Afternoon Tea in Bath: Prices, Times and Where to Book
Where to have afternoon tea in Bath, from the Pump Room and the Royal Crescent to walk-in tea rooms and quick cream teas, with prices, serving times, dietary options and how far ahead to book.
In short: the grandest afternoon tea in Bath is at The Pump Room Restaurant (£44.50, live music daily). For a hotel tea with a garden, go to The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa (£49). For value, Boston Tea Party starts at £21.50 with 48 hours' notice. Book almost everywhere: Emberwood and The Ivy take no walk-ins.
Afternoon tea in Bath at every budget, with prices, times and booking rules checked on each venue's own website on 18 October 2026.
| Venue | Setting | Price per person | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pump Room Restaurant | Georgian room, music | £44.50 | Online |
| The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa | Terrace, gardens | £49 | Advised |
| The Bath Priory | Country house | £50 | Online |
| The Gainsborough Bath Spa | Hotel brasserie | £40 | Via the hotel |
| Henrietta Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant, garden | £42 | Online |
| Emberwood | Hotel brasserie | £40 | Required |
| The Bird | Boutique hotel | £40 | Card guarantee |
| The Ivy Bath Brasserie & Garden | Brasserie | £36.25 | Required |
| The Abbey Tea Bar | Tea bar | £35 | Online |
| The Jane Austen Centre | Regency tea room | £31.50 | Advised |
| Sally Lunn’s | Bun house | £22 (high tea) | For 3.30pm |
| Boston Tea Party | Café | From £21.50 | 48 hours |
| The Bath Bun | Tea shop | £25.50 (high tea) | Walk in |
Where is the best afternoon tea in Bath?
The Pump Room for the room; the Royal Crescent for tea outdoors.
The Pump Room Restaurant
Tea under chandeliers, with a pianist or the Pump Room Trio and loose-leaf tea from Gillards of Bath.
- 💷 £44.50; with an aperitif and a starter £70
- ⏰ Daily at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm
- 🧒 Children £14.95
- 📍 Stall Street, City Centre
Good to know: online booking takes up to six, and large bags are not allowed.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Served in Montagu's Mews, on the terrace or in the gardens, with Bath buns beside the scones. A festive menu runs from 26 November to 31 December 2026.
- 💷 £49; with Champagne £67
- ⏰ Daily 12.30pm to 4pm
- 🎟️ Booking advised
- 📍 Royal Crescent, City Centre
Which Bath hotels serve afternoon tea?
Five more hotels serve it, from £40 to £50 a head.
The Bath Priory
A country house hotel in four acres of gardens, serving tea in the restaurant, the lounges or on the terrace.
- 💷 £50; with Champagne £73
- ⏰ Daily 12.30pm to 4pm
- 📍 Weston Road, Weston
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
The History and Heritage tea comes with stories of Georgian Bath and the hotel's own tea blend.
- 💷 £40; with Champagne £59
- ⏰ Daily 3pm to 5pm
- 📍 Beau Street, City Centre
Henrietta Bar & Restaurant
The restaurant at The Roseate Villa Bath, overlooking Henrietta Park, with cakes by its own baker.
- 💷 £42; with Prosecco £50
- 🫖 Cream tea £16.50
- ⏰ Daily 1pm to 4pm
- 📍 Henrietta Road, Bathwick
Emberwood
The brasserie at The Francis Hotel, with macarons and choux by Chef Pâtissier Dominique Bon.
- 💷 £40; with sparkling wine £55
- ⏰ Mon to Sat, check the time
- 🎟️ No walk-ins
- 📍 Queen Square, City Centre
The Bird
The most playful tea here: a Pimm's éclair, a satay chicken spring roll and a cheese scone.
- 💷 £40; with Champagne £55
- ⏰ Daily 2pm to 4.30pm
- 📍 Pulteney Road, Bathwick
Good to know: late cancellations cost £40 a head, and the grill's page says Wednesday to Sunday, so confirm the day.
Where can I have afternoon tea in a Bath tea room or restaurant?
