You can’t go wrong with a classic afternoon tea – but if you’re looking for the familiar with a bit of a twist, we’ve got you covered.
York is a haven for so many culinary delights, and afternoon tea is no different. We’ve gathered four unique afternoon teas in York for you to get your teeth in to.
Please check with each venue for pre-booking requirements.
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Afternoon Tea at Sora Sky Bar
This must be the afternoon tea with the best view in York! Sit back and relax at the Sora Sky Bar and take in the beautiful views of the city skyline, while enjoying this Asian-inspired afternoon tea. Indulge in tempura tiger prawns, sticky pork belly, salmon maki, miso caramel chocolate tart, and matcha scones – to name just a few delights.
Available Wednesday to Friday & Sunday from 12pm-4pm
- In Malmaison York, 2 Rougier St, York YO90 1UU
- 01904 946060
- £35pp / £45pp including a cocktail
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Afternoon Sea at Pearly Cow
If you’re a seafood lover – this is the afternoon tea for you. Enjoy some of the best quality seafood, including pickled oysters, mussels marinière, and hand-dived scallops topped with melting gruyere. Why not add bottomless rosé too for the whole experience?
Served every Friday and Saturday from 12-3:30pm
- 1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
- 0330 055 4531
- £38pp / Add bottomless rosé for £20pp
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Afternoon Tea at Forest
The Afternoon Tea at Forest takes inspiration from the forest itself, with each component carefully paired with a tea! Tuck into a hot shot of chef’s soup paired with Balance Tea from Hebden Teas, a mini Yorkshire pudding paired with – what else – Yorkshire Tea, and fruit scones and sticky toffee pudding paired with Hebden Tea Red Berry Fruit Infusion – to name just a few.
Served Monday to Saturday from 2-5pm
- 54 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ
- 01904 622478
- £25pp
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Takeaway Afternoon Tea from Mama Doreen’s
Why not have your own picnic with Mama Doreen’s takeaway afternoon tea! Enjoy these tasty treats in the comfort of your own home, your garden, or at the park with a picnic – the possibilities are endless. Your afternoon tea will include a mini Yorkshire pudding, selection of sandwiches, quiche, scones, pavlova, carrot cake, and more.
Available every day
- Vangarde Retail Park, Huntington, York YO32 9AE
- 01904 936340
- £15pp. To order email [email protected] OR call 01423 504 615 – 24hrs notice required
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