The Cafe at the Palace of HolyroodhousePalace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX

Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 - Highly Commended

In a striking setting at the end of the famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, The Café at the Palace is one of the ultimate Afternoon Tea destinations. Its outdoor terrace in the historic Mews Courtyard gives diners views over Arthur's Seat, and the tea is served in specially commissioned chinaware.

Dedicated to using only the very finest of local ingredients and produce, as demonstrated by their Visit Scotland Taste our Best accreditation. By sourcing all of their ingredients locally you can be assured that only the freshest and tastiest of Scottish delights go into creating their award winning Afternoon Teas.

A wide selection of Tea Palace loose leaf teas are served and you can indulge in a crisp glass of Pannier Brut champagne or refreshing Edinburgh Gin cocktail.

Fully gluten free, dairy free and vegan Afternoon Teas are available. Great care is taken in providing for all guests, even the little ones aren't forgotten about with a special Children's Afternoon Tea.

The Cafe at the Palace was awarded a Highly Commended certificate at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 in recognition of its high quality Afternoon Tea service.

1. Times:

   Afternoon Tea is served 12pm to 4pm every day

2. Booking:

3. Nearest railway station:

   Waverly station

4. Approach:

5. Where to sit:

   Green room within mews courtyard

6. Dress code:

   Smart Casual

7. Children:

   Children are welcome

8. Music:

   No Live Music

9. Credit cards:

   Credit cards accepted

10. Gardens:

    Garden seating available

11. Outdoor Seating:

    Weather Permitting

12. Disabled access:

    Disabled Access

13. Dogs:

    Guide dogs only

14. Gluten free:

    Yes, available upon request

15. Vegan:

    Yes, available upon request

16. Nut free:

    Yes, available upon request

17. Award Winner:

    Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 - Highly Commended

18. Halal:

    Yes, available upon request

TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA 

A Choice of finest Tea Palace loose leaf teas

Finger sandwiches
Free range egg mayonnaise & watercress
Aberdeen Angus roast beef & horseradish
Mature Cheddar cheese & chutney
Scottish smoked salmon & cream cheese on homemade oatcakes
Warm seasonal tart of the day

Pastries
Ecclefechan tart
Traditional Victoria sponge
Carrot cake with walnuts
Chocolate & Chantilly cream éclair

  Freshly baked scones
Whisky soaked raisin & cherry scone
Orange scented scone with mixed peel
served with homemade mixed Scottish berry preserve & cream

  £18.95 per person

 CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA

Traditional afternoon tea plus a glass of Pannier Brut champagne

£27.00 per person

EDINBURGH GIN COCKTAIL AFTERNOON TEA
£27 per person

Enjoy your traditional Afternoon Tea with an Edinburgh Gin cocktail:
-Edinburgh Gin gimlet - Raspberry gin fizz - Elderflower zest

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