Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Yorkshire

In total, there are 41 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Yorkshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Yorkshire? 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 Yorkshire is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Yorkshire! 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 Yorkshire is Forge Restaurant at Middleton Lodge in Middleton Tyas (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jake Jones serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Forge Restaurant at Middleton Lodge currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 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 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants serving afternoon tea in Yorkshire consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 8 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 40 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Yorkshire consisting of 2 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 8 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 16 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 14 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled along the charming North Yorkshire coastline, the area around Scarborough offers a delightful blend of seaside scenery and traditional English indulgence, making it a haven for afternoon tea enthusiasts like myself. With its grand Victorian heritage and sweeping sea views, Scarborough embraces the leisurely ritual of tea with timeless elegance. One favourite spot is The Crescent Hotel, where classic tiered stands brim with freshly baked scones, delicate pastries, and finger sandwiches prepared with a flourish of local ingredients. Equally inviting is The Bell in nearby Snainton, a cosy village retreat known for its warm hospitality and beautifully presented teas, perfect after a brisk walk along the coast or through the rolling countryside. Venture a little further inland and the charm continues at Wykeham Abbey House, where the afternoon tea is served within serene surroundings that make you feel as if time has kindly slowed its pace. Many local tearooms and boutique cafes in this part of Yorkshire place great pride in their baking traditions, ensuring that each pot of tea is accompanied by treats crafted with care and character. Whether youre drawn by the crisp coastal air or the peaceful rural villages, this corner of Yorkshire offers some of the loveliest settings in which to enjoy the quintessentially British pleasure of afternoon tea.