Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, or for enjoying as a sweet pick-me-up after a long day of sightseeing and shopping, Bath is the ideal setting to indulge in a quintessentially English afternoon tea.

Consisting of a choice of fine teas, a range of delicate sandwiches and a selection of mouthwatering cakes and scones, you will find this tempting treat on offer in eateries across the city and beyond. Be ready to make some important decisions about your afternoon tea: which type will you choose, and which goes on your scone first, cream or jam?

For a traditional afternoon tea, visit the Pump Room Restaurant, where you can marvel at the building's grandeur while listening to live classical music from the Pump Room Trio. Or, indulge in an afternoon tea served on a Sally Lunn bun at the oldest house in Bath. 

Transport yourself to Georgian Bath at The Jane Austen Centre's Regency Tea Rooms, where you can enjoy afternoon tea while swooning over Mr Darcy’s portrait hanging on the wall.

In the summer, enjoy alfresco afternoon tea in The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa’s tranquil garden, with a choice of savoury and sweet options, as well as a special children's afternoon tea. Or head outside the city centre to the show-stopping surroundings of Iford Manor, where you can savour a stroll around the spectacular gardens alongside a delectable afternoon tea until 30 September. 

You also have plenty of options for an indulgent afternoon tea in the leafy surroundings of a country manor outside the city centre, such as Lucknam Park and Homewood, where you can wander around beautiful gardens to work up an appetite beforehand.

For something a little different, Osteria Partenopea on Upper Borough Walls serves Aperi-Tea, a playful mix of British afternoon tea and Italian aperitivo.

Whether you’re looking for a conventional afternoon tea in quaint surroundings, or one with an exciting contemporary twist, you'll find plenty of scenic venues offering their own delicious takes on the classic meal across Bath and beyond.