Enjoy a cosy and indulgent afternoon tea in Aberdeen, where granite city elegance meets warm Scottish hospitality and a generous helping of sweet delights!
Whether you’ve been shopping on Union Street, exploring the city’s rich history, or enjoying a coastal walk, there’s no better way to relax than with a traditional afternoon tea.
Tuck into a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and a tempting array of cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of your favourite tea—or a glass of bubbly if you’re celebrating!
Top spots like The Marcliffe Hotel, Cup Aberdeen, and The Carmelite offer a range of settings from elegant luxury to quirky charm, perfect for every taste and occasion.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, marking a special moment, or just treating yourself, afternoon tea in Aberdeen is a deliciously relaxing experience that’s hard to resist.
Best Afternoon Tea Aberdeen Has To Offer
Malmaison
49-53 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP
Dainty and delicious, this is what afternoons with friends were made for. Whether a simple but adorable cream tea, or the full works with Champers.
No afternoon is complete without a perfect cream sponge or a fluffy scone smothered in strawberry jam.
1906 Restaurant at HMT
His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
With a great location within the opulent His Majesty’s Theatre, 1906 Restaurant is Aberdeen’s only in-theatre dining venue and the relaxed restaurant offers stunning views over Union Terrace Gardens.
Take in the lovely sights as you tuck into a delicious afternoon tea for two including a tiered selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee, plus an optional small bottle of fizz each.
See website for prices and opening times.
210 Bistro
210 Market St, Aberdeen AB11 5PQ
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones in this stylish bar, kitchen and restaurant.
You can choose a classic afternoon tea or even treat yourself to a cocktail.
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
43-45 Market St, Aberdeen AB11 5EL
Afternoon tea is served in Molly’s Bistro. Delicious sandwiches, fresh scones, traybakes, tea, chocolate dipped strawberries & optional prosecco – heaven!
Booking is essential, see website for further details.
Arduthie House
Ann Street, Stonehaven AB39 2DA
Arduthie Tea Rooms opened in 2016 and has been described as an ‘oasis of calm serenity’.
Specialising in Afternoon Teas and Cream Teas,they offer delicious homemade cakes, bakes, and scones.
See website for prices and opening times.
Barra Berries Farm Shop
Barra Castle, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie AB51 0BB
Aberdeenshire farm shop Barra Berries has launched afternoon teas available for delivery and takeaway.
Located at Barra Castle near Oldmeldrum, the shop will be offering the indulgent afternoon teas for customers on Fridays and Saturdays.
See website for details.
Cafe Creo
171 George St, Aberdeen AB25 1HX
Step into an exquisite atmosphere in the heart of Aberdeen shopping district. Sit back and relax as you enjoy freshly brewed coffee crafted by Cafe Creo’s Baristas.
Cafe Creo’s serve breakfast, lunches, pastries and more in between. Sandwiches, paninis, wraps, baguettes and salads are made freshly to order.
They also offer delicious afternoon teas.
See their Instagram page for more ideas.
Carmelite
Sterling Street, Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen, AB11 6JU
Tea or Coffee is served from China Teapots, along with a tiered cake stand adorned with freshly made sandwiches, home-baked scones, jam and cream; as well as a selection of cakes and traybakes. Perfect for relaxing or partying.
Celebrations of Turriff
15 Main St, Turriff AB53 4AA
Sample an appealing selection of morning coffees, daily lunches, special weekend roast lunches, afternoon teas with delicious homebakes, scones, freshly grilled pancakes and meringues.
Open daily – see website for times.
Craighaar Hotel
Waterton Rd, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9HS
Relax in the Library with the Craighaar Afternoon Tea, with every item carefully selected for taste and quality.
Enjoy a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, homemade plain and fruit scones with cream and jam, a selection of cakes, pastries and homemade shortbread.
Served with your choice of tea or freshly brewed coffee.
See website for opening times.
Cults Hotel
328 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9SE
The Cults Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Aberdeen within three miles of the city centre in the rural setting of Cults.
Relax and enjoy freshly made sandwiches, scones, sweet pastries and cupcakes.
Forest Cafe
Midmar, Inverurie AB51 7NB
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats at the Forest Cafe. There is also a themed festive afternoon tea at Christmas.
See website for opening times
Kirk View Cafe and Bistro
27-29 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NN
Here you will be able to select four different toppings per person for your freshly made Brushettas and a trio of homemade desserts.
Check out the website for offers and opening times
Macdonald Norwood Hall
Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB15 9FX
Afternoon tea is served traditionally on tiered cake stands with savoury finger-sized sandwiches, followed by scones with jam and cream, a selection of cakes and more
See website for opening times
Maryculter House Hotel
Maryculter House, South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen, AB12 5GB
The Maryculter House afternoon tea is a sumptuous celebration of seasonal savoury and sweet treats, it’s the ultimate indulgent experience.
Add a glass or two of bubbles, and what better way is there to spend an afternoon?
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1WE
Enjoy sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones with tea of or coffee in the beautiful and elegant Victorian hotel overlooking Union Terrace Gardens in central Aberdeen.
See website for opening times
Netherdale House
Turriff AB53 4LE
Enjoy a vintage style afternoon tea Soup ‘sip’ to start at Netherdale House in Turriff.
Then there are homemade sausage rolls, freshly made sandwiches, mini desserts and home bakes.
See website for more details.
Palm Court Hotel
81 Seafield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7YX
Their afternoon tea selection includes hand cut finger sandwiches, savoury bites, miniature desserts, and truly scrumptious home made scones and jam.
These are served in the Bothy Restaurant.
The Chester Hotel
59-63 Queen’s Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YP
You can enjoy their afternoon tea in the Gallery Bar or in their outdoor marquee.
Classic sandwiches and sausage rolls are served alongside scones with jam and clotted cream.
As well as a plethora of cakes and sweet treats such as strawberry and lemon meringue tarts, and cherry opera cakes
The Highlander Bus Cafe
Beach Blvd, Esplanade, Aberdeen AB11 5DN
Come and enjoy delicious food cooked to order, slow grilled dishes, coffees, cold drinks and delicious desserts with stunning views of the sea from the bus cafe.
Visit the website for further details.
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa
North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen AB15 9YA
Choose from a large variety of sandwiches, scones, pastries and delicious cakes all served on a delightful tiered stand with tea or coffee.
Booking is required see website for details.
The Station Hotel
78 Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 6GN
Take time out of your day for indulgent high tea, paying homage to this historic hotel and the city of Aberdeen that it calls home.
This includes your choice of main course, plus tea or coffee, brown or white toast, cake, fruit scone and preserves.
See website for opening times.
Café Boheme
23 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen AB11 6HU
This cafe offers the traditional sweet and savoury options for afternoon tea along with bespoke teas and coffees.
Corner Tree Café
3 Whitehall Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2PP
This cute café on Whitehall Road is perhaps best known for it’s homemade waffles, but they make a mean afternoon tea.
They have a festive menu with seasonal delights such as turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwiches, pigs in blankets, cranberry and white chocolate scones and mini mince pies.
See website for opening times.
The Sitting Room
Unit 6 The Green, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4UN
This family run Cafe Bar Hideout, is situated in the heart of Portlethen. Suitable and catering for all ages.
A variety of menu items and range of hot and cold drinks available. They offer a range of afternoon teas for special occasions.
Visit Facebook for further details.
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