The Mackintosh Tearooms, at 217 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, bring Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald’s design into a working tearoom. The 1903 interior is a reason to look around before settling in for tea or lunch. Choose from blends such as apple and mint or Earl Grey with blue cornflowers, then pair your pot with a scone, homemade soup or quiche. The menu also includes Scottish-style lunch dishes such as a haggis Scotch egg. A gift shop sells books, scarves and other souvenirs.
Mackintosh design on Sauchiehall Street
The Mackintosh Tearooms are at 217 Sauchiehall Street. Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed the tearoom in 1903 with Margaret Macdonald. The restored interior makes the building a destination for people interested in their work and Art Nouveau design.
The venue is run by the National Trust for Scotland and combines a tearoom with a gift shop. Take time to look at the room itself as well as the menu.
Tea and lunch
Tea is a central part of the visit, with blends including apple and mint and Earl Grey with blue cornflowers. Scones are available, and lunch choices mentioned include homemade soup, quiche, a haggis Scotch egg, mince and mash, and fish and chips.
The menu and tea range may not suit every preference, so check them before you go if you have a particular order in mind. Afternoon tea is available, but one account describes it as a fixed set rather than an à la carte choice.
Tours and the gift shop
Guided tours at 10 am and 11 am can show parts of the building that are not normally open to visitors. If seeing more of the interior is your priority, consider arranging your visit around a tour.
The gift shop stocks items including books, scarves, fridge magnets and gift cards. The tearoom also serves as a place to pause for tea or lunch after looking around.
Perguntas frequentes
Where are the Mackintosh Tearooms?
They are at 217 Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow.
Who designed the tearoom?
Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed it with Margaret Macdonald in 1903.
Are guided tours available?
Tours at 10 am and 11 am include parts of the building that are not usually accessible.
What can you eat at the Mackintosh Tearooms?
Options mentioned include scones, homemade soup, quiche, a haggis Scotch egg, mince and mash, and fish and chips.
