I’ve been two years in a row to paint Christmas pottery with my son using his hand and foot prints. The team are so friendly and helpful and the food and drinks are delicious. Highly recommend The Art House, even if you’re not particularly creative it’s an enjoyable experience. The pottery make lovely gifts and keepsakes. I’ll definitely be back.Kid-friendliness: Child friendly. High chairs available. The staff will give advice and assist if you’re trying to do hand/foot prints.
Sarita Lynn Edwina Baker-Brown
I really love the idea of having a mellow place to hang out have a meal or a cup of coffee and do some pottery painting.Love the vegetarian food, the coffee great, staff is awesomeIt really was fun, but as an person who's painted pottery in many different venues over the years, I find their raw ware very expensive. It was £12 for a 2 1/2 inch tall ornament, £2 for firing fee.I have never paid moree than £5 for a similar item and I feel £7 would have been much more appropriate, including firing fee.This could be such a wonderful family activity but there is no way that you could afford to bring your children. Three people, three lunches and a coffee would put you in the £60-75 range.This is not London, tho I've painted there as well for much less. I would probably come in every week and do a little something if it were cheaper.In these lean times, a little inexpensive joyful activity goes a long way.
Jen Li
Passing by and was abscessed with the Halloween decorations. It is even prettier in the inside!! Food are around aver but for the atmosphere it is a must go in festival season ??☠️?
Claire Holt
We attended this evening (26.10.23) for an adult pottery painting and couldn’t be happier!! The atmosphere was amazing and staff were so helpful. We didn’t catch the name of the lady working- short hair half blonde half dark- but she was lovely! So so helpful and really made the evening! Would 100% visit again!
Emma Coleman
My experience here was pretty awful. I'd booked a messy play session for my 2 toddlers. When I turned up there seemed to be no staff about. We took a seat for 10mins then i even stood at the till but no one came. I ended up helping myself to some pottery and paints as the kids were wondering what was going on (as was I). None of us got a drink. Someone eventually appeared but it was only because I asked another customer if I could follow her to the messy play session (which was downstairs). This started almost 30mins late. I then went to pay for 2 ghosts that my children had painted to find that it cost me £40! I was in shock. I couldn't believe how expensive it was. It was a really disappointing experience there. I could tell even my children were a bit confused why we couldn't seem to get a drink or anything.
Sabrina Barbour
I had heard a lot of good things about The Art House so was curious to try it out and paint some bits with my family. I was shocked by the lack of customer service. No eye contact and just seemed like we were an inconvenience. No-one explained what to do even though I was told someone would go through it when drinks were bought over (luckily I knew what to do as had done this elsewhere). No prices listed anywhere and almost fainted when I paid our total of £80 for 3 small pieces. One member of staff saw my 2 year old, husband and myself waiting to pay up and ignored us completely. When we were served the woman made more of a fuss about her cold than anything else.The actual finished product is most definitely not worth the money.
Jo Gilbert
I didn't get to share food these lovely ladies let me use there toilet because I'm disabled and the library wasn't open in doing so now I have brilliant pottery presents for Christmas if I hadn't used the toilet I'd never of now so well done ladies and a Very BIG THANK YOU
cmck_22
I stop in for lunch most days throughout the week. Their salad boxes are a great idea for on-the-go sort of days and a very good price, considering the list of ingredients required in each of the salads. Clearly a hardworking team offering food, drink and activities to a wide variety of adults and children.
My partner and I had a great time painting some pottery here. Friendly staff and good value for money :)
IZ N
Been to the art house a couple of times now as I’m vegetarian and have looked to find somewhere I can get a healthy and tasty lunch everyday. I’ve had the food a few times and it is nice, however half of the food they have on the menu is no longer available and the person on the counter has been really unwelcoming each time. It’s made the both of us feel really uncomfortable going back again which is a shame.
