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The Pink Bicycle Tea Room
303 Commerce Street
Occoquan, VA
703-491-5216
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Hours
Jan: Reservations Required
Feb - Aug: Wed - Sat: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Sun: Reservations Required
Private Parties & Meetings available anytime.
Catering also available
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Map of The Pink Bicycle Tea Room
Overview
Strolling down the brick sidewalk, you'll know you found the quaint relaxing TeaRoom when you approach 303 Commerce Street and see The Pink Bicycle against the white front porch beckoning you inside. Experience a touch of souther charm and casual sophistication when you enter the TeaRoom and Gift Shop. We have the original Victorian tea hats that you may wear while having tea. The gift shop offers a potpouri teas, gift items,original art works and is an exclusive dealer of Franz Porcelain China.
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Ditto what Serena said below. This is a casual, fun experience, not the Ritz. Come to relax! Service is a bit slow, but very charming, and food might seem a bit pricey, but one is paying for the exquisite experience of sitting in Old Town Occoquan. The scone was one of the best I've ever tried, and came with luscious raspberry curd, a new experience for me. The finger sandwiches were good. My friends and I lollygagged there for 2-1/2 fun and delightful hours, and were offered all the tea we could drink--and it was excellent tea! We definitely are returning because the place is absolutely delightful.
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- Marianne 05/23/08
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My friends and I went for High Tea at the Pink Bicycle Tea Room today, after much anticipation, and were not disappointed! The extensive selection of tea was top drawer, and fresh and delicious (we tried three different teas). A bottomless teapot is a delight to a tea drinker. :-) The scones were luscious, and the tea sandwiches and fruit selections were quite nice. Our waitress was delightful, too, and an experienced tea drinker. Add to this excellent food and service a quaint and delightful atmosphere - my friends and I wore Victorian hats and truly enjoyed our experience. I can't wait to go back, and would recommend this lovely Tea Room to even a discriminating tea patron. Plan to take your time, and ENJOY!
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- Caroline W. 05/23/08
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My mother & sister were in town for my daughter's college graduation. I wanted to take them to tea because they'd never done that before. After reading many reviews I chose the Pink Bicycle Tea Room. That was a mistake! I was thoroughly embarrassed and disappointed by my choice. The exterior was shabby and in need of a paint job. I understand the 'historical' location, but please. The interior was atrocious. The carpet in the tea room was absolutely filthy, the bathroom was a nightmare and the room you have to pass through to get to the tea room was cluttered. We each had the 'Queen's Tea' at $25.00/person. The owner's 'blend' of tea that I chose was tasteless. My mother had the Cinnamon Orange Spice and found it to be palatable. All the food came directly from Costco, with the excepti... (more)on of the buttermilk scone which seemed to be homemade. The creamy tomato soup was topped with dried parsley flakes. I expected petit fours and there were none. The service was extremely SLOW! We were the only patrons and it took forever. I even had a reservation which the owner did not seem aware of. The tea service is totally eclectic, nothing matches. I'm convinced the napkins came from various yard sales. Maybe I expected too much, but when you drop $100.00 (w/tip) for afternoon tea, you expect to be satisfied and neither I nor my party were satisfied. PLEASE REPLACE THE CARPET IF NOTHING ELSE!
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- Debra B. 05/16/08 05/22/08
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They could have been a little faster in delivering the food.
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- Donna Forget 05/13/08
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I've been a patron of this tearoom since it first opened. Both owners have kept the same sense of style and quality. The tea menu is extensive including, black, green, white, flavored, herbal, organic, and decaf teas. My favorite tea service is the Queen's Tea. Unlimited refills of your tea selection and all the treats and trimmings: soup or salad, scones, tea sandwiches, fruit, sweets. Service is always friendly, and the place is popular, so reservations are recommended.
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- Mary H. 05/11/08
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We were at the Pink Bicycle for the first time around the 2007 Christmas Holidays and it started out as a wonderful experience. The service was good throughout as was the tea and food, but, and it is a big BUT, we were a table of 4 and there was another table of 2 (grandmother with granddaughter) and about half way through our tea a table of about 12 came in for a wedding shower and the small room was no longer quiet and tranquil but noisey which made it difficult to hear our conversation at our table. The experience told me that while the Pink Bicycle is definitely an EXCELLENT choice for tea, both for service and the food, when you make a reservation be sure to ask whether large parties would be seated, and if they are, take the noise factor into consideration.
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- Kim 05/05/08
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Sept, 2007: Two of my very good friends hosted a bridal shower for me at the Pink Bicycle and it was wonderful! We had two different tea offerings a delicate floral tea and a green tea which was also very good. I have been to high tea and afternoon teas when traveling in England and Ireland. I have to admit - in comparison the scones at the Pink Bicycle were amazing! The scent of the scones baking and knowing you are getting them fresh from the oven is great. The food flavors complimented the teas and the owners were quite accommodating to my group. (We loved the selection of hats - they added to our fun!)Thank you!
