Considering an Afternoon Tea in Norwich but unsure where to visit first. We have compiled a list of the best Norwich afternoon teas, there are lots to choose from, many of them offer a smaller child’s sized version, and look out for special themed afternoon teas throughout the year.
Best Afternoon Tea Norwich Has To Offer
Assembly House
Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ
The Assembly House dining room provides an indulgent afternoon of dainty sandwiches, scones, pastries and delicious cakes. Enjoy afternoon tea in the Georgian splendour with marble topped tables and elegant tiered cake stands.
Introducing a very special afternoon tea inspired by the Queen’s favourite cake, their next theme which began on April 19 and runs until June 30 is all about BISCUITS.
Classic Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House costs £24.95 for one or £49.50 for two, children’s afternoon teas cost £14.95 for a smaller version of the classic tea and are available for guests aged 12 and under.
The Ber Street Kitchen
141-143 Ber Street, Norwich NR1 3EY
The Ber Street Kitchen is an independent, bespoke café which offers an afternoon tea on a three-tiered stand with a selection of sandwiches and sweet treats such as Viennese Whirls, carrot cakes and macarons.
Biddy’s Tea Room
Lower Goat Lane, Norwich and The Market Place, Aylsham
Biddy’s Tea Room has a unique take on afternoon tea, which is all made in their Aylsham bakery, as customers can chose their own tiers.
Some of the finger sandwich choices include goats cheese, ham, chilli jam and Brie or vegan cheddar, apple and walnut. Biddy’s is an independent Victorian-inspired tea room where you choose your own sandwiches, cakes, scones and any of the 60 loose leaf teas.
Bramleys Cafe and Cakery
Hellesdon Barns, Hellesdon Hall Rd, Norwich NR6 5BB
If you venture away from the city centre, you’ll find Bramleys Cafe and Cakery in Hellesdon Hall Road. They use local suppliers and bakeries to bring you the freshest, highest quality food.
Their traditional afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches with your choice of filling, a sweet or savoury scone and one of the day’s cake selection.
Dunston Hall
Ipswich Road, Norwich , NR14 8PQ
Dunston Hall is a beautiful four-star hotel. You can treat yourself to the various savoury and sweet goodies and wash it down with a hot drink, or if you are feeling classy you can add a glass of champagne or a refreshing Hendricks gin and tonic.
Enjoy a special variation which has been expertly designed to be suitable for vegans.
Harriets Café Tearooms
38 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1LD
Harriets tea rooms aim to create a nostalgic feel as the “true quality of service from yesteryear is at the centre of everything”.
There are four different afternoon tea options for you to choose from: miniature, savoury, special and a celebration afternoon tea. There is also the option to add champagne or prosecco for extra fizz.
Maids Head Hotel
Maids Head Hotel, Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1LB
At the Maids Head Hotel You can tuck into finger sandwiches, the chef’s savouries, with freshly baked cheese and fruit scones and finally a selection of seasonal cake bites. They have Wilkinson’s loose lea tea, coffee or a glass of bubbly to wash it all down.
Byfords
1-3 Shirehall Plain, Holt, NR25 6BG
Afternoon teas are a speciality at Byfords in the centre of Holt where you can build a selection to suit your tastes in the character-style restaurant, full of beams, nooks and crannies.
The scones are baked fresh every day, the cakes are handmade locally and the sandwiches are made to order and you can add a glass of Champagne if you choose. Afternoon tea features traditional finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, cakes and a selection of tea and coffee or a glass of fizz.
Congham Hall Hotel
Lynn Road, Congham, King’s Lynn PE32 1AH
Congham Hall Hotel is a perfect place to sit and enjoy afternoon tea after a walk. There is a selection of freshly made sandwiches, homemade cakes, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and homemade jam, chocolate éclairs, mini tartlets and mini desserts, and if you are celebrating why not add a glass of champagne?
Folly Tearoom
Hoppers Yard, Bull Street, Holt, NR25 6LN
Folly Tea Room has three afternoon tea variations to choose from – traditional, the Sparkling Folly and The Gentleman’s Folly.
The traditional features a selection of tempting sandwiches such as Cromer crab and roast venison, two scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream along with miniature cakes and a tea or coffee served in vintage china.
The Sparkling Folly comes with a mini bottle of sparkling bubbles and The Gentleman’s Folly comes with a selection of savoury goodies instead of cakes.
The Ivy Brasserie
30 London Street, Norwich NR2 1LD
Delight in afternoon tea and its theatre with delicate, charming treats of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and scones created and presented to excite the taste buds and gladden the eye, and all served with a choice of teas or coffee. The Ivy Brasserie is a sophisticated spot to enjoy afternoon tea
Heydon Tea Rooms
The Street, Heydon, Norwich NR11 6AD
Heydon Tea Rooms traditional afternoon tea includes unlimited tea or americano coffee, selection of finger sandwiches, mini savoury options, individually made and decorated cakes, choice of scone with accompaniments & mini dessert pot.
The Cottage
148 Thunder Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 OJD
The Cottage traditional afternoon tea is available but please book 24hrs in advance, as all their food is freshly homemade. Afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, mini cakes and scones accompanied by a selection of freshly brewed teas or coffees.
Wensum Valley Hotel
Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HP
Afternoon tea at Wensum Valley hotel includes a selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes and scones with creams and preserves served with tea or coffee. You can also upgrade your drinks and indulge in a bottle of Prosecco.
Alchemista Coffee Potions
4 St Gregory’s Alley, Norwich, NR2 1ER
Enjoy an Alchemista Afternoon Tea with a choice of delicious teas and coffees including their very own cold drip brew coffee. Freshly made sandwiches with classic fillings, freshly baked scones served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve and a range of afternoon tea cakes.
Lamb Inn
Lamb Yard, Orford Place, Norwich, NR1 3RU
Afternoon tea at Lamb Inn is a relaxed affair, set in a warm environment. Choose from a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and delicious bite-sized desserts with tea or coffee or even a cocktail.
The Orangery Tea Room
Ketteringham Hall, Church Road, Ketteringham, Norwich, NR18 9RS
Enjoy a takeaway picnic in the grounds of Ketteringham Hall from The Orangery Tea Room or even take afternoon tea home. Your box of treats will include finger sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. Served with tea or coffee.
Laura’s Afternoon Tea
Based in Wymondham, Norfolk, Laura’s Afternoon Tea specialise in delivering afternoon tea to your home, business or event. Enjoy finger sandwiches, fruit scones with jam and clotted cream, and currently the sweet treat includes Creme egg rocky road and carrot cake. Yum!