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The decoration was beautiful I love flowers so I fell in love once I got inside, the staff at entrance was fairly decent offered me a drink whilst waiting for the pot throwing class & Tile Making Taster Class on the 20/7/23.Once the class started there was a girlgiving me a death stare and picking on me with her family I tried to ignore because I don’t interact with insecure sad bullies. It was hard to ignore as other people joined in their subtle acts of micro aggression including the lady leading the class. Especially the lady leading the class she took it too far….( I don’t know if there are more than one teacher so the one I’m talking about I don’t know her name but she has short wavy curls pointy nose and fairly tall)The lady leading the class throughout the session she was giving me this death stare again I ignored because I was really looking forward to the class as it was my first time pot throwing. Upon reflection I should have walked out and asked for refund when she was passing the clay and got to me and literally threw my clay aggressively on the table and when I was making the clay with her she told me to put my hand at the bottom of the spinner thing whilst it was still spinning and press hard. It was my first time so I did as she instructed ( I was already nervous and felt uncomfortable by the girl and her family picking on me). Anyway I pressed down and I felt a pressure it was a little painful so I said ouch and the lady was laughing and smirking whilst looking at the same family for approval or something like that. After that I kinda stopped listening to her directly if she asked me to do something I would take a sec to think about before continuing. I don’t know why I didn’t just get up and leave or even record it I just froze. Well we live and we learn next time if it happens I am packing and my bags and asking for a refund and go to other vendor …….By stander effect is crazy the way people allow hate and bullying to spread and would actively join in for what to be part of a group. Although there was a young girl and her family they were kinda nice in terms of they noticed what was going on and didn’t join in unlike the rest.I don’t really feel comfortable going back if they can hire someone so wicked and malicious……. I didn’t try the food so I’m giving it a 5star I’m sure it’s great the drink was good. Atmosphere a 4 because the decorations was lovely, atmosphere in terms of what I went through that would be a 0.I was debating whether to write a review or not and I decided to because it’s not okay to treat people like that, a paying customer ( paying or not it’s just not okay). I still think about it every now and I guess this review is my way of letting go.
Em Sm
Have been a regular at the Art House for many years now. Amazing salads, hot choc & milkshakes. Always great service. Highly recommend
954victoria
Amazing food and atmosphere, great stuff, definitely will be back for painting as it looks interesting.
Lovely food - great place for lunch.
Best salads I’ve had in years!
I’ve been two years in a row to paint Christmas pottery with my son using his hand and foot prints. The team are so friendly and helpful and the food and drinks are delicious. Highly recommend The Art House, even if you’re not particularly creative it’s an enjoyable experience. The pottery make lovely gifts and keepsakes. I’ll definitely be back.Kid-friendliness: Child friendly. High chairs available. The staff will give advice and assist if you’re trying to do hand/foot prints.
I really love the idea of having a mellow place to hang out have a meal or a cup of coffee and do some pottery painting.Love the vegetarian food, the coffee great, staff is awesomeIt really was fun, but as an person who's painted pottery in many different venues over the years, I find their raw ware very expensive. It was £12 for a 2 1/2 inch tall ornament, £2 for firing fee.I have never paid moree than £5 for a similar item and I feel £7 would have been much more appropriate, including firing fee.This could be such a wonderful family activity but there is no way that you could afford to bring your children. Three people, three lunches and a coffee would put you in the £60-75 range.This is not London, tho I've painted there as well for much less. I would probably come in every week and do a little something if it were cheaper.In these lean times, a little inexpensive joyful activity goes a long way.
Passing by and was abscessed with the Halloween decorations. It is even prettier in the inside!! Food are around aver but for the atmosphere it is a must go in festival season ??☠️?
We attended this evening (26.10.23) for an adult pottery painting and couldn’t be happier!! The atmosphere was amazing and staff were so helpful. We didn’t catch the name of the lady working- short hair half blonde half dark- but she was lovely! So so helpful and really made the evening! Would 100% visit again!
