Tempting Afternoon Teas in Staffordshire

Indulge in a dainty sandwich, sweet treat and a brew at one of these fine establishments – home of some of the best afternoon teas in Staffordshire.

Ramblers Retreat

We start our round-up at Staffordshire's Tea Room/Coffee Shop of the Year, the Ramblers Retreat Country Tea Room in Alton, Staffordshire Moorlands.

Crowned at the 2022 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards in March, this well-loved tea room is renowned for its quintessentially English surroundings, which have been welcoming visitors since 1981.

Their Lords & Ladies Afternoon Tea includes finger sandwiches, quiche of the day, sausage roll, and a selection of homemade cakes and scones to die for!

Competition News: We have a Lords & Ladies Afternoon Tea for Two up for grabs in our Afternoon Tea Week competition! To enter, head to our Facebook page and share the competition post before 5pm on Sunday 14th August.

Looking for more like this? What could be more British than a cream tea on a steam train? Indulge with Churnet Valley Railway's Staffordshire Cream Tea experience, dining in style in a heritage train carriage as you wind your way through the captivating Churnet Valley.

And the Afternoon Cream Tea Trains at Foxfield Railway offers a great day out for the family, with its Children's Afternoon Cream Tea boxes.

World of Wedgwood Tea Room

The Wedgwood Tea Room, at World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent, offers one of the most elegant and exquisite afternoon teas in Staffordshire.

Savour a traditional afternoon tea in sumptuous surroundings, served on the finest Wedgwood china, for a truly memorable experience.

The Little Gardeners Afternoon Tea provides a child-friendly spin on the traditional menu, with sandwich triangles, fresh fruit watering can, chocolate brownie soil, and milk, milkshake or Fruit Shoot to wash it all down.

And a Vegan Afternoon Tea is also available, with sandwiches including chilli and sundried tomato hummus, and a selection of desserts like chickpea and coconut meringue.

It's the perfect end to a day exploring the incredible history of Wedgwood, witnessing amazing craftsmanship, and creating your own masterpiece to take home in the decorating studio or at the potter's wheel.

Looking for more like this? For more afternoon teas with beautiful backdrops, head for the heavenly Hoar Cross Hall, or the tea room over-looking the peaceful, picturesque Dorothy Clive Garden.

The Red Lion

Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in an idyllic rural retreat at The Red Lion in Bradley, near Stafford.

It's a beautifully-presented treat, with homemade scones, Brew Tea Company teas, quaint finger sandwiches, and inviting desserts like ginger & lemon sponge, and chocloate & hazelnut cheesecake.

There is a more savoury Alternative Afternoon Tea option too, offering Scotch eggs, crusty rolls and three 1/3 pints of real ale.

The surroundings are equally beautiful. The building dates back to the 17^th Century and retains many of the original features, including the timber frame, and the huge standing stones, which, some say, can help young women predict their future!

Looking for more like this? Tuck into afternoon tea in Staffordshire at stunning locations like the Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa, with its breath-taking views of The Roaches, and Hilton St George's Park, gazing all-around at the lush greenery and woodland of East Staffordshire.

The Country Kitchen at Essington Farm

Afternoon tea at The Country Kitchen at Essington Farm in South Staffordshire, is a real treat for all the family.

Everything is made fresh on the premises, using the highest quality ingredients - many of which have been grown or reared on the farm next door – and the homemade strawberry jam, scones and cakes are to die for!

Younger diners can choose from the Child’s Afternoon Tea, with a selection of simple sandwiches, mini sausage roll, cupcake, and half a scone, served with fruit juice or milk, while the Toddler's Afternoon Tea suits those with even smaller appetites.

Various dietary requirements (such as a vegan afternoon tea available on request) are catered for, making sure everyone can indulge.

Looking for more like this? If you like eateries which source their produce locally, try an afternoon tea at Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe, East Staffordshire, which uses 48 different local suppliers, or Betley Tea Room, Newcastle-under-Lyme, where the ingredients come from within 10 miles of the front door, including their own farm.

Pom's Kitchen & Deli

Combine a day of sight-seeing and culture with a decadent afternoon tea at Pom's Kitchen & Deli, in the heart of Lichfield.

Explore our wonderful and historic city, with the magnificent Lichfield Cathedral, the tranquil Beacon Park, and the acclaimed Garrick Theatre, indulging at Pom’s on the way, refuelling with macaroons, fresh scones and a selection of sandwiches.

Make a day of it at Bella's Coffee House, with its mouth-watering menu around the corner from the shopping of McArthur Glen West Midlands and the walking of Cannock Chase Forest.

And if you’re heading to a show at Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre, why not pop into the Royal-themed Cup A Cha, and tuck into a menu fit for The Queen?

Looking for more like this? The Rabbit Hole Tea Room in Stoke-on-Trent is a quirky Alice in Wonderland inspired treat, close to the China Hall at Spode, home of great events like the British Ceramics Biennial, while The Peel Aldergate offers an enticing afternoon tea, experience close to Tamworth Castle, the Tamworth Assembly Rooms, and the Snowdome.

Have we missed your favourite out?

There are many more delicious afternoon teas in Staffordshire on our Afternoon Tea page, but we'd love to know if your afternoon tea haunt of choice is not on our list!

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