On the hunt for the best afternoon tea in the West Midlands? Across Birmingham, Coventry and the surrounding countryside, you’ll find everything from elegant hotel teas served beneath chandeliers to contemporary takes that swap tradition for global flavours and creative twists.
Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration, a baby shower, a long-overdue catch up or simply looking for an excuse to indulge in tiers of sweet treats, there’s no shortage of memorable options across the region.
Afternoon tea remains one of Britain’s most enduring dining traditions, and the West Midlands does an excellent job of balancing old-school charm with modern flair. Of course, there are the classics everyone hopes for: neatly cut finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and delicate pastries served alongside a perfectly brewed pot of tea. But many of the best places for afternoon tea in the West Midlands go a step further, adding Champagne upgrades, themed menus, cocktails and striking settings to make the experience feel all the more special.
There's something for every occasion, whether you're looking to sip tea inside a centuries-old country house, or opt for afternoon tea with a twist, tucking into Indian street food-inspired savouries in the city centre. The West Midlands is also particularly well suited to special occasion dining, with many of the below venues offering the sort of setting that instantly elevates an afternoon out. It’s the kind of experience that works just as well for anniversaries and Mother’s Day as it does for spontaneous weekend treats.
To help narrow things down, we’ve rounded up the best afternoon teas in the West Midlands, featuring everything from traditional spreads to more inventive offerings.
Ansty Hall, Coventry
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What: Technically sitting just outside the West Midlands border, Ansty Hall remains well worth the short journey for its elegant country house setting and classic afternoon tea offering. Served within the Georgian manor’s refined lounges and dining rooms, the menu leans traditional, with Wessex country honey roasted ham, cucumber and cream cheese, and egg mayo with cress sandwiches leading the savoury selection. Sweet treats have been refreshed for spring, including milk chocolate and toffee apple pinwheels, lemon and berry choux au craquelins, and pistachio and chocolate mousse, alongside freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam. Guests can keep things simple with a cream tea or add a glass of English sparkling wine for a more celebratory afternoon.
How much: £37 per person (Monday-Friday); £42 per person (weekends)
Where: Main Road, Ansty, CV7 9HZ
Book now: Ansty Hall
Zindiya, Moseley
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What: Inspired by the sights and flavours of Indian street food culture, Zindiya brings a lively taste of India to the heart of Moseley, offering a colourful alternative to the traditional pastime. Its ‘High Chai’ afternoon tea swaps traditional finger sandwiches for the likes of aloo tikki chaat topped with yoghurt and fresh mint, alongside Bombay sandwiches layered with mint chutney, masala spices and veggies. Sweet treats include cardamom scones and spiced nankhatai biscuits, all served with freshly brewed masala chai. For an extra twist, guests can upgrade with the restaurant’s chai-infused Prosecco cocktail.
How much: From £22.50 per person
Where: 21 Woodbridge Road, B13 8EJ
Book now: Zindiya
1900 Restaurant & Bar, Birmingham
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What: Hidden within the leafy grounds of Edgbaston Park Hotel at the University of Birmingham, 1900 Restaurant & Bar pairs heritage surroundings with a contemporary approach to afternoon tea. The menu centres around elegant classics, including finger sandwiches packed full of honey-glazed ham with onion chutney, and brown crab and cucumber. On the sweeter side, guests can expect Earl Grey madeleines, Basque cheesecakes, and coconut frangipane, all served alongside a collection of loose leaf teas.
How much: From £28 per person
Where: 53 Edgbaston Park Road, B15 2RS
Book now: 1900 Restaurant & Bar
Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Birmingham, Birmingham
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What: Chez Mal offers one of Birmingham’s more contemporary afternoon tea experiences, bringing bold flavours and playful presentation to the traditional format. Served within the sleek surrounds of the Malmaison Hotel, the savoury selection includes a Chez Mal slider with bacon and Gruyère, sticky beef fillet with Asian slaw and sesame dressing, and fresh crab tacos with guacamole. Desserts continue the indulgent feel with caramel choux au craquelin, apple crumble tartlets, pina colada trifles and sticky toffee scones. Opt for premium teas or Champagne upgrades in a dining room that feels designed for lingering.
How much: From £29.50 per person
Where: 1 Wharfside Street, B1 1RD
Book now: Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Birmingham
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield
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What: The Belfry’s Brabazon Afternoon Tea offers a refined take on the British tradition, served within one of the West Midlands’ best-known luxury resorts. Created by the hotel’s pastry team, the experience combines delicate finger sandwiches, beautifully crafted seasonal cakes and warm scones served with West Country clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam. Presentation is a key part of the appeal, with each element arriving on elegant William Edwards Signature Collection crockery. Guests can pair their afternoon with teas such as ‘The Belfry Breakfast’, ‘Green Flamingo’ or ‘White Elixir’, while Champagne upgrades make this a strong choice for special occasions and countryside escapes close to Birmingham.
How much: From £37 per person
Where: Lichfield Road, Wishaw, B76 9PR
Book now: The Belfry Hotel
Coombe Abbey, Coventry
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What: Few venues feel more suited to afternoon tea than Coombe Abbey. Set inside a historic country house hotel surrounded by parkland, this grand setting delivers plenty of old-world charm. Afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room restaurant, where guests can enjoy classic sandwiches, fruit scones with clotted cream and an assortment of pastries and cakes. Sandwich fillings range from chicken coronation to Croxton Manor cheese with apple and fig chutney, alongside curry and coriander infused egg mayo. Pastries are equally inventive, featuring banoffee ‘plant pot’ banana bread with caramel, rhubarb and custard tartlets, and raspberry craquelin choux buns.
How much: From £38 per person
Where: Brinklow Road, Binley, CV3 2AB
Book now: Coombe Abbey
The Grand Hotel, Birmingham
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What: Served within the glamorous Salon at Madeleine’s Bar, afternoon tea at The Grand Hotel Birmingham blends Parisian-inspired elegance with classic British indulgence. Savoury highlights include chicken and tarragon mayo, vintage cheddar with piccalilli, and crayfish with hot smoked salmon served in a brioche roll, whilst sweet creations are particularly intricate, from coconut frangipane tart to brown butter apple entremets finished with tonka bean mousse. Champagne is optional, but recommended, making this an excellent choice for anyone seeking a classic afternoon tea experience in Birmingham with a touch of grandeur.
How much: From £36.95 per person
Where: Colmore Row, B3 2BS
Book now: The Grand Hotel Birmingham
Three Church Road Restaurant, Edgbaston
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What: Tucked inside St George’s Place in Edgbaston, Three Church Road Restaurant offers a calm and elegant backdrop for afternoon tea away from Birmingham’s busier centre. The menu focuses on traditional afternoon tea staples, such as sandwiches filled with smoked salmon and dill creme fraiche or ham with heritage piccalilli, alongside hummus, beetroot and spinach wraps, and pesto chicken sliders. On the sweet front, expect chocolate and pecan brownies, Victoria sponge cupcakes, and chocolate and pistachio profiteroles, with options to upgrade the offering to 'Fizz and Tea' or 'G and Tea'.
How much: From £26.50 per person
Where: 3 Church Road, Edgbaston, B15 3SH
Book now: Three Church Road Restaurant
Looking to dine out in and around Birmingham? We've rounded up the top afternoon teas in the city (for those wanting to keep it central) as well as putting together our favourite fun restaurants in Birmingham, for a memorable meal out.