We're quintessentially British, which means we're typically prone to a spot of afternoon tea, or so we hear. Plenty of restaurants in the city boast a great selection of tasty sandwiches filled with egg mayonnaise, delectable pastry treats and fizzy tipples, with some even going all out and adopting tea-tailored cocktails (oh, lordy). Check out our recommendations for Birmingham's best afternoon teas below.
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Last updated on 13th August 2024
With a great selection of speciality teas, this delectable afternoon treat from Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse is a real crowd-pleaser. Whether you're opting for their Champagne special or kicking it old school with hot tea and cake for just £24.95 per person, they'll deliver an impeccable spread complete with cream cheese sandwiches with cucumber and freshly baked scones.
On the hunt for a quirky afternoon tea in Birmingham? Check out the Japanese-inspired fare at Kibou in Solihull. Prices start from only £19 per person, with the option to upgrade to cocktails, Champagne, sake or matcha for a little extra. Expect bitesize treats like salmon tataki and mochi ice cream, with a separate vegetarian menu that includes mixed vegetable California rolls, avocado nigiri and more.
Perfect for replenishment after a busy shopping day, Browns dishes out one of the best afternoon teas Birmingham has to offer, coming in at just £25 per person. There's a selection of savouries, including smoked salmon brioche rolls and egg mayo sandwiches, alongside cream scones and mini desserts, all of which can be enjoyed with or without Champagne.
Looking for a cheap afternoon tea in Birmingham city centre? You can't go wrong with this cocktail-fuelled spot, thanks to their tasty offering being just £19.95 each. Expect smoked salmon, truffle chicken or tomato and mozzarella sandwiches alongside miniature sweet treats like chocolate torte, as well as an excellent selection of teas and signature sips. They even offer a vegan menu here too.
For an afternoon tea in Birmingham with halal options, make your way to Chaophraya. This gorgeous restaurant looks out over the city centre, with a tasty menu of chicken Thai tacos, vegetable spring rolls, sweetcorn cakes and brownies up for grabs, topped off with bottomless tea or optional Champagne.
Enjoy a little bit of luxury among gorgeous floral decor at Noel's Bar & Restaurant, thanks to Fortnum & Mason specialty teas or Moet & Chandon Champagne accompanying your bitesize eats. The sandwiches here are filled with smoked salmon roulade or honey drizzled goat's cheese, followed by sweets like pistachio and white chocolate cheesecake, and there's a whole vegan menu too.
Head up to the gorgeous Sky Bar & Restaurant where you'll find one of the city's highest afternoon teas. Located in Resorts World, you can get stuck into delicate cakes and moreish smoked salmon sandwiches, fresh scones and macarons with views and booze to match. And if that doesn't sound cheesy enough for you, you can tuck into a Ploughman's board alternative.
Tucked away in the Hotel du Vin, this charming bar and restaurant serves up quite the luxury afternoon tea in Birmingham. With an impressive tea and G&T selection, The Bubble Lounge offers a slice of elegance with its ham and mustard sandwiches, egg mayo brioche rolls and mini Bakewell tarts, coming in at £29.95 each.
Known for its fun flavours and chic presentation, Malmaison's afternoon tea in Birmingham boasts beef burger sliders, prawn cocktails, raspberry ripple sundaes and the added bonus of fizz or cocktails should you so wish. You can opt for a simpler cream tea too, while taking in the stylish surrounds that feature red leather seating and exposed brick walls.
Hands down one of the most unique treats in the city, Zindiya's 'High Chai' is bringing you an Indian afternoon tea in Birmingham. Tuck into Bombay sandwiches, paneer or chicken tikka, homemade cardamom scones and seasonal macaroons, all washed down with a steaming pot of their masala chai or a Chai Wala cocktail.
After an unusual afternoon tea in Birmingham? Sip on Praza by Pushkar's signature peppercorn and bay leaf-infused black masala chai or Crazy Lassi gin as you chomp your way through their selection of mango and onion pakora, vegetable samosas, chicken tikka finger sandwiches and a delicious range of Indian-inspired sweet treats.
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Broad Street destination Qavali offers an exotic twist on the classic afternoon tea, fronting Indo-Persian savoury canapés like chicken or paneer tikka finger sandwiches and beetroot hummus with sundried tomatoes. You can also expect everything from chocolate brownies to macarons for dessert, as well as scones and a selection of delicious teas and coffees, all served on colourful plates in decadent surrounds.
Fronting colourful wallpaper, quirky hanging lights and botanical decor, The Ivy on Temple Row serves a fantastic afternoon tea for £29.95 per person. Think cured smoked salmon sandwiches, grilled chicken brioche rolls, and indulgent sticky caramel slices, with the option to add on a glass of Champagne for an extra tenner.
Quite possibly the spot for a mouthwatering afternoon tea, this adorable bar and restaurant in Edgbaston serves up food as pretty as its furnishings. A classic selection of ham and sundried tomato or egg mayonnaise finger sandwiches and delicate sweet treats like cherry and almond frangipanes make Three Church Road a stunning affair, setting you back just £23.95.
