12 Tempting Afternoon Teas in Newcastle
A round-up of some of the tastiest afternoon teas in Newcastle
Grabbing a coffee to go or gulping down a badly made cuppa at your desk between urgent work phone calls is one thing. Doing tea right is another, and if you’re going to do it right, you need to embrace the perennial English tradition of the afternoon tea.
There’s a variety of places for a great afternoon tea across Newcastle, so we’ve picked a few to get your tannin-receptors tingling, for tastes and budgets ranging from the lavish to the cosy.
3SIXTY, Rutherford Street
If you can tear yourself away from the stunning panoramic views for long enough, you'll find that 3SIXTY's afternoon tea is equally appealing. Served from 12pm to 5pm daily, it's priced at £29.95 per person and features the obligatory scone and hot drink alongside a selection of savoury and sweet treats including desserts crafted by 3SIXTY's chefs.
Malmaison, Quayside
Put simply, Malmaison is a must-do for for fans of afternoon tea. While they offer a cream tea (featuring scones and other sweet treats) costing £18.50, the "Nouveu Classic" Afternoon Tea is where it's at. A re-imagining of the classic afternoon tea priced at £29.50, it's packed with savoury fare like sliders, fried chicken and the like, plus sweet eats including the obligatory scone teamed with decadent desserts. It comes with a wide selection of teas, but you can upgrade to include a cocktail and glass of prosecco for a few extra quid and with vegan and gluten-free options available, nobody has to miss out.
Claremont Teahouse, Eldon Place
For afternoon tea done right, look no further than Claremont Teahouse. Known for their specialist tea blends, their afternoon tea features fresh sandwiches, scones and cakes teamed with a wide choice of brews including spiced chai, Japanese sencha and ginger peach (plus a classic English breakfast tea) and is priced at £22.50 per person. Fancy some fizz with your food? Guests can also upgrade to a prosecco afternoon tea for £27.50 a head.
The Vermont Hotel, Castle Garth
Head to the magnificent Vermont Hotel for a selection of afternoon tea options in its swanky surrounds served daily between 12pm and 4pm. There’s a cream tea for £9.95 per person – including a scone and all the fixings plus a tea or coffee - or you can go all out with the traditional afternoon tea which offers a selection of sandwiches, scones and sweet treats plus a hot drink for £25.95 per person with the option to add a glass of bubbly for a little extra. Think afternoon tea is just for ladies? Think again, because The Vermont Hotel also offers a gentleman's afternoon tea featuring scotch eggs, mini-burgers and more.
Hotel du Vin, City Road
Hotel Du Vin is another luxury hotel afternoon tea option and offers two main versions: a cream tea priced at £15.95 per person (which includes a couple of patisseries alongside the usual tea and scones) and the afternoon tea for £29.95 per person which features an array of scones, finger sandwiches and cakes. There’s a good range of specialist teas too and the option to add champagne or cocktails if you're in the mood for indulging. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten versions are also available.
Colonel Porter's, Dean Street
For afternoon tea with a delightfully tipsy twist, look no further than Colonel Porter's. Their vintage-inspired afternoon tea (starting from £19.95 per person) comes with finger sandwiches, cakes, macaroons, strawberries and scones all washed down with your choice of fine teas, but the tipsy tea is perfect for a boozy alternative with the option to add prosecco or one of Colonel Porter's signature cocktails for a little extra.
Gino D'Acampo Restaurant, Quayside
As you’d expect, Gino D’Acampo puts an Italian twist on afternoon tea at its impressive Quayside restaurant. Feast on gourmet sandwiches (including that good old Italian staple bruschetta), plus classic Italian desserts like panna cotta and tiramisu alongside the requisite scone and tea. It costs £32.50 per person but there's the option to upgrade to a rosé or champagne afternoon tea for a small supplement.
Pleased To Meet You, High Bridge
PTMY offers a range of elegant afternoon tea options costing from just £25 per person - all offering a tempting mix of scones, sweet treats and savoury delights and the option to upgrade to prosecco if you'd like to throw some fizz into the mix. They do vegan and veggie versions too, plus a hearty gentleman's afternoon tea priced at £30 per person featuring the likes of scotch eggs and pies and the chance to swap a pot of tea for a beer flight for a little extra. All afternoon teas are available every day but Sunday and booking is essential (at least 72 hours in advance), with a minimum of two people required.
Blackfriars, Friars Street
You might already be familiar with Blackfriars Restaurant for their award-winning takes on traditional British food – but did you know that they offer a gorgeous afternoon tea too? Available from £29.50 per person, you can feast on everything from freshly made sandwiches and pastries, to home-baked scones and handmade patisseries. It’s available to book from 2:45pm-4pm on Fridays and Saturdays, but must be reserved at pre-paid at least 24 hours in advance.
Mother Mercy at Fenwick, Northumberland Street
If you'd prefer to swap the tea for something a little more intoxicating, book up for a cocktail afternoon tea at Mother Mercy in Fenwick. Snack on a delightful selection of delicate cakes cooked up by Fenwick's master bakers, accompanied by a free-flowing teapot of fresh cocktails for 90 minutes. Priced at £25 per person, it's a steal too!
Victors, Quayside
The bright, wisteria-laden restaurant of Victors is a charming environment whatever the occasion, but it's a perfect spot to indulge in an afternoon tea. Costing £32.50 per person, Victors' afternoon tea offers freshly made scones with all the trimmings served alongside a selection of brioche buns, finger sandwiches and mini-desserts plus your choice of unlimited tea. It's available from 12pm to 4:30pm daily but you’ll need to book 48 hours in advance.
Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street
Or, for an afternoon tea with a twist, why not head to the Laing Art Gallery? Here, you can indulge in scrumptious sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and delectable sweet treats, surrounded by some incredible paintings by Edwin Landseer and the awe-inspiring stained glass window by Edward Burne-Jones. Talk about dining in luxury!
So there you have it, a few suggestions for some particularly tempting destinations to while away an indulgent afternoon. That leaves just one question: cream or jam on the scone first?!
Main image: 3SIXTY
*Prices correct as of 8th May 2026. We recommend checking with the venue before booking.
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