Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Dartmoor

Please note, 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 Dartmoor is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Dartmoor! 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.

Ah, Dartmoor, a place of rugged natural beauty nestled in the heart of Devon, where one can not only revel in the majesty of the tors and sprawling moorland, but also indulge in the quintessentially British delight of afternoon tea. The fresh countryside air coupled with a relaxing tea experience makes this an absolute must for any enthusiast of the ritual. The vicinity of Dartmoor offers several charming venues where one can savour this iconic repast, often complete with traditional Devonshire cream teas—scones, clotted cream, and jam being featured quite prominently as you might expect. One particularly noteworthy spot is Bovey Castle, set within the Dartmoor National Park itself. This luxurious location provides an opulent setting for an afternoon tea that combines tradition with flair. Here, one can enjoy a perfectly brewed pot of tea alongside a mouth-watering assortment of finger sandwiches, fresh-baked scones accompanied by the finest Devonshire clotted cream (naturally), and decadent pastries. Also worth mentioning is the Two Bridges Hotel, a more rustic yet equally delightful venue near the River Dart. Steeped in history, this cosy inn offers an exquisite cream tea experience that immerses guests in the pastoral charm of Dartmoor, while indulging in tea time classics.