Circa 1675. According to the Visit Bath website: Double Winners of The Tea Guild’s Top UK Tea Place and the Home of West Country Afternoon Teas. Judged as ‘near perfect’ and awarded The UK’s Top Tea Place by the prestigious UK Tea Guild. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to sample the wares. Update 2016: Had our best lunch so far this trip here today. There were no flowers on the exterior, but the interior is delightful and the food and service were wonderful. It's No. 1 on TA and well deserved.