Afternoon Tea

Located on Rose Street in the New Town, Patisserie Valerie is the perfect place to relax after a day’s shopping and sightseeing.

Available all-day, everyday, their eye-catching afternoon tea includes British tea infusions, freshly baked fruit and plain scones served with jam and clotted cream, mini profiteroles and a selection of mini cake slices.

Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry – they offer UK delivery!

Enjoy the traditional afternoon tea experience in all its resplendent glory at Dunstane Restaurant & Bar, with dainty sandwiches, home baked cakes and fluffy scones slathered with jam and Scottish cream. Choose from their selection of fine teas, a glass of champagne, Kombucha or artisan gin selection and make it a Hendrick’s G&Tea.

Tantalise your taste buds with a divine selection of leaf teas, home baking and traditional sandwiches served in the beautiful surroundings of Prestonfield House.

In the summer months, afternoon tea is served in the rose-filled garden or pretty tea house, while in the winter, diners can enjoy the cosiness of a roaring fire in the sumptuous Tapestry Room.

Traditional, vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

Set within a stunning 19^th century building, Colonnades at the Signet Library provides a truly memorable afternoon tea experience from start to finish. Every detail is just so, from the incredibly ornate, neo-classic decor to the bespoke silver tea stand on which your delicacies are served.

Their sandwiches and cakes are all made using the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. They also have an extensive list of teas, including their own signature blend.

In the historic settings of the mews courtyard at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, enjoy a delicious range of homemade cakes, pastries and sandwiches, all served with your choice of loose leaf tea.

Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan afternoon teas are available on request, and a special children’s version is also available.

Top Tip: Look out for their crown cappuccino or sample their rich soaked fruit cake – delicious!

Exquisite. One word sums up the style and luxury of the afternoon tea served in the Balmoral’s Palm Court.

Sumptuous surroundings and a delicious array of savoury and sweet, tasty treats await you as you relax with friends and people watch in this Edinburgh landmark hotel in the heart of Princes Street.

Situated at the gardens’ entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens, The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant, sourcing the best locally produced ingredients wherever possible.

Serving both a traditional and vegetarian afternoon tea, their mouth-watering menu includes sandwiches with seasonal fillings, delicate scones and a selection of petit fours, all served with a choice of Scottish blend tea or Americano coffee.

For a delicious selection of sandwiches, homemade scones, cakes and traybakes be sure to make a beeline for the hugely popular Mimi’s Bakehouse, either in their Leith or Corstorphine bakeries.

Choose from classic afternoon tea, or if you’re feeling fancy, why not opt for the champagne or cocktail menu.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available.

Add a whole different dimension of luxury to this most decadent and dainty of British traditions aboard former Northern Lighthouse Board ship, Fingal.

Sit under a shimmering ceiling aboard Scotland’s first luxury floating hotel and tuck into a selection of perfectly formed savoury and sweet delicacies. Add some sparkle to the occasion with a glass of champagne and enjoy the backdrop of exquisite art deco interiors and views to match.

Brewhemia blend Scottish flavours with traditional staples, making for a delightfully decadent result. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and freshly baked scones, served with your choice of tea or artisan coffee. Or why not kick things up a notch with a glass of prosecco, or a handcrafted gin cocktail for a truly special experience?

If you’re looking for something a bit heartier, their Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea is a substantial menu consisting of homemade pies, tarts, filling sandwiches and a variety of sweet treats – all of which is washed down with a pot of strong tea and a flight of three beers.

Overlooking St Andrew Square in the centre of the city, The Ivy on the Square offers a chic location to dine and watch the world go by.

Its luxurious afternoon tea includes an array of sandwiches, freshly baked fruit scones with clotted cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry preserve. The moreish sweets include delights such as chocolate plant pot, madeleine cake with lemon curd, red velvet raspberry cake and a strawberry milkshake, all accompanied by a choice of teas, infusions or coffees.

If you’re looking to turn an afternoon into something magical, The Wizard Afternoon Tea at The Cauldron Bar may be just the ticket.

An immersive, interactive and magical experience which is suitable for both adults and children, guests have the opportunity to brew exciting teas using a working magic wand, while tucking into a tea tree that is served with tasty treats, all of which are a magical twist on the traditional afternoon tea.