Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Torbay

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 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.

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.