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/festive-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Four Seasons Hampshire</a>, Dogmersfield, Hook</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1225" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire" class="wp-image-32746" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-800x653.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-1000x817.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-768x627.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-643x525.jpg 643w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Four Seasons</figcaption></figure>



<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 gingerbread cakes and a banana and passionfruit Yule Log, with a glass of local Hattingley Valley English sparkling or Louis Roederer champagne. Go on, you deserve it. <em>From £80pp</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-montagu-arms-beaulieu-new-forest"><a href="https://montaguarmshotel.co.uk/dining/afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Montagu Arms</a>, Beaulieu, New Forest</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1004" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2024.jpg" alt="Christmas decorations and festive afternoon tea by the fire at The Montagu Arms Beaulieu New Forest Hampshire " class="wp-image-36010" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2024-800x535.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2024-1000x669.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2024-768x514.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Montagu Arms </figcaption></figure>



<p>At the heart of the beautiful village, festive afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, plump scones and Christmas pudding choux is serving now at Beaulieu&#8217;s Montagu Arms. Take it in the Terrace restaurant overlooking the garden or by the fire in the cosy drawing room. The special version for children includes mini scones, gingerbread reindeer and a hot chocolate or babycinno. Sweet. <em>£35pp/£45pp with a gin and tonic or glass of English sparkling.</em> <em>£15 per child</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-royal-hotel-ventnor-isle-of-wight"><a href="https://royalhoteliow.co.uk/dining/festive-dining" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Hotel</a>, Ventnor, Isle of Wight</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at The Royal Hotel Isle of Wight" class="wp-image-36008" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Royal Hotel</figcaption></figure>



<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-cobbs-headbourne-worthy-winchester"><a href="https://www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk/winchester-events-1/festive-afternoon-tea-2024">Cobbs</a>, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea Cobbs Farm Shop Winchester Hampshire" class="wp-image-36013" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Cobbs_Christmas_Afternoon_Tea_2024-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Cobbs </figcaption></figure>



<p>Pick up foodie gifts and Christmas treats in the farm shop at Cobbs near Winchester then reward yourself with a delicious (and purse-friendly) festive afternoon tea. The slap-up platter includes Christmas sandwiches, Cobbs’ homemade festive sausage roll, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and cranberry compote, mini mince pies, festive chocolate brownies and Christmas cake. <em>£25pp/£35pp with a glass of fizz.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-audleys-wood-basingstoke"><a href="https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/audleyswood/hotel-events/festive-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Audleys Wood</a>, Basingstoke</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon tea at Audleys Wood Hotel Basingstoke Hampshire" class="wp-image-36016" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Hand Picked Hotels</figcaption></figure>



<p>A slap-up afternoon tea befitting of this fine country house setting, festive afternoon tea at Audleys Wood is served in the Conservatory Restaurant or in the hotel&#8217;s historic, characterful lounge. Tuck into tasty Christmas-themed sandwiches, handmade scones and chef&#8217;s cakes and patisserie.<em> £40pp.</em></p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1167" height="766" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at the Solent Hotel Whiteley Fareham Hampshire" class="wp-image-32742" style="aspect-ratio:1.5234986945169713;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea.jpg 1167w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-800x525.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-1000x656.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-768x504.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Solent Hotel </figcaption></figure>



<p>Festive smoked salmon, brie and turkey and bacon club sandwiches, roast beef and Yorkshire puds and chocolate Baileys tarts &#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>£35pp</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>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at The Queens Hotel Southsea Portsmouth" class="wp-image-36009" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Queens Hotel, <em>Mariell Lind Hansen</em>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>



<p>In Portsmouth this December? Take tea in the beautiful surrounds of The Queens Hotel. On the slap-up platter are smoked salmon and turkey and stuffing sandwiches, freshly baked fruit and orange scones, Christmas cake, salted caramel choux and a festive gingerbread man. <em>£30pp/£15pp child.</em></p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1462" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at Chewton Glen Hotel New Forest Hampshire" class="wp-image-36007" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-800x780.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-1000x975.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-768x749.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Chewton Glen</figcaption></figure>



<p>Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen is always an occasion. Tuck into roast New Forest Turkey and smoked Severn and Wye salmon sandwiches, warm cranberry 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>£60pp</em>. <em>£70-£80pp with Champagne, English Sparkling or pink gin and tonic.</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/yzodwydj/17q_xmas24_harbour_southampton_festiveafternoontea_a4_nov24-v3-web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The HarBar on 6th</a>, Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1121" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at HarBar on 6th Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton Hampshire" class="wp-image-32745" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-800x598.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-1000x747.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-768x574.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-702x525.jpg 702w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Southampton Harbour Hotel</figcaption></figure>



<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 £12-£14pp. Worth it. <em>£30pp.</em></p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1133" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Oakley Hall Festive Afternoon tea Hampshire" class="wp-image-32741" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-800x604.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-1000x755.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-768x580.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-695x525.jpg 695w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Oakley Hall</figcaption></figure>



<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>


Fabulous festive afternoon teas serving now around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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