You’ll also get to hear about Oxford’s strong links to some of the most famous examples of British literature, including Lewis Carroll and Harry Potter. On the way, you’ll pass by the likes of Christ Church Meadow, Iffley Lock, and the University Boat Houses. Set sail from Folly Bridge and explore the length of the River Thames in Oxford, all whilst an indulgent afternoon tea is served, consisting of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and petit fours. 🫖 Ditch land and take to the water on this relaxing afternoon tea boat cruise tour.
The tea is Pisarro-inspired and costs £25 per person, though this includes a rather hefty assortment of sandwiches and a tower of cakes – of which, we cannot get enough of the lemon and raspberry choux. This offering is probably our favourite afternoon tea Oxford has to offer on a warmer day – sure, it’s less showy than some of the rest (*cough, cough*, The Grand Cafe) but the gorgeous views more than make up for it. 𝙊 𝙉 𝙀 𝙄 𝙇 𝙇 ️️ afternoon tea perched atop the Ashmolean building? Of course you do. With a setting this luxurious, you might as well go the whole hog and add that glass of champers. Instead of introducing anything new, The Randolph satisfies itself with doing the classic very, very well. The traditional afternoon tea sticks to a tried and tested formula. Snuggle into your armchair, order and get ready for a rather elegant afternoon. So it should come as no surprise that their Oxford high tea is suitably lavish. The Randolph Hotel is one of the poshest hotels in Oxford, a quintessentially English retreat in the heart of the city. Read More: The Best Coffee Shops in Oxford The RandolphĪfternoon tea in an actual drawing room? It just sounds too E.M Forster for words right? This Oxford Cream Tea is decidedly unfussy – a scone, loose leaf tea and the obligatory jam and clotted cream is a wallet-friendly £6.40, but sits on a par with many of Oxford’s pricier afternoon teas. Vaults & Garden Cafe has always emphasised the importance of good-quality ingredients – sourcing locally and focusing on organic produce wherever possible – and it shows. It’s no wonder it’s one of our favourite places to eat in Oxford.Īnyway, setting aside, the afternoon tea is scrumptious.
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Inside, you can feast on your afternoon tea under a series of pretty arches.Įven better, on warm days, you can grab one of the outdoor tables for tea in the shadow of Radcliffe Camera – a.k.a the building that launched a million camera clicks. This gem of a cafe is tucked in the vaults (hence the name) of the University Church of St Mary. The Old ParsonageĪ post shared by Vaults & Garden Cafe of Oxford’s cafes boast interesting locations, but none more so than Vaults & Garden Cafe. Add in the finger sandwiches for that touch of OTT deliciousness that we all crave from time to time. Together, they make an afternoon tea to be reckoned with. The Rose sources its teas from around the world, handpicking each one based on quality and flavour. Of course, the scone is only part of the story – however large a part that is. These scones – buttery without being oily, a slight crust on the outside, giving way to a finely textured crumb – ensure The Rose’s inclusion on any list of the best afternoon teas in Oxford. You will never encounter that problem at The Rose as with any of the Oxford tea rooms worth your cash, they bake a fresh batch of scones every two hours. The Park Tower Knightsbridge Hotel is offering a delectable Chocolate Afternoon Tea in partnership with Chocolatier, Chantal Coady. Nothing quashes the sense of excitement you’ve had about your afternoon tea than biting into a dry and stale scone that’s clearly been left on the shelf for too long. The afternoon tea aficionados among you will know that a scone can (and will) make or break an afternoon tea.
Read on for Vogue’s definitive guide to the best afternoon tea in London.A post shared by The Rose Oxford words. Lyan pairs melon-infused gimlets with coconut panna cotta. Or, for a cocktail-drenched outing, head to Lyaness at Sea Containers London, where legendary mixologist Mr. Take Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s swoon-worthy offering, where elaborately-decorated slices of cake come topped with chocolate cherubs alongside unctuous sausage rolls instead of sandwiches. Tempted? Dress for the occasion and head to The Ritz to dine in the lavish original ballroom or savor treats in the spectacular Thames Foyer of The Savoy.Įqually appealing, however, are the more whimsical places that also deserve a place on any list of the best afternoon teas in London. Naturally, there’s no shortage of traditional options, which take their cue from her preferred menu: scones with lashings of jam and cream cucumber finger sandwiches trays of pastries and cakes and pot after pot of Darjeeling and Earl Grey. More than 150 years after the seventh Duchess of Bedford began serving a meal between lunch and dinner, the best afternoon tea in London is still difficult to narrow down.
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