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Five unique afternoon teas to try in York

Wed 13 Aug, 2025 by Rachel Rogers

Photograph: Canva / Svetlana Kolpakova

Filed Under: Food & drink Tagged With: Guides

You can’t go wrong with a classic afternoon tea – but if you’re looking for the familiar with a bit of a twist, we’ve got you covered.

York is a haven for so many culinary delights, and afternoon tea is no different. We’ve gathered five unique afternoon teas in York for you to get your teeth in to. From cheese, to Asian-inspired delights, and seafood – take a look below.

Please check with each venue for pre-booking requirements.

Are we missing your favourite? Let us know by dropping us a line at info@wp.theyorkmix.com.

Afternoon Cheese at Love Cheese

Step inside the Speakcheesey at Love Cheese on Gillygate. As well as tucking into five different cheeses, enjoy crackers, meats, olives, cornichons, chutney, and Haxby bread. The perfect date night treat, or to enjoy with friends and family – if you feel up to sharing in the deliciousness!

Available every day

  • 16 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ,
  • 01904 622967
  • £32pp
  • Website

Afternoon Tea at Sora Sky Bar

This must be the afternoon tea with the best view in York! Sit back and relax at the Sora Sky Bar and take in the beautiful views of the city skyline, while enjoying this Asian-inspired afternoon tea. Indulge in tempura tiger prawns, sticky pork belly, salmon maki, miso caramel chocolate tart, and matcha scones – to name just a few delights.

Available Wednesday to Friday & Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Must be pre-booked in advance

  • In Malmaison York, 2 Rougier St, York YO90 1UU
  • 01904 946060
  • £35pp / £45pp including a cocktail
  • Website

Afternoon Sea at Pearly Cow

If you’re a seafood lover – this is the afternoon tea for you. Enjoy some of the best quality seafood, including pickled oysters, mussels marinière, and hand-dived scallops topped with melting gruyere. Why not add bottomless rosé too for the whole experience?

Served every Friday and Saturday from 12-3:30pm

  • 1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
  • 0330 055 4531
  • £42pp / Add bottomless rosé for £20pp
  • Website

Afternoon Tea at Forest

The Afternoon Tea at Forest takes inspiration from the forest itself, with each component carefully paired with a tea! Tuck into a hot shot of chef’s soup paired with Balance Tea from Hebden Teas, a mini Yorkshire pudding paired with – what else – Yorkshire Tea, and fruit scones and sticky toffee pudding paired with Hebden Tea Red Berry Fruit Infusion – to name just a few.

Served Monday to Saturday from 2-5pm. Pre-booking required

  • 54 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ
  • 01904 622478
  • £25pp
  • Website

Afternoon Tea in The Garden Room

Indulge in a delightful chocolate-themed afternoon tea inspired by York’s rich history at The Milner Hotel in York! Executive Chef Aaron Craig has crafted a magical experience featuring flavours inspired by some of the nation’s favourite chocolates – there’s the ‘tangy’, the ‘minty’, the ‘mocha’, and more.

Served every day 12-4pm

  • The Milner, Station Road, York YO24 1AA
  • 01904 653681
  • £34.95pp with a hot beverage / £39.95pp with Prosecco / £44.95pp with champagne or a chocolate cocktail
  • Website

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