6 LOCAL AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCES FOR ALL BUDGETS…
Posted by Kat Heath on 12 Mar 2025
Afternoon Tea is a customary ritual which we have enjoyed in the UK for years. Afternoon tea was introduced by Anna, The 7th Duchess of Bedford in 1840. The pause between lunch and the evening meal became a fashionable social event within high society, traditionally served in the drawing room between 4-5pm.
In recent times it has become a popular treat to be enjoyed by all!
I have devised a list of 6 places locally to enjoy afternoon tea whatever your budget!
1. MAYFIELD LAVENDER
Glass House Cafe
139 Reigate Road
Epsom
KT17 3DW
Tel: 07503877707
Enjoy the aroma of locally sourced lavender as you enter this breathtaking cafe. Adorned with cherry blossom and fairy lights, this cafe is a great addition to Epsom’s eateries. Afternoon tea is served here with a lavender twist! A must!
Prices start from £35pp/£70 for 2. More information can be found here.
2. THE OLIVE TREE (at Ashtead Garden Centre)
6 Pleasure Pit Road
Ashtead
KT21 1HU
Tel: 01372 271188
Enjoy speciality teas and coffees with a traditional afternoon tea of sandwiches, warm savoury treats and freshly baked sweet bakes.
The Olive Restaurant is a beautifully airy place to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea locally!
Prices from £24.95 pp
For menu click on link here.
3. THE HORTON ARTS CENTRE
Haven Way
Epsom
KT19 8NP
Tel: 01372 747662
A beautifully listed building which has become a cultural hub for Epsom.
The cafe, although doesn’t serve afternoon tea per say offers a great scone served with clotted cream and jam, you could choose to wash down with a pot of tea or as fully licensed a glass of fizz perhaps?
Prices start from £24 pp
For full cake menu click here.
4. ALL THINGS NICE
90 High Street,
Ewell Village
KT17 1RE
Tel: 020 37543873
Plentiful offerings are guaranteed when you indulge in an Afternoon Tea at this destinational award winning cafe in the heart of Ewell Village.
Freshly made sandwiches and cakes are in abundance with the option of treating yourself to a glass or two of fizz at an extra cost.
Prices start from £23.50 pp. Take away option also available from £17.50 pp
5. TAMS CAKES & COOKIES AFTERNOON TEA IN A BOX
Website: https://www.tamscakesandcookies.com/
Local baker, Tammy creates beautiful cakes and treats for various occasions!
She is now offering afternoon tea for two in a box which is a lovely idea for a gift.
Within the beautifully presented box:
A selection of finger sandwiches,
4 scones, jam, clotted cream,
mini sausage rolls, Viennese whirls,
loaf cake slices and strawberries.
The price is £35 (serves 2)
For more information click here.
GUILDFORD HARBOUR HOTEL
3 Alexandra Terrace
High Street
Guildford
GU1 3DA
Tel: 01483 792308
Slightly further afield and a personal favourite of Dee’s, this beautiful boutique hotel in Guildford offers a beautiful afternoon tea within the hotels vibrant HarBAR Kitchen, Bar & Terrace. Indulge in their beautiful afternoon tea which is in Dee’s words gorgeous!
Prices start from £30 pp. For more information click here.
All information correct at the time of publication.
Some venues will require booking.
Kat xx
