Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Derbyshire

In total, there are 11 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Derbyshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Derbyshire? 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 Derbyshire is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Derbyshire! 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 Derbyshire is The Gallery Restaurant at The Cavendish Hotel in Baslow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Adam Harper serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Gallery Restaurant at The Cavendish 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 Derbyshire, however there are 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 10 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Derbyshire consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Derbyshire is a delightful haven for anyone who loves a classic afternoon tea, with its rolling countryside and historic towns providing the perfect backdrop for a leisurely treat. One of my favourite experiences can be found at Chatsworth House, where the afternoon tea is as elegant as the estate itself. The selection of dainty sandwiches, homemade scones, and beautifully crafted patisserie feels wonderfully indulgent after a stroll through the gardens. Nearby, the charming village of Bakewell offers its own sweet temptations, and places like the Rutland Arms serve a comforting and traditional spread that celebrates local flavours, often including a nod to the famous Bakewell pudding. Further north, in the Peaks, the Old Hall Hotel in Buxton is a real gem for lovers of a well brewed pot of tea and a refined selection of cakes. There is something deeply soothing about settling into a cosy lounge while taking in the towns spa heritage. Over in the market town of Ashbourne, cafes such as the George and Dragon provide relaxed but high quality afternoon teas that make for an ideal pause during a day of browsing the shops. Whether enjoyed in a grand stately home or a snug tearoom tucked along a cobbled street, afternoon tea in Derbyshire carries a sense of warmth, elegance, and timeless pleasure.