Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<p>Festive to-do list all getting a bit much? Pah, it can wait! Take a break and get stuck into Christmas fancies, finger sandwiches, scones with lashings of clotted cream and a glass or three of fizz (hic!) instead. Here&#8217;s ten top festive afternoon teas on offer around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this year.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-four-seasons-hampshire-dogmersfield-hook"><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/hampshire/dining/lounges/the-drawing-room/">The Four Seasons Hampshire</a>, Dogmersfield, Hook</h2>



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<p>Now here&#8217;s a treat. Head for the magnificently decked out Four Seasons for a smart festive afternoon tea spread, including smoked trout, watercress and caviar finger sandwiches, little Christmas fruit cakes and mandarin and cinnamon choux, with a glass of local Hattingley Valley English sparkling wine or Louis Roederer champagne. Go on, you deserve it. <em>£65pp, £75-£84 with a glass of English sparkling wine or champagne.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chewton-glen-new-forest"><a href="https://www.chewtonglen.com/christmas-and-new-year/festive-dining/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chewton Glen</a>, New Forest</h2>



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<p>Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen is always an occasion. Tuck into roast New Forest Turkey and smoked Severn and Wye salmon sandwiches, warm cinnamon scones crowned with West Country clotted cream, a slice of chocolatey Bûche de Noël Yule log and plenty more festive afternoon tea treats. Tasty. <em>£55pp + service. </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk/products/festive-afternoon-tea-tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hambledon Vineyard</a>, Hambledon</h2>



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<p>One of England’s top wine producers, this sparkling festive afternoon tea comes with a tour of Hambledon&#8217;s historic vineyards and state-of-the art winery, all rounded off with festive sandwiches, treats and of course, a glass of wonderful homegrown fizz. Bonus &#8211; if you book a table for two before 22 December 2023 you&#8217;ll get a complimentary bottle of award-winning Classic Cuvée Rosé to take home too. <em>£60pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-royal-hotel-ventnor-isle-of-wight"><a aria-label="The Royal Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://royalhoteliow.co.uk/dining/royal-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Hotel</a>, Ventnor, Isle of Wight</h2>



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<p>The go-to for smart afternoon teas on the Island, The Royal Hotel&#8217;s classic service has had a luxe festive makeover. One approves. <em>£29pp</em>.<em> Add a glass of champagne, £40pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oakley-hall-hotel-near-basingstoke"><a href="https://www.oakleyhall-park.com/christmas-2023/festive-dining/festive-afternoon-teas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oakley Hall Hotel</a>, near Basingstoke</h2>



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<p>Jane Austen liked to come for tea at Oakley Hall and so do we &#8211; especially when there&#8217;s a platter laden with posh smoked salmon and turkey and cranberry sandwiches, homemade scones cakes and splendid festive-themed patisserie. <em>£40pp/£50pp with a glass of champagne/£16 per child.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://bellinn-newforest.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bell Inn New Forest</a>, near Lyndhurst</h2>



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<p>Pass by the wild ponies and step inside this cosy New Forest inn. The slap-up festive afternoon tea includes smoked trout sandwiches, pigs in blankets, scones with clotted cream and jam, Christmas pudding, chocolate yule log and (of course) mince pies &#8211; all washed down with cinnamon hot chocolate or mulled wine. No long faces after that lot. <em>£29.95pp</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-solent-hotel-amp-spa-fareham"><a href="https://www.solenthotel.co.uk/christmas/festive-dining/festive-afternoon-tea-menu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solent Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Fareham</h2>



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<p>Festive brie and turkey and streaky bacon club sandwiches, apricot and thyme sausage rolls prune, cranberry and pistachio choux buns &#8211; the Solent Hotel&#8217;s chefs have pulled out all the flavour combos on this one. Throw in a glass of bubbles and a pamper treatment afterwards and we&#8217;re all yours. <em>£32.95pp/£39.95pp with champagne</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-queens-hotel-southsea"><a href="https://queenshotelportsmouth.com/christmas/festive-afternoon-tea/">The Queens Hotel</a>, Southsea</h2>



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<p>In Portsmouth this December? Take tea in the beautiful surrounds of The Queens Hotel. On the slap-up platter are turkey and stuffing wraps, cheddar and red onion marmalade sandwiches, freshly baked scones, Christmas cake, salted caramel and white chocolate choux, gingerbread macaron and Black Forest gateaux. <em>£28pp/£15 child.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-tea-barn-at-durleighmarsh-near-petersfield"><a aria-label="The Tea Barn at Durleighmarsh (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/DurleighmarshTeaBarn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Tea Barn at Durleighmarsh</a>, near Petersfield</h2>



<p>Hands down one of the best afternoon teas in this part of East Hants, the homely, family-run Tea Barn&#8217;s festive afternoon tea is full of fantastic home-baked goodies like mini sausage rolls, turkey sandwiches, mince pies with a huge choice of Kent and Sussex Tea Company infusions to go with. Cosy. <em>£19.95pp adults/£10.95 per child.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-harbar-on-6th-southampton-harbour-hotel-southampton"><a href="https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/media/18035/17c-xmas23-southampton-hb6-festiveafternoontea-a5-nov23-v2-web.pdf?1700063412" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The HarBar on 6th</a>, Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton</h2>



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<p>The HarBar on the Sixth floor of the super-stylish Southampton Harbour Hotel can always be relied upon for fabulous views over Ocean Village, polished service and cool cocktails. Make it a &#8216;tipsy&#8217; festive afternoon tea with a cocktail or a glass of champs for an extra £10-£13pp. Worth it. <em>£30pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-headed-to-london-here-s-where-to-find-the-best-festive-afternoon-teas-in-town-this-christmas">Headed to London? Here&#8217;s where to find the <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/london/festive-afternoon-teas-in-london-sketch-ritz-the-langham-dorchester/">best festive afternoon teas</a> in town this Christmas.</h2>


Fabulous festive afternoon teas in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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