Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Cambridgeshire

In total, there are 7 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire? 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 Cambridgeshire is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire! 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 Cambridgeshire is Prevost at the Haycock Manor Hotel in Wansford (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Rikki Hughes serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Prevost at the Haycock Manor Hotel currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 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 Cambridgeshire, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 7 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 5 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Ah, Cambridgeshire, a delightful county in the heart of England, where history, academia, and charming countryside sceneries come together in perfect harmony. Known for its picturesque landscapes and famous university city, you will also find a plethora of exquisite spots to indulge in the timeless British tradition of afternoon tea. In the city of Cambridge itself, there's no shortage of elegant destinations to enjoy a pot of freshly brewed tea accompanied by an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, crumbly scones with clotted cream, and a selection of delicious, imaginative pastries. The Orchard Tea Garden in Grantchester is particularly notable, having played host to famous writers such as Virginia Woolf and Rupert Brooke who once enjoyed leisurely afternoons under the shade of apple trees. Is it any wonder that one can escape into a world of peaceful indulgence here? If you seek something more regal within the county, consider visiting the Gonville Hotel in Cambridge. Their afternoon tea is an inviting affair, served amidst plush surroundings or, in fair weather, amongst their relaxing garden space. For a more quintessential experience with a historical twist, you might enjoy the exclusive offering at the University Arms Hotel, which is known for blending Cambridge's scholarly spirit with the sheer elegance of British hospitality. When the tea is perfectly brewed and accompanied by an array of bites both savoury and sweet, one can truly experience the charm of Cambridgeshire's varied and rich tea venues. Whether one wishes for the hustle and bustle of city life or a quiet garden retreat, Cambridgeshire offers only the finest afternoon tea experiences that combine tradition, charm, and the ever-important pursuit of relaxation.