Where to find the best afternoon tea in Brighton

After a hectic day of sightseeing, relaxing with a nice cuppa and a hunk of cake seems like bliss. In Sussex, the vibrant city of Brighton certainly has plenty to offer tourists and holidaymakers. So here is a rundown of a few great places to enjoy an afternoon tea in this lovely seaside resort after a busy day out.

Talk of Tea

It is all about the personal touches at Talk of Tea. You can choose from over 60 varieties of tea and have anything you fancy in your sandwiches. There is a good variety of sweet delights but the best offering has to be the homemade scones with real clotted cream and strawberry conserve. Afternoon tea is £9.95 or £17.95 for two and is available any time of the day. It is a great place to recharge after shopping at the nearby Churchill Square Mall.

Metrodeco

Teatime just got sexy! Everything about this art deco cafe brings out 1930’s glamourous style from their unique loose tea blends to the tea cocktails. Afternoon tea costs £18 but during mid-week the price drops to £16. Pop into the Kemp Town flea market just round the corner to complete a quirky retro day out.

B & R

Gloriously light and airy, this corner cafe is perfect for a spot of tea and people watching. With wooden floors, jade green teapots, and fresh white linen, the cafe has an old world colonial feel to it that is very calming. B & R has only been open less than a year, so it still seems like a bit of a hidden secret giving customers a highly satisfying in-the-know feel! Located just a short walk east of the Brighton train station, nearby attractions include the Lanes and the Brighton Toy and Model Museum.

The Tea Cosy

The Tea Cosy specialises in all things eccentric, British and kitsch. Navigating the patriotic memorabilia to find a seat is worth the effort when every teapot has a unique knitted cosy. There is a great selection of tea and the assortment of cakes isn’t bad either, although chocoholics may find their choices limited. Afterwards, take a ride on the wheel for brilliant views of one of Britain’s favourite seaside cities.

Blackbird Tea Rooms

A lot of love has gone into creating the right aesthetic and ambience at the Blackbird Tea Rooms. This passion extends to their cakes and beverages. Traditional and simplistic rather than a kitsch gimmick, it really seem like Blackbird’s was established before the war. The tea is beautifully packaged in old tins and the cakes are handmade and mouth-wateringly delicious. Afternoon tea here will cost you £12 for two and there is a whole host of attractions nearby, including the North Laines, Royal Pavilion (one of our top ten attractions in Sussex) and Brighton Pier.

I Gigi

Hidden above this general store is a bright country kitchen full of beautifully displayed of cakes. The place has a decisively yummy mummy vibe, and the big windows on the top floor are a great place to watch the hectic shoppers on Western Road. Tea for two costs £12.20 and includes scones and cakes.

Marwood

Wonderfully ramshackle and packed to the brim with eye-catching curiosities, Marwood ignores the refined tearoom stereotype and offers up its tea in no fuss mugs. Their cake, advertised as life changing, is hefty in both size and substance, making them great for sharing (or not!). Tea and cake for two is £8.50 and an added bonus is the secret garden which has a quirky and relaxed vibe. Like Blackbird’s, Marwood is another North Laines cafe not too far from the main shopping, Kemp Town, or the seafront.

The Mock Turtle

As the oldest tea room in Brighton, the Mock Turtle offers its own brand of tea served in blue willow china cups that match the room’s decor. As well as the servings of quality cake, the Mock Turtle is renowned for its flavoured meringues and massive donuts. Located right on the seafront, this tea room couldn’t be much closer to the pier if it tried. Check out the Brighton Fishing Museum, the sewer tour, or Volks Railway after your tea.

If good food and warm beverages turns your mind to sleeping, you’ll be glad to know you won’t have far to go before you can get some kip! As Brighton is a busy developed city, there aren’t any camp and caravan sites within the city’s immediate centre. However, a short trip outside will find you some.

If you're looking for something a bit fancy, we highly recommend glamping at Blackberry Wood in Ditchling.