it’s all homemade so the wait may be a good sign. I was right in thinking that. The waitress placed my plate in front of me and I almost gasped at how big the plate was. I’m a big eater but the prospect of eating everything on the plate worried me a little. The pot of tea was served in a lovely china tea pot with a lovely china tea cup.


As you can see, there’s a fair amount there. I can confidently say that it was the best Ploughman’s Lunch I have ever had and took away the sour taste of the £7.95 price tag.
I am awarding Eyam Tea Rooms:

9 out of 10.
“Highly Recommended. Just make sure you have that wonderful Ploughman’s”

http://www.eyamtearooms.co.uk