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22 Afternoon tea Restaurants near Edinburgh

We found 22 Afternoon tea restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Edinburgh

We've pulled together a great selection of afternoon tea restaurants across the whole of Edinburgh, using our SquareMeal expertise. We've compiled this list by considering a number of things – including price points, location, how many people the restaurant can cater for, the decor, and much more. The thing is, afternoon tea can be an entirely different experience for every single person. Some like the traditional fruit scones with jam and cream, and will be satisfied with a pairing of English breakfast tea, while others want to push the boat out with something a bit more fancy. Whatever your way of doing afternoon tea, we’ve gathered some stellar spots across Edinburgh – from the shores of Portobello Beach to the city centre hotels in the Old and New Towns. As you go on this journey of finding an afternoon tea restaurant in Edinburgh that you love, and want to return to time after time, consider making your way across Scotland’s capital, and exploring all that this great city has to offer.

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Afternoon tea Restaurants near Edinburgh
Afternoon tea Restaurants near Edinburgh
Afternoon tea Restaurants near Edinburgh
Afternoon tea Restaurants near Edinburgh
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Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Edinburgh City

Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Edinburgh City

Edinburgh New Town, EH2 1AY
0.3 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBrasserieInternationalVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Chez Mal Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison Edinburgh specialises in British brasserie-style food using local Scottish produce. Nestled in the centre of Scotlan ... Find out more
The Dome Edinburgh

The Dome Edinburgh

New Town, EH2 2PF
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBritishGluten-free optionsVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Edinburgh restaurant The Dome is a stunning site that boasts a fascinating history, as well as serving indulgent modern Scottish cooking, and one of most po ... Find out more
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh - The Forth Floor Brasserie

Harvey Nichols Edinburgh - The Forth Floor Brasserie

Edinburgh New Town, EH2 2AD
0.2 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaCheeseModern EuropeanSeafood
Harvey Nichols is a stalwart of luxury in Scotland's bonny capital, Edinburgh, providing a beautiful setting to browse the racks of high-end fashion, beauty ... Find out more
Holy Cow

Holy Cow

Edinburgh New Town, EH1 3DX
0.2 miles
Afternoon teaGluten-free optionsUnder £30Vegan friendlyVegan onlyVegetarian friendlyVegetarian only
Holy Cow is one of the first vegan cafes to open in Edinburgh, bringing its impressive burgers, veg-packed sandwiches and nutritious salads to the city's pl ... Find out more
Afternoon Tea at Le Bistrot

Afternoon Tea at Le Bistrot

Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
0.3 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaFrench
The famous Bistrot de l’Institut Français is back and ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothia ... Find out more
The Tearooms at Edinburgh Castle

The Tearooms at Edinburgh Castle

Old Town, EH1 2NG
0.6 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaScottishVegetarian friendly
The Ivy on The Square, Edinburgh

The Ivy on The Square, Edinburgh

New Town, EH2 2BD
0.2 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBritishGluten-free optionsModern EuropeanVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
Overlooking the beautiful St Andrew’s square in the heart of Edinburgh’s new town is The Ivy on the square. It is the only Ivy Collection restau ... Find out more
Coffee Saints

Coffee Saints

Edinburgh New Town, EH1 3SP
0.2 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaVegetarian friendly
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Palm Court at The Balmoral

Palm Court at The Balmoral

Old Town, EH2 2EQ
0.1 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaVegetarian friendly
The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse

The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse

Edinburgh New Town, EH2 2AD
0.1 miles
Silver £50 - £79Afternoon teaBritishGluten-free optionsScottishVegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
What we think
"The direct descendent of arguably Scotland’s most famous hotel, Gleneagles Townhouse has big shoes to fill. It’s the first offshoot of the ..." Read our full review
Peacock Alley at The Caledonian

Peacock Alley at The Caledonian

Edinburgh, EH1 2AB
0.8 miles
Afternoon tea
Located in the lobby of the Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian Hotel (now part of the Waldorf Astoria group), this luxurious lounge offers all the glamour ... Find out more
Twenty Princes Street

Twenty Princes Street

Edinburgh Waverley, EH2 2AN
0.1 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBritishScottishVegetarian friendly
What we think
"Housed in a lavishly corniced Victorian room with oak floors, high ceilings, black leather upholstery and triple-height sash windows looking out onto s ..." Read our full review
The Scottish Café & Restaurant

The Scottish Café & Restaurant

The Mound, EH2 2EL
0.3 miles
Afternoon teaBritishGluten-free optionsScottishUnder £30Vegan friendlyVegetarian friendly
What we think
"Veteran Edinburgh restaurateurs Victor and Contini extended their mini empire back in 2009 by taking over the franchise for this daytime eatery in the ..." Read our full review
Tigerlily

Tigerlily

City Centre, EH2 4JN
0.7 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaBritishBurgers
What we think
"Part of the locally based Montpeliers Group, Tigerlily made an immediate splash when it opened in 2006. Comprising a boutique hotel with bar, restauran ..." Read our full review
Afternoon Tea at Forth Floor Restaurant Edinburgh

Afternoon Tea at Forth Floor Restaurant Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley, EH2 2AD
0.2 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaVegetarian friendly
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The idea of sitting down during a busy day (or one of total relaxation, there's no judgement here), to enjoy a tasty stack of finger sandwiches and sweet treats, sounds like a dream to us. Some of the more fancy afternoon teas for two will come with a glass of fizz, or maybe even a cocktail – if you’re visiting somewhere a bit more modern. But it doesn’t have to be all grandeur. If you just want to dip your toes into the world of afternoon tea, and get something a bit smaller, consider booking high tea, or a cream tea experience, where the focus lies more on the scones and a good old pot of tea. Call us traditionalists, but we too, think that most of the appeal around an afternoon tea lies with a solid buttery, crumbly scone.
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