There’s nothing quite like a great afternoon tea while you’re in Yorkshire.
And thankfully, there are countless incredible afternoon tea spots all over God’s Own County, so you’ll be spoiled for choice here.
People often overlook East Yorkshire’s historic city of Hull.
But it’s a real Yorkshire gem that’s full of history, culture, and fantastic foodie spots.
The scenery in and around Hull is glorious and makes the perfect backdrop for sipping champagne and munching on sandwiches and scones.
Whether your preference is a harbour view, inner-city charm, or the countryside, Hull has got your back!
So read on to discover the 20 very best places to go for afternoon tea in Hull.
1. The Artisan Coffee & Art
Address: 81 Newland Ave, Hull HU5 2AL
Phone number: 01482 493235
Price: From £12.50 per person
The Artisan Coffee & Art, formerly known as The English Muse, is nestled on the buzzing Newland Avenue in the student district of Hull.
While the menu is ever-changing to reflect whatever has been freshly baked, they always have afternoon teas on offer.
And you’ll be pleased to hear they include their fresh home-baked cakes and scones!
Afternoon tea will cost you £15 per person if you choose to dine in-house, or £12.50 if you order your tea to takeaway.
Alternatively, they host extravagant themed afternoon teas, too, with recent events including Halloween and Mean Girls!
In addition to being able to sit and enjoy all kinds of scrummy treats, the shop is full of art and gifts, all available to buy.
They often showcase local artists, so even if you only pop in for a cup of tea and a piece of cake, you’ll find yourself coming out having seen some wonderful art.
2. The Dancing Goat Coffee House
Address: 554 Beverley Rd, Newland, Hull HU6 7LG
Phone number: 01482 341618
Price: From £11 per person
The Dancing Goat offers a wonderful afternoon tea all year round, and at certain times of the year, they serve specially curated seasonal afternoon teas, too.
For example, if you visit around Christmas time, you’ll find festive chutneys and pigs in blankets in their afternoon tea!
All food is lovingly handmade, and the atmosphere makes any visit a truly wonderful experience.
The chicken and cranberry finger sandwich is a menu highlight, as is the fresh cheese and onion quiche, but it’s all delicious, really!
Alongside your sandwiches, quiches, cakes, and scones, you can indulge in unlimited breakfast tea or filter coffee.
All of this will cost you £12 per person, or £11 if you opt for their savoury afternoon tea instead.
However, their themed teas are a little more expensive at £16.50 per person.
If a savoury tea sounds up your street, you’ll get to enjoy everything from a pork pie to cheese and crackers!
3. Sweet Little Things Tea Room
Address: 200 Newland Ave, Hull HU5 2ND
Phone number: 01482 342882
Price: From £14.95 per person
Sweet Little Things Tea Room is a must-visit spot for any lover of afternoon tea.
The standard menu includes four different variations of afternoon tea, plus a children’s version.
(Perfect if you want to share your experience with your little ones!)
While the standard version comes with everything you would expect of an afternoon tea, there’s also a savoury version you can choose.
Admittedly, it’s a little more expensive at £15.95.
But for this price, you get all sorts of deliciousness, including sausage rolls, scotch eggs, and cheese and biscuits!
Vegans will also go crazy for their vegan afternoon tea which features everything from vegan sausage rolls to falafel, red onion, and mayonnaise pitta.
All their afternoon teas come with breakfast tea, or alternatively, you can buy coffee for £1, Prosecco for £3, gin and tonic for £4, or a cocktail for £5!
Sweet Little Things Tea Room is situated along Newland Avenue.
If you’re not familiar with it, it’s the perfect spot to watch the world go by while you relax with some delicious food and drink.
4. Garden Village Tearoom
Address: The Clubhouse Community Centre, Elm Ave, Garden Village, Hull HU8 8PZ
Phone number: 07825 335712
Price: From £14 per person
If vintage afternoon teas are your bag, then Garden Village Tearoom might just be the perfect place for you.
Afternoon teas are a permanent fixture on their menu.
However, you won’t know exactly what you’re going to get until it arrives in front of you, as everything is made fresh every day.
But what you can expect is a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries, and cakes washed down with endless tea and coffee.
They also offer gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian afternoon tea alternatives which is always great to see!
The Garden Village Tearoom is reminiscent of an old tearoom thanks to its old-fashioned cake stands, beautiful mismatched wooden chairs, and chalkboards displaying the day’s cakes.
