5 Best Afternoon Teas Cambridge
Afternoon tea is a wonderful experience. A day out involving a special afternoon tea is a real treat for me. Whether it is a gift, a catch up with friends, or just a treat to yourself, that combination of sweet and savoury delights, presented beautifully, really does make it special . Here are our favourite places for afternoon teas Cambridge.
Parker’s Tavern:
Inside the grand University Arms Hotel, you will find Parkers Tavern. This is a really decadent afternoon tea with a Cambridge theme. On the menu is a nod to famous Cambridge people and traditions in the form of delicious cakes and sandwiches, so take in some history too. It is £33 for afternoon tea and you must book ahead.
Fitzbillies:
Home of the famous Chelsea Buns, Fitzbillies has been making delicious cakes in Cambridge since 1920. The afternoon tea is a traditional serving of freshly made sandwiches, sultana scones and cakes. Afternoon tea is served for £18.95 and you can book ahead for larger groups, or drop in for smaller groups at the weekend. Make sure you take a box of Chelsea buns home with you- they are amazing!
The Ivy:
The Ivy is centrally located so convenient for a spot of shopping before you enjoy your afternoon tea. Tasty twists on the classics here- delicious! Afternoon tea can be enjoyed at The Ivy Brasserie for £19.75 and you must book ahead. There are many Ivy brasseries throughout the country, so a gift voucher is also a great option.
SIX at the Varsity:
A traditional afternoon tea with a view at SIX, which overlooks the city. Finger sandwiches, plain and fruit scones and homemade cakes. Afternoon tea here costs £22.50 weekday, or £29.50 at the weekend. Gift vouchers are available.
The Orchard Tea Garden:
Enjoy the Orchard Tea Garden’s beautiful outdoor space, complete with deckchairs in good weather, or in winter, take it indoors to the Pavilion. Booking is essential here and you can choose between two different afternoon teas, costing £15 or £20. Both give you the classic combination of scones, sandwiches and cake- the later offering a selection of mini cakes. Leave time for a pre or post tea walk from this beautiful location.
Afternoon teas Cambridge:
Do let us know which of these quality venues you have enjoyed, and if you can recommend any other Cambridge afternoon teas in the comments below.
More of our Cambridge food recommendations here.
Heading out of the city? See out recommendations for afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire here
Thanks for sharing – I can’t wait to get out and try some of these after lockdown.
The Orchard Tea Garden looks fabulous — though I’d try them all when I get the chance…
Ooh the views at Varsity look as good as the afternoon tea! Some great places here – let’s hope they open up again soon.
What a lovely and informational post. The desserts in the first picture look amazing,
Wow, so many choices. The scones at the Orchard Tea Garden really call to me, but those little salmon sandwiches at the Ivy will win as my first choice.
Ooh will definitely have to try some of these next time I’m in Cambridge!
I have never been for an afternoon tea before. I have seen so many lovely looking ones! There is a Potion Room themed one on London which I would love to visit.
This looks so good, love a good afternoon tea cake
Wow I love afternoon tea, I have now no idea which I would choose,
What a great summary of places where you can enjoy afternoon tea in Cambridge, I like giving gift vouchers to friends for afternoon tea, always a treat
I absolutely love afternoon tea – especially the cakes….
some great places and you cant beat a good Chelsea bun
My son would love the football themed puddings at Parkers Tavern! The Orchard Tea Garden one looks amazing. Would love to try that x
Ahhh, I can’t wait to go for afternnon tea when lockdown is fully lifted! It’s such a yummy treat!
I love afternoon tea. I’ll be sure to check these out when I visit friends in the area. 😊
These look great, I’m a big fan of Tiptree jam!
Oooh these look awesome. Can’t wait for an afternoon tea 🙂
Such yumminess! Looking forward to visiting at least one or two over the coming months…
These all look amazing but Six at the Varsity would have to be number one on my list – those views! Reminds me a bit of Harvey Nics in Edinburgh (top floor cocktail bar – lovely).
I would eat every single one of those!! They all look yummy and a great list