Eight places in the City Centre, all cheaper than the hotels.
The Ivy Bath Brasserie & Garden
A big brasserie with a garden, and a tea that runs from a smoked salmon choux bun to crème brûlée.
- 💷 £36.25; with Champagne £46.25
- ⏰ Daily 3pm to 5pm
- 🎟️ Booking required
- 📍 Milsom Street, City Centre
The Jane Austen Centre
The Regency Tea Room's Mr Darcy's Afternoon Tea comes in vegan and gluten-free versions, so this is the pick for mixed diets.
- 💷 £31.50; with Prosecco £39.95
- 🧒 Up to 12s, £14.50
- 📍 Gay Street, City Centre
The Abbey Tea Bar
The Abbey Hotel's tea bar, with Hope and Glory teas you can upgrade to Prosecco for £6.
- 💷 £35
- 🌱 Vegan and gluten-free dishes marked
- 📍 North Parade, City Centre
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
A two-course Jane Austen High Tea: a savoury Sally Lunn bun, then a sweet such as scones and clotted cream.
- 💷 £22
- ⏰ One sitting, 3.30pm
- 📍 North Parade Passage, City Centre
Boston Tea Party Kingsmead Square
The best-value full tea in the centre: sandwiches on Hobbs House Bakery bread, cakes and mini scones, for two or more.
- 💷 From £21.50; children £12.50
- 🎟️ 48 hours' notice
- 📍 Kingsmead Square, City Centre
Also serving afternoon tea
- Square Grill and Sanremo: the same menu, £35, Monday to Saturday 2.30pm to 5pm, booking required.
- Slug & Lettuce: £18 with two cups of tea, Sunday to Friday, booked in advance.
Where can I get a cream tea in Bath?
From £9.50 at The Courtyard Cafe, with two warm scones. Every price below includes tea or coffee.
| Venue | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Courtyard Cafe | Two scones | £9.50 |
| The Bath Bun | One scone | £10 |
| The Ivy | Fruit scones | £11.50 |
| The Abbey Tea Bar | Warm scones | £11.50 |
| Sally Lunn’s | Half a bun or two scones | £12.75 |
| The Jane Austen Centre | One scone | £14.25 |
The Bath Bun
A tea shop with staff in period costume, and the home of Dr Oliver's Bath bun.
- 🫖 £10, gluten-free 50p more
- 💷 High tea £25.50
- 🚶 Walk-ins only
- 📍 Abbey Green, City Centre
How far ahead should I book afternoon tea in Bath?
Most venues set no minimum, but a few need 48 hours and several take bookings only.
- 📅 48 hours: Boston Tea Party, Plant. Eat. Licious
- 📅 24 hours: vegan tea at the Jane Austen Centre
- 🎟️ Booking only: Emberwood, The Ivy, Square Grill, Sanremo
- 🚶 Walk in: The Bath Bun
Dietary needs: Plant. Eat. Licious is all vegan (£29.99). The Pump Room, Square Grill and Sanremo do gluten-free with notice, but Sally Lunn’s says its scones made without gluten are not safe for coeliacs.
Good to know: book early for weekends during the Bath Christmas Market, 26 November to 13 December 2026.
Afternoon tea in Bath: questions
How much is afternoon tea at the Pump Room in Bath?
£44.50 for the Jane Austen Afternoon Tea, £70 for the Pride and Prejudice Experience and £14.95 for a child with an adult tea.
Does The Ivy in Bath serve afternoon tea?
Yes, daily from 3pm to 5pm for £36.25, or £46.25 with Champagne. You must book.
Where can I get a cheap afternoon tea in Bath?
From £18 at Slug & Lettuce (Sunday to Friday) and £21.50 at Boston Tea Party with 48 hours' notice. Sally Lunn’s high tea is £22.
Where can I have a vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea in Bath?
Plant. Eat. Licious is all vegan at £29.99. The Jane Austen Centre does vegan and gluten-free versions of Mr Darcy's Afternoon Tea.