Oh, and lots of bunting to boot!
Through the window, there are local gardens and greenery to admire – the perfect backdrop for any afternoon tea stop.
You can choose to enjoy your afternoon tea inside the cafe for £15 or take away a box for £14 instead.
5. Robbie Johnsons
Address: 61 Carr Ln, Hull HU1 3RQ
Phone number: 01482 610860
Price: From £12.50 per person
Robbie Johnsons, or RJ’s, is situated right in the very heart of Hull.
It’s the perfect place to stop after exploring museums in Hull’s museum quarter, or shopping in St Stephen’s.
As for food, RJ’s menu has a wide variety of snacks and meals, and of course, a decadent afternoon tea that’s available every day from 2 pm!
This is one of the cheapest places to go for afternoon tea in Hull as theirs costs just £12.50 per person.
What a steal!
For this price, you get to enjoy a mouth-wateringly good sandwich, scone, and slice of cake that have been made on-site by one of the café’s owners, Mark.
And if you want to make your afternoon tea even better, you can pay an extra £4 to add a bottle of Prosecco or a glass of wine.
6. Liquid Jade
Address: Ground Floor, Custom House Buildings, Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 2ER
Phone number: 07961 499344
Visit Liquid Jade to sample their impressive selection of over forty loose-leaf teas along with a cream tea of freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream.
Liquid Jade responsibly sources all its loose-leaf tea through the Ethical Tea Partnership.
This ensures the source of the tea is totally transparent for the buyer and the consumer.
It’s a wonderful incentive that means it’s easy to see that your tea has come from somewhere where the workers have been paid fairly and are looked after!
While Liquid Jade may not provide the full afternoon tea experience, its cream tea is a great second best.
7. The Kingston Theatre Hotel
Address: 1-2 Kingston Square, Hull HU2 8DA
Phone number: 01482 225828
Price: From £15.95 per person
The Kingston Theatre Hotel is nestled away in Hull’s old town, where the streets are steeped in history and you can’t walk ten metres without passing a spot of historical importance.
Amongst all the history of the city, take an hour or two to stop and enjoy some refreshments in the hotel’s gorgeous Clapham Restaurant.
You’ll be able to tuck into traditional finger sandwiches filled with smoked ham and mustard, Scottish smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise, and cream cheese and cucumber – all the classics!
As well as these, you’ll also get to enjoy fresh scones and preserves and a selection of tartlets and patisseries.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that an afternoon tea this amazing would come with a big price tag…
However, this one costs only £15.95 per person!
Alternatively, if you want to add a glass of their Italian Prosecco to your tea, you can do so for £19.95 instead.
8. Gingers @ The Embassy Hotel
Address: 367 Hedon Rd, Hull HU9 1RA
Phone number: 01482 326416
Price: £15 per person
Gingers @ The Embassy has become well-known as ‘the place to meet and eat’ when you’re out and about in Hull, thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and a great selection of food and drink.
You’ll be pleased to hear that they serve afternoon tea both in-house and for takeaway!
Whichever you choose, you’ll be paying £30 between two to indulge in Gingers’ afternoon tea.
Expect everything from black pudding scotch eggs to sausage rolls, as well as various homemade cakes and sweet treats.
A good selection of teas and coffees is available, too, including seven different loose-leaf teas.
Perfect to accompany some delicious homemade baked goods!
9. Deli 1936
Address: 387 James Reckitt Ave, Hull HU8 0JE
Price: From £13.95 per person
Deli 1936 is situated at the back of Hull’s East Park, and it’s the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat after an amble around the park green!
They have a changeable menu of sweet and savoury goodies, and most importantly, there’s usually the option of afternoon tea.
While booking is essential for afternoon tea, you have the option of bringing your own bottle of fizz to accompany your food!
Seasonal afternoon teas are often on offer, and if you pop in any time throughout December, you can enjoy a festive twist on the classic.
Expect Christmassy sandwiches, pigs in blankets, and festive preserves to spread on your freshly baked scones.
If you choose to eat in, afternoon tea will cost you £15.95 per person.
Or if you choose the takeout option to enjoy at home or in the park, it’ll cost you £13.95 instead.
10. The Peloton Café
Address: Warners Health Club & Physio, 80-86 Pickering Rd, Hull HU4 6TE
Phone number: 01482 505850
Price: £12.50 per person
The Peloton Café is situated inside the Warners Health Club and Physio centre, and the name is a reference to a pack of cyclists – very fitting for a café situated inside a health centre!
