Very quite, laid back style not much busy. there are nice cakes defineatly not all. The presentation is nice and the place is clean.

After luckily spotting this place out of my tuk tuk i went to visit the following day and felt as though I had found the true highlight of Negombo. The tea selection was thoroughly explained and thoroughly delicious. I had a pot of early grey infused with lavender which is a house-made blend and I tried one of the sandwiches... More

A few contacts in Negombo recommended Catherine's tea shop, so we stopped here after our long walk into town. Ended up spending far more time than planned, not only because of the SUPERB tea (where does she get it??) and food, but due to the fact that we just couldn't stop talking to the proprietress! Catherine seems to be well... More

We visited The English Hour Tea Room twice during our stay in Negombo. We had high tea with a huge pot of tea each. The service was friendly, the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend it.

Looking for a cozy, relaxing spot in the hectic life of Negombo? Come to the English Tea Room with a beautiful French lady in charge. Comfortable, airy, bright and cheerful. Sofas and easy chairs. HOMEMADE quiches, lunches, cakes and sweets. Enough tea choices (all Sri Lankan) that you could have a different choice every day for two weeks. If you... More

We meet at Catherine's restaurant each Thursday for our Expat meeting. How extremely fortunate we are to have her accomodate us in such a clean and tranquil establishment. Highly recommended by the Expat Pilots of Sri Lankan Arlines. Not only is she meticulous in the execution of hosting us but she has the warmest heart. Thanks Cathy.

read about this place on tripadvisor so decided to try it. This is quaint english style tea garden restaurant. beautiful sofas to lounge in and a very nice terrace. Its a step back in time . The owner catherine from france is so sweet. I had he most beautiful bagels with cream cheese and croque monsier with some beautiful tea.followed... More

The English Hour Tea Room Is a lovely place to sit and relax and have a wonderful cup of tea & sweets And food. Lovely atmosphere warm and cozy. The owner Catherine makes you feel right at home:) The service is great. I would highly recommend the tea room to anyone living in Negombo or just visiting.

The colorful atmosphere of the place is just the first contact to feel relaxed, then the mixture of aromas between fruits, cinnamon, coffee, of course tea and other delights make this wonderful tea room a unique experience in Negombo. Do not forget to ask Catherine the recommendation of the day, she always will offer not only the best option but... More