Award Winning Afternoon Tea in The Peak District

In total, there are 7 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in The Peak District, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in The Peak District? 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 The Peak District is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in The Peak District! 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 The Peak District is The Gallery Restaurant at The Cavendish Hotel in Baslow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Adam Harper serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Gallery Restaurant at The Cavendish Hotel 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 The Peak District, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 7 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in The Peak District consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Ah, the Peak District—an utterly splendid spot for those who cherish the finest of traditions, afternoon tea. Nestled between the vibrant counties of Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire, this stunning area of national parkland is well-regarded not only for its sweeping vistas, rugged moors, and charming villages but also for the delightful tearoom experiences it offers. What could be more enchanting than exploring the scenic beauty of the Peaks and then retreating for a spot of tea, indulging in dainty finger sandwiches, warm scones kissed with clotted cream, and a lovely pot of loose-leaf brew? There are several destinations here that afternoon tea connoisseurs must not miss. One such gem is Chatsworth House, where afternoon tea is a regal affair served in the heart of a grand estate. The Flying Childers, located within Chatsworth's stables, offers a refined yet welcoming experience where cream teas take on an elevated air. For something more quaint and homely, the village of Castleton is home to the Old Hall Hotel, a delightful spot to soak in the local spirit while enjoying impeccably baked treats. Alongside these famed spots, many smaller tearooms in Bakewell and Buxton add character to the region, each offering their unique spin on this beloved tradition. Truly, the Peak District serves up not just exceptional scenery, but some of the finest opportunities to relish a quintessential British afternoon tea.