Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so now’s the time to start making plans for Afternoon Tea with your Mum. Whether you want a luxury high tea or a budget lunch with tea and scones, one of Edinburgh's cafes and restaurants will have the perfect option for you. Here are the best places to go in Edinburgh for an Mother’s Day afternoon tea, according to TripAdvisor reviews.
5. Clarinda's Tea Room
Clarinda's Tea Room is a cosy cafe in Canongate, which is known for its homemade scones and speciality teas. One TripAdvisor review called the tearoom "beautiful" and picked the scones with jam and cream as a highlight of their meal. Photo: Google Streetview
6. Peacock Alley at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh serves up a scrumptious afternoon tea in the Peacock Alley - a stylish but comfortable lounge in the hotel. One diner reflected on their positive experience on TripAdvisor and said: "Afternoon tea for my birthday was delicious and the service was fantastic!" Photo: Supplied
7. Mimi's Bakehouse
Take your mum for an afternoon tea at Mimi's Bakehouse, which has several locations in Leith, Corstophine, Comely Bank and the Royal Mile. One reviewer said their afternoon tea was "delightful", and added: "The cakes and scones were absolutely delicious and the staff were very friendly". Photo: Mimi's Bakehouse Facebook
8. Fingl
Fingal, the luxury 'floating' hotel situated in Edinburgh's Port of Leith, serves up a luxurious Afternoon Tea. After their visit, one guest wrote on TripAdvisor: "The afternoon tea was the best I have ever had, so many flavours and the variety was fantastic". Photo: Third Party