Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Dorset and Somerset

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

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Dorset and Somerset? 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 Dorset and Somerset is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Dorset and Somerset! 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 Dorset and Somerset is The Restaurant at Summer Lodge in Dorchester (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef James Mearing serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Restaurant at Summer Lodge currently holds 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 Dorset and Somerset, however there are 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 10 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Dorset and Somerset consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 7 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the picturesque South West of England, the counties of Dorset and Somerset are celebrated not only for their stunning rural beauty but also for their elegant afternoon tea offerings. The rolling hills, historic towns, and coastal scenery create the perfect backdrop for indulging in this quintessentially British pastime. Visitors to Somerset can explore charming spots like Bath, a city renowned for its Georgian architecture and luxurious tearooms. For a truly memorable experience, the Pump Room Restaurant, located in the heart of Bath, offers a magnificent setting where one can savour a traditional afternoon tea accompanied by live classical music. Complete with scones, clotted cream, and a fine selection of cakes, it is an elegant affair that echoes the grandeur for which the city is known. Dorset, on the other hand, entices with its coastal charm and hidden rural gems. The seaside town of Lyme Regis, with its maritime history, hosts a delightful variety of tearooms. Among the must-visit venues is the Alexandra Hotel, where afternoon tea can be savoured with views of the iconic Jurassic Coast. The hotel's terrace overlooking the sea makes it a particularly enchanting spot. For those keen to venture inland, you cannot miss The Summer Lodge in Evershot, a manor house that truly epitomises English country luxury with its attentive service and beautifully presented cakes and pastries. Whether by the sea in Dorset or within the countryside hills of Somerset, these two counties offer some of the finest settings to enjoy an afternoon tea, all whilst embracing the idyllic charm of southern England.