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Top 5 afternoon teas in Coventry and the West Midlands

A guide to the top 5 places to enjoy a quintessentially British delight in Coventry and the West Midlands.

Published: 24th March 2025

Top 5 afternoon teas in Coventry and the West Midlands

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve put together a guide to the top five places in the West Midlands to treat Mum to a delightful afternoon tea. Whether she loves a classic cream tea with jam and scones or a unique twist on traditional flavours, these spots offer the perfect way to make her feel extra special.

🧁 Malmaison Hotel 

The Malmaison hotel takes a twist on tradition, mixing up the flavours as the season changes. With a selection of dainty cakes and treats, with some unconventional savoury bites including sliders, thai wraps, prawn cocktails and freshly made sausage rolls. If tea isn't your thing, grab a cocktail or prosecco Malmaison style.

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🧁 Baxter Baristas 

A local, independent coffee shop open 7 days a week offering deliciously hand crafted savoury and sweet delights. Their traditional afternoon tea can be enjoyed in store or at home, and whether you're sampling Baxters Baristas alone or as a group there's an Afternoon tea to suit. 

🧁 Telegraph Hotel 

Enjoy dainty sandwiches and freshly baked sweet treats at the glamorous Telegraph hotel. The perfect location for meeting up with friends to catch up on the latest gossip and indulge in some delicious food. Enjoy traditional tastes and flavours and a sip of something nice in the building that housed the Telegraph newspaper 50 years ago.

🧁 Sugar and Spice

An independent gem in Coventry, Sugar and Spice are an artisan cake shop offering the best quality sweet goods all baked fresh daily. Their afternoon teas are made to order, with a whole host of different options. Depending on what you’re feeling maybe a Barbie themed tea or even high chai or stick to the classic, traditional afternoon tea Sugar and Spice have something for everyone.

🧁 Marco Pierre White

The perfect indulgent afternoon tea, as you take in the 360 degree panoramic views of the City Centre on the level 25 of the Cube, you can dive into Marco Pierre White's afternoon tea. With an array of traditional sandwiches and delightful sweet treats you can enjoy a selection of handpicked teas and coffee or even add a touch of sparkle with a glass of champagne.

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There's something to make all afternoon tea lovers have a memorable experience. Offering a tasty range of traditional flavours as well as unique twists for everyone to enjoy.

So, set aside some time, grab your friends, and embark on a delectable journey through our guide to afternoon tea delights. 

And of course, the most important question, what side do you sit on for the cream teas, Devon or Cornwall?

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