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The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Manchester

The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Manchester

From elegant hotel lounges to quirky tea rooms and rooftop restaurants, Manchester is packed with brilliant places to enjoy Afternoon Tea.

The Best Places to have Afternoon Tea in Manchester

At Manchester Rocks we love a good Afternoon Tea! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, catching up with friends, planning a family treat, or simply looking for an excuse to indulge, there are some fantastic Afternoon Tea experiences to discover across Manchester.

From luxurious city centre hotels to quirky themed tearooms and chocolate-filled treats, we’ve rounded up some of the best places in Manchester to enjoy Afternoon Tea. All the details and links are below - enjoy!

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The Best Places to have Afternoon Tea in Manchester


The Midland Tea Room | City Centre

One of Manchester’s most iconic Afternoon Tea destinations, The Midland Tea Room serves up the classic British experience in beautiful surroundings. Expect elegant finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, pastries, and plenty of tea in the historic surroundings of this famous hotel.

Image Credit: https://www.themidlandhotel.co.uk 


The Edwardian Manchester | City Centre

Served in the stylish Library Champagne Bar, Afternoon Tea at The Edwardian Manchester combines elegant surroundings with beautifully presented sweet and savoury treats.

Image Credit: https://www.radissonhotels.com

 


King Street Townhouse | City Centre

King Street Townhouse is known for its luxurious Afternoon Tea experience, with beautifully crafted cakes, sandwiches, and seasonal treats served in a boutique hotel setting.

Image Credit: https://www.kingstreettownhouse.co.uk

 


Cloud 23 | Deansgate

Enjoy Afternoon Tea with panoramic views across Manchester at Cloud 23, located high above the city in the Hilton Deansgate tower.

Image Credit: https://www.cloud23bar.com

 


Slattery | Whitefield

Famous for handmade chocolates and incredible cakes, Slattery is a favourite for anyone looking for a traditional Afternoon Tea with an indulgent twist.

Image Credit: https://slattery.co.uk

 



Sugar Junction | Northern Quarter

Sugar Junction serves vintage-style Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Northern Quarter, complete with homemade cakes, sandwiches, and loose leaf tea.

Image Credit: Sugar Junction Facebook Page

 


20 Stories | Spinningfields

20 Stories offers a modern Afternoon Tea experience alongside impressive rooftop views across the Manchester skyline.

Image Credit: https://20stories.co.uk/

 


The Lowry Hotel | Salford

The Lowry Hotel serves elegant Afternoon Tea in luxurious riverside surroundings, making it a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions.

Image credit: https://www.millenniumhotels.com

 


The Rex | City Centre

This glamorous city centre venue offers a stylish Afternoon Tea experience in art deco-inspired surroundings.

Image Credit: https://www.rexhotel.co.uk

 


Grand Pacific | City Centre

Located inside the historic Reform Club building, Grand Pacific serves a stylish Afternoon Tea menu in impressive surroundings full of character.

Image Credit: https://www.facebook.com/Grandpacific.uk


That’s our round up of some of the best places to enjoy Afternoon Tea in Manchester. Whether you’re looking for a luxury hotel experience, rooftop views, themed treats, or traditional tea rooms, there’s plenty to choose from across the city.

Don’t forget there are lots more things to do on our website, including parks and walks, family days out, and groups and classes. Visit Manchester Rocks to find your fun today!