My experience here was pretty awful. I'd booked a messy play session for my 2 toddlers. When I turned up there seemed to be no staff about. We took a seat for 10mins then i even stood at the till but no one came. I ended up helping myself to some pottery and paints as the kids were wondering what was going on (as was I). None of us got a drink. Someone eventually appeared but it was only because I asked another customer if I could follow her to the messy play session (which was downstairs). This started almost 30mins late. I then went to pay for 2 ghosts that my children had painted to find that it cost me £40! I was in shock. I couldn't believe how expensive it was. It was a really disappointing experience there. I could tell even my children were a bit confused why we couldn't seem to get a drink or anything.
I had heard a lot of good things about The Art House so was curious to try it out and paint some bits with my family. I was shocked by the lack of customer service. No eye contact and just seemed like we were an inconvenience. No-one explained what to do even though I was told someone would go through it when drinks were bought over (luckily I knew what to do as had done this elsewhere). No prices listed anywhere and almost fainted when I paid our total of £80 for 3 small pieces. One member of staff saw my 2 year old, husband and myself waiting to pay up and ignored us completely. When we were served the woman made more of a fuss about her cold than anything else.The actual finished product is most definitely not worth the money.
I didn't get to share food these lovely ladies let me use there toilet because I'm disabled and the library wasn't open in doing so now I have brilliant pottery presents for Christmas if I hadn't used the toilet I'd never of now so well done ladies and a Very BIG THANK YOU
I stop in for lunch most days throughout the week. Their salad boxes are a great idea for on-the-go sort of days and a very good price, considering the list of ingredients required in each of the salads. Clearly a hardworking team offering food, drink and activities to a wide variety of adults and children.
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My partner and I had a great time painting some pottery here. Friendly staff and good value for money :)
Been to the art house a couple of times now as I’m vegetarian and have looked to find somewhere I can get a healthy and tasty lunch everyday. I’ve had the food a few times and it is nice, however half of the food they have on the menu is no longer available and the person on the counter has been really unwelcoming each time. It’s made the both of us feel really uncomfortable going back again which is a shame.
The decoration was beautiful I love flowers so I fell in love once I got inside, the staff at entrance was fairly decent offered me a drink whilst waiting for the pot throwing class & Tile Making Taster Class on the 20/7/23.Once the class started there was a girlgiving me a death stare and picking on me with her family I tried to ignore because I don’t interact with insecure sad bullies. It was hard to ignore as other people joined in their subtle acts of micro aggression including the lady leading the class. Especially the lady leading the class she took it too far….( I don’t know if there are more than one teacher so the one I’m talking about I don’t know her name but she has short wavy curls pointy nose and fairly tall)The lady leading the class throughout the session she was giving me this death stare again I ignored because I was really looking forward to the class as it was my first time pot throwing. Upon reflection I should have walked out and asked for refund when she was passing the clay and got to me and literally threw my clay aggressively on the table and when I was making the clay with her she told me to put my hand at the bottom of the spinner thing whilst it was still spinning and press hard. It was my first time so I did as she instructed ( I was already nervous and felt uncomfortable by the girl and her family picking on me). Anyway I pressed down and I felt a pressure it was a little painful so I said ouch and the lady was laughing and smirking whilst looking at the same family for approval or something like that. After that I kinda stopped listening to her directly if she asked me to do something I would take a sec to think about before continuing. I don’t know why I didn’t just get up and leave or even record it I just froze. Well we live and we learn next time if it happens I am packing and my bags and asking for a refund and go to other vendor …….By stander effect is crazy the way people allow hate and bullying to spread and would actively join in for what to be part of a group. Although there was a young girl and her family they were kinda nice in terms of they noticed what was going on and didn’t join in unlike the rest.I don’t really feel comfortable going back if they can hire someone so wicked and malicious……. I didn’t try the food so I’m giving it a 5star I’m sure it’s great the drink was good. Atmosphere a 4 because the decorations was lovely, atmosphere in terms of what I went through that would be a 0.I was debating whether to write a review or not and I decided to because it’s not okay to treat people like that, a paying customer ( paying or not it’s just not okay). I still think about it every now and I guess this review is my way of letting go.
Have been a regular at the Art House for many years now. Amazing salads, hot choc & milkshakes. Always great service. Highly recommend
Amazing food and atmosphere, great stuff, definitely will be back for painting as it looks interesting.