Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Torbay

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

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Torbay? 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 Torbay is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Torbay! 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 Torbay is Orestone Manor in Torquay (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Neil D'allen serves up award winning Modern, European Cuisine. Orestone Manor 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 Torbay 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 Torbay consisting of 2 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Ah, Torbay! This delightful coastal area, often referred to as the English Riviera, offers not only stunning seaside vistas but also some splendid spots for afternoon tea enthusiasts like myself. Nestled in the county of Devon, Torbay encompasses the towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham, each with its own unique charm. If you're ever meandering through this coastline, what could be better than an elegant afternoon tea overlooking the harbour or amidst a lovely garden? Torbay brims with opportunities to indulge in this quintessential British tradition. For those with discerning palates, I highly recommend a visit to the *Grand Hotel* in Torquay. Overlooking the glistening waters of the bay, its afternoon tea menu tantalisingly blends classic Devonshire cream teas with more contemporary offerings. The scones here, perfectly crumbly, pair deliciously with generous dollops of clotted cream and jam (and don't forget—Devonshire tradition dictates the cream goes on first!). Another venue worth savouring is *Cockington Court* in the quaint village of Cockington, just outside Torquay. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodlands, their tea lounge provides quite the atmospheric retreat, offering handmade cakes and fresh sandwiches that make for an idyllic afternoon. Whether by the sea or in the countryside, Torbay is undoubtedly a treasure trove for lovers of afternoon tea.