You can’t go wrong with Afternoon Tea and its savoury sandwiches, piping hot tea and sweet treats but where are the best places to go in Glasgow?
If you’re looking for a way to spoil the maternal figure in your life this Mother’s Day or you have another special occasion in mind, here are the top spots that you can savour the afternoon treat on your doorstep.
We have rounded up the best eateries that offer the luxurious experience to help you spend more time stuffing your face with scones and less on the stressful organising.
Here are the top 5 places that offer afternoon teas in your area based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.
Best places for afternoon tea in Glasgow
Cup Tea Rooms
Where: 71 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 1LP Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 1265
After their visit, one user wrote on the reviewing site:"From the minute we arrived, the level of service, quality of food and the general attention to detail was excellent! This was my 4th visit to Cup and my parents 1st- all agreed that the afternoon tea was the best we had ever had- the rolls were so soft and fresh with delicious fillings, the cakes were amazing and the scones warm and freshly baked."
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Mackintosh at the Willow
Where: 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EX Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 313
One visitor share their experience on Tripadvisor, writing:"We first visited Mackintosh at the Willow last summer, and now whenever I’m back in Glasgow we go there again. I’ve had lunch and afternoon tea here, and it’s always been nothing but perfect. Their afternoon teas are incredibly creative - and I love that you can order their afternoon tea sweet treats as dessert for lunch! Their pastries are some of the best I’ve ever had, I legitimately can’t stop smiling whenever I taste one again."
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The Hidden Lane Tearoom
Where: 1103 Argyle Street Unit 8, The Hidden Lane, Glasgow G3 8ND Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 262
One customer wrote on Tripadvisor:" The Hidden Lane is an experience all of it's own and the tearoom is a gem of friendly informal service at a pace geared for sharing time with friends, and all without breaking the bank."
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House for an Art Lover - Art Lovers Cafe
Where: 10 Dumbreck Road Bellahouston Park, Glasgow G41 5BW Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 237
One customer reviewed their trip on Tripadvisor, saying:"Afternoon tea was very good value at first it doesn't look like enough but bottomless refills of tea and substantial cakes and warm quiches were hearty and we couldn't finish..."
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The Tea Rooms at The Butterfly and the Pig
Where: 151 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4SQ Scotland
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of ‘Excellent’ reviews: 114
Sharing their thoughts on TripAdvisor, one user said:" My friend and I had a spontaneous visit to the Tea Rooms. The Afternoon Tea was very tasty with just the right amount of food. The service was brilliant and the staff were friendly. I will definitely be returning".
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