Located just a short stroll from the iconic Laxey Wheel, Ballacregga Corn Mill Tea Room & Restaurant is a charming and much-loved stop for both locals and visitors alike. Housed in a traditional, rustic building next to the Laxey River, this classic tearoom offers a warm, welcoming escape — ideal for walkers, cyclists, and tourists exploring the scenic village of Laxey.
Open seven days a week, Ballacregga serves up a comforting and generous menu of breakfasts, brunches, and lunchtime favourites, all made with care and using Manx ingredients wherever possible. Whether you’re kickstarting your day with a proper full breakfast or settling in for a midday burger, the food here is hearty, honest, and always freshly prepared.
One of the standout options, although there is many, is the Cornmill Breakfast (£12.95), featuring 2 Manx Butcher Sausages, 2 Rashers of Bacon, Fried Egg, Hash Browns, Beans, Black Pudding, Mushrooms, Toast, and your choice of tea or filter coffee—a full plate that lives up to its name. For a meat-free option, the Vegetarian Cornmill (£12.95) swaps in Grilled Halloumi, Avocado, and mushrooms while keeping all the flavour. Lighter options like Sweet Heat Avocado, Scrambled Eggs, and fluffy Pancakes round out the breakfast menu.
Come lunchtime, the offering expands with a great selection of Main Meals, including the popular Scampi & Chips, indulgent Lasagne with Garlic Bread, and a range of gourmet burgers such as the Chicken Burger, Halloumi Burger, or fully-loaded Beef Burger—all served in a toasted Challah bun with chips and coleslaw.
For something lighter, there are wraps like the Spicy Chicken Wrap and Smokey Turkey Ciabatta, both served with coleslaw and nachos, or a classic Jacket Potato (£7.95) with mix-and-match fillings such as Cheese, Beans, and Tuna, or a special Cheese & Bacon combo.
Families are well looked after with a dedicated Children’s Menu (£6.95), offering Chicken Nuggets, Sausage & Chips, or Fish Fingers with peas or beans and a fruit shoot, while smaller appetites can enjoy smaller portions of main meals for £9.95.
Inside, the tearoom is full of traditional character, with cosy indoor seating and a tranquil outdoor patio beside the river. The atmosphere is laid-back and unhurried, with walk-ins welcome and no need to book.
With its historic charm, hearty food, and beautiful location, Ballacregga Corn Mill is a true gem in the Laxey landscape—one of those special places you’ll stumble upon once and keep coming back to.
