Scones, mini sandwiches, cakes, and endless amounts of tea. And, if you’re feeling fancy, some bubbles to wash it all down.
Afternoon tea is a luxury experience which we all deserve as a treat at least once. Here are the best places to enjoy one in Edinburgh, as recommended by our readers.
Clarinda's Tea Room in Canongate is a cosy quintessential tea room space which has been serving sweet treats for more than 40 years. Photo: Google Streetview
Prestonfield House near Arthur's Seat is an opulent backdrop for afternoon tea, with its peacock-inhabited rose gardens and Gothic tea house. Photo: David Cheskin
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