Leckenby’s Multi-Award-Winning Licensed Tearoom
Great Food! Great Service!
Serving excellent quality food & drink since 1997
Award-winning Tearoom in Bury
Welcome To Leckenby’s
Leckenby’s is a traditional English Licensed Tea Room. We serve excellent quality food and drink in attractive, bright and exceptionally clean surroundings. You will be greeted, shown to your table and served politely and quickly by our friendly and efficient waiting-on staff.
Whether you would like a three course meal or just a drink, you will be made to feel welcome. Our menu offers a wide choice and a guarantee that all our produce has been chosen for it’s high quality. We also have a retail area where there are many lines available for you to buy.
A warm welcome from Tony, Jean, Melanie and the Leckenby’s team.
Our History
Premium quality since 1997
Back in 1997, Jean Leckenby and Tony Cunningham opened a specialist chocolate shop in Bury’s Millgate Shopping Centre under the name of ‘Chocaholics’.
Within a few months a gap was spotted and it was decided to add an upmarket Tea Rooms to compliment the shop. The popularity of the Tea Rooms far exceeded expectations, and it was extended, making Jean and Tony caterers instead of the expected chocolate retailers! At this time, daughter Melanie joined, making this a true ‘family business’.
We won our first award when we received the ‘Roy Castle Gold Award’ for operating a totally smoke-free Tea Rooms. This may seem strange now, but in those days, many eating establishments accepted smoking – we had decided that good quality food and drink deserved better than a smoky atmosphere.
In the Spotlight
Awards & Recognition
We won our first award when we received the ‘Roy Castle Gold Award’ for operating a totally smoke-free Tea Rooms. This may seem strange now, but in those days, many eating establishments accepted smoking – we had decided that good quality food and drink deserved better than a smoky atmosphere.
Our History
We’re Multi-Award-Winning
The quality of our food and drink has always been important. We have tried to source products locally wherever possible and we will never deviate from our principles that top quality food and drink is an essential part of our business. We are very proud of the fact that we are renowned for our excellent customer service.
To reflect this, we were delighted to receive the prestigious ‘Lancashire Life Readers’ Choice Award’ for 2008/09, recognition for all the hard work put in over the years to build our reputation. We then won another accolade when we scooped the ‘Lancashire Life Cafe Society Award’ for 2009/10.
To reflect the fact that our main business was now that of a Tea Room, we decided to re-brand away from the slightly misleading ‘Chocoholics’ and in 2009 adopted Jean’s name for the business, now known as ‘Leckenby’s Licensed Tea Rooms’.
We’re always ready to serve you
Meet Our Team
We won our first award when we received the ‘Roy Castle Gold Award’ for operating a totally smoke-free Tea Rooms. This may seem strange now, but in those days, many eating establishments accepted smoking – we had decided that good quality food and drink deserved better than a smoky atmosphere.
Tony Cunningham
Owner / Manager
Mainly office-based, ensuring the smooth running of the business from the administrative side.
Jean Leckenby
Owner / Manager
Overseeing all aspects of the business in order to ensure our standards continue to remain at the highest level.
Melanie Filidoro
Manager
In charge of staffing, training and the retail side making sure the business continues to run efficiently.
Our History
Becoming Leckenby’s
To reflect the fact that our main business was now that of a Tea Room, we decided to re-brand away from the slightly misleading ‘Chocaholics’ and in 2009 adopted Jean’s name for the business, now known as ‘Leckenby’s Licensed Tea Rooms’.
More awards were received during 2013 & 2014 from the ‘Best Of…’ organisation, beating many other Tea Rooms locally and from around the country. We also received Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence for 2014 to 2019. In 2018 we were voted the Favourite Independent Business within the Millgate Shopping Centre. In 2019 we won the ‘Excellence’ category in the Greater Manchester Healthier Catering Awards.
So relax and enjoy being waited on a sampling what we hope you will agree, is fine food and drink in a pleasant atmosphere. Thankyou for calling, and we hope to see you again soon!
Features
What We Offer
Daily Specials
As well as our extensive menu, each day we offer an extra choice with a number of daily specials. Pop in to see our menu for today’s dishes.
Fresh, Local Ingredients
Our policy has always been to buy the best products available. All our fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and bakery goods are supplied by local businesses.
Tasty Meals
Our catering staff are fully trained to provide our customers with the tastiest meals, where the presentation matches the quality of the produce.
