Afternoon tea is a wonderful, traditional English treat! Bristol is a fantastic city- with a rich history, and some stunning, grand buildings, a modern food scene which brings with it modern, avant-garde fusion teas and speciality cakes.
What’s more- situated south of the stunning Cotswolds and north of some beautiful west-coast countryside, and there are some luxury stately homes that have been turned into hotels with delicious afternoon teas in stunning locations.
We have written up our curated list of the 5 best afternoon teas in Bristol, and this guide also has the absolute best offerings for:
- Hotel afternoon teas
- Cute/Independent afternoon teas
- Stately home afternoon teas
- Quirky afternoon teas
- Gluten-free afternoon teas
- Vegan afternoon teas
So here goes!
Overall favourite 5 favourite afternoon teas in Bristol:
- Ashwell and co. (Style)
- The Ivy Clifton (Luxury)
- Tortworth Court (Castle)
- Eden Cafe (Vegan)
- No. 4 Clifton (Elegance)
In this guide, we’ve interspersed descriptions, website links and pictures with summary tables that show the venues, offerings and prices.
Most of these prices are based on a minimum of 2 orders. Generally, the tea offerings are similar and the drinks cost a little more- though it’s work checking if you want to exact menu. Each place has a link to its site where you can see the menu. and full details.
Best Hotel Afternoon Teas
| Venue | Offer | Price |
| The Ivy Clifton | Stunning vintage elegance | Classic £27, champagne £36 |
| No. 4 Clifton | grand parlour decoration with modern furnishings | Classic, £18, with champagne £24 |
| Hotel Du Vin | Spectacular views of the suspension bridge | Classic for £27.50, champagne from £11 per glass |
| The Bristol | Beautiful glass-fronted windows on the harbourside | Classic for £25, with gin or fizz +£12 |
No. 4 Clifton
A grand parlour-style dining room with a modern twist and elegant, simple furnishings. Quintessentially British afternoon teas of beautiful sandwiches, scones and cake. Vegan Options. See the Link to find out more here.
The Ivy Clifton
A stunning brasserie in the heart of Clifton village. They offer a wonderful, traditional afternoon tea at £27 for the classic offer and £36 for the champagne option. See the Link to their site here.
The Bristol hotel
Chic modern dining room, spacious and airy with large windows overlooking the harbourside. They offer a classic afternoon tea for £25 per person with an option of additional cocktails or sparkling wine for £12. See their afternoon tea menu here.
Hotel Du Vin
An elegant, modern-chic hotel in the beautiful old Clifton village terraces buildings with a spectacular view over the iconic bristol suspension bridge. They offer wonderful, classic afternoon teas at £27.50. See the link to their site here.
Best cute/independent afternoon teas
| Venue | Offer | Price |
| Ashwell and co., Clifton | Vintage clothing showroom and tea room | £25 pp + Drinks |
| Last Word | Luxurious, dark, intimate cocktail bar | £25 pp + Cocktails |
| Ah toots | Ultimate exclusive, deluxe, art-focused cakery | £31-35 pp + Drinks |
| The Library | Exquisite savoury treats, avante-garde amuse bouche and mini deserts | £42 pp + Drinks |
Ashwell and co.
Ashwell and co. is a vintage clothing, bridal fashion and tea room. It is a very cute, boutique spot in a shop in Clifton, with traditional afternoon teas, and a ‘treat’ but relaxed vibe. £25 pp / £9.95 for children under 12.
All teas are vegetarian, and they have vegan and gluten-free options too- check slightly different pricing on these.
The Last Word
Dark, luxurious and vintage gold-style cocktail bar that does a cool, alternative afternoon tea with cocktails. This is a fun, elevated afternoon tea, £25 per person for tea, and additional for the cocktail options.
Ah toots
On Fridays and Saturdays, this is your bougiest, awesome cool alternative spot for a very sophisticated and high-end afternoon tea. This treat is the cherry on top. At £31-35pp, and intimate tables and high bar stools and benches of two only makes this an ultimate exclusive treat.
They offer vegan and gluten-free options too.
The Library
One of Bristol’s finest, classic cocktail bars, this afternoon tea is fine-dining meets, fine-drinking. They have a luxury, two-course offering, complete with pallet cleansers at £42 pp. See their offerings here.
Stately Home Afternoon Teas
| Venue | Description | Price |
| Tortworth Court | Stunning old stately house come luxury refurbished modern hotel with teas on the terrace | Traditional tea £25 per person base price |
| Berwick Lodge | A luxurious boutique hotel in an old stately home. The ground boasts a beautiful view across to wales. | Tradiitonal option at £35 per person |
| Thornbury Castle | Majestic, and oozing history- an old luxury retreat for the kings. Beautiful Gardens | Traditional tea option at £35 per person |
Tortworth Court
De Vere, Tortworth court was once a splendid estate house, that was the ancestral home of the Ducie family, and recorded in the doomsday book! There are 30-acre grounds with a victorian arbortorium. A multi-million restoration project has turned this into the stunning De Vere hotel and event space.
The cafe offers sweeping views across the grounds and a timeless grandeur! They offer an exquisite, timeless afternoon tea with classic cucumber sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries.
They offer seasonally-changing special offer selections from £25 per person to £30 for the 6 O’clock gin carafe special. See their afternoon tea page here.
