Award Winning Afternoon Tea in The West Midlands

In total, there are 33 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in The West Midlands, 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 West Midlands? 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 West Midlands is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in The West Midlands! 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 West Midlands is 1919 Restaurant at The Cottage In The Wood in Malvern (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Rob Mason serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. 1919 Restaurant at The Cottage In The Wood 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 West Midlands, however there are 7 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 29 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in The West Midlands consisting of 3 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 15 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 11 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of England, the West Midlands offers a delightful variety of afternoon tea experiences. As a devoted tea aficionado, visiting this region is nothing short of a treat, with plush lounges and traditional establishments serving up that quintessential British meal. Indulging in a spread of delicate sandwiches, fluffy scones, and exquisite pastries feels particularly fitting amidst the county's stately homes and charming tearooms. Birmingham, at the heart of the West Midlands, boasts several spots that provide a classic afternoon tea—a highlight being Harvey Nichols' luxury offering at the Mailbox, where diners can savour delightful treats paired with exquisite speciality teas against a chic backdrop. For something a tad more quaint, Moor Hall Hotel and Spa, located north of Birmingham in Sutton Coldfield, provides an idyllic setting for an elegant afternoon tea experience. The hotel's peaceful gardens and classically furnished surroundings add to the sense of occasion that afternoon tea should bring. Venture a little further into Warwickshire and you will find Coombe Abbey near Coventry, where the historic atmosphere adds a special charm to one's teatime experience. There is great joy in the ceremony of traditional tea—whether served in an ornate castle setting or a cosy urban cafe, the West Midlands offers ample options to enjoy this lovely English pastime.