9 festive afternoon tea spots in NI you NEED to try this Christmas
Last updated 7th Dec 2023
There’s no better way to get into the festive season with a Christmas afternoon tea, and we’re lucky to have an array of gorgeous spots across Northern Ireland serving up delicious treats.
Expect cinnamon scones, bauble bakes and plenty of turkey sandwiches.
Check out our top picks for you to enjoy with friends and family for a Christmas to remember.
Titanic Belfast
Immerse yourself in their luxurious Afternoon Tea at the Titanic Hotel Belfast, indulging yourself in the Golden Age of Hospitality.
Served by the excellent team of The Wolff Grill, enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and sweet treats, from delicious delicacies, freshly baked scones and sweet flaky pastries. The Titanic Hotel Belfast knows how to put on the best afternoon treat served with only the best China and a warm pot of tea.
Customers are offered a set of 4 Afternoon menus including an Afternoon Tea Menu
Vegetarian Afternoon Tea Menu
Gluten Free and Vegan Menu
Kids' Afternoon Tea Menu
The Merchant Hotel
Garnered the reputation of a 'must do' experience when visiting Belfast. The Merchants return of Afternoon Tea has left a great impression, alongside their own review "We don't claim to have invented afternoon tea, but we are proud to say we have perfected it".
Enjoy the spectacular surroundings of The Great Room Restaurant, transporting you to a boast of wealth with its original Victorian features, complementing the delicious afternoon tea, discreet service and friendly atmosphere.
As well as offering a traditional afternoon tea, The Merchant offers a wide variety from Prosecco Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Afternoon Tea and Champagne Afternoon Tea for an extra touch of decadence.
Galgorm Resort
Take in the beautiful surroundings of the Galgorm Resort whilst indulging in Afternoon Tea set overlooking the flowing River Maine and beautiful parkland of the Resort.
Enjoy a pot of freshly brewed tea, chosen from a carefully selected menu of teas sourced to complement your food perfectly alongside a selection of finely cut sandwiches, savouries, freshly baked scones and delicate miniature desserts.
Aside from their Afternoon Tea, The Galgrom also has a current offer of a Champagne Afternoon For Two Gift Voucher, perfect for this Christmas.
Europa Hotel
Enjoy Afternnon Tea in Belfast City Centre at The Europa Hotel, one of Belfast's most historically monumental buildings. There is no better place to enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea than here with a ceremony of delicious decorum for indulgent afternoons.
Served daily in the Piano Lounge, guests can enjoy delicate pastries, scones and sandwiches served with the finest blended teas. Sit back, unfold your napkins and feast upon local ingredients and Belfast charm. Topped off with a glass of sparkles if you wish.
Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2-pm-5pm
Grand Central Hotel
Savour the age-old custom of a traditional afternoon tea with a contemporary twist in the magnificent Grand Central Hotel with the afternoon held in The Observatory. Enjoy the sights of Belfast with the cityscape as far as your eyes can spy. The Grand Central truly does take Afternoon Tea to another level.
Indulge in mouth-watering sweet and savoury delicacies, fine China and steaming pots of the finest teas from Kenya's highlands and valleys of Assam. Make the occasion even more special with an optional glass of Champagne!
Afternoon Tea is served daily from 1pm-5pm with a selections of offers
Fitzwilliam Hotel
The perfect Afternoon treat in Belfast's most luxurious five-sat hotel situated beside The Grand Opera House.
Enjoy a varied selection of fine finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and home baked scones with clotted cream in in exquisite five-star surroundings.
Served from Monday- Friday 1:30pm-3pm and Saturday to Sunday 1:30pm-3:30pm, priced at £35.00 per person.
Children's Afternoon Tea is available on request for children aged 4-12 years old and priced as £20.00 per child.
Parisien
Located at the heart of Belfast, facing Belfast City Hall, Café Parisien is the perfect stop to make on your Afternoon.
Enjoy a pot of tea or a freshly brewed coffee as you sample their exquisite range of classic scones, finger sandwiches and French pastries. Snack on a tortilla wrap or a freshly baked blueberry scone and devour a Victoria sponge iced diamond cake, with traditional afternoon tea costing £20.95 during the week and £22.95 for a weekend indulgence.
AMPM Restaurant
Enjoy AMPM's famous Afternoon Tea in their Champagne Lounge, with walls adorned with flowers, local artwork complemented with the sounds of jazz inspired playlists.
AMPM's Afternoon Tea includes traditional Afternoon and High Tea favourites, from a range of teas served with finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and jam. Served Sunday to Friday from 2pm – 4pm.
Leighinmohr House Hotel
Leighinmohr House is renowned for their award winning afternoon tea service that combines classic culinary treats, with locally sourced ingredients, skilfully prepared by their dedicated pastry chef.
The final Festive Afternoon Tea of the season served on Saturday 6th January, booking is advised.
And for something a little extra, afternoon tea doesn't get more luxurious than when served with a chilled glass of Teresa Rizzi Prosecco Spumante for £7.00.
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