It’s easily accessible, just off the M5 very near Bristol.
Berwick Lodge
Berwick Lodge is a luxury boutique hotel. This is a stunning stately house with expansive views across over wales.
With the option to sit in a wood-panelled room or in the luxurious grounds, they offer a traditional, champagne and Berwick tea option that includes a selection of savoury treats. The traditional tea is £30 per person, with champagne is £40 per person and the Berwick special option is £37 per person. See this link to their afternoon tea site.
They also have excellent vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Thornbury Castle
Thornbury Castle is a majestic site- it stands tall since 1019 and is one of the UK’s most history-rick sites. This was once a romantic getaway from King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. It’s now also a stunning hotel and event space, as well as a heritage site.
It is also set on stunning grounds- this castle oozes grandeur. They have a classic, traditional afternoon tea offer at £35 for the full tea and £45 for their Gusbourne offer. See the details and the prices for added drinks here.
Best quirky afternoon tea in Bristol
| Venue | Offer | Price |
| KIBOU, Clifton | Japanese afternoon tea: Tasting menu sushi, prawn dishes, with Japanese beautifully curated Japanese sweets. | Classic £21 pp, Drink options £25-36 pp |
| Farahway arts cafe, Southville | CRAFTernoon tea at farahway arts cafe, sip, dine and craft | £38 pp |
KIBOU
Clifton’s finest modern Japanese bar and kitchen put on offer a ‘Japanese style’ afternoon tea, featuring tasting samples from their menu and a beautifully selected assortment of Japanese sweets. See the details on their site here.
This is a specular assortment for any fine food enthusiast. The three-tiered stand comes with infused teas of optional additional drink packages.
Farahway Arts Cafe
This is a creative art and crafts cafe in Southville. The cafe usually offers coffees, toasties and cocktails in a chic, eclectic-vintage and homemade-style tea room with big wooden craft benches at the back. The cafe offers craft workshops and craft sets.
This afternoon tea offering can be enjoyed while sewing, printing, modelling or painting, making this a stunning treat for a relaxing, meditative and creative afternoon.
Their afternoon tea offer includes toasties, cakes, scones and unlimited hot drinks with added fizz for £5 See a link to their site here.
Best gluten-free afternoon tea in Bristol
| Venue | Offer | Price |
| New Room | Relaxed, affordable and unpretentious. | |
| Eden Cafe | Modern, plant-based cafe, seasonal, colourful produce | £27.50 pp |
| Ashwell and Co. | Vintage clothing showroom and tea room | £25 pp + Drinks |
| Ah Toots | Ultimate exclusive, deluxe, art-focused cakery | £31-35 pp + Drinks |
Eden Cafe
A modern vegan cafe in the heart of Clifton Village, this place offers beautifully presented sandwiches, cakes and scones. The classic package comes with limitless bottomless tea, and there are options for prosecco and cocktail packages.
They offer afternoon tea every day of the week! Link to their site here.
The Gluten-free option is +£2.50 on the plant-based option of £25 pp.
New Room
Cute, granny-style, museum tea room with cute, teas cakes and a very simple charm.
Ah toots
On Fridays and Saturdays, this is your bougiest, awesome cool alternative spot for a very sophisticated and high-end afternoon tea. This treat is the cherry on top. At £31-35pp, intimate tables and high bar stools and benches of two only makes this an ultimate exclusive treat.
They offer vegan and gluten-free options too
Best vegan afternoon tea Bristol
| Venue | Offer | Price |
| Eden | Modern, plant-based cafe, seasonal, colourful produce | £25 pp + Drinks |
| Ashwell and co. | Vintage clothing showroom and tea room | £25 pp + Drinks |
| No. 4 Clifton | Elegant parlour decoration with modern furnishings, and quintessential tea offering | Classic £18, with champagne £24 |
| New Room | Relaxed, affordable and unpretentious. | |
| Ah Toots | Ultimate exclusive, deluxe, art-focused cakery | £31-35 pp + Drinks |
No. 4 Clifton
A grand parlour-style dining room with a modern twist and elegant, simple furnishings. Quintessentially British afternoon teas of beautiful sandwiches, scones and cake. Vegan Options. See the Link to find out more here.
Eden Cafe
A modern vegan cafe in the heart of Clifton Village, this place offers beautifully presented sandwiches, cakes and scones. The classic package comes with limitless bottomless tea, and there are options for prosecco and cocktail packages.
They offer afternoon tea every day of the week! Link to their site here.
Ashwell and co.
Ashwell and co. is a vintage clothing, bridal fashion and tea room. It is a very cute, boutique spot in a shop in Clifton, with traditional afternoon teas, and a ‘treat’ but relaxed vibe. £25 pp / £9.95 for children under 12.
All teas are vegetarian, and they have vegan and gluten-free options too- check slightly different pricing on these.
New Room
Cute, granny-style, museum tea room with cute, teas cakes and a very simple charm.
Ah toots
On Fridays and Saturdays, this is your bougiest, awesome cool alternative spot for a very sophisticated and high-end afternoon tea. This treat is the cherry on top. At £31-35pp, intimate tables and high bar stools and benches of two only makes this an ultimate exclusive treat.
They offer vegan and gluten-free options too