From afternoon tea with stunning views of Liverpool city to hidden cafés with cosy surroundings, we've rounded up some of the best places to enjoy a special treat.
Afternoon tea can be enjoyed by everyone, whether it's a get together with friends, treating a loved one or taking the kids for their very first child-friendly tea party. The essence of a traditional afternoon tea is delicious soft sandwiches, scrumptious cakes and a pot of tea.
If you're not a tea drinker, most places offer coffee or hot chocolate as an alternative, and some even come with a glass of fizz for those extra special occasions. These days, afternoon tea comes in all shapes and sizes in our city.
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From the traditional to the elaborate, edgy and boozy, whatever the occasion there will be a venue in Liverpool to suit all your afternoon tea needs. Below, we've taken a look at some of the best afternoon teas on offer in Liverpool.
Alma de Cuba
Alma De Cuba on Seel Street offers Samba Afternoon Tea, where guests are treated to a show stopping performance from samba dancers and can even have a little boogie themselves.
Then you can tuck into delicious sandwiches packed with Latin American flavours including braised jerk brisket and mango salsa wrap, smoked salmon with lime and chilli crème fraiche, BBQ pulled pork and sweet chilli slaw and Mediterranean vegetables with baba ghanoush and plenty of sweet treats including the classic scone.
Samba Afternoon Tea is on every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm for £24.95 per person with a glass of prosecco.
St Peters Church, Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BH
Marco Pierre White
Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill, complete with an array of sandwiches, freshly baked sultana scones, delicious sweet treats and specially selected TeaPigs tea and Musetti coffee.
Prices start from £19.95 per person for traditional afternoon tea.
10 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG
Malmaison
Maybe the Malmaison can tempt you with afternoon tea? Enjoy a perfectly proportioned display of bite-sized desserts plus favourite tea or add a cheeky little cocktail or a glass of fizz to really put the cherry on the cake.
A classic cream tea with scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam is priced at £15. Or try the Mal afternoon tea, including the Chez Mal slider, Crunchy Thai sticky beef and sesame wrap, Mini Cumberland sausage and apple roll, Prawn Cocktail, scone with ham and clotted cream, Victoria sponge, Calamansi citrus meringue tart, dark chocolate and salted caramel tart and raspberry and white chocolate sundae for £27 per person.
Prosecco afternoon tea is available for £32 per person. Champagne and cocktail afternoon tea costs £34 per person.
7 William Jessop Way, Liverpool L3 1QZ.
Panoramic 34
If you're not afraid of heights - you can't beat the view from Panoramic 34, where you can have afternoon tea in the clouds. Afternoon tea is served from Tuesday to Sunday between 12pm and 5pm. The venue's Panoramic 34 Afternoon Tea is priced at £25 per person and the Signature Afternoon Tea is priced at £37 per person.
34th Floor, West Tower, Brook Street, Liverpool L3 9PJ.
Hard Day's Night Hotel
The North John Street hotel is putting a twist on traditional afternoon tea and is offering upgrades to their extra special Sgt. Pepper’s Afternoon Tea.
Traditional afternoon tea costs £14.95 and comes with finger sandwiches - including British beef and horseradish, smoked salmon and citrus cream cheese, glazed ham with grain mustard mayo and classic cucumber - fruit scones, clotted cream, preserves and an assortment of cakes.
Upgrade to Sgt. Pepper’s Afternoon Tea by adding prosecco for £3.95 or champagne for £5.95, with more options available. The Hard Day’s Night Hotel also offer Children’s Afternoon Tea for £8.95.
North John Street, Liverpool L2 6RR
Hilton Hotel
Liverpool city centre's stylish Hilton Hotel offers afternoon tea from 1pm to 4pm every day. On the doorstep of Liverpool ONE, indulge in a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a delightful array of mini cakes and desserts.
Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced at £22.95, Champagne Afternoon Tea is £25 and Pink Champagne Afternoon Tea costs £27.50.
Hilton Liverpool City Centre,3 Thomas Steers Way,Liverpool,L1 8LW.
The Richmond Hotel
Head to Richmond Hotel Hatton Garden for a musical afternoon tea. Enjoy a spread of finger sandwiches, fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, homemade cakes plus tea or coffee or add a glass of bubbly on arrival for £18.95.