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- Laura 05/01/08
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I went to the pink bicycle for my first high tea experience today. It was the most amazing experience! We were lucky to have arrived when the scones were fresh out of the oven and it was delicious. Leslie & Nancy were so welcoming. The location, decor, and service really lent itself to a very authentic experience. Thank you so much!
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- Nhu 04/26/08
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This was my third time going to tea. The first was at the Ritz Carlton in DC and the second was at the Four Seasons in DC. My expectations for this tea, then, were high. However, when I arrived at the tea room, I realized that I couldn't put tea at the Ritz (which was great until the end where it crashed and burned) and Four Seasons in the same category as the PBTR. Tea at this establishment was more laid-back and open. The old-style decor and place settings, friendly wait staff, and clientèle were completely different than what I was used to--but it was charming! The tea was steeped using loose leaf just right, and I couldn't finish a whole pot. The food was served with a lovely presentation and it was tasty. The scone in particular was something to be talked about. There wasn't much vari... (more)ety of spreads for the scones, but the scone stood well on its own merit. There also wasn't a variety of 'milks' available for the tea, either (no cream, 1/2,1/2, soy creamer, skim...), and honey wasn't offered, but the tea stood well on its own as well. Our server was knowledgeable and pleasant and though it wasn't quick service, it was good service. Then again, when your tea is steeping just for you, and food is being made-to-order just for you, you should expect to wait. With lively conversation at the table, the time quickly passed. If you're not looking for pomp, but instead tea that can be enjoyed by any crowd (jeans or slacks), try the PBTR. I'll be going back.
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- Serena 04/25/08
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This was the first time my daughter had been to a tea. Both of us absolutely loved it. Trying on the hats before being seated and selecting one to wear during the tea was really clever. Our server helped my daughter pick out a tea she might like, which she did enjoy. It was a relaxing atmosphere and we thoroughly enjoy the Queen Tea, especially the excellent scones. My daughter and I really had a wonderful time talking and enjoying the wonderful food and tea. The service was great, too. We will be bringing our family and friends next time. Highly recommended.
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- Jennifer 2/17/08 02/17/08
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A few friends and I heard great things about the Tea Room and decided to check it out. I had never been to a tea room before and it was amazing! I love how they didn't hurry us and learned that this type of traditional tea/lunch takes a couple hours and is well worth every minute. Charming and quaint it was very comfortable and the food was excellent. Our service was VERY attentive and friendly. The quantity of food you get with the Queen's Tea is more than one person can eat and we all left very full and happy and even had food to take home with us. Make sure you leave room for the wonderful desserts!!! I would recommend this place to anyone.
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- TAS 01/14/08
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I am still reeling from the amount I paid for a salad, scone and a few finger cakes. No one explained our menu and the service was very slow. I was disappointed.
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- Sheila 11/16/07
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What you had, I believe, was our Little Cottage, which is priced at $15. I am a little confused about the 'Tea Cakes,' I do not serve Tea Cakes with the Little Cottage Tea, I serve it with four English Cucumber Sandwiches. As for the speed of service, we make everything fresh and always tell our customers to allow at least 1.5 hrs. for tea. In regards to the menu I will look at the menu again to see if it needs better clarity. Thank you again for your comments and I hope you give us another shot. Sincerely, Lisa Renee Johnson-Lucia, owner
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I had Queen tea along with my friends last Saturday and we had a great time. Before we sat down to our delicious tea we played with all the wonderful hats in the Parlor. What a hoot. Both the Hostess and the owner were extremely attentive to our every need. I would return and recommend this wonderful tea room.
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- Flo 09/18/07
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Would not go back, for sure. Although this was scheduled far in advance we still had to wait almost an hour for our tea and food. Food was pretty good but not very plentiful considering the cost. Plus we were only offered one pot of tea and that was gone quickly. Owner was dressed appropriately for a barbecue joint - not very elegant. Owner's daughter proceeded to wash the outside of the windows during our visit - not very appetizing or what I would expect during an elegant tea.
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- Carey Perkins 09/10/07
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Thank your for your constructive review. I was not dressed appropriately because I was not even suppose to be there. However, I should have a set wardrobe at the tea room in case I get caught when an employee doesn't show up. As for my little window washer, she is not my daughter, and if you found it to be so unappetizing then you should have said something to me - the owner. I make it my policy to take care of disgruntled customers on the spot. I will make sure that will not happen again. Thank you, Lisa Renee Johnson-Lucia, owner
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Five of us enjoyed tea which started at 11 on a weekday in mid-June. We were in the 'pink' room and even when there are guests at nearby tables, there was a sense of privacy. The day was a success, the food was very good, and the service friendly and customer-oriented.
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- BGT 07/09/07
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