Top 10 Festive Afternoon Teas 2016
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The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway and at AfternoonTea.co.uk we think there’s no better way to get into the spirit of the season than by indulging in a Festive Afternoon Tea!
Please note this post is from
2016 and the information is now out of date
After a busy day Christmas shopping, the ideal way to relax is to
retreat from the cold weather and warm up with a cup of tea and
treat yourself to a selection of delicious goodies in opulent
surroundings.
Venues all over the country are celebrating the festive season by crafting special menus that put an inventive twist on their traditional Afternoon Tea.
Whether you are looking for Christmas carols sung whilst you enjoy your tea or delicate pastries in the shape of festive favourites, we've compiled together a list of some of the top Afternoon Teas embracing the magic of Christmas.
The Royal Garden Hotel - Kensington
This stylish 5-star hotel set in the heart of Kensington has crafted a special menu in celebration of the festive season. Available from 1st - 24th December, this delicious menu features an assortment of festive finger sandwiches, freshly baked Christmas pudding and cinnamon scones and a selection of seasonal sweet treats such as a Christmas tree chestnut cupcake. Diners can enjoy an exclusive offer of this Afternoon Tea with a complimentary glass of mulled wine for £31 per person.
The
Balmoral - Edinburgh
Why not get into the seasonal spirit at this famous Edinburgh
Hotel and indulge in their sumptuous Afternoon Tea specially
designed for Christmas. Throughout December you can indulge in a
luxurious menu full of festive favourites such as turkey and
cranberry sandwiches and Christmas pudding with Armagnac cream.
Diners can enjoy this menu for £40 per person or upgrade to include
a glass of Champagne for £55 per person.
Celebrate Christmas at Lanes of London in the London Marriott Hotel situated on the prestigious Park Lane. This sophisticated venue has crafted a menu in celebration of the festive season featuring cupcakes in the shape of snowmen and milk chocolate and clementine stollen in the shape of a Christmas present. Available until 31st December, this venue is offering 35% off this menu meaning diners can enjoy a selection of sumptuous seasonal savoury and sweet treats for £25.35 per person.
Coworth
Park - Berkshire
This delightful country hotel is offering an extra sparkle at
Christmas time with a Champagne Afternoon Tea accompanied by carols
from local choir, Royal Harmonics. Available weekends until 18th
December, guests can enjoy a festive twist on the hotel's
traditional Afternoon Tea featuring a range of seasonal sandwiches
and pastries. Adults can enjoy this menu with a glass of Veuve
Clicquot for £52.50 per person with the children's menu priced at
£25 per child.
The Lanesborough - Knightsbridge
To celebrate the festive season, The Lanesborough's head chef, Nicolas Rouzaud, has recreated their Traditional Afternoon Tea menu with a creative, Christmas twist. Classic pastries have been reinvented to include seasonal delights such as a spicy Christmas muffin and a mulled wine and pear cake. Indulge in an afternoon of pure luxury at this elegant venue that is topped off with a glass of Taittinger Champagne NV. Available from 25th November - 1st January, this Afternoon Tea is priced at £65 per person.
The Chesterfield -
Mayfair
Located just a short walk away from Hyde Park, The Chesterfield
Hotel is ideally located for guests looking to relax and unwind
after a busy day exploring the attractions in the park's Winter
Wonderland. Their Christmas Afternoon Tea menu features something
for the whole family with a Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea for
adults consisting of a selection of festive favourites that can be
enjoyed with a glass of mulled wine and a Little Elves Afternoon
Tea for children. Available 21st November - 1st January, The Winter
Wonderland Afternoon Tea is priced from £38.50 per person and the
Little Elves Afternoon Tea is priced at £19.50 per child.
In celebration of Christmas, The Capital have collaborated with critically acclaimed pastry chef Claire Clarke to craft a delicious Festive Afternoon Tea menu. Diners can indulge in a selection of scrumptious sweet delights in the shape of festive favourites such as a mint meringue Christmas tree at this fashionable townhouse hotel located in the heart of London's prestigious Knightsbridge area. Priced at £29.50 per person, this menu is available from 21st November until 31st December.
The Midland -
Manchester
Situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, The Midland Hotel
is an elegant venue in which to indulge in Afternoon Tea. Diners
can get into the Christmas spirit with The Midland's Festive
Afternoon Tea menu that features seasonal dishes such as turkey and
cranberry sandwiches and sweet treats such as a white chocolate and
cranberry snowball. Available from 25th November until 30th
December, this Afternoon Tea is priced at £33 per
person Monday - Thursday and £35 per person Friday -
Sunday.
Looking for something more traditional this Christmas? The iconic Goring Hotel are famous for their delightful Afternoon Tea and to celebrate Christmas they have given their Afternoon Tea a festive makeover. Afternoon Tea is served on the Terrace and guests can enjoy themed treats such as a gingerbread snowflake and a blood orange bauble. Priced from £42.50 per person, this festive menu is running from 22nd November until 5th January.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester
On selected dates throughout December, you can enjoy a themed
Afternoon Tea at Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester while listening
to the angelic sound of carollers performing a range of Christmas
classics. Located just a short walk away from Manchester Christmas
markets, diners can unwind in the warmth and comfort of this
venue's OpusOne restaurant while enjoying a delicious traditional
or gentlemen's Afternoon Tea.
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