Award Winning Afternoon Tea in West Cumbria

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in West Cumbria, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in West Cumbria? 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 West Cumbria is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in West Cumbria! 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 West Cumbria is Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Keswick (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Christopher Standhaven serves up award winning British, French Cuisine. Borrowdale Gates Hotel 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 West Cumbria 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 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in West Cumbria consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

West Cumbria, nestled between the picturesque Lake District and the stunning Cumbrian coastline, offers a delightful setting for any afternoon tea enthusiast. The area, known for its scenic beauty, offers a range of charming tea rooms and cosy cafes where one can indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea. Whether you are strolling through the breath-taking landscapes of the Lake District or enjoying the tranquillity of the coastal towns, you will discover that this region provides perfect opportunities for taking time to enjoy a leisurely tea, accompanied by the usual assortment of delicacies, including delicate finger sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of delectable sweet treats. A visit to West Cumbria would be incomplete without visiting some of its renowned venues for afternoon tea. One such location worth mentioning is Muncaster Castle, near Ravenglass. Here, you can savour delightful afternoon tea in the atmospheric surroundings of the historic castle gardens, making it an experience to remember. Another favourite is the Dunes Coffee Shop at Seascale, offering scrumptious homemade cakes and sandwiches alongside their tea offerings. For those journeying through the heart of the Lake District, Lingholm Kitchen & Walled Garden in Portinscale, near Keswick, provides a beautiful setting for afternoon tea, surrounded by charming walled gardens and a relaxing atmosphere. Whether you are a local or a visitor, West Cumbria is a delightful destination for those in search of the perfect afternoon tea experience.