The concept of afternoon tea is something that many Brits enjoy, and there are a fair few places in Southampton where you can go for one.

Whether it is for the cake, scones or the drinks themselves, there are many aspects to enjoy about it.

Additionally, with Afternoon Tea Week taking place from August 12 to 18 what better time to celebrate the occasion?

If you want to find a place in the Southampton area to go to, here are some places considered to be the best according to Tripadvisor reviews.

5 of the best places for afternoon tea in Southampton according to Tripadvisor reviews

Halladay's Tearooms

Daily Echo: Afternoon tea from Halladay's TearoomsAfternoon tea from Halladay's Tearooms (Image: Tripadvisor)

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Address: 6 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 (from 457 reviews)

One reviewer said: "This place is a real gem. Lovely staff, relaxing atmosphere, pretty decorations and a fantastic tea. Had a warm scone with jam and cream, served with fresh fruit and a little chocolate. Lashings of tea and a perfect place to stop off at the end of the day. Will be back to sample the breakfast."

Another wrote: "Visited for afternoon tea, the quality of the food was outstanding, the cakes and scones were outstanding, did not skimp on the double cream, more than enough to eat, nice service, and staff, nicely decorated, will be visiting when we visit Southampton again."

The Grand

Daily Echo: Afternoon tea at The GrandAfternoon tea at The Grand (Image: Tripadvisor)

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Address: 1 South Western House Terminus Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3AS

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 (from 1,153 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Fantastic venue for an afternoon tea as part of a birthday celebration. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious, service was spot-on and the atmosphere was fun and light."

Another wrote: "Hubby bought me a afternoon tea for 2 for a Christmas present and went there today, the food, service everything was fabtastic, I will definitely be recommended it, hopefully I will be back there soon."

Slug and Lettuce Southampton

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Address: 103-105 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FG

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 (from 587 reviews)

One reviewer said: "We had Afternoon tea for a late Mother’s Day present & it was lovely! Waaaay too much food (not in a bad way) presented lovely, drinks hot and topped up when needed. Even let us take some food home!

"Matt & Karen made sure everything went smoothly. And taken good care of. Would definitely go back! Also great value for money."



Pinkmead Bistro & Tearooms

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Address: Pinkmead Farm, Botley Road, Kings Corner, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2HA

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5 (from 26 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Took my mum and niece for afternoon tea. Service fantastic value for money incredible. The scones melt in the mouth, the sandwiches were tasty the cakes brilliant portion and taste."


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HarBAR on 6th

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Address: 5 Maritime Way Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, Southampton SO14 3AE

Tripadvisor rating: 4/5 (from 1,386 reviews)

One reviewer said: "Treated my mum to an afternoon tea here for her Birthday and had a lovely relaxed afternoon. Staff are very friendly and attention [sic]. Beautiful views, beautiful afternoon tea with a good selection of sweet treats and very well presented."

Another wrote: "I booked a champagne afternoon tea for my parents anniversary. They were absolutely blown away by the attention to detail and the service."