The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is just around the corner and what better way to get you in the swing of things than enjoying a terribly British afternoon tea?
Cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, Victoria sponge cake, scones with jam and clotted cream, all washed down with a lovely pot of tea - items which, naturally, should be consumed with your little finger raised at all times.
If you want to raise a cuppa to the Queen, or you just feel like treating yourself to a tower of tasty treats, we've turned to Tripadvisor to find the best places serving up the traditional fare, according to reviews left by the people who have been there.
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Best places for afternoon tea on the Isle of Wight
The Royal Hotel – Afternoon Tea
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 71
Location: Belgrave Road The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
One reviewer wrote: “We had afternoon tea here just before lockdown 2 and in October halve term week. Plenty of parking on site to front and rear. We were greeted in reception coats taken and excellent service from start to finish.
“Excellent Covid measures in place. We opted for Champagne afternoon tea. We offered huge choice of tea. If you did not want tea other drinks offered with no issue. Plate came and superb choice of sandwiches and cakes with champagne brought just after.
“All cakes were excellent as were sandwiches scones were excellent plenty of cream jam. Room is grand. My wife really enjoyed as did I for sure when opens again give it a go.”
See more on The Royal Hotel website here.
Lady Scarlett’s Tea Parlour
Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 327
Location: Esplanade, Ventnor
One reviewer wrote: “Lovely place x great quirky decor. Amazing choice of food and drink. Staff so friendly and welcoming even to our doggies. A lovely little gem by the sea .”
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Carnaby Tea Rooms
Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 29
Location: 66 High Street, Ventnor
One reviewer wrote: “Really welcoming to us and our dog too. Delicious scones, tea and cake, a lovely place, glad we found this cafe.”
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