Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Sussex

In total, there are 17 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Sussex, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Sussex? 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 Sussex is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Sussex! 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 Sussex is The Pass at South Lodge in Horsham (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Ben Wilkinson serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Pass at South Lodge currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 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 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants serving afternoon tea in Sussex consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star.

There are currently 17 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Sussex consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 8 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Sussex, nestled along the south coast of England, offers a delightful blend of countryside charm and seaside elegance, making it an enchanting destination for lovers of afternoon tea. The region is well known for its historic manors, coastal hotels, and rustic tearooms, each presenting its own characterful take on this cherished ritual. Whether one finds oneself wandering the lanes of Brighton or exploring the rolling landscapes of the South Downs, there is always a welcoming spot promising warm scones, fragrant teas, and that comforting sense of English tradition. Among the highlights is afternoon tea at The Grand Brighton, where classic tiered stands arrive laden with dainty pastries and finely cut sandwiches enjoyed to the sound of the sea outside. Further inland, Ashdown Park Hotel serves a particularly elegant afternoon tea in its refined lounges, pairing its heritage setting with thoughtfully crafted treats. For something more rural and intimate, many visitors delight in the offerings at Wealden tearooms, where homemade cakes and locally sourced jams celebrate the flavours of Sussex. Altogether, the county remains a haven for anyone wishing to indulge in the slow, sweet pleasure of an expertly prepared afternoon tea.