Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Leicestershire and Rutland

In total, there are 3 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Leicestershire and Rutland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Leicestershire and Rutland? 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 Leicestershire and Rutland is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Leicestershire and Rutland! 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 Leicestershire and Rutland is Kilworth House Hotel in North Kilworth (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. Kilworth House Hotel currently holds 2 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 Leicestershire and Rutland and indeed no restaurants serving afternoon tea at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

There are currently 3 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Leicestershire and Rutland consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of England, Leicestershire and Rutland provide a delightful setting for enjoying one of the finest British traditions: afternoon tea. As an enthusiast of this most elegant ritual, I must say, few locations embody the charm and tranquillity of classic tea service quite like these two counties. Leicestershire, with its rolling countryside, bustling market towns, and historic stately homes, pairs perfectly with the genteel experience of taking tea. Equally, the rural serenity of Rutland, England's smallest county, offers a more intimate, picturesque landscape which is ideal for settling into a peaceful afternoon. Both counties boast a lovely array of tearooms and historic venues that serve some of the most exquisite afternoon teas in the region. Among my favourites is Stapleford Park, a grand country house hotel in Leicestershire known for its refined afternoon tea offerings. Here, guests can enjoy a sophisticated selection of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and delicate pastries alongside expertly brewed teas, all while soaking up views of the idyllic surrounding parkland. Equally delightful is Barnsdale Lodge Hotel in Rutland, just a stone's throw from Rutland Water. Their afternoon tea is perfect for those who prefer a more relaxed, yet nonetheless delightful, experience. And for something quintessentially Leicestershire, you simply must visit Kilworth House. The high tea service, taken under the hotel's orangery, is a truly luxurious experience, with fine bone china and delicious treats that reflect the best of traditional and contemporary tea-time fare.