Indulge in the delightful tradition of afternoon tea in Colchester, where historic charm meets delicious treats in the heart of Essex!
Whether you’re looking for a luxurious hotel experience, a quaint countryside tearoom, or a stylish café in town, Colchester has plenty of fabulous spots to enjoy this classic British ritual.
Treat yourself to a tiered selection of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and an array of beautifully crafted cakes and pastries, all paired with a pot of premium tea—or even a glass of bubbly for extra indulgence!
Popular venues like Wivenhoe House, GreyFriars, and Tiptree Tea Room at The Minories offer stunning settings, from elegant dining rooms to charming garden terraces.
Perfect for special occasions, a relaxing afternoon with friends, or simply treating yourself, afternoon tea in Colchester is an experience worth savoring. So, sip, snack, and enjoy a little slice of luxury!
Best Afternoon Tea Colchester
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Wivenhoe Park, Park Rd, Colchester CO4 3FA
Wivenhoe House is bringing Afternoon Tea into the 21st century. Afternoon tea is served in their in-house Brasserie.
Relax and tuck into a collection of delicious homemade treats. If you’ve had your caffeine fix for the day, you can always add bubbles to your Afternoon Tea.
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Greyfriars Restaurant
High St, Colchester CO1 1UG
Two beautiful rooms are blessed with natural light and bespoke Murano chandeliers providing the perfect setting for Afternoon Tea in the Rose Room.
They also serve Cream Tea and Lounge Afternoon Tea every day in their comfortable and elegant Lounges, Baroque Bar and Terrace.
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Tymperleys
Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JN
Afternoon Tea at Tymperleys is served on the traditional three tiers.
With a selection of sandwiches on the bottom tier, miniature cakes and fancies on the middle tier and small fruit and plain scones on the top tier served with clotted cream and Tiptree jam.
You can choose from any of their selection of loose leaf teas or have it with a cafetiere of coffee.
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Slug and Lettuce
111 High St, Colchester CO1 1TB
Sleek and sophisticated, the newly refurbished Slug and Lettuce bar is the most stylish place in Colchester to meet no matter what the occasion is.
Afternoon tea includes sandwiches and wraps, scones with clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam and a selection of bite-sized desserts.
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Poplar Nurseries
Coggeshall Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1HR
This spacious restaurant is perfect for stopping by for a bite to eat. Afternoon Tea bookings must be at least one day in advance.
They can cater for mid-morning groups, early lunches and afternoon teas.
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Prested Hall
Feering, Colchester CO5 9EE
Relax and rewind with a delicious Afternoon Tea in Essex at Prested Hall. Afternoon tea is served on crisp white linen tablecloths with Tea in a teapot.
Not just any teapot but a glass teapot, with over a dozen different leaf teas to choose from including Organic Darjeeling and Egyptian Mint.
Afternoon tea at Prested is freshly prepared by our talented chefs, thus our menu changes according to the season.
Afternoon tea is served with style in The Hall and it can also be enjoyed on the decking or lawns outside (weather permitting).
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The George Hotel
116 High St, Colchester CO1 1TD
A quintessential English Afternoon tea will be served in the new Tea Room, ’T at The George’ – an eclectic Victorian themed experience.
Giving you the chance to indulge with friends over freshly brewed tea, delicious sandwiches, fresh scones and sweet treats.
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Tiptree Tea Room
Tiptree Jam Shop & Tea Room, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0RF.
The Tiptree tea room offers traditional table service in comfortable surroundings. There’s top quality food with a wide range of ‘Tiptree’ products.
During the summer months, you are welcome to eat outside on the terrace. Alternatively there is the ‘Tiptree Secret Tea Garden’ – located just behind the tea room.
In the grounds of ‘Trewlands’, a former farm house of the Wilkin family, is a beautiful walled garden. With its weeping wisteria and traditional English roses.
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