Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea Ipswich, where tradition meets indulgence in the heart of Suffolk!
Whether you’re looking for an elegant hotel setting, a cozy tearoom, or a quirky café with a modern twist, Ipswich has plenty of fabulous spots to enjoy this classic British treat.
Tuck into a tiered selection of freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and an array of delicious cakes and pastries, all perfectly paired with a steaming pot of fine tea. Popular locations like The Salthouse Harbour Hotel and local hidden gems serve up delicious afternoon tea experiences, with some offering unique themes and creative menus.
Perfect for a relaxing catch-up with friends, a special celebration, or just treating yourself to something indulgent, afternoon tea in Ipswich is an experience to savour. So, grab your teacup, enjoy the charming surroundings, and indulge in a little slice of luxury!
Best Afternoon Tea Ipswich Has To Offer
Ufford Park Woodbridge
Yarmouth Rd, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1QW
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Ufford Park, where you can enjoy a beautiful selection of sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones with your choice of either tea or coffee.
Throughout the year, they offer a range of seasonally themed afternoon tea menus; keep a lookout while visiting the hotel or on their social media pages for details.
Please visit the website for further details
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
Hall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2PU
Enjoy a proper tea with a selection of sandwiches, delicious scones with jam and clotted cream and an array of cakes.
This is available every day at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall and The Pier at Harwich; during the year both restaurants have themed teas, such as Christmas and Easter, for a special treat add a glass of Moët Champagne.
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Salthouse Harbour Hotel
Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AX
Afternoon Tea is perfect if you’re taking time out from a hard day’s shopping where you can relax in their waterfront eatery and gaze over the harbour.
With 3 packages to suit every need and appetite, all offering freshly made treats. Choose from a Cream Tea, Traditional Afternoon Tea or celebrate with our Luxury Afternoon Tea.
This includes teas from around the world, a selection of savoury delights, fruit scones with jam and Jersey cream and a variety of homemade cakes.
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The Shed Suffolk
1A High St, Sproughton, Ipswich IP8 3AF
The Shed is a 1940’s style Tea Room where they serve you the most fabulous light lunches and cake in true vintage style – beautiful china crockery and the type of service that you’d expect from a top class war-time tea room.
They can cater for Gluten Free and Vegan with advance notice. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Roddas clotted cream and preserve and various cakes and fancies.
The tearoom closes at 4.00pm – last orders are taken until 3.45pm. Afternoon Tea must be booked in advance.
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Riverhills Health Club & Spa
Clarice House, Bramford Rd, Bramford, Ipswich IP8 4AZ
Afternoon Tea at Riverhills includes a selection of finger sandwiches, a fruit scone served with preserve and clotted cream, a selection of cakes and fancies and a choice of a pot of tea or a cafetiere of coffee.
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Applaud Coffee
19 St Peter’s St, Ipswich IP1 1XF
At Applaud Coffee in Ipswich you can enjoy a selection of mini sandwiches (such as, ham & mustard, cheddar & homemade chilli jam, egg mayo & chives and cream cheese & cucumber).
There is a home made sausage roll, freshly baked fruit scones with jam and clotted cream, two mini homemade cakes and unlimited hot drinks.
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Suffolk Food Hall
Ipswich IP9 2AB
Afternoon tea is served in the Restaurant at Suffolk Food Hall, with unrivalled views. It consists of a selection of sandwiches, cakes, savouries and a fruit scone with cream and jam, with tea or a coffee if preferred.
They offer three variations of afternoon tea, a traditional, a vegetarian and a vegan option.
Booking is essential and at least 24 hours in advance, as the teas are made from scratch specifically for each customer.
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Pickwicks
1 Dial Ln, Ipswich IP1 1DJ
Housed in a building dating back to the 15th century and believed to have been the office of Thomas Wolsey’s secretary, Pickwicks Coffee and Tea House occupies a truly unique position in Ipswich.
There is plenty to choose from on the menu including cakes, cream teas, scones, toasted tea cakes and gluten free and vegan options.
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The Grazing Sheep
Regatta Quay, 15a Key St, Ipswich IP4 1FH
The Grazing Sheep adds a slice of opulence to afternoon tea. There are finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a selection of delicious cakes washed down with a pot of English tea.
There is also a savoury option which includes a cheese scone, sausage roll with red onion jam and butter.
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