Award Winning Afternoon Tea in North Nottinghamshire

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 North Nottinghamshire is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in North Nottinghamshire! 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.

North Nottinghamshire, nestled within the heart of England, offers a delightful escape for those who appreciate the refined tradition of afternoon tea. The area is a charming blend of picturesque villages and historic market towns, making it an ideal backdrop for indulging in a pot of freshly brewed tea accompanied by an assortment of delicate sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and bite-sized cakes. In places like the historic town of Retford, one can enjoy an afternoon tea experience in quaint tearooms, where the focus is on local produce and classic recipe refinement. Ye Olde Bell, a venue near Retford in Barnby Moor, is one of the area's most revered destinations for afternoon tea aficionados. The hotel delivers an opulent, yet intimate, experience with a variety of sweet and savoury options served in an elegant setting—a truly quintessentially British experience. Further afield, Thoresby Hall, located near Ollerton, offers a grand afternoon tea experience within a stately home setting. Here, you can truly feel like a guest from a bygone era, as you savour your tea amid the grandeur of the manor's rich history and sprawling parklands. They offer a traditional menu alongside more contemporary twists, all served with impeccable attention to detail. Whether seated in an ornate drawing room or enjoying your tea with a view of manicured gardens, a visit to Thoresby Hall promises an afternoon steeped in English elegance. North Nottinghamshire is certainly an overlooked gem in the world of afternoon tea, offering venues that rival those of more famous tea cities, all within easy reach of stunning natural landscapes and historical treasures.