With so many great afternoon tea choices, it can be difficult to decide where to go. Luckily we have done the research for you and put together a list of recommendations:

Oulton Hall

1. Oulton Hall

Located in South Leeds, Oulton Hall is a stunning hotel and spa that offers one of the best golf courses in the north of England, as well as a range of exquisite restaurants and champagne bars. One feature of this beautiful hotel that particularly stands out is their delectable afternoon tea service.

Oulton Hall offers a delicious spread of afternoon tea options, including their traditional tea package starting from £19.95 Monday to Thursday, including favourites such as scones, cakes and sandwiches. For those with more of a luxurious taste, Oulton Hall also offers a lavish Champagne package, using only the highest quality ingredients.

If you’re looking for sumptuous surroundings, a butler to wait on your every beck and call, and scrumptious afternoon tea, then Oulton Hall is definitely the place to go.

Betty’s

2. Betty’s

For those who are well into the afternoon tea experience, Betty’s is probably the most famous place to go. Now situated in more than six major cities, Betty’s provides the customer with a unique and luxurious afternoon tea. Offering a huge range of speciality teas, including the traditional champagne and cream teas, Betty’s is sure to have the perfect experience to satisfy your taste buds.

Located in Harrogate, just out of Leeds, Betty’s offer a ‘silver spoon’ service and a delightful quintessential English atmosphere, with classic packages starting from £18.25. Expect to indulge in the silver cake stand brimming with traditional cakes and freshly baked scones, complemented with a vast range of teas, coffees and champagnes, Betty’s may be a slightly more costly option, but is one definitely worth every penny.

The Sunshine Bakery

3. The Sunshine Bakery

Located on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, this small yet stylish bakery offers the perfect place to enjoy a truly enjoyable afternoon tea. The Sunshine Bakery offers a very warm and local feel to its atmosphere, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to enjoy delectable afternoon tea without the hustle and bustle of busy city centre locations.

This mash between a French patisserie and vintage boutique, offers a wide range of homemade treats, including cute cupcakes, champagne truffles, sumptuous sandwiches, fresh flavoured breads and steaming hot soups. The quirky restaurant also offers a slight spin on the traditional afternoon tea, serving up delicious brownies and sausage rolls, along with mouth-watering strawberries and cream.

This beautiful local bakery offers an amazing service and a delicious afternoon tea package for only £10; no wonder its popularity has soared in the past year.

Just Grand Vintage Tea Room

4. Just Grand Vintage Tea Room

This vintage tearoom is truly unique in that it offers one of the most quintessential old English settings for you to enjoy over 20 loose-leaf teas. Just Grand is located in the Grand Arcade in the heart of Leeds, just off Vicar Lane, making it the perfect destination for an afternoon snack when you are having a busy day shopping.

Just Grand offers a range of mouth-watering favourites, such as homemade cakes, soups, fruit scones, and delicious sandwiches, all complemented with a huge range of teas served in quaint English teacups.

They offer their afternoon tea package for £11.95, with the optional addition of Brut or Prosecco for a few extra pounds. Afternoon tea may typically be seen as a female’s choice of social interaction, however at Just Grand, they cater to all. Their Gentleman’s afternoon tea includes pork pies, pickles, crisps, a selection of sandwiches and pale ale or bitter, everyone is sure to be well looked after in this unique little eatery.

By James, April 5, 2016 Restaurants of Leeds Share this story