To celebrate the revival of this quintessential British custom, we have hand-chosen some mouth-watering treats and sandwiches for a truly decadent afternoon tea.
*Advance booking required subject to availability. We kindly advise our guests that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
Looking to elevate your afternoon tea experience? Treat yourself to our Sparkling Afternoon Tea – the perfect way to mark a celebration or share a special moment... you deserve it.
*Advance booking required subject to availability. We kindly advise our guests that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
Celebrate Valentine’s with a special Afternoon Tea at Tales of Tea, featuring treats such as Severn & Wye smoked salmon with black pepper cream cheese sandwiches, a white chocolate & strawberry heart, a heart-shaped vanilla shortbread biscuit, and more.
Available from 11th - 15th February 2026.
Let the little ones join in the fun with their very own Children’s Afternoon Tea – a delightful experience made just for smaller appetites and big imaginations. Ideal for birthdays, family days out, or just a fun afternoon treat.
We offer a delicious range of Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Plant-Based Afternoon Teas, all crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re fully plant-powered or looking for meat-free, there is something tasty for everyone.
Afternoon tea, the great British tradition, was introduced in 1840 by Anna Maria Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess would become hungry at around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and with her household evening meal served fashionably late at 8 o’clock, she needed something to fill the long gap between lunch and dinner. She requested that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoon.
And that’s where the quintessential British custom began, an event with years of history behind it - making our afternoon tea quite fitting as it takes place next to one of the country’s most historic buildings, St Mary’s Guildhall.
Advance booking required subject to availability. Please note table reservations for afternoon tea are for a duration of 2 hours. We kindly advise our guests that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
Treat someone special to the Tales of Tea experience with our gift vouchers. Perfect for birthdays, thank yous, or just because.
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