The Peloton’s menu is full of great food and drinks, whether you’re after a meal or just a snack to keep you going.
You’ll always find a good selection of cakes, muffins, brownies, flapjacks, and other sweets on the counter.
If you order the Peloton afternoon tea, you’ll get some of these sweet treats on your cake stand along with your chosen hot drink.
As for the hot drinks on offer, there’s Wilberforce Freedom Coffee and a selection of Pukka teas among other things!
11. Rowley Manor
Address: Rowley Road, Little Weighton, Cottingham HU20 3XR
Phone number: 01482 848248
Price: From £18 per person
Head just outside of Hull city centre to Rowley Manor in Little Weighton for a luxurious afternoon tea in Hull.
They serve afternoon tea between 12:30 and 3:30 pm, and you’ll get to enjoy it against the stunning backdrop of rolling grounds and gardens of the manor.
Delicate china teacups will accompany your tea stand, and you’ll find fresh-cut flowers decking out every table in the tearoom.
However, if you want to make your experience feel even more decadent, you have the option of upgrading your standard afternoon tea to a sparkling afternoon tea which includes a glass of fizz.
For a traditional afternoon tea, you’ll be paying £18 per person.
Or alternatively, a sparkling afternoon tea or a savoury afternoon tea will cost you £22.50.
12. Stables Kitchen
Address: Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN
Phone number: 01964 562400
Price: £18 per person
Stables Kitchen is situated on the grounds of the truly magnificent Burton Constable Hall and Grounds.
It’s the perfect destination when you fancy a stroll around a beautiful historic house, followed by an indulgent afternoon tea in Hull.
A three-tiered feast from the Stables Kitchen comes complete with sandwiches, sausage rolls, freshly baked cakes, and scones with cream and jam.
If you’re bringing the little ones out with you for the day, you can order them a children’s afternoon tea, too!
The standard afternoon tea costs £18 per person while the children’s one comes in at £10 per person.
People travel from miles around to enjoy afternoon tea on the grounds of Burton Constable Hall and Grounds – and for good reason!
You don’t even have to pay for entry into the grounds to visit the Stables Kitchen which is a nice bonus if you’re just paying a flying visit.
13. Millers Raywell
Address: Raywell Lodge Park, Riplingham Rd HU16 5YL
Phone number: 01482 631702
Price: £16.95 per person
Millers Raywell is situated at Heron Lakes, a pretty place to kick back and enjoy some great food and drink, whatever the weather.
Cosy up indoors in the colder months as you watch the residents of the lake come and go through the window, or enjoy your pickings out on the patio on a bright sunny day!
Afternoon teas from Millers Tearoom come with standard finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tarts.
But there’s something about enjoying it by the side of a lake that makes the experience a little more magical!
It’ll only cost you £16.95 per person to enjoy this afternoon tea, too, so it won’t break the bank either.
14. The Spotted Duck
Address: Westfield Country Park Fitling Lane Filting, Hull HU12 9AL
Phone number: 01964 529529
Price: From £18 per person
If you want to experience a charming afternoon tea in the comfort of a café where every table is clad in gingham tablecloths, The Spotted Duck is for you.
You’ll need to drive about half an hour outside of Hull city centre to get to The Spotted Duck.
But as soon as you see the incredible selection of cakes on offer, you’ll know that the journey was worth it!
While afternoon tea is always on the menu, I’d recommend visiting them in December to enjoy their festive variation.
It includes turkey sandwiches, pigs in blankets, Christmas cake, and mulled wine.
Their afternoon tea costs £18 per person, or alternatively, you can get a vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea for £20.
Similarly, you can add a small bottle of Prosecco or a gin and tonic for £22 instead!
A glass of fizz is always worth the upgrade, no?!
15. Tickton Grange Hotel
Address: Main St, Tickton, Beverley HU17 9SH
Phone number: 01964 543666
Price: From £28.50 per person
Having previously been featured in The Guardian and Cool Places, Tickton Grange Hotel is perfect if you want a special location for afternoon tea in Hull.
It’s a brilliant experience in itself, but I’d recommend staying the night in one of their gorgeous rooms for the full luxury, all-out afternoon tea experience.
They serve afternoon tea on three-tiered blue brush stoke china which has been designed especially for Tickton Grange by Royal Crown Derby and Maham Anjum.
