Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh

Invented by Anna Maria, the seventh Duchess of Bedford in the 1800’s
and once the preserve of twee little old ladies, afternoon tea has become the
ultimate decadent experience for all age groups.

Palm Court at The Balmoral

1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Tel: 0131 556 2414

Edinburgh Balmoral Palm Court is  timeless refinement. Indulge yourself with a selection of fine teas and delicate finger sandwiches including fresh salmon, cucumber and crème fraiche, tempting little French pastries from the Balmoral’s own bakery or fragrant home-made scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve.

The Balmoral Tea – £21 per person. With a glass of Bollinger – £33
Served 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm.

The Edinburgh Residence

Rothesay Terrace, EH3 7RY Served from 12 pm-6pm  Tel : 0131 226 3380

Enjoy traditional Afternoon Tea in the plush comfort and tranquil splendour of the Drawing Room. Soak up the atmostphere while you choose from  a varied sandwich selection including spiced Cajun chicken with sour cream and brie, apple and celeriac mayonnaise and home baked scones with clotted cream and a selection of preserves.  If it is a nice day enjoy your afternoon in the leafy surroundings of the Rothesay Terrace.
Traditional afternoon tea – £13.95 per person
Antonin Truffer £18.95, Louis Roederer Champagne £21.95 per person.

Centotre

103 George Street, EH2 3ES Tel: 0131 225 1550

Centotre is a bright, airy contemporary space within an elaborately pillared 18^th Century Georgian Town House. The décor is chic and sparse, the artworks impressive.  The pastries and scones are freshly prepared,  with clotted cream and homemade jam all served with a ‘Flat White’, pot of  Tea or glass of Champagne.  The italian offering to Edinburgh’s Afternoon Tea.

Forth Floor Restaurant

Harvey Nichols, 30-34 St. Andrews Sq. EH2 2AD  Tel: 0131 524 8388

With a spectacular panoramic tableau including the castle, New Town skyline and Firth of Forth. Afternoon Tea at Harvey Nics is a truly splendid affair.  A finger buffet of scallop and ginger samosas, lemon chicken wraps, smoked salmon and brioche and little leek and cheddar mini quiches. Followed with a selection of mouth-watering cakes,  scones with clotted cream and preserves.  Leaf teas include Jasmine and Earl Grey .
Tuesday to Friday 3pm-4pm
Luxury Afternoon Tea – £16 per person.