Best Afternoon Tea in Dorset

Considering an Afternoon Tea in Dorset but unsure which establishments offer afternoon tea and which are the best places to go.

We have compiled a list of the best afternoon tea Dorset can provide, so if you are looking for the perfect afternoon tea with friends, a romantic valentines afternoon tea, a mothers day afternoon tea treat for your mum, a fathers day treat for your dad or just a special treat for yourself, check out:

Best Afternoon Tea Dorset Has To Offer

Dot Teas Vintage Teas Boutique

31a Seamoor Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AE

Dots Teas in Bournemouth serves up freshly cooked food all day from breakfast to light lunches, home made cakes and scones and of course their infamous Dot Teas Afternoon Teas.

These include sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a selection of sweet treats.

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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.

Served daily 10.00am – 3.00pm

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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.

Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm

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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.

Served Friday to Sunday 2.30pm – 4.00pm

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