York is one of the most visited locations in the UK, afternoon tea should be on the itinery of every one who visits the city,
Bettys
When you think of afternoon tea in York, Bettys immediately springs to mind. The afternoon tea has become a bit of a tourist destination over the years and it's easy to see how. The pastries from the famous bakery are a delight and for those looking to indulge a little, there's a special Luxury Lady Betty Afternoon Tea in the Belmont Room on selected days.
£18.95 pp with champagne £26.85pp
www.bettys.co.uk/cafe-tea-rooms/afternoon-tea-at-bettys
Principal Hotel, York
Afternoon tea at the Principal Hotel is served in the stylish Garden Room. There's plenty of local produce included in the offering, including: Yorkshire rarebit, with fruit chutney; Yorkshire ham and pickle sandwich; Parkin loaf and Yorkshire curd tart.
£22.95pp with champagne £29.50pp
www.phcompany.com/principal/york-hotel/dining/garden-room
National Railway Museum
You won't find a more unusual place to have afternoon tea in York than at the National Railway Museum. The Countess of York is a beautifully restored railway carriage situated between Great Hall and Station Hall in the South Gardens. In addition to the standard items, the award-winning afternoon tea includes seasonal dishes such as fresh pea and asparagus soup and Yorkshire rhubarb and crème patissière tart.
£22.50pp with champagne £29pp
www.nrm.org.uk/planavisit/visityork/countess-york/afternoon-tea
The Grand Hotel
The Grand is Yorkshire's only five star hotel and the afternoon tea meets their exacting standards of food and service. The menu is seasonal but has included Apple and fennel sausage rolls as well as Date Sponge with Stem Ginger Frosting. There are vegetarian and gluten free options available as well as a Hendrick's Tipsy G&Tea for gin lovers (£32.50pp)
£25.50pp with champagne £39pp
www.thegrandyork.co.uk/afternoon-tea
York Cocoa House
The York Cocoa House Afternoon Chocolate has seasonal menu but has featured savoury chocolate treats such as Yorkshire Blue Cheese & Chocolate Tart and the York Cocoa House Rarebit made with York Chocolate Stout.
£13.50pp with sparkling wine £4.25 extra.
www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk/collections/afternoon-chocolate
Crumbs Cupcakery
This quaint tea room in the shadow of York Minster is a truly quirky experience. This is very much a traditional offering with all the fine china in a cosy setting.
£17.50pp
