Afternoon Tea Week: Best deals in Liverpool

Spot of tea anyone? In case you didn’t know, this week is Afternoon Tea Week – a celebration of one of Britain’s most quaint dining traditions.

For the uninitiated, Afternoon Tea is a tea-related ritual introduced in Britain during the early 1840’s which has since evolved as a mini-meal composed of miniature sandwiches (traditionally cut into ‘fingers’), scones with clotted cream and jam,  selection of pastries and cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, and of course, a good old fashioned pot of tea.

Initially developed as a private event for high class women in the upper echelons of society, Afternoon Tea is today enjoyed as an occasional indulgence or in celebration of a special event such as a birthday, pre-wedding or baby showers with a group of friends or family.

All week long, people throughout the UK will be celebrating one of the nations favourite culinary traditions for Afternoon Tea week; we’re a nation of tea drinkers after all!

We at Base Serviced Apartments have decided to do our part for the celebration and find out where best to enjoy Afternoon Tea Week in Liverpool City Centre. So if you happen to be staying at one of our apartments this week and fancy treating yourself; here are the best deals for Afternoon Tea in Liverpool!

Tea Parlour

Starting the list off is Tea Parlour; an independent vintage-inspired venue located in a grade II listed warehouse in Matthew Street.

Located in one of Liverpool’s original fruit market warehouses, Tea Parlour openly embraces it’s place in the city’s mercantile history and as such features all the charm and romance of late 19th century Britain.

A fitting venue to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week, here is what you can indulge in at the Tea Parlour:

Traditional Afternoon Tea  (£20 per person)

Includes:

• Fresh herb or fruit infused spring water.
• Your choice of Rare Tea Company loose leaf tea.
• Choice of four finger sandwiches (options include – free range egg with smoked paprika and watercress, English cucumber and cream cheese, coronation chicken, prawns and home-made mayonnaise, roast ham and Cumberland sauce).
• Choice of two fruit or plain hot buttery scones served with home-made strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.
• Selection of four home-made cakes and treats.

Proper Gentleman’s Tea (£25 per person)

Includes:

• Choice of Rare Tea Company loose leaf tea (Tea Parlour recommends Wild Rooibos for this option).
• A range of different savouries and sandwiches – (options include – hot water crust meat pie and strong English mustard, open faced roast beef and horseradish cream sandwich on artisan bread or smoked salmon and avocado sandwich on artisan bread, homemade scotch egg with piccalilli sauce).
• A selection of cheese and crackers.
• Choice of two fruit or plain hot buttery scones served with home-made strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.
• A hunk of homemade cakes.

Bride to be Afternoon Tea (£25 per person)

Includes:

• Fruit flavoured spring water.
• Early Grea infused mocktail served in china teapots.
• A platter of savoury canapes (includes – mini quiches, baked brie with honey and almond on artisan toasts, crudities with lemon tyme dip).
• A selection of finger sandwiches (options include – radish and dill cream cheese, English cucumber and cream cheese, watercress and free range egg salad, cornoation chicken, ham and redcurrant jelly, roast beef horseradish and rocket, salmon cream cheese and dill butter).
• Choice of two fruit or plain hot buttery scones served with home-made strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.
• Pastries, cakes, tarts, shortbread biscuits and trifle or pudding.

*Tea Parlour previously featured in our Summer blog.

Cuthberts Bakehouse

One of Liverpool’s most beloved cake shops, Cuthbert’s Bakehouse is an independent cafe/bakery that blends tradition with modern quirks.

Taking global inspiration from similar cafes/bakeries found in the likes of Amsterdam and New York, Cuthbert’s has grown quite the reputation for it’s Afternoon Tea range.

Don’t take our word for it, have a look for yourself:

Cuthbert’s Classic Afternoon Tea (£18.00 per person)

Includes:

• Finger Sandwiches (includes – free range egg and cress, honey roast ham salad, brie & cranberry, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cucumber and cream cheese).
• Freshly baked miniature warm seasonal scones filled with clotted cream and jam.
• A selection of sweet treats (includes – chocolate dipped strawberries, sacher torte, victoria sponge, almond custard cake, lemon drizzle, machiatto mousse, vanilla infused crème brule and shortbread heart).
• Choice of loose leaf tea or house blend coffee.
• Upgrade to Classic High Afternoon Tea which includes a glass of sparking Prosecco for £21 per person).

