With delicious sandwiches, scones and fabulous cakes – and maybe a glass of bubbly – Afternoon Tea is one of life’s nicest indulgences. Here is our pick of some great places to treat yourself to afternoon tea in Cork.
The Montenotte
Afternoon Tea in the colourful surroundings of Montenotte’s Panorama Restaurant features a menu that includes a selection of scones, finger sandwiches and cakes. You can sip on tea and coffee or add some bubbles with a glass of prosecco or champagne. You can also enjoy the Ronnefeldt World of Tea, a selection of 12 teas including ‘The Montenotte Blend’.
Served daily from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, pricing starts from €38 per person with an optional upgrade to include a glass of prosecco for €46.50 per person or champagne for €58.50.
For reservations, call 021 453 0050 or visit here.
The Metropole Hotel
Afternoon tea takes place in the Tea Room, where the concierge will prepare and pour the teas, coffees and tipples. Enjoy a choice of hot blend teas and artisan coffee, along with a selection of traditional homemade sandwiches and assortment of pastries and desserts.
Served daily from 12pm to 4pm, pricing starts from €40 per person. For reservations, call 021 464 3700 or visit here.
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Orchids Restaurant at Hayfield Manor Hotel sees guests relaxing to the subtle tones of a classical piano and enjoying a delicious assortment of sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes. You are free to choose your favourite tea blend or coffee as well as the sorbet of the day, and a digestif cocktail or mocktail crafted by the team using local ingredients.
Served Thursday to Sunday at 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, pricing starts from €55 per person for afternoon tea, €65 with a glass of prosecco and €70 with champagne.
For reservations, call 021 484 5900 or visit here.
The Imperial Hotel
Prepared and served fresh each day, the Afternoon Tea menu at The Imperial Hotel faithfully follows the combination of sweet and savoury.
Served between 12pm and 3pm daily, afternoon tea costs €45 per person. For reservations, call 021 4274040 or visit here.
Maryborough Hotel
The Maryborough Afternoon Tea menu contains three tiers of sweet and savoury treats. On weekdays, it is served in the Garden Room, overlooking 300-year-old listed gardens, or in Bellini’s Restaurant. At weekends, it is most likely served in the Drawing Room.
Served between 1pm and 5pm daily, pricing starts from €30 per person from Monday to Thursday and €35 at weekends. It is €43 per person with a glass of prosecco and €50 with champagne. For reservations, call 021 436 5555 or visit here.
Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel
Afternoon Tea at Blarney Woollen Mills Cork comprises a delicious assortment of savoury and sweet treats, and pastries and cakes freshly prepared by its patisserie. Guests can also sip their favourite tea blend from the famous bone china cups.
Served between 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, pricing starts from €25 per person, €32 with a glass of bubbly and €35 with a cocktail of choice. For reservations, call 021 435011 or visit here.
