Treat yourself to a fabulous afternoon tea in Cardiff, where Welsh charm meets timeless British indulgence!
Whether you’re exploring Cardiff Castle, shopping in the arcades, or strolling around the beautiful Bute Park, there’s no better way to relax than with a delicious afternoon tea.
Enjoy a tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and an irresistible array of cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of your favourite tea—or a glass of bubbly for an extra treat!
Top spots like Park House Restaurant, Pettigrew Tea Rooms, and The Admiral at voco St. David’s offer everything from historic charm to modern luxury, making them perfect for every occasion.
Whether you’re celebrating, catching up with friends, or simply fancy something sweet, afternoon tea in Cardiff is the perfect way to unwind, indulge, and enjoy a little slice of deliciousness.
Best Afternoon Teas Cardiff Has To Offer
Pettigrew Tea Rooms
West Lodge, Bute Park & Arboretum, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BJ
Set in the stunning location of Bute Park, Pettigrew Tea Rooms are the ideal spot for afternoon tea catering for standard, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and low sugar diets.
You can choose your sandwich fillings and opt for a warm scone with fruit or without. Guests can then take a look at the famous cake cabinet to choose a sweet treat afterwards.
See website for opening times.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff
St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1GD
Situated in the heart of Cardiff City Centre, guests can enjoy a “Proper Lush Afternoon Tea” selection of sweet and savoury treats while soaking up the view of Cardiff.
You can enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, savoury bites and sweet treats washed down with a glass of prosecco.
See website for opening times.
Barker Tea House
8-12 High Street Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1BB
Providing a vintage afternoon tea experience in their antique tea house you can expect delicious homemade cakes, gooey brownies, the finest teas, and outdoor seating for sunny days.
There are over 55 types of tea to choose from and they all come served in a cast iron pot accompanied with a china cup and saucer.
See website for opening times.
Waterloo Gardens Tea House
5 Waterloo Gardens, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 5AA
This teahouse is situated next to Waterloo Gardens – the perfect place for tea on a sunny day.
Their traditional afternoon tea boasts a selection of cakes and pastries, scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of sandwiches and chocolate truffles served on a three-tier cake stand with a tea of your choice.
Afternoon tea is made to order, so you need to book a day in advance to ensure everything is freshly made.
See website for prices and opening times.
The Orchard Radyr
7-9 Park Road, Cardiff, CF15 8DF
The Orchard in Radyr offers a different style of afternoon tea – serving savoury bites like bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil, mini pizzas and mini welsh rarebit as well as the classic selection of finger sandwiches and scones with whipped cream and jam.
Visit their Facebook page for further details.
Park Plaza Cardiff
Greyfriars Road, Cardiff , CF10 3AL
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea at the Park Plaza with a selection of savouries, freshly cut finger sandwiches, sultana and buttermilk scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, welsh cakes plus miniature pastries and cakes and a wide choice of loose teas.
You can also enjoy a Hendricks Gin afternoon tea and a Gentleman’s afternoon tea. There is also a Gluten Free and Vegan option.
Jaspers Tea Rooms
6-8 High Street, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DZ
If you’re looking for somewhere outside of the city centre to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea, Jaspers is the place to go.
This lovely tea room offers a traditional afternoon tea which includes freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade scones with jam and cream and a selection of homemade cakes.
See website for further details.
Park House – Cardiff
20 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ
The French afternoon tea begins with a Chef Demonstration and a glass of delicious Champagne.
Followed by savouries such as welsh rarebit, smoked salmon, brioche and delicious sweet treats.
Grey – Hilton Cardiff
Kingsway, Cardiff, CF10 3HH
Choose from a Welsh afternoon tea which comes with finger sandwiches, Welsh cakes and scones, a selection of cakes and pastries, or you can have all of the above with Champagne.
See website for more details.
Cathedral 73
73 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HE
Set in one of Pontcanna’s signature townhouses, Cathedral 73 offers a selection of sandwiches, warm scone with jam and clotted cream, freshly-bakes cakes and pastries, teas, infusions or coffee for their afternoon tea.
See website for opening times.
Chaiholics
Unit 6 The Globe Centre, Wellfield Road, Cardiff, CF24 3PJ
Chaiholics afternoon tea includes a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked tea infused scones.
Handmade Welsh cakes, signature Chai Bites, and miniature pastries and cakes, all freshly prepared, so you’ll need to book a day in advance.
Angel Hotel
Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1SZ
Afternoon tea at the Angel Hotel includes finger sandwiches, scones, strawberry meringue, chocolate delice, mini lemon tartlet and a slice of fruit cake.
Served Friday and Saturday only.
St David’s Hotel – Tempus at Tides Restaurant
Havannah Street, Cardiff, CF10 5SD
The St Davids Hotel in Cardiff Bay offer high tea at its finest with their classic afternoon tea or Champagne afternoon tea.
There’s a wide selection of loose leaf teas, finger sandwiches, seasonal cakes and home baked scones, and the presentation is always on point too.
See website for opening times.
Llanerch Vineyard
Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8GG
Enjoy a selection of freshly-made open sandwiches, cakes and traditional favourites including Welsh cakes and scones.
Changing seasonally to incorporate seasonal produce served in a glorious setting overlooking the Llanerch vineyard.
Cardiff Bay Hotel
Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, CF10 4AU
The chefs at Cardiff Bay Hotel have recreated the traditional afternoon tea menu of delicious finger sandwiches, mouth-watering homemade cakes and handmade scones with lashings of cream and fruit jam, by adding a truly Welsh twist.
The Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea is served with unlimited servings of tea or coffee, You can also add on a glass of bubbles, prosecco or even a cocktail.
See website for opening times.
Vale Resort
Hensol Park, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan, CF72 8JY
Choose from traditional, vegan or gluten free afternoon tea and enjoy a selection of Welsh themed finger sandwiches, traditional favourites like homemade scones and welsh-cakes and a pot of your favourite tea.
Holm House Hotel
Holm House, Marine Parade, Cardiff, Penarth CF64 3BG
Afternoon Tea at Holm House offers a selection of sandwiches, smoked salmon and crème Fraiche, cheese and pickle, Egg and Mayo, a homemade fruit scone with clotted cream and jam, selection of mini desserts and freshly backed cakes and a pot of tea or coffee.
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