With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s the perfect time to make plans to celebrate. If you’re looking for an experience gift, Edinburgh is the right place to treat your mum to a special afternoon tea. Whether you want a luxury high tea or a pocket-friendly lunch with tea and scones, one of Edinburgh's cafes and restaurants will have the perfect option for you. Here are some of the places that get rave reviews for afternoon tea, according to TripAdvisor and Google.
5. Blossom Tree Cafe
The Blossom Tree Cafe in Currie is highly rated by customers. One said 'Beautiful little place with a blossom tree centrepiece. Staff were really friendly. Great value as well - would highly recommend!' Photo: Blossom Tree Cafe
6. Royal Yacht Britannia tea room
If you are looking for a unique setting for afternoon tea try the Royal Deck tearoom at the Royal Yacht Britannia. It comes highly recommended on Tripadvisor and Google. One happy customer said 'An absolutely perfect dining experience. delicious food, decent prices, friendly service, and an incredible view.' Photo: Royal Yacht Britannia
7. Bon Tea Room
Bon Tea Room in Corstorphine is top rated by customers with rave reviews for both quality and value. The tiny hidden gem is famed for its homemade scones. One customer said 'Really special as you can see the time, care and love that has been put into making all the little bites. Everything looked fantastic and tasted incredible' Photo: Supplied
8. Balerno Inn
The refurbished Balerno Inn is right in the middle of Balerno's historic high street. It's got a rating of five on Tripadvisor with customers praising it's food and service. One said 'Visited for afternoon tea and really enjoyed it. Afternoon tea itself was lovely and very filling. We couldn't finish our cakes! Service was first class.' Photo: Supplied