Afternoon Tea in Manchester

A stunning space within the Free Trade Hall, this unique offering from luxury publishers Assouline also boasts an elegant afternoon tea offering, complete with homemade finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and a selection of excellent Champagnes and speciality teas.

You might know Sunset by Australasia as the pretty in pink restaurant that's home to Asian bento boxes and slushie cocktails. But did you know that the Instagrammable spot also boasts an afternoon tea complete with desserts, pastries and cocktails?

Set in the stylish and suave Browns Brasserie & Bar on York Street this afternoon tea is a lot of bang for your buck. Coming at under £15, the meal includes raspberry shortbread, black cherry mousse, and Devon crab sandwiches amongst the nibbles, plus you can add Champagne for under £6.

Surrounded by stunning views across Manchester, Cloud 23 is the perfect spot for a decadent afternoon tea. Plush, sophisticated and smart, it's a little more high-end than your average afternoon tea but doesn't come with the hefty, and unfriendly price tag. 

Brasserie Abode is an elegant European-style brasserie in Piccadilly. Set across two floors, the eatery offers an afternoon tea every day between 12pm and 6pm, complete with scones, finger sandwiches and your choice of coffee or champagne. 

Afternoon Tea at Cafe Football is a unique experience for football fans and foodies alike. Enjoy a quintessentially British tradition in a not so traditional setting, overlooking Old Trafford stadium as you make your way through mini sarnies, scones and cakes with a hot pot of tea.

Grand Pacific's High Tea will take you on a culinary journey through dainty sandwiches and sweet bites... all topped off with a rose and lychee martini. Head to the gorgeous Spring Gardens restaurant to get a taste for yourself.

Home of the Mad Platters Tea Party, Brewski is the place for an unusual afternoon tea in Manchester. Expect 3 tiers of steak, chicken, pulled pork sliders, mac n cheese, halloumi fries, frickles and, of course, their signature poutine. To wash it all down? There's G&T pots to quench your thirst.

Want to guarantee a good quality afternoon tea? Head to a celebrity chef's smart restaurant. James Martin Restaurant serves the British traditional tea every Saturday, with options to add gin tasters and Champagne.

Served daily between 12pm - 5pm, Mamucium's afternoon tea is perfect for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. As well as tonnes of nifty little cakes, the meal is inspired by Manchester's history; munch your way through a Vimto macarons, Manchester tarts, and a chocolate orange opera cake topped with a bee.

It's one of the most stylish bars in Manchester and you can expect equal things from its afternoon tea. Menagerie is one for the Instagrammers amongst us; grab a snap next to that flower wall and then tuck into delicate sandwiches and tasty cakes.

For a slightly more unusual take on an Afternoon Tea, pop down to Richmond Tea Rooms for their Alice in Wonderland inspired selection. The space has a selection to choose from, including a Gentleman's Tea, which mixes things up with mini fish and chips, a pint, and a Cumberland Scotch egg.

One of the best places for afternoon tea in Manchester, San Carlo is touting delicate cakes, moreish sandwiches and luxurious scones topped with all the British classics. Head here for a tasty time in photo-worthy surroundings.

Looking for an affordable afternoon tea in Manchester with that perfect and delicate air of both vintage and whimsy? Let Sugar Junction be your guide. A powder-puff palace of retro china and bites, Sugar Junction are doing the authentic afternoon tea proud.

A long-standing front runner when it comes to Manchester's best afternoon teas, Annie's is still leading the cutesy and quaint charge. With the chinking of china and cutlery, you'll get to indulge in delicious wares the likes of scones, cakes, tea and more.

From truffled chicken brioche rolls and smoked salmon on beetroot bread through to raspberry tarts and Champagne trifles, this is one for a luxury afternoon tea in Manchester. Head to The Ivy for a cream tea or go all out with tiers and bubbles