From the very first bite to the last slurp of Buckingham Palace loose-leaf tea, the experience is nothing short of luxurious.
It’ll cost you £28.50 per person and I can assure you it’s well worth every penny!
For this price, you get sweets, savouries, sandwiches, and teas.
This includes everything from white chocolate and Earl Grey nougat to charcoal cheddar mousse with crisp filo pastry.
Alternatively, you can upgrade to a G&T tea or a Prosecco tea for £35, or a champagne tea for £38.50.
16. Holiday Inn
Address: Castle St, Hull HU1 2BX
Phone number: 01482 692600
Price: £14.95 per person
You may be surprised to see a Holiday Inn on a list of the best places to go for afternoon tea in Hull but I promise, it’s a treat!
Hull’s Holiday Inn looks over Hull Marina and sometimes serves afternoon teas on their Marina Terrace.
While there’s always something decadent about eating smaller-than-usual portions of food from a three-tiered cake stand, the thing that makes an afternoon tea at Holiday Inn special is the location.
The Marina Terrace is the ultimate setting for afternoon tea in Hull.
Listen to the sounds of the water as you watch the comings and goings of the marina and eat lots of tasty baked goods.
17. The Beverley Arms
Address: 25 N Bar Within, Beverley HU17 8DD
Phone number: 01482 296999
Price: From £20 per person
Whether you’re hankering for a full-on afternoon tea, a cream tea, or just a really good slice of cake, The Beverley Arms will have something that tickles your fancy.
Afternoon teas include a classic selection of sandwiches as well as a scone and a selection of sweet treats including macaroons and chocolate mousse.
Everything is made with the very freshest of ingredients, and hand-crafted on-site by the chefs at The Beverley Arms.
In addition to a wide selection of coffees, The Beverley Arms stock Brew Tea Co. teas, and there are always plenty to choose from!
However, if you fancy adding a little sparkle to your afternoon tea in Hull, you can add a glass of Prosecco for an extra £5.95.
Afternoon tea costs £20 per person and is available every day from noon to 5 pm.
18. The Black Cat Tea & Coffee Room
Address: 36 Prestongate, Hessle HU13 0RE
Phone number: 01482 641660
Price: £14.95 per person
Head just outside of Hull to Hessle to visit The Black Cat Tea & Coffee Room.
Here, you’ll find a quaint coffee house that prides itself on only using locally sourced products.
While their menu changes seasonally, afternoon tea is usually available here for £14.95 per person.
And you can rest assured that it’ll be piled high with all the fresh goodies you could ask for!
The café is run by a super husband and wife team and you’ll relax into its cosy atmosphere from the moment you step inside.
19. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Address: Ferensway, Hull HU2 8NH
Phone number: 01482 947459
Price: From £29.95 for two people
The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill is situated relatively centrally in Hull, and it’s a quick walk from the city centre.
Known for its juicy steaks and foodie experiences, this steakhouse also offers afternoon tea which is available from noon to 4 pm Monday to Saturday.
You’ll find all the traditional elements of a great afternoon tea on your three-tiered stand, as well as a great range of teas and coffees alongside.
Alternatively, you have the option of upgrading your afternoon tea!
Their traditional afternoon tea costs £29.95 for two people, while the Prosecco tea is £35, the champagne tea is £44.50, and the rosé champagne tea is £49.50.
Surely, the champagne is worth the upgrade, no?
20. Millhouse Restaurant & Bar
Address: Beverley Rd, Skidby, Cottingham HU16 5TF
Phone number: 01482 845610
Price: £25 per person
Finally, we have Millhouse Restaurant & Bar that’s situated a little out of Hull in Skidby.
Although it’s a little out of the city, it’s well worth travelling to if you fancy an alternative experience, not least because it’s home to one of the best rooftop bars in Hull.
It overlooks a beautiful windmill in the East Yorkshire countryside, making this one of the more scenic spots to go for afternoon tea in Hull.
Their afternoon tea comes in at £25 per person.
For this price, you get an amazing selection of sandwiches, savouries, sweet things, a scone, and beverages.
What’s not to love?!
You can enjoy this afternoon tea from 2 pm to 5 pm Monday to Saturday.
So there you have it: a round-up of all the best places to go for afternoon tea in Hull!
As you can see, Hull is a great place to go for a spot of afternoon tea.
You’ll be in for a treat no matter which one of these places you head to!