Enjoy a wonderfully indulgent afternoon tea in Dorset, where rolling countryside, charming coastal towns, and delicious treats combine to create the ultimate relaxing experience!
Whether you’re exploring the Jurassic Coast, strolling through pretty villages, or taking a break from sightseeing in historic towns like Dorchester or Sherborne, there’s no better way to unwind than with a classic afternoon tea.
Delight in a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and an irresistible array of cakes and pastries, all served with your favourite tea—or a glass of fizz for that extra sparkle!
From elegant hotels like Summer Lodge Country House to cosy cafés in Lyme Regis and tearooms in Wimborne, Dorset has plenty of perfect spots to suit every mood and occasion.
Whether you’re celebrating, catching up with friends, or simply craving cake, afternoon tea in Dorset is always a treat worth savouring.
Best Afternoon Tea Dorset Has To Offer
The Blue Pool Tea Rooms
Furzebrook Rd, Wareham BH20 5AR
Visit The Blue Pool for a wonderful selection of teas, coffees, cakes, pastries, ice creams, pasties, rolls, Dorset Cream Teas and much more…
Relax on the spacious terrace overlooking the beautiful waters of the pool, sometimes turquoise, sometimes blue.
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Worth Matravers Tea Room
Weston Rd, Worth Matravers, Swanage BH19 3LQ
Worth Matravers Tea Room creates a stand full of Tea Room deliciousness which includes a great selection of savoury and sweet delights, including homemade scones with jam and clotted cream.
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Upwey Wishing Well
161 Church St, Weymouth DT3 5QE
Upwey Wishing Well, Water Gardens and Tea Rooms are open daily serving freshly ground coffee, light bites, lunches and afternoon tea.
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The Lobster Pot
Portland Bill Rd, Portland DT5 2JT
The Lobster Pot is situated next to the famous Portland Bill lighthouse in an outstanding location, on Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
They offer a Cream Tea which includes scones with fresh Dorset clotted cream, jam and a pot of tea for one (coffee can be substituted for tea).
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Frieda’s Tea Rooms
7 Stafford Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JH
Afternoon Teas are served in this award-winning tearoom in Bournemouth. Frieda’s Tearoom understands their customers’ dietary requirements.
They pride themselves in being one of the few venues in Bournemouth and Winchester to offer Gluten Free Afternoon Tea, Dairy Free Afternoon Tea and Vegetarian Afternoon Tea.
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The Willow Tearooms
5 Blandford Rd, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11 0SG
The Willows is an 18th Century Licensed Restaurant and Elegant Tearoom and offers year round Bed and Breakfast.
They offer a delicious Afternoon Tea and also tea boxes can be delivered locally.
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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
9 Fore St, Evershot, Dorchester DT2 0JR
You simply can’t visit Summer Lodge without enjoying a Traditional Afternoon Tea, and sampling some of the finest Dorset cream with your scones.
Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and a glorious array of cakes and delicacies. Choose from the Traditional or Savoury Afternoon Tea menu.
Each comes with your choice of hot drink.
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The Greenhouse Hotel – Arbor Restaurant
4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
The Arbor Restaurant are passionate about using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients and this enables them to constantly change their afternoon tea.
The classic afternoon tea includes a savoury selection which changes daily, warm handmade scones with Dorset clotted cream and preserves and the chef’s fancies.
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Downhouse Farm
Bridport DT6 6AH
The Garden Café offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere whilst providing a wonderful view of part of Lyme Bay and across to Portland.
They serve a fine selection of daily specials. Their cakes and scones are baked on the premises daily and their cream tea is one of the best on Dorset.
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The Dovecote Cafe
Manor House, Moreton, Dorchester DT2 8RG
Set in the Walled Garden, The Dovecote café serves breakfasts, brunch, lunch, tea and coffee and cakes.
There is plenty of choice at the Dovecote; whether you want a coffee and cake, afternoon tea for a special occasion, breakfast or lunch.
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Comins Tea House
Bridge St, Sturminster, Sturminster Newton, Newton DT10 1BZ
The Comins Tea Houses are places to come and enjoy a fine single estate loose-leaf teas accompanied by delicious locally sourced food.
They have two Tea Houses – one is situated in one half of the Quarterjack; a beautiful Georgian building on Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, and the other in the historic and beautiful town of Bath at 34 Monmouth Street.
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Home Farm Tearoom
Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum DT11 8JW
The Home Farm Tea Room offers tasty farmhouse full English breakfasts, lunches and vintage afternoon teas.
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Knoll House Hotel
Ferry Rd, Studland, Swanage BH19 3AH
Afternoon Tea at Knoll House is a must! With homemade sandwiches made from locally sourced ingredients, freshly baked scones and a variety of sweet treats – it’s a culinary delight.
In warmer months, you can take tea out on the terrace or in the gardens and soak up the spectacular sea views.
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