Afternoon Tea Week 2022: 8 of the best places for afternoon tea in Bristol according to Tripadvisor reviews
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It’s Afternoon Tea Week this week, and despite the thermostat in Bristol reaching unenviable levels, there’s always time for a spot of tea.
Be it the age-old argument of PG Tips versus Yorkshire Tea, if it’s jam and then clotted cream on a scone rather than vice versa or using a colour chart to determine how strong you want your tea, this week the UK celebrates the humble pre-dinner nibble.
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Hide AdSo while the arguments above continue, allow us to give you the eight best places for afternoon tea, according to Tripadvisor.
Wait - what is Afternoon Tea Week?
Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some delicacies.
This year’s Afternoon Tea Week will take place from Monday 8 to Sunday 14 August and venues across the UK will run a selection of exclusive discounts of up to 30% off Afternoon Tea and exciting events to pay tribute to the nation’s favourite pastime.
The best place for afternoon tea in Bristol according to Tripadvisor reviews
1: Cafe Refectorie
- Where: Cannon Street, Bristol BS1 3LP
- Rating: 5/5
“Unexpected treat”
“Warm welcome, calm and delightful: Homemade excellence!”
“Little gem”
“Generous portions”
You can find out more and book a table on Bristol_England.html">Tripadvisor.
2: Barista’s Coffee Collective
- Where: 29 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AA
- Rating: 5/5
“A great little find”
“Perfect little place to chill”
Truly lovely!”
“Bristol institution!!”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
3: Small Street Espresso
- Where: 23 Small Street, Bristol BS1 1DW
- Rating: 4.5/5
“Delicious”
“Amazing coffee and delicious cake.”
“Great small place”
“Scrumptious at Small Street”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
4: Twelve
- Where: 12 Kings Road Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AB
- Rating: 4.5/5
“Tastefully decorated , nice service and amazing cakes”
“My favourite little Clifton cafe”
“Twelve has the most amazing cakes.”
“What a jewel”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
5: Mocha Mocha
- Where: 139 St. Michaels Hill, Bristol BS2 8BS
- Rating: 4.5/5
“Tappa d’obbligo a Bristol! Excellent place.”
“My favourite place in Bristol.“
“Beautiful little cafe with generous portion size.”
“Unexpectedly brilliant little cafe”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
6: Society Cafe
- Where: Farrs Lane Narrow Quay, Bristol
- Rating: 4.5/5
“Really nice coffee and cake”
“A firm favourite”
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“Nice place to stop for coffee/cold drink and a cake by the waterside”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
7: Spicer and Cole
- Where: 1 Queen Square Avenue, Bristol BS1 4JA
- Rating: 4/5
“Nice Cakes & Coffee”
“One of the nicest cafes I’ve been to, service and food.”
“Just superb. Bristol’s finest, and highly recommended!”
“Plenty of vegan options, dog friendly - my favourite cafe in clifton!”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
8: Boston Tea Party
- Where: 293 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8PE
- Rating: 4/5
“Amazing food good vibes and great staff”
“Great food - a bit pricey but the amount and quality of the food was superb! ”
“Great food, friendly helpful staff”
“Spacious, good for families also and dog friendly. Would highly recommend.”
You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.
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