Afternoon Tea Week – where to go in Edinburgh
It’s Afternoon Tea Week and for Edinburgh residents that’s a big thing, right? For those in need of a recommendation for the ideal afternoon tea this week, look no further than our recommendations here.
The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel can get your taste buds tingling as you witness the three-tier cake stand hit the table.
Afternoon Tea Week is a celebration of one of the key British traditions, and includes a full programme of events, competitions and recipes to make this week different from any other tea week in the calendar. They are also looking for photos and social media content of how everyone is celebrating the annual event, using the hashtag, #afternoonteaweek.
Now here is a challenge for you – we can’t find any photos featuring Edinburgh’s afternoon tea offerings! So here is one we quite liked to give you an idea of what to post:
The MacDonald Holyrood Hotel has several tea suggestions available with or without Edinburgh’s great love – gin. Enjoy their Clipper tea or Elite coffee (based in Glasgow) with a luxury selection of sandwiches, scones and macarons to try out your table manners.
Book yourself an afternoon tea at this venue and all you have to do is tweet a wonderful picture of this selection, and show the rest how it’s done.
At Edinburgh Malmaison there is a wonderful afternoon tea menu – and of course you may get the sunshine in Leith!
Enjoy A cheeky spot of Afternoon Tea which range from the Classic Cream Tea at £10pp to Champagne Afternoon Tea with Mumm Rosé for £27 each.
And of course you can enjoy a walk round The Shore afterwards so you need not feel guilty about the calories.
(Gluten free options available)
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Afternoon Tea at One Square at The Sheraton Grand Hotel is a real treat.
The perfect pick-me-up whether for a break between shops or an indulgent few hours with your best friends. The relaxed surroundings of One Square coupled with large picture windows providing views across Festival Square to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, there could be no finer spot in which to enjoy Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh.
Choose from the many fine enveloped teas, or speciality loose-leaf varieties, brewed at your table with a traditional Russian Samovar.
Of course, no Afternoon Tea would be complete without a delicious assortment of sandwiches, scones and home made preserves, not to mention a tempting selection of sweet treats – courtesy of their expert pastry chefs.
For reservations and further information please contact One Square on (0131) 221 6422, book online or email info@onesquareedinburgh.co.uk.
For the ultimate indulgence at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, George Street Bar and Grill at The Roxburghe Hotel has announced it will be offering alfresco dining on its stylish new outdoor terrace, for the ‘epitomé of festival chic’.
The planned seating area outside the hotel is open throughout the festival, perfectly placed for customers to soak up Edinburgh’s party atmosphere whilst enjoying the quintessential British tradition of Afternoon Tea, or to take advantage of the premium menu from the George Street Bar & Grill.
The four star hotel on George Street will keep the crowds cool throughout the month of August, providing tantalising speciality teas, sumptuous sandwiches along with savoury and sweet treats – all made using the finest Scottish ingredients.
Marcello Ventisei, General Manager at The Roxburghe, said: “We are delighted to offer our fabulous Afternoon Tea outdoors to festival goers and residents alike throughout August. Whether you plan to people watch on our terrace or pick up a speciality ice-cream to cool down, the George Street Bar and Grill is an ideal festival stop off.”
To further celebrate its outdoor Afternoon Tea and dining offer, the Roxburghe Hotel has partnered with the East Indian Tea Company store to run a complimentary tea tasting experience each Wednesday, from 10 August for four weeks.
Customers who have booked a table to eat or drink at the Roxburghe Hotel will be able to sample a variety of flavours, whilst also getting a chance to enjoy the new and exclusive Edinburgh Festival Tea – a must for any tea aficionado.
Visitors can enjoy a classic afternoon tea for just £13.95 per person from 12noon to 5pm daily. Little ones can also enjoy the centuries old tradition with a Child’s Afternoon Tea at £6.95 including refreshing still lemonade.
The Waldorf Astoria – Edinburgh Caledonian has celebrated Afternoon Tea Week with the launch of their own luxurious take on a traditional favourite.
Enjoy Scotland’s finest seafood in a menu featuring delights such as lobster, mango and clams, as well as a luscious selection of sweet delicacies including freshly baked scones, vanilla and tonka bean macaroons and peanut & dark chocolate brownies.
Prices are £48 per person or £60 including champagne
Available daily, between 12pm and 5pm.
For bookings T 0131 222 8945 or email here.
Bookings must be made 24h in advance.
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