Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in Hertfordshire, where elegant country manors, charming tearooms, and pretty market towns set the scene for a perfectly indulgent treat!
Whether you’re out exploring beautiful countryside, visiting a historic house, or simply enjoying a relaxing day with friends, Hertfordshire offers plenty of inviting spots to enjoy this classic British tradition.
Feast on a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and an irresistible variety of cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of fine tea—or a glass of bubbly if you’re celebrating!
Top venues like Sopwell House, Hanbury Manor, and The Tea Room at Sunnyside offer stylish and cosy settings to suit every occasion, from birthdays to baby showers.
Whether you’re a local or visiting for the weekend, afternoon tea in Hertfordshire is a delicious way to relax, unwind, and treat yourself in beautiful surroundings
Best Afternoon Tea Hertfordshire Has To Offer
The Grove Hotel
Chandler’s Cross, Watford WD3 4TG
Indulge your sweet tooth with a luxury afternoon tea, inspired by the seasonal produce from Jemima’s Kitchen Garden at The Grove Hotel.
Served in the Lounges, tuck into a delicious feast of savoury delights and sweets, complete with a selection of uniquely blended teas or a glass of Champagne.
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Brocket Hall
Brocket Hall, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7XH
Afternoon Tea taken at Brocket Hall is an experience that is not easily forgotten.With traditional techniques and innovative recipes.
The pastry sous chef has created the most delicious selection of sandwiches, scones, pastries and irresistible cakes for you to enjoy.
Bring someone special and enjoy the elegant atmosphere in The Ballroom, served with traditional butler service.
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St Michael’s Manor Hotel
Fishpool St, St Albans AL3 4RY
The restaurant opens daily for breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea. There is a choice of tea or coffee served with warm scones, clotted cream, and seasonal jam.
A homemade selection of cakes and a selection of sandwiches.
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Hanbury Manor
Ware SG12 0SD
Experience the English tradition of Afternoon Tea at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club.
Afternoon Tea is served in the Cast Iron Restaurant, providing a unique sense of elegance.
The menu includes tasty finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes to go with traditional and specialty tea selections.
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The Manor Elstree
Barnet Ln, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3RE
Enjoy a British afternoon tea in the luxurious surroundings of The Manor Elstree.
In the summer months, take afternoon tea al fresco on the terrace overlooking the stunning gardens and views towards London.
In the winter cosy up by the fire or in the Cavendish Restaurant and during December savour a festive afternoon tea.
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Luton Hoo
The Mansion House, Luton LU1 3TQ
Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed in either of the beautiful lounges at Luton Hoo, including The Pillard Hall, Drawing Room, Wernher or Grinling Gibbons under chandeliers and in the comfort of period sofas and armchairs.
The menu includes tiers of plates piled with sandwiches, cakes and scones, with side dishes of strawberry jam and clotted cream.
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Sopwell House
Cottonmill Ln, St Albans AL1 2HQ
Enjoy afternoon tea on a beautiful tiered stand complete with seasonal delicious delicacies and pastries, homemade scones with Devonshire clotted cream, strawberry preserve and traditional finger sandwiches.
Afternoon Tea at Sopwell House is a treat not to be missed.
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Centurion Club
Hemel Hempstead Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8LA
Afternoon tea at the Centurion Club will include a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones, apple cinnamon scones, plum preserve and Cornish clotted cream.
The patisserie selection includes cakes, macarons and tarts.
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Blossom & Wild
153 High St, Berkhamsted HP4 3HB
Afternoon Tea at Blossom & Wild is an experience not to be missed. Beautifully decorated and using the finest ingredients, it really is a feast for the senses.
Add a glass, or bottle, of Champagne or Prosecco, perhaps a Gin & Tonic.
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Tea at Tapps
Tapps Garden Centre, Wallington Rd, Baldock SG7 6RS
The tea room at Tapps Garden Centre offers afternoon tea as a two-course treat.
You will get to enjoy both a savoury tier and a sweet tier.
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Rosey Lea Cafe
North Weald Airfield, Merlin Way, North Weald Bassett, Epping CM16 6HR
Rosie Lea is an independent café that’s been passionate about creating quality food and drink since 2012.
As well as the cafe/tearooms, Rosie Lea can provide hampers, outside catering and celebration cakes.
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Westmill Tea Room
Westmill, Buntingford SG9 9LG
Nestled in the pretty village of Westmill, Hertfordshire, serving English breakfast, light lunches and delicious afternoon teas.
Westmill Tea Room has cakes, scones and tea breads that are baked daily and served alongside fine loose leaf teas, freshly ground coffee, old fashioned lemonade and creamy milkshakes.
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We R Cakes Vintage Tea Room
Mardleybury Rd, Datchworth SG3 6SG
This vintage tearoom in Datchworth is the perfect place to stop for a delicious homemade bake or afternoon tea.
They have an exquisite vintage tearoom where you can enjoy a relaxing cuppa and catch up with our popular afternoon tea selection.
Afternoon teas consist of a selection of rolls and sandwiches, scones, cakes, chocolate strawberries, tea/coffee.
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Rothamsted Manor
West Common, Harpenden AL5 2BG
Rothamsted Manor is a beautiful Grade 1 listed manor house, set in acres of Hertfordshire woodland with beautiful surrounding gardens.
Rothamsted Restaurant, based in Rothamsted Conference Centre is a focal point for many of the visitors to Rothamsted.
Their outdoor pods are perfect for those rainy days where you just want to get out of the house for a bite to eat of a coffee and a cake.
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Shendish Manor
London Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0AA
Treat yourself to a scrumptious Afternoon Teas at Shendish Manor.
The choice of Afternoon Teas is endless; they cater for all ages and dietary requirements.
Add a glass of Prosecco or House Champagne if you are feeling fancy,
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Molly’s Tea Room
96 Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1NQ
Afternoon Tea is an ever popular speciality at Molly’s Tea Room and always a delightful treat to share.
Everything is freshly made for the occasion so please book in advance.
It is sometimes possible to make an afternoon tea without a booking but this depends entirely on how busy they are.
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