*also includes Gluten Free/Vegetarian and Vegan alternatives

“The New Yorker” Afternoon Tea (£19.00 per person)

Includes:

• Miniature sandwiches and savouries (includes – mini cheese burger, mini hot dogs with mustard and ketchup, Reuben pastrami, emmental homemade ‘slaw and gherkin sub, mozzarella tomato and pesto sub).
• Freshly baked miniature warm seasonal scones filled with clotted cream and jam.
• A selection of sweet treats (includes – red velvet cupcake, New York baked cheesecake, cannoli filled with Italian cream dipped in chocolate chips, chocolate brownie, black and white cookie).
• Choice of loose leaf tea or house blend coffee.
• Upgrade to American High Afternoon Tea which includes a glass of sparking Prosecco or a Cosmopolitan cocktail for £22.00 per person).

Cuthbert’s Children’s Afternoon Tea (£10.00 per person)

Includes:

• Mintature sandwiches and savouries (includes – cheese & ham brioche toastie, hot dog sub with lashings of ketchup, strawberry and nutella).
• Freshly baked miniature warm seasonal scones filled with clotted cream and jam.
• A selection of sweet treats (includes – miniature red velvet cupcake, homemade cookie, chocolate dipped spotty strawberry, chocolate brownie, ice cream sundae).
• Choice of cold pink lemonade, hot chocolate or fresh fruit juice.

*Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options also available.

*24 hours notice is required for bookings.

*Cuthbert’s Bakehouse previously featured in our Summer blog.

Panoramic 34

With stunning views looking out into the Liverpool skyline, Panoramic 34 boasts a unique dining experience and a continually evolving menu.

Such a bold statement is reflected in their distinctive Afternoon Tea options:

Afternoon Tea (£20.00 per person)

Includes:

• A selection of handmade finger sandwiches.
• Soft chese and chive choux bun.
• Sultana and Buttermilk scones, serviced with jam and clotted cream.
• A selection of pastries (includes – praline and caramel slice, lime and elderflower macaroon, mocha indulgence crunch and orange tart).

Luxury Afternoon Tea (£31.50 per person)

Includes:

• The same menu as above but features – A glass of Nyetimber rose sparkling wine, Smoked Mackrel Pate and Horseradish Cucumber finger sandwiches.

Children’s Afternoon Tea (£12.50 per person)

Includes:

• Daily selection of child friendly sandwiches.
• Buttermilk scones.
• A selection of pastries (profiterole, pistachio brownie, banana and toffee cake).

*Also offers a glutten free Afternoon Tea with 48 hours notice.

*Panoramic 34 previously featured in our summer blog.

The Brink

The Brink is a revolutionary venue for Liverpool as it is completely alcohol-free.

It prides itself on providing a truly welcoming and intelligent space where people of all walks of life can dine, socalise and relax.

This mantra is apparent in their accommodating Afternoon Tea choices, making The Brink a great alternative for this great British experience.

Afternoon Tea (£8.50 per person)

Includes:

• A selection of finger sandwiches (includes – honey and mustard roast ham, butter roast chicken, black pepper cream cheese and cucumber).
• Warm seasonal scones with double cream and strawberry jam.
• A selection of miniature cakes and pastries.

Celebration Tea (£12.50 per person)

Includes:

• Full afternoon tea menu with a celebratory alcohol-free Champagne Cocktail and fresh strawberries, served with a luxurious chocolate dip.

Cream Tea (£4.95 per person)

Includes:

• Warm seasonal scones, served with thick double cream and delicious strawberry jam.

Kids Afternoon Tea (£4.95 per person)

Includes:

• Ham, soft cheese and strawberry jam finger sandwiches.
• A selection of mini cakes and chocolate dipping strawberries.
• Choice of a ice fruit crushie or hot chocolate.

Oh Me Oh My

A secret space within a grade II listed building located within walking distance of The Three Graces, Oh Me Oh My is housed in the former bank of West Africa – a location rife with history.

Fastly becoming one of Liverpool’s most talked about venues, it also serves a grand tea house in the heart of the city centre, with an exquisite Afternoon Tea menu:

Afternoon Tea (£15.95 per person)

Includes:

• A selection of sweet treats (includes – chocolate and almond cake, vanilla crème brulee, individual lemon drizzle cake and shortbread fingers).
• Scone with clotted cream and jam.
• A selection of finger sandwiches (includes – Scottish smoked salmon with dill cream cheese, four cheese, egg and chive mayonnaise and croque Monsieur.
• Unlimited loose leaf tea.
• Upgrade with a glass of Prosecco for £18.95 per person.

*Gluten free Afternoon Tea is available upon request.

*all bookings must be made 48 hours prior to the desired day.

Maritime Dining Room

Situated within the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Maritime Dining Room has featured in the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years and is one of only 10 Liverpool restaurant’s to do so.

