You can’t go wrong with Afternoon Tea and its savoury sandwiches, piping hot tea and sweet treats but where are the best places to go in Oxford?
If you’re looking for a way to spoil the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s Day or you have another special occasion in mind, here are the top spots that you can savour the afternoon treat on your doorstep.
We have rounded up the best eateries that offer the luxurious experience to help you spend more time stuffing your face with scones and less on the stressful organising.
Here are the top 5 places that offer afternoon teas in your area based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.
Best places for afternoon tea in Oxford
Old Parsonage Hotel
Where: 1-3 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 644
One Tripadvisor wrote on the revIewing site following their trip:"We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary recently and were given a voucher for Afternoon Tea. It was absolutely delicious, we had a savoury version too , both were very fresh with lots of different savoury and sweet delights . We were given “doggy bags “ to bring back everything we couldn’t manage to eat. The Staff without exception were excellent and made our experience special."
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Vaults & Garden Cafe
Where: 1 Radcliffe Sq University Church, Oxford OX1 4AJ England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 488
Following their experience, one visitor commented:" Lovely historic vault/cellar underneath a church. Excellent food at a decent price, also brilliant cream tea. Our favourite place for a light meal in Oxford. Very friendly and efficient staff."
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Ethos Hotel Oxford
Where: 59 Western Road Grandpont, Oxford OX1 4LF England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 417
After their trip, one user left this review:" We had afternoon tea with prosecco and it was great value. The welcome we received from the lady (who I believe was the manager) was fantastic and she couldn't do enough to help us. A great selection of sandwiches and cakes were offered and both tea and prosecco were regularly replenished! Thanks for a great afternoon."
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
Where: 120-121 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DF England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 233
One customer took to Tripadvisor to share what they thought about their visit: "Probably the best food I have ever tasted. From the moment we arrived we were very well looked after by the staff, and despite being busy the atmosphere was relaxed. Beautiful decor, and our waitress was very warm and attentive...."
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The Rose Oxford
Where: 51 High Street, Oxford OX1 4AS England
Tripadvisor rating: 4.0
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 78
Sharing their experience, one visitor said on Tripadvisor:" They couldn’t have been more accommodating. They gave us a delicious, vegetarian afternoon tea. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The staff were lovely, cheerful and helpful."
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