11 Festive Afternoon Teas you can enjoy across the city region this Christmas

Afternoon teas are a treat for any time of the year and it’s a great way to get together with friends or treat a loved one during the festive season.

Here are ten festive afternoon teas for you to try this Christmas season in and around Merseyside.

The London Carriage Works, Hope Street

Enjoy afternoon tea in the classic surroundings of The London Carriage Works.

The menu features roasted turkey, apricot and stuffing sandwiches, winter spiced apple cake, a choux pastry coconut snowball and much more.

Perfect for a celebration after a spot of shopping in town, or just a chance to relax and get all festive in one of the classiest city centre venues.

Fabulously Festive Afternoon Tea is £29.50 per person, £37.50 with an added glass of prosecco or £43.50 if you choose to add a glass of English sparkling Nyetimber.

Find out more and book here.

The Wheelbarrow – Allerton Brass Band with Festive Afternoon Tea 

If you really want to get into the festive spirit, it doesn’t get more Christmassy than listening to the Allerton Brass Band playing all the Christmas classics whilst enjoying  a Christmas inspired Afternoon Tea. Sing-a-long or simply reminisce with family or friends on Saturday 16^th December as The Wheelbarrow will be hosting two sittings 1pm or 3pm, whilst the Brass Band play from 2pm till 4pm.  There will be a vegetarian and a meat option available. Enjoy all the nostalgia of Christmas past for £35pp, Seats are limited and can be booked HERE.

Titanic Hotel

Get into the Christmas spirit with Festive Afternoon Teas at the Titanic, one of Liverpool’s most luxurious hotels.

You can enjoy a decadent selection of festive sweet treats and fresh sandwiches served with tea or coffee while you enjoy views of Stanley Dock.

The festive afternoon tea costs £28.50 per person and you can add a glass of mulled wine for £6.

Find out more and book here.

The Shankly Hotel

Enjoy a dance with your afternoon tea at The Shankly with a special Abba Tribute performance.

This special event will take place on 10^th December from 12.30pm.

You can enjoy entertainment from Abba tribute act Honey Honeyz, a glass of prosecco on arrival, festive afternoon tea and dancing to Abba hits. Tickets cost £34.95 per person.

Find out more and book here.

The Liner Hotel

Just a stone’s throw from the Christmas market, you can enjoy festive afternoon tea at The Liner on selected dates until Christmas Eve.

A selection of savoury and sweet treats will be served alongside a choice of festive tipples including mulled wine, Baileys coffee, hot chocolates and snowball cocktails.

Thursday – Sunday only, 11.30am – 3.30pm.

 Find out more and book here.

Festive Afternoon Tea with Celine Dion, The Bentley

Leanne Love as Céline Dion will entertain you at this afternoon of festive fun.

Enjoy afternoon tea served with a chilled glass of prosecco or mulled wine, while you dance, sing, or simply sit back and enjoy as you’re entertained.

Doors open 12pm, afternoon tea is served at 1pm and the fun lasts until 5pm.

Tickets are £20. Find out more and book here.

Browns

Treat yourself to festive afternoon tea at Browns Liverpool. Get together over Champagne, cocktails and a selection of savouries, warm scones, mini cakes and puddings, while you soak up the festive atmosphere around Liverpool One.

Browns will donate 50p from every Browns Afternoon Tea to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.

Enjoy festive afternoon tea for £23 per person.

Champagne afternoon tea (with a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne) for £33 per person.

Find out more and book here.

The Grand, Southport

Enjoy a slice of elegance with your afternoon tea at this gorgeous Southport venue.

The Grand opened last year in Lord Street following a £3 million makeover, and you can feel the luxury the minute you walk through the door. The big Christmas lights switch on took place last month and The Grand is looking fantastic for the festive season.

You can enjoy afternoon tea at 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm in the Brasserie until 31^st December (excluding Christmas Day).

It features an assortment of freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, and an array of sweet treats crafted by the venue’s skilled pastry chefs. Pair your tea with a selection of premium loose-leaf teas or upgrade to a glass of Champagne or festive mulled wine an extra touch of luxury.

Christmas Afternoon Tea at The Grand is £25 per person, and you can upgrade to a glass of fizz or festive mulled wine for £30.

Find out more and book here.

Bramley’s, Ormskirk

Take a trip to Ormskirk and enjoy a special afternoon tea at one of the town’s cutest cafes.

The menu features seasonal favourites like turkey and stuffing sandwiches, mini mince pies, Christmas cake bites and much more.

The afternoon tea costs £15 per person and you can also add a glass of prosecco for an extra £4.

Find out more and book a table here.

Thornton Hall, Wirral

Enjoy a gorgeous few hours and great food in the picturesque surroundings of Thornton Hall.

This festive afternoon tea has been created to bring the festive spirit to this English tradition, which of course includes Thornton Hall’s homemade scones served with a choice of jam and Cornish clotted cream. There is also a savoury version perfect for those with a not so sweet tooth. You can of course mix and match if you so wish.

The festive afternoon tea costs £29 per person.

Find out more and book your table here.

Hillbark Hotel, Wirral

This festive season, Hillbark is adding a touch of Christmas magic to its iconic afternoon tea with a Nutcracker theme.

Guests can revel in an assortment of traditional afternoon tea delights such as seasonal sandwiches and hand-crafted pastries, served with the finest global teas, rich coffee, or a spiced mulled wine.

This experience is enhanced by the tunes of a resident pianist, providing a backdrop that perfectly encapsulates the warmth of Christmas. This Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea costs £55 per person.

Call 0151 625 2400 to book.

Find more Christmas events across the Liverpool City Region here.