UPDATED FOR 2024 Tempting Afternoon Teas in Staffordshire

Indulge in a dainty sandwich, sweet treat and a brew at one of these fine establishments – home of some of the best afternoon teas in Staffordshire.

Join in and celebrate Afternoon Tea Week (12th-18th August) by sampling some of the sumptuous delights on offer in glorious Staffordshire. 

Read on to find out more about some of Staffordshire’s must try teas and treats…

1. World of Wedgwood Tea Room

We start our round-up at the stunning Wedgwood Tea Room, at World of Wedgwood, Stoke-on-Trent, which offers one of the most elegant and exquisite afternoon teas in Staffordshire.

Savour a traditional afternoon tea in sumptuous surroundings, served on the finest Wedgwood china, for a truly memorable experience.

The Little Gardeners Afternoon Tea provides a child-friendly spin on the traditional menu, with sandwich triangles, fresh fruit watering can, chocolate brownie soil, and milk, milkshake or Fruit Shoot to wash it all down.

And a Vegan Afternoon Tea is also available, with sandwiches including chilli and sundried tomato hummus, and a selection of desserts like chickpea and coconut meringue.

It's the perfect end to a day exploring the incredible history of Wedgwood, witnessing amazing craftsmanship, and creating your own masterpiece to take home in the decorating studio or at the potter's wheel.

Looking for more like this? What could be more British than a cream tea on a steam train? Indulge with Churnet Valley Railway's Staffordshire Cream Tea experience, dining in style in a heritage train carriage as you wind your way through the captivating Churnet Valley.

And the Afternoon Cream Tea Trains at Foxfield Railway offers a great day out for the family, with its Children's Afternoon Cream Tea boxes.

2. Pom's Kitchen & Deli

Next on our our tour of the best places for afternoon tea in Staffordshire is Pom's Kitchen & Deli, Lichfield.

This award-winning and popular establishment has been serving the very best fresh local ingredients in their delicious meals for over 15 years.

Their delicious Afternoon teas are on offer all week long with a selection of Suki teas, freshly made sandwiches and sweet treats.

Don’t forget to soak up the surrounds in Lichfield with the historic Lichfield Cathedral, relaxing Beacon Park and culture at The Garrick Theatre.

3. The Moat House Acton Trussell

Looking for afternoon tea with a twist?  Then visit the The Moat House Acton Trussell, overlooking the serene Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in the award winning Orangery restaurant.

Be a little daring and try their alternative afternoon tea, consisting of a mixture of savoury samples including tasty delights such as triple cooked chips, sausage rolls and chicken goujons, with desserts chocolate or fruit desserts to follow, washed down with ale, prosecco or a variety of hot drinks.

Or savour a beautifully presented traditional tea, with homemade scones, Teapigs loose leaf teas and hand-roasted Chartley coffee, served alongside sandwiches, home-baked scones and additional savoury treats and tempting desserts.

Looking for more like this? The Rabbit Hole Tea Room in Stoke-on-Trent is a quirky Alice in Wonderland inspired treat, close to the China Hall at Spode, home of great events like the British Ceramics Biennial.

4. Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Cafe 

A tea for two (or more) in East Staffordshire?

We have got you covered…pay a visit to award-winning tea room & coffee shop Denstone Hall Café, near Uttoxeter, where you will be presented with a traditional tea of delicious finger sandwiches, quiches, and a selection of sweets, accompanied by refillable Taylors tea or Americano coffee.

Looking for more like this? Check out the Ramblers Retreat Country Tea Room in Dimmingsdale, in the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands.

Tuck into afternoon tea in Staffordshire at stunning locations like the Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa, with its breath-taking views of The Roaches, and The Country Kitchen at Essington Farm in South Staffordshire.

5. The Tawny Hotel

Served at The Plumicorn Restaurant, at the The Tawny Hotel, is a quintessentially English afternoon tea.

Sample their environmentally-friendly Jaunty Goat hot drinks alongside a variety of sandwiches, scones and desserts.

Looking for more like this? For more afternoon teas with beautiful backdrops, head for the heavenly Hoar Cross Hall, or the tea room over-looking the peaceful, picturesque Dorothy Clive Garden. 

The Peel Aldergate offers an enticing afternoon tea, experience close to Tamworth Castle, the Tamworth Assembly Rooms, and the Snowdome.

6. The Granary at Weston Park

Situated in Weston-under-Lizard, on the Staffordshire-Shropshire border, The Granary Grill at Weston Park serves a scrumptious tea Wednesday to Saturday afternoons.

The Granary Grill uses mostly home grown or local ingredients to produce the finest selections of savoury and sweets, and alcoholic options are available to wash them down.

With a warm and relaxed atmosphere, the open plan kitchen and grill is at the heart of the restaurant where the sights, sounds and smells create a sense of theatre.

The restaurant is within the Weston Park stately home grounds, and has idyllic scenery and countryside surrounding it, including Temple Wood and the Walled Kitchen Gardens to enjoy.

Have we missed your favourite out?

There are many more delicious afternoon teas in Staffordshire on our Afternoon Tea page, but we'd love to know if your afternoon tea haunt of choice is not on our list!

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(Always check your Afternoon tea destinations in advance – often requires pre booking)