Afternoon tea in York – I love afternoon tea, and living near York I am lucky enough to have lots of places to choose from. Here are some of my favourites and some places I have yet to try. You can go for traditional afternoon tea in York’s plush hotels, like The Grand or The … Read more
Champagne Afternoon Tea at Middlethorpe Hall in York – If you like the idea of afternoon tea in a stately home hotel then this one is for you! Earlier this week I had a lovely facial and spa day at Middlethorpe Hall in York. Afterwards we headed into the hotel itself for a relaxed, elegant … Read more
The Countess of York Afternoon Tea Review – I have always wanted to travel on the Orient Express. The elegance and opulence of 1930’s train journeys has long appealed to me. More recently I have wanted to try afternoon tea on the Northern Belle – the decadent Orient Express train that traverses the North of … Read more
Silver Service Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York – Hudson’s restaurant at The Grand York is situated in an elegant but cosy room overlooking the York Bar Walls. On this occasion I was there to sample their new Silver Service Afternoon Tea. I have reviewed The Grand’s regular afternoon tea offering in The Rise Restaurant … Read more
Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York – There is something so elegant and quintessentially English about afternoon tea. It’s a tradition that goes back to the early 19th Century when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford set a fashion for taking sandwiches and tea in the afternoon. The Duchess was a lifelong friend of Queen … Read more
Lady Betty Afternoon Tea York, Review – Betty’s in York has long been one of my favourite ever tearooms. I love the elegant rooms, courteous service and the sense of calm that descends upon me once I am firmly ensconced in my seat with a pot of Earl Grey in front and a good friend beside … Read more
The Principal York Twilight Afternoon Tea – I last visited The Principal York for afternoon tea when it was still The Royal York Hotel. You can read that review here. It remains one of my favourite places to take afternoon tea in York though, due in large part to the lovely Garden Room where it … Read more
It was a beautifully sunny day, on the day I sampled the City Cruises Afternoon Tea cruise on the River Ouse in York. Myself and my old school friends got together for a good natter and a relaxing trip down the river. I love afternoon tea and thought this was a great way to combine … Read more
The Ivy Afternoon Tea, York – I recently had the good fortune to try the Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Ivy in York. The restaurant itself is really beautiful, with an art deco feel evoking a feeling of timeless elegance. It overlooks the Mansion House in St Helen’s Square, and will be particularly scenic come Christmas … Read more
Afternoon Tea York – It does not happen very often, but recently I went out without the kids! You can probably tell that I love my days out with the kids, but every so often it’s nice to go somewhere on my own. And what better place to go for a treat than for afternoon … Read more