Discover Manchester’s Top Tea Rooms

Whether you’re more like Alice or the Mad Hatter, you will be in your element at Richmond Tea Rooms, where they serve up their award-winning Alice In Wonderland themed tea parties. If you’re just popping in for a cuppa and a scone, you should opt for the simple Alice afternoon tea which includes tea-infused scones with clotted cream and Tiptree preserve and pot of loose leaf tea. 

For the full Richmond experience, you should book the wonderland Champagne afternoon tea with a great selection of finger sandwiches, mini quiche, a range of homemade cakes and treats, tea-infused sultana scones, a pot of loose leaf tea and a lovely glass of luxury Champagne. If you prefer something less traditional, go for the Tweedles afternoon tea which includes all the same food plus a portion of mini fish and chips and a homemade scotch egg. This option will definitely fill you up and will line your stomach if you fancy having a glass of Prosecco or 5.

The Tea Room at The Midland Hotel has been a popular spot since the hotel’s opening in 1903, and is still the go-to spot for afternoon tea lovers today, especially since its refurbishment back in 2021. They have also refreshed the menus, so there are plenty of options including gluten-free and vegan alternatives.

If you like to keep it simple when it comes to afternoon tea, you can just opt for the traditional menu, which includes a great selection of homemade sandwiches, a delicious sundried tomato and feta quiche, freshly made scones, an assortment of treats, and your choice of loose leaf tea. If you are celebrating something special or just fancy treating yourself, why not try the royal afternoon tea? This includes all of the traditional options plus a glass of Champagne. There is also a kids afternoon tea, so if you want to start them off young you can bring them along. Instead of tea, they will be treated to a delicious shot of a fruit milkshake along with plenty of sweet treats. 

If you prefer cosy over glamour, Annies is the place for you. Locals and visitors are obsessed with Annie’s, so it’s no wonder this homey tea room won the people’s choice award for the best tea room in Manchester. It’s also owned by everyone’s favourite red-headed soap star Jennie McAlpine aka Fiz Brown in Coronation Street.

Annie’s traditional afternoon tea includes a great selection of traditional sandwiches, a fruit scone with cream and jam, a delicious fruit tart, Victoria sponge and a sweet vanilla slice. You can also request vegan and gluten-free alternatives or if you are celebrating something special you can add on some Prosecco or Champagne for up to £33 per person. You can also bring your kids along to enjoy a mini afternoon tea with a choice of tea, hot chocolate or fruit juice.

If you fancy treating yourself to a luxurious afternoon with top-quality Champagne, delicate finger sandwiches and delectable treats, you should head to The Library located inside the beautiful Edwardian Hotel. Here, you can enjoy Champagne afternoon tea which comes with a glass of  Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV or the rosé version, and if you fancy some more you can always order a bottle.

If you’re a big tea lover, you may want to stick to the traditional afternoon tea with the choice of over 15 teas. This package also includes an excellent selection of artisan finger sandwiches with delicious fillings like rare roast beef, smoked salmon and cream, lemon-roasted chicken and robata-grilled courgette. You can also treat yourself to an apricot scone smothered in clotted cream and jam, as well as some pretty patisseries including coconut mousse, pistachio and strawberry choux, black forest gateau and lemon and poppy seed opera cake.

If vintage is your thing, you will love Sugar Junction. Here, you can enjoy the vintage vibes while sipping on a perfectly brewed tea and enjoying some fresh sandwiches and homemade bakes, like the freshly made scones with clotted cream or pistachio cream.

When it comes to tea, there are 18 variations to choose from, including classics like English Breakfast and Earl Grey to unique fruity blends like the Cherries are a Girl’s Best Friend Japanese green tea and the caramel black Northern Quarter Blend. If you need an energy boost you can opt for coffee instead or for something stronger, you can add on a glass of prosecco to your afternoon tea. Sugar Junction also serves up some excellent cocktails and unique coffee orders, like the signature rose latte or the Manchester Rain Earl Grey latte.