Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly.
When did Bettys and Taylors join?
1962
The combination of mouth-watering Swiss confectionery and Yorkshire hospitality was an instant success. In 1962 we joined forces with fellow family business, Taylors of Harrogate, famous for importing high quality teas and coffees from around the world.
Who owns Taylor of Harrogate?
Fredrick Belmont
Taylors of Harrogate is still based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, in the first ‘Betty’s’ tea room. The group is still owned by the family of Bettys’ founder, Fredrick Belmont and is currently chaired by Lesley Wild.
Which is the original Bettys?
Harrogate
1919. Frederick opens the first Bettys Café at 9 Cambridge Crescent, Harrogate.
Are Bettys closing down?
In spring 2021 we made the difficult decision to close the first-floor café at our Little Bettys branch in York while keeping the ground floor shop open. In the autumn, with a heavy heart, we took the further decision to close the shop and with it the branch.
Who owns Bettys now?
Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate
| Bettys Cafe Tearoom, York, Yorkshire. | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | £208 million (2018) |
| Owner | Fredrick Belmont’s family (fourth generation) |
| Number of employees | 1,500 |
| Subsidiaries | Bettys Taylors of Harrogate Bettys Tea Rooms |
Is Bettys in Harrogate closing down?
“Sadly, to date, we’ve been unable to find a workable option, so we’ve made the team aware of a proposal to close the entire branch.” The spokeswoman said none of Bettys’ other tearooms in Harrogate, Harlow Carr, Ilkley and Northallerton as well as the main cafe in York are at risk of closure.
Do Taylors of Harrogate own Yorkshire Tea?
Yorkshire Tea is made by Taylors of Harrogate, a third generation Yorkshire family business born in 1886.
Where is Taylors of Harrogate made?
Specialists In Tea And Coffee
We are a family business based in the historic spa town of Harrogate, England – devoted to the craft of outstanding tea and coffee.
Where does Taylors of Harrogate tea come from?
As Taylors of Harrogate, we’ve been creating tea blends in our North Yorkshire home since 1886. It’s this blending that defines the art of the tea-maker.
Why is Bettys of Harrogate called Bettys?
Betty Lupton, ‘Queen of the Wells’
Did he choose to attract locals to his smart café by naming it after Betty Lupton, ‘Queen of the Harrogate Wells’, who served the town’s spa water to visitors in the nineteenth century?
How many branches of Bettys are there?
There are six Bettys Tea Room Cafés located around Yorkshire and all of them serve “afternoon tea” throughout the day.
Why doesn’t Bettys tea room have an apostrophe?
Bettys lost its apostrophe around fifty years ago, so the exact explanation is lost in time. It’s generally believed that the name was thought to look better without one – more distinctive, less messy – and as a brand name was not subject to the same rules as everyday words.
What is Bettys tea room famous for?
Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, book your table in the Imperial Room, Harrogate, or Belmont Room, York.
Do you have to book Bettys tea Room?
We don’t take bookings in our main Café Tea Rooms in Harrogate, York, Northallerton, Ilkley, or Harlow Carr. If you or your guests need a chair while waiting, let a member of our staff know and they will be more than happy to help.
How long do Bettys vouchers last?
Please note, vouchers are valid for 18 months from the date of issue.
When did Victor Wild take over Bettys?
Victor Wild took over Bettys from his uncle, Frederick Belmont, when he was just 29.
How many Bettys tea rooms are there in Yorkshire?
five Bettys Café Tea Rooms
There are five Bettys Café Tea Rooms to explore in Harrogate, York, Northallerton and Ilkley, where you can enjoy handmade bread, cakes and chocolates from our own Craft Bakery, the finest teas and coffees and delicious freshly prepared Swiss-Yorkshire savoury specialities.
Who Owns One Eyed Bettys?
Hussey now shares ownership of One-Eyed Betty’s with Kramer, but the concept, menu, beer selection and operations are all her creations.
What is Bettys Harrogate famous for?
Café Tea Rooms
Bettys Harrogate is probably our most famous Café Tea Rooms, but the first Bettys, which opened on 17 July 1919, was actually located on the road opposite, Cambridge Crescent.
Are dogs allowed in Bettys Harrogate?
Regrettably we are unable to allow dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs) in our Café Tea Rooms.