Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey

In total, there are 6 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey? 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 Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey! 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 Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey is Station Road Restaurant at The Lovat in Fort Augustus (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Sean Kelly serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Station Road Restaurant at The Lovat 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 Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 6 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Inverness and Nairn and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 3 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the area encompassing Inverness, Nairn, and Moray, Badenoch, and Strathspey boasts not only stunning natural beauty, but also an array of delightful venues perfect for indulging in a spot of afternoon tea. Inverness, with its picturesque riverside vistas and historic charm, provides an ideal backdrop for this quintessentially British pastime. The stunning Rocpool Reserve Hotel in Inverness is a particular highlight, offering a luxurious afternoon tea service that pairs delicate finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and a selection of fine teas with their modern yet elegant surroundings. Further into Morayshire, Brodie Countryfare, located just outside Forres, is another must-visit. Their afternoon tea not only delights with its fresh, locally sourced produce but also presents the added allure of a beautiful country store for a perfect post-tea browse. The coastal town of Nairn is another gem for those with a penchant for afternoon tea. Known for its sandy shores and Victorian charm, Nairn is home to the Golf View Hotel and Spa, which offers refined afternoon tea experiences with panoramic views of the Moray Firth. As you move deeper into the region of Badenoch and Strathspey, charming local venues such as The Craiglynne Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey combine Highland hospitality with a well-curated selection of teas, pastries, and classic Scottish touches like smoked salmon sandwiches. Whether enjoyed indoors surrounded by cosy interiors or outdoors with breathtaking Highland scenery, afternoon tea in this corner of Scotland is as memorable as the surroundings themselves.