24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2AA.
Dobbies
Choose from a range of afternoon tea packages at Dobbies with prices starting from just £13.50 per person for a traditional afternoon tea and £7.95 for children. You can enjoy two afternoon teas for £20, which includes unlimited tea and coffee refills. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, mini cakes, homemade scones with jam and clotted cream, plus a pot of tea or filter coffee.
Speke Hall Avenue, Speke, L24 1UX.
Titanic Hotel
Want to have afternoon tea with one of the best waterfront views in the city? Book the historic Titanic Hotel at Stanley Dock for a little maritime luxury. Stanley's Bar and Grill in the hotel’s beautifully restored Grade II listed setting, is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea.
The restaurant's afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with fresh clotted cream and sweet treats and cakes created by an expert pastry chef - including Gin and Tonic Macaroons, Praline Choux bun, Victoria Sponge and many more.
There's also a selection of Quinteassential Speciality Teas or Johnsons Coffee, served in the venue's "best vintage china" and much-loved pot. Prices start from £25 per person.
Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool L3 0AN.
And a little further afield...
Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa
Admire the beautiful surroundings of Formby Hall's stunning golf course whilst celebrating or simply catching up with friends over afternoon tea. Enjoy tea, warm fresh scones, delicate sandwiches and delicious British tea cakes.
Special occasions may call for a cheers, in which case an additional glass of chilled Prosecco does just the trick. Afternoon tea is served in the Fairway Grill restaurant and bar and is available Monday to Sunday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Prices start from £21.50 per person.
Southport Old Road, Formby, L37 0AB.
Westminster Tea Rooms
One of Marc Almond's favourites Westminster Tea Room serves a selection of afternoon tea options including classic sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cake and pastries served from a three-tiered cake stand with a pot of tea or freshly brewed coffee. Prices start from £8.95 per person and go up to £22.
165 Lord Street, Southport PR8 1PF. Westminster Tea Rooms
The Chester Grosvenor
Tea has been served daily at The Chester Grosvenor since 1882 and the tradition of “taking tea” has been enjoyed by many since its launch. It's a good choice for a birthday or anniversary, and they make it feel suitably special in The Arkle Bar and Lounge .
It serves homemade cakes with a selection of finger sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve and freshly brewed tea or coffee for £37.50 per person, or packages go up to £52 a head with Champagne. Booking is recommended. Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 4.30pm.
Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1LT
Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa
Thornton Hall’s afternoon tea includes an extensive selection of loose leaf teas ranging from classic English breakfast to mandarin rose petal.
Finger sandwiches with seasonal fillings are accompanied by homemade cakes and fancies, and freshly baked scones. There is also a savoury tea on offer for those who don't have a sweet tooth. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge overlooking the gardens. Afternoon tea is priced at £29 per person, or £36 with a glass of Prosecco.
Thornton Hough, Wirral, Liverpool CH63 1JF
Hillbark Hotel
Spend a relaxed afternoon unwinding at Hillbark Hotel in Wirral. Spoil yourself with afternoon tea treats such as freshly baked scones with clotted cream and a selection of sandwiches and delicate homemade pastries.
Adults Themed Afternoon Tea costs £45 per person, Child’s Themed Afternoon Tea costs £45 and Champagne or Gin Themed Afternoon Tea is priced at £60 per person.
Hillbark Hotel and Spa, Royden Park, Frankby, CH48 1NP
Gardener's Cottage Tea Room
The former cottage of the head gardener in Tatton Park has been turned into the perfect place to enjoy a specialty tea or coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. There's also the option to sit outside and take a look at the orchard and walled gardens and afternoon tea is £22.95 per person, or £26.95 with prosecco.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Davenports Farm Shop, Florists & Tea Room
This establishment took the Taste of Cheshire award in 2013 and it's a place recognised by the prestigious Tea Guild.
It is based on an old school tea room with antique lace table cloths, bone china tea sets and due to its proximity to the birthplace of author Lewis Carroll, you'll also find it has an Alice in Wonderland theme. Afternoon tea is served 12pm to 3pm. Traditional afternoon tea begins at £25.99 per person.
Bridge Farm, Warrington Road, Bartington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QU
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