Will it be a seafront hotel or a cosy cafe that you pick to enjoy your next Afternoon Tea in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate?
Did you know this tea-related ritual was introduced in the early 1840s to Britain by Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford and evolved as a mini meal to ward off hunger?
Afternoon Tea conjures up the simple pleasures of a bygone era, fine bone china, cucumber sandwiches and Victoria sponge. It'snow back in fashion, offering that little bit of decadence for today's discerning guests, but in a lot of instances delightfully affordable.
From the sandwiches cut into fingers, to the mini cakes and scones - is it jam or cream first? All washed down with tea or bubbles... what’s not to love about an Afternoon Tea?
Did you know that there's even a week celebrating Afternoon Tea? It ran 12th - 18th August 2024 #AfternoonTeaWeek
- Food of Love Thanet, Birchington
- Felicity's Cafe at Quex Park, Birchington - sit admiring Quex house before exploring the estate
- Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie, Birchington
- Fredericks Tea Room, Westgate-on-Sea
- Bethany’s, Westgate-on-Sea
- No. 42, Margate
- The Walpole Bay Hotel, Margate
- The WonderWorks by Hornby Hobbies, Margate
- Botany Bay Hotel, Broadstairs
- Bessie's Tea Parlour, Broadstairs - try an alternative 'Beforenoon Tea’ including mini bacon rolls and breakfast muffins
- The Yarrow Hotel, Broadstairs
- The Hive, Ramsgate
- San Clu Hotel, Ramsgate
- Jemima's Tea Room, Minster
- No 9 Restaurant at Chapel House Estate, Minster
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