Award Winning Afternoon Tea in The East Midlands

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 The East Midlands is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in The East Midlands! 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, the East Midlands – a region rich in history, culture, and of course, some sublime opportunities for indulging in a traditional afternoon tea. Spanning counties such as Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire, the East Midlands is a delightful place to explore with your taste buds as well as your eyes. Whether you're wandering through rolling hills or ancient market towns, there's always time for a spot of tea and a slice of cake. One must-visit is the quintessentially English Hart's Hotel in Nottingham. Their afternoon tea is a sophisticated affair with freshly baked scones, lavish finger sandwiches, and dainty pastries that scratch that ever-present itch for perfectly sweet confections. A short trip over to the historic county of Derbyshire brings you to the grand Chatsworth House, a landmark renowned not only for its awe-inspiring architecture but also for an afternoon tea offering fit for royalty. Served in the Flying Childers restaurant, diners can expect a spread that features luxuries like Darjeeling tea and traditional Bakewell tarts. If you find yourself in Lincolnshire, you simply must venture to The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln where you'll experience afternoon tea served with all the elegance you'd expect from such a historic venue, situated near the famous Lincoln Cathedral. From light and airy macarons to scones clothed in clotted cream, the East Midlands hides a wealth of delightful afternoon tea experiences perfect for any tea connoisseur.