They also have an delectable Afternoon Tea menu should you wish to indulge with an iconic view of the Albert Dock and Liverpool’s waterfront.

Inspiration is taken from ingredients and products which have been transported through the city’s iconic waterfront over the centuries, adding a historical twist to the dining tradition:

Maritime Afternoon Tea (£13.95 per person)

Includes:

• A selection of savoury modern favourites, delicious handmade cakes and delicate patisserie.
• Freshly baked fruit scones served with fruit conserve and fresh cream.
• Accompanied by an individual pot of loose leaf tea (their unique blend of Scouse breakfast tea is recommended).
• Upgrade with a quarter bottle of Prosecco for an extra charge of £6.75.

*Maritime Dining Room previously featured in our summer blog.

Patisserie Valerie

Patisserie Valerie is a long-standing chain of patisserie cafés within location across the UK, including one in Liverpool City Centre.

Situated just outside of the Metquarter shopping centre, they also feature two separate Afternoon Tea options to choose from:

Afternoon Tea for 2 – £25.00

Afternoon Tea for 2 with Prosecco – £30.00

Both choices come with a selection of finger sandwiches, mini quiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, a selection of mini cakes and a refillable pot of tea.

*Groupon Deal currently available.

Browns Brasserie & Bar Liverpool

Browns Brasserie & Bar is a restaurant chain providing quality food in the UK since 1973.

They have a Liverpool venue within the modern surroundings of Liverpool One as well as three Afternoon Tea options to choose from:

Traditional Browns Afternoon Tea (£12.50 per person)

Includes:

• A selection of butter brioche rolls (includes – smoked salmon with chive & lemon cream cheese, free range egg & baby watercress and chicken and avocado).
• Home baked scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
• Mini desserts (includes – salted caramel profiteroles, red velvet cake, white chocolate pot and lemon & early grey tea cake).

A Champagne Afternoon Tea (£16.95 per person)

• Same menu as above with a perfectly chilled glass of Mercier Champagne.

A Most Unusual Afternoon Tea (£15.95 per person)

• Traditional Afternoon Tea menu with a stylish glass of Hendrick’s & Fever-Tree tonic with a slice of cucumber.

60 Hope Street

60 Hope Street is a family owned and run restaurant in Liverpool City Centre spread over three floors of a Georgian town house.

An award wining venue for over a decade, they also offer a Afternoon Tea menu (*offers are subject to availability):

Afternoon Tea 

A selection of classic sandwiches and cake

With a pot of tea: £14.95

With a glass of fix: £19.00

With a glass of champagne: £24.00

Scones & Clotted Cream with Tea: £9.50 per person

*Reservations and deposits are required, please quote “AFTERNOON TEA”.

The Baltic Social

Situated within the heart of Liverpool’s creative hub, The Baltic Social is traditionally the venue of choice for pioneering creatives. However, they also provide a fun, quirky take on the Afternoon Tea experience with their Afternoon Punk Tea for those who are looking for something a little different:

Afternoon Punk Tea (£19.50 per person)

Includes:

• Melting middle cheese burger in brioche bun with apple and cheese ‘slaw, baconaise and gherkin.
• Honey chorizo skewer, deep fried ham hock with pineapple salsa.
• Pig in blanket with mustard, ketchup and crispy onions.
• Mac and cheese balls with Parmesan crumb.
• Sweet potato and french fry mix with smoked paprika and chili seasoning.
• Sage and shallot rings.
• Red velvet cake.
• Oreo sponge cake with Oreo buttercream.
• Bubblegum cake.
• Accompanied with a “boozy teapot”.

*pre-booking is essential and deposit of £5.00 per head to confirm.

*vegetarian option available for the same price.

*The Baltic Social previously featured in our summer blog.

Jam Liverpool

Finally, new for 2016 is Jam Restaurant and Tea Bar which is found on Sir Thomas Street in Liverpool City Centre.

A modern eatery and cocktail bar that fuses together casual dining and gourmet classics, they also have tempting Afternoon Tea offers:

Afternoon Tea – £17.90 (per person)

Afternoon Tea for 2 – £30 (per person)

Prosecco Afternoon Tea – (£22.90 per person)

Prosecco Afternoon Tea for 2 – (£45 per person)

It all sounds Tea-rific! Wouldn’t you agree?

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Choose from our range of one, two and three bedroom properties within the heart of Liverpool. All apartments are fully-furnished and fully-equipped providing you with your own environment to entertain guests or simply to switch off and unwind.

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Book your next getaway with us now! For families, we would recommend our Duke Street and The Docks apartments. For leisure breaks, we would advise looking at our Sir Thomas Street or Cumberland Street apartments.