Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Ireland

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

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Ireland? 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 Ireland is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Ireland! 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 Ireland is Terre at the Castlemartyr Resort in Castlemartyr (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Vincent Crepel serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Terre at the Castlemartyr Resort currently holds 2 Michelin Stars. 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 6 listed Michelin Star restaurants serving afternoon tea in Ireland consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 4 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 5 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no restaurants holding an AA Rosette in Ireland that serve afternoon tea; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Ireland, with its rolling green landscapes and coastal beauty, offers not only a picturesque setting for exploration but also a refined and elegant afternoon tea experience. As an enthusiast of this timeless tradition, one will find that the Irish are no strangers to charm and hospitality, making Ireland a delightful destination for lovers of fine tea and scones. Dublin, the vibrant capital, boasts several establishments that have perfected the art of afternoon tea. A visit to The Shelbourne Hotel is an absolute must for connoisseurs. Nestled in the grandeur of this historic hotel, the Lord Mayor's Lounge serves a traditional afternoon tea with all the indulgences one could wish for, including finely cut sandwiches, pastries, and the ever-essential clotted cream with freshly baked scones. The Irish elegance is enhanced by the serene views of St. Stephen's Green park as one enjoys a warm cuppa. For those venturing beyond Dublin, the splendour continues across the country. The Titanic Hotel in Belfast, a city steeped in maritime history, offers afternoon tea in their Drawing Office, a nod to the past with a contemporary twist in both setting and cuisine—an ideal location to savour local delicacies such as Irish smoked salmon with homemade soda bread. Meanwhile, for a more countryside escape, Ashford Castle in County Mayo beckons with its regal setting. Here, one can enjoy afternoon tea in the Connaught Room while gazing upon the beautiful grounds. Steeped in grandeur with castle views as a backdrop, the tea served here is complemented by signature Irish treats, making it an essential stop for any tea devotee traversing the Emerald Isle.