AN AFTERNOON tea can be a very pleasant experience, whether you're treating someone for their birthday or even if there is no particular occasion at all.
From the scones, cakes and sandwiches to the tea itself, there are many great parts coming together to create an enjoyable experience.
If you're in the BCP area and looking for a highly rated option, then you are in luck.
Here are some of the best-rated places to go for afternoon tea in the BCP area according to Google Reviews.
5 of the best places in the BCP area for afternoon tea
Compton Acres Café & Tea Rooms
Address: 162 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole BH13 7ES
Rating: 4.4/5 (from 101 Google Reviews)
One reviewer said: "This is the second afternoon tea experience I have had at Compton Acres this year. The food was delicious, lovely setting and very friendly and helpful staff who looked after us. I would definitely recommend."
Another posted: "After a visit to Compton Acres Gardens today 11 of us had an absolutely lovely Afternoon Tea to celebrate two special occasions. From my initial enquiry & booking.. to the brilliant service today.. everyone was super friendly and helpful and waiting staff took very good care of us. Highly recommended! A big thank you to all."
Ventana Grand Café
Address: The Cumberland Hotel, 27 East Overcliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AF
Rating: 4.4/5 (from 178 Google Reviews)
One reviewer said: "Came here with my partner. The afternoon tea here was heavenly and the staff were so friendly too. The jazz music in the background added a lovely, classy vibe. 100% recommend!!"
Another wrote: "The service was fantastic with attentive staff meaning we didn't have to ask for anything, but we were also allowed to take our time and weren't rushed. The food was excellent and really fresh, which we were impressed with since they