Best Afternoon Tea in Leeds

Extend your pinkies, pick up a steaming cup of Yorkshire Tea and dine in decadence with our guide to the Best Afternoon Tea in Leeds.

We’ve picked the best to suit all occasions. Expect tradition served with British decorum, a side order of the idyllic Yorkshire scenery and even the inclusion of gin, all served up on a pretty plate stand in possibly the best city for Afternoon Tea, Leeds.

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Afternoon Tea in Leeds City Centre

Fleur Restaurant and Bar

Led by MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Bobby Geetha, Fléur is a chic, pink-hued gem in the heart of Leeds, known for its elegant dining and standout style and vibrant atmosphere.

Their signature Mini Afternoon Tea, served 12pm to 6pm (except Saturdays) at just £22.95, offers a refined fusion of food, featuring delights like bao buns and spring rolls alongside classic treats such as scones.

With plush velvet seating, cascading florals, and golden accents, Fléur is where bold flavours meet beautiful surroundings.

Inside The Light, Leeds, LS1 8TL

Malmaison

If you’re looking for an elegant afternoon tea in the heart of the city, look no further than Malmaison on Swinegate. This boutique hotel offers so much more than a comfortable place to stay.

Designed with a twist or two from the traditional afternoon tea set-up, taste re-imagined savouries including Thai sticky tofu and sesame wraps, Mal sliders and a Caprese salad.

Seasonally themed and on-trend, this certainly one of the best afternoon teas in Leeds.

1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG 

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Dakota Hotel

Surrounded by Leeds’ trendiest of bars and restaurants, Dakota’s set-up is sleek, fashionable and stylish, paired with their modern take on drinking and dining.

From freshly baked scones and homemade cakes, these minimalistic connoisseurs of cocktails also know how to serve one of the best afternoon teas in Leeds.

Dakota is a sumptuous boutique hotel, voted one of the best, not just in Yorkshire but in the whole of the UK.

Dakota Hotel, 8 Russel Street, Leeds, LS1 5RN 

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Blue Pavilion

Renowned and prestigious Chinese restaurant Blue Pavilion offers an afternoon tea in Leeds that you’ll struggle to top.

Situated in the captivating surroundings of bright colours and exceptional service, experience the Chef’s secret – offering a vast variety of meat, fish, vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from. Pick any five dishes for just £30, everyday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

90 Merrion Street, Leeds LS2 8LW

The Ivy

One of the most popular spots for large groups due to its spacious and open décor and renowned title, The Ivy is the perfect place to find one of the Best Afternoon Tea in Leeds. Stylish, sophisticated and located in the spectacular Victoria Quarter.

The Afternoon Tea includes a grilled chicken and truffle mayonnaise brioche roll, pickled cucumber, courgette and basil double decker for savouries, plus blackberry and cherry choux bun to cure the sweet tooth.

The Ivy, Victoria Quarter, Vicar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6BA – 0113 388 6222

Nesso

Another one of our favourite spots for afternoon tea is Nesso. There’s two sites, one located in the town of Morley and their second opening in Leeds’ City Centre – which is open until 9pm!

Known for their Italian-inspired brunches, they also serve up their signature Nesso Afternoon Tea.

Feast on all the classics from scones and cupcakes to dishes with an Italian twist such as Pistachio Cannolis and pizzettes.

To finish off your experience you also receive some soft-serve ice cream served in a cone, to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Leeds, City Centre site – 42 Merrion St, Leeds LS2 8JG

Leeds, Morley site – 87 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8DX

Caffè Concerto

Oozing in decadence and possibly one of the most quintessentially British Afternoon Tea’s in Leeds, Caffè Concerto is offering an assortment of dainty finger sandwiches, plain and fruity scones and last but certainly not least, sweets and cakes.

Think pretty in pink when it comes to their decor, and slightly over the top but insanely beautiful, this setting is one you won’t forget.

Unit S28, Victoria Gate Mall, 28 Harewood St, Leeds LS1 7AD

Grand Pacific at The Queens Hotel

The Grand Pacific Restaurant at The Queens Hotel just next to the train station has its own take on afternoon tea in Leeds, High Tea.

Starting off with gourmet savouries such as a Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Creme Fraiche finger sandwich or a warm Lobster Brioche Roll, you’re then swiftly served their sweet selection.

New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ 

The Sky Lounge, DoubleTree by Hilton

If you’re looking for a modern twist on a timeless classic, The Sky Lounge is the place you need to be. Take in the stunning views from the skies of Leeds and make the most of their indulgent selection of sweet treats and savouries.

With everything from the classic scones with clotted cream, to the onion bhaji wrap and grilled Mediterranean vegetables.

Make it a little bit more special by adding 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, or if cocktails are more your thing, their Cocktail Afternoon Tea is the one for you.

Sky Lounge by DoubleTree Hilton, Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, LS1 4BR

Out of Town – Afternoon Tea in the Leeds Area

Harewood House

Situated just out of Leeds, Harewood House is a lovely location for the family to spend an afternoon together.

It’s oozing with heritage, history, and character so finish a morning of exploring the stately home and its surrounding land, with tea and scones in the Terrace Tearoom, overlooking Yorkshire’s celebrated scenery.

For pre-bookings, Harewood House offers delicate finger sandwiches, homemade scones and a pot of tea or coffee in the newly opened Billiard Room, a quintessentially British location to fit the mood.

Harewood House Trust, Harewood House, Leeds, LS17 9LG

Oulton Hall

In the sleepy suburbs of the city lies one of the best afternoon teas in Leeds and Yorkshire at this 4-star Hotel and Spa. Oulton Hall prides themselves on tradition, making their own iconic scones from scratch and even having their own Oulton blend of tea.

Their fresh sandwiches consist of Duck Egg and Chive and their scones, Rhubarb and Cherry, served from their delightful Butlers in the Drawing Room. Also serving a Children’s Menu for the little ones, a perfect place for a tea party for your own Mad Hatters.

Oulton Hall, Rothwell Lane, Leeds, LS26 8HN

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