Discover the joy of afternoon tea in Bradford, where Yorkshire hospitality meets the elegance of this classic British tradition!
Whether you’re looking for a chic city café, a charming countryside retreat, or a stylish hotel setting, Bradford has a variety of wonderful spots to enjoy a relaxing and delicious afternoon tea experience.
Indulge in a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and a mouth-watering assortment of cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of premium tea—or a cheeky glass of fizz if you’re feeling fancy!
Fabulous venues like The Midland Hotel and La Stazione offer cosy and character-filled settings that are perfect for special occasions, catch-ups with friends, or a well-deserved treat.
Whatever the reason, afternoon tea in Bradford promises indulgence, relaxation, and plenty of sweet and savoury delights. So go on—put the kettle on and enjoy!
12 Afternoon Teas Bradford Has To Offer
Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie
46 Rooley Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1DA
Pearls Tearoom offers the most wonderful pastiserrie as well as an amazing selection of afternoon teas. There’s an Indian Afternoon Tea including roasted chicken kebab and a samosa.
There’s a traditional afternoon tea, with sandwiches or a Sweet Delight Afternoon Tea with French toast, strawberries, marshmallows and Nutella, accompanied by a home baked sultana scone with strawberry preserve & clotted cream.
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Miss Butterfinger’s
26 The Green, Bradford BD10 9PX
Miss Butterfinger’s offers an affordable afternoon tea, including a selection of dainty sandwiches, a miniature cup of homemade soup, fresh baked scones and some homemade cakes.
All of this is served with a pot of tea or a cup of coffee on an adorable miniature picnic table.
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Midland Hotel
Cheapside, Bradford BD1 4HU
The Grade II listed Midland Hotel offers an afternoon tea consisting of a sandwich, a fruit scone with clotted cream and preserve, a mini raspberry tart, mini eclair and mini Mille-Fueilles.
The Great Victoria Hotel
Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1JX
Enjoy a cocktail sandwich selection, scones with jam and clotted cream, a choice of cakes and traditional or fruit teas or freshly brewed coffee.
There is also an Prosecco and a cocktail option.
Cedar Court Hotel
Mayo Ave, Rooley Ln, Bradford BD5 8HW
Served in either the lounge or garden, offering the perfect setting to enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea with hand cut sandwiches, homemade cakes and freshly baked scones with cream and strawberry jam are complimented by their famous Yorkshire tea.
Spoons Tea Room
Greenside Ln, Cullingworth, Bradford BD13 5AB
Spoons serve freshly baked scones and cakes with ethically and sustainable sourced teas or specially blended coffee from Central America and East Africa.
They have a lovingly crafted range of traditional Afternoon Tea packages for you select from so you pick what is just right for you!
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The Cake’ole
Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY
The Cake’ole Bradford will deliver an explosion of vision and taste to entice even the most plainest of palate, Home of the Rainbow.
They serve an amazing afternoon tea with a lovely smile.
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Idle Lounge Coffee House
22 Albion Rd, Bradford BD10 9PY
A lovely village coffee shop in the heart of Idle Village.
They offer a range of drinks, breakfasts, lunches, homemade cakes and afternoon teas and have an ice cream counter offering a wide range of flavours.
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Interlude Tea Room
27 Westgate, Shipley BD18 3QX
Step back into the 1920s and enjoy gorgeous food and lovely service.
Cream Teas are their speciality and there is a Vintage Boutique upstairs. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches and a choice of two sweet items each
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McCallan’s Coffee and Deli Shop
532A Leeds Rd, Bradford BD10 8JH
McCallan’s serve hot and cold sandwiches, homemade soups, chilli, baguettes, Panini’s weekly and seasonal specials as well as cakes and full breakfast menu.
You can have a bespoke afternoon tea, design your own, put together bits from different teas and enjoy.
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Olde Booths Tea Rooms
20 Lowtown, Pudsey LS28 7AA
Olde Booths is a quaint tea room serving homemade meals as well as sandwiches and delicious cakes with tea and coffee. There are also quirky handmade gifts available.
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Lightcliffe Tea Rooms
101 Wakefield Rd, Hipperholme, Halifax HX3 8SH
Lightcliffe Tea rooms offer a wide range of hot and cold drinks and food, treat yourself to afternoon tea or their lovely homemade cakes and scones.
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