Best Afternoon Tea In Southampton

Afternoon tea in Southampton is a great idea when visiting the city. With some lovely locations for afternoon tea, some right in Southampton City centre, and others in pretty hotel settings. You’ll be spoiled for choice.

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HarBaR On 6th

Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, 5 Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 3QT

Afternoon tea at Southampton Harbour hotel is served in the rooftop destination bar with floor to ceiling windows. You can definitely enjoy your afternoon tea with a view.

Choose from traditional afternoon tea, tipsy afternoon tea or Champagne afternoon tea. You can enjoy savoury treats including warm sausage roll, wraps, tartlets and quiche.

The sweet treats include a selection of cakes, and of course don’t forget the scones. Gluten free options are available, as are vegan and vegetarian.

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Doubletree By Hilton Southampton

Bracken Pl, Chilworth, Southampton SO16 3RB

Your afternoon tea experience will include a selection of sandwiches, scones with cream and jams, and tempting cakes.

Afternoon tea is served Monday – Sunday 12pm until 5pm. Pre booking is essential and children are welcome.

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scones with jam and cream

Grand Cafe

South Western House, Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3AS

Afternoon tea in the Grand Cafe is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 12 and 5pm. You’ll receive a selection of sandwiches, a choice of teas from around the World, scones with clotted cream and preserves. Not forgetting the cupcakes and Petit Fours.

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Slug And Lettuce Southampton

103-105 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7FG

Afternoon tea at the slug And Lettuce comes in a beautiful bird cage filled with tasty treats. There are three different afternoon tea choices available, which can be enjoyed every day of the week between 12pm and 4.30pm.

Choose from the classic afternoon tea served with tea or coffee. The tipsy afternoon tea is served with 2 glasses of Prosecco. Or the cocktails and cakes afternoon tea which comes with 2 cocktails and cakes.

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Chilworth Manor Hotel

Southampton SO16 7PT

You’ll find freshly made finger sandwiches, homemade baked scones with clotted cream and homemade jam. There’s also a range of delicate pastries and your choice of tea from the Sir Henry selection or freshly brewed coffee when enjoying afternoon tea at Chilworth Manor.

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Botley Park Hotel

Winchester Rd, Boorley Green, Southampton SO32 2UA

The afternoon tea on offer at Botley Park includes a classic selection of dainty finger sandwiches, homemade scones fresh from the oven and an irresistible selection of cakes. All served with Twinings loose leaf tea. 

Champagne or sparkling wine is also available as an upgrade option on your afternoon tea experience.

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Mayflower Theatre Afternoon Tea

22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GE

If you’re visiting Southampton to see a show, why not enjoy a pre show afternoon tea in the Mayflower Theatre. Includes are a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam. Let’s not forget the selection of sweet treats and tea or coffee.

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Kettle & Cake

1 Freegrounds Rd, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 0HG

Discover the modern tea room just outside of Southampton. Serving afternoon tea which includes a Sandwich of your choice. It also includes a fruit or plain scone with cream and jam, slice of cake from the daily selection and tea or coffee. All for just £13.50 per person.

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