Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Cambridge

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Cambridge, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Cambridge? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; that's less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland. The proportion of those restaurants that offer afternoon tea will be even lower than this.

Leading restaurant guides issue awards to restaurants based on dining from a full menu and will not normally consider afternoon tea when deciding how highly to rate a restaurant. Therefore the above restaurants are not ranked, although it's a safe bet that any restaurant serving award winning food in Cambridge is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Cambridge! Please also note that for the restaurants listed above, afternoon tea may be offered within the parent hotel/venue the restaurant resides in, rather than in the restaurant itself.

The best restaurant serving afternoon tea in Cambridge is Gonville Hotel (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Gonville Hotel currently holds 2 AA Rosettes. Please note that afternoon tea may not be provided by the same restaurant team and may be served in a different dining area if this restaurant resides in a hotel or larger parent venue.

There are currently no restaurants serving afternoon tea that hold a Michelin Star in Cambridge and indeed no restaurants serving afternoon tea at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Cambridge consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes.

Cambridge, with its scenic streets and rich history, is a delightful setting for enjoying the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea. The city is home to a variety of charming spots where visitors can savour delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and exquisite teas. One of the most celebrated venues in the area is The Orchard Tea Garden, located in the picturesque village of Grantchester, just a short distance from the bustling city centre. Here, you can enjoy your tea al fresco in the very garden that inspired literary greats like Virginia Woolf and Rupert Brooke. It is an experience steeped in tranquillity, offering a retreat from the busyness of everyday life, surrounded by nature while indulging in delicious cakes and pastries. Closer to the heart of Cambridge, one should not miss a visit to Fitzbillies, an iconic bakery and tea room located on Trumpington Street. It has been serving its famous Chelsea buns and afternoon tea since 1920. Fitzbillies offers a cosy yet elegant atmosphere where visitors can savour an assortment of traditional treats paired with high-quality loose-leaf teas. For those seeking a more modern twist on the traditional fare, the Varsity Hotel and Spa offers a rooftop afternoon tea experience, where you can enjoy stunning views of the city alongside an indulgent spread. Whether you're looking for history, tranquillity, or a contemporary dining setting, Cambridge has an afternoon tea experience to suit every palate.