Plenty of Choice
With our comprehensive menu, we try to cater for all tastes, and offer a wide variety of food and drink, vegetarian and vegan options and gluten-free dishes, with a focus on healthy eating.
Authentic Cuisine
We offer traditional English dishes, ensure that everything we buy is of the highest quality, so you can be assured that we’re proud of every dish that comes out of our kitchen.
Speciality Tea & Coffee
We have an excellent partnership with our local Coffee grinder and Tea importer. The quality of their coffees and teas are the reason why we have used them ever since we opened the doors in 1997.
Reviews
What Our Customers are Saying
Very high quality food and service, very clean tearoom, staff are very efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit
DENNIS SALMON
AUGUST 2023
Keep up the Brilliant Work
This is a little gem in Bury, always love it when I go. Food and service are second to none. Keep up the brilliant work, thank you.
MARION LIVESEY
NOVEMBER 2023
Excellent tea room
Excellent tea room, staff were very nice, and food and coffee are top quality. Definitely will be going back in the future
HUGHIE McGOWAN
JUNE 2023
Fantastic friendly Service
The quantity and ta of food was excellent with fantastic friendly service including a lovely atmosphere.
Went with my 95 year old mum who thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Would recommend to everyone
JENNIFER PITT
SEPTEMBER 2023
First time visiting Leckenbys and we were not disappointed. A friendly welcome, clean and well maintained environment and the food we ordered was very tasty. The girls who served were very pleasant and helpful and when we spoke to the owner as we left, we were made to feel we had been valued as customers. High standards throughout. We will definitely visit again.
420CLAREE
NOVEMBER 2022
We visited this establishment for the first time today and were most impressed by the levels of hygiene ( the toilets and stairwell were immaculate) also the friendly and courteous staff made all the difference to our lunchtime experience. We noticed that the mother and daughter team clearly valued their established clientele and subsequently made the experience a cut above the average . We will definitely return to enjoy the scrumptious crumpet and red onion marmalade snack once more or possibly try something else from the good variety of meals on offer !
Q3726CMjuliek
NOVEMBER 2022
Called in this delightful cafe whilst out on a shopping trip for a coffee and cake.Plenty of choice on the menu and will definitely be back to sample more of their delights.
DAVID R
NOVEMBER 2022
Always a warm welcome and attentive, well humored staff. The food is always excellent. This time was for my husband’s 81st birthday- we asked where of anywhere he’d like to go and he chose Leckenby’s as he always thoroughly enjoys the food and ambience and we were not disappointed. Thank you.
W1518FRjenniferg
OCTOBER 2022
A Very Clean Tearoom
Very high quality food and service, and very clean tearoom. Staff are very efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit.
DENNIS SALMON
AUGUST 2023
Great atmosphere
Always call in when we shop in Bury as it has a great atmosphere and although we don’t eat, the coffee is hot and delicious. Only downside is the wait if it is very busy but for us this isn’t really a problem. Nice pleasant staff as well.
SYLVIA MOSS
The staff at Leckenby’s are always welcoming and glad to see you There is a wide range of food and drinks which are excellent and well prepared and presented I would recommend anyone shopping in Bury call in at Leckenby’s and treat youself.
INHULME
OCTOBER 2022
A very good cafe with good staff and the food is really nice. Highly recommended
PHILIP COOKSON
OCTOBER 2023
A lovely place to eat with excellent, helpful, pleasant staff and a menu with a breadth of options including some lovely salads.
We called in for lunch and were told that there was a small delay as they were very busy. This was not a problem as the restaurant has a relaxed ambience. Everything was spotlessly clean(including the toilets). When the food arrived it was enjoyed by us all including the side salads (which contained grapes and strawberry).
philrbruce
SEPTEMBER 2022
Opening Hours
Please note that we only take bookings (on 0161 761 1191) for parties of four or more, wheelchair users or Afternoon Teas. Everyone else will be seated upon arrival.
MON – FRI
9.30am - 4.30pm
SAT
9.15am - 5.00pm
SUN
11.00am - 4.00pm
How to Find Us
We are situated in Bury’s Millgate Shopping Centre – on Minden Parade opposite Boots. The Metrolink & bus interchange is two minutes walk away, and there are many surrounding car parks.
Our Address
Mill Gate Shopping Centre,
27 Minden Parade,
Bury
BL9 0QG
Tel: 0161 761 1191
Email: info@leckenbys.com