Enjoy a deliciously indulgent afternoon tea in Bournemouth, where seaside charm meets timeless British tradition!
Whether you’re after a luxurious hotel setting, a cozy café, or a quaint tearoom tucked away in the town centre, Bournemouth has a fantastic range of venues perfect for a relaxing treat.
Tuck into a tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and a tempting array of homemade cakes and pastries, all paired with a pot of your favourite tea—or a glass of bubbly if you’re celebrating!
Popular spots like The Connaught Hotel, and The Norfolk Royale offer beautiful settings, from elegant lounges to garden-view tearooms.
Perfect for birthdays, a catch-up with friends, or a laid-back afternoon by the coast, afternoon tea in Bournemouth is a must-try experience. So, sit back, sip away, and treat yourself to a little slice of seaside indulgence!
11 Afternoon Tea Bournemouth Has To Offer
The Connaught Hotel
30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5PH
In the summer months, you can enjoy afternoon tea on the beautiful garden terraces and in the winter, by the open fire in the Drawing Room.
Traditional Afternoon Tea includes: a selection of tasty sandwiches; two fluffy scones with clotted cream and jam; a selection of miniature cakes and a pot of tea.
Miramar Hotel
East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth BH1 3AL
The Hotel Miramar offer you the choice of teas, from the Dorset Cream Tea to the ‘Afternoon Tea by the Sea’ menu, stacked with dainty savouries, pastries and of scones with jam and cream.
Afternoon Tea at Hotel Miramar is served in the Drawing Room or outside on the deck or terrace.
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Cumberland Hotel
27 East Overcliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF
When the sun is out this art deco boutique hotel has a glamorous vibe about it.
At the Ventana Grand Cafe, alongside its Traditional Afternoon Tea there is also a Hendrick’s Afternoon Tea comes with a tea-inspired gin cocktail.
Arbor Restaurant at the Greenhouse Hotel
Green House Hotel, 4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
Situated in a beautifully restored Grade II Victorian villa on Grove Road, this award-winning hotel’s afternoon teas are served on its three-tiered signature wooden ‘tree’ stand.
Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked fancies and warm scones with lashings of Dorset clotted cream and locally sourced preserves.
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The Sky Bar at Hilton Bournemouth
Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EL
It’s hard to beat the stunning panoramas offered by Level8ight The Sky Bar at the Hilton Bournemouth.
Treat yourself to a selection of mini brioche filled with smoked salmon and crème fraiche, fresh mini scones flavoured with Dorset apple, red velvet cakes, mini Bakewell tarts and so much more.
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The Norfolk Hotel
Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6EN
Afternoon Tea at the Norfolk Hotel is really great value as well as a traditional afternoon tea there are plenty of options to choose from including a lighter Dorset Cream Tea.
With the traditional afternoon tea enjoy an assortment of finger sandwiches; warm scones with Dorset clotted cream and strawberry jam; cakes and pastries and your choice of teas or coffee.
Cafe Rouge
67 Seamoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AE
Enjoy Afternoon Tea, but with a savoury twist at Cafe Rouge.
You’ll be treated to a cheese feast of three tasty tiers and delicious French wine or opt for a more traditional option with tea and cakes.
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel
Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5JS
Indulge yourself with a selection of delectable finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of ever-changing sweet treats and unlimited tea or filter coffee.
For a lighter option there is a delicious cream tea, which includes two tasty scones with cream and jam, with unlimited tea or filter coffee.
Cakey Love
Eco afternoon tea delivery service to Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
Cakey Love is an eco afternoon tea delivered to your door in Bournemouth,Poole, Ringwood, Lymington and more.
The afternoon tea boxes are freshly made using sustainable ingredients and working closely with local producers and come with Dorset Tea Golden Blend and a choice of 2 scones. There are also cakes, sandwiches and shortbread to choose from.
Hotel Collingwood
11 Priory Road,Bournemouth, BH2 5DF
Afternoon tea is served in an elegant tea lounge. Served with unlimited tea and coffee, the Everyday afternoon tea option is perfect for any occasion.
Enjoy finger sandwiches; warm scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of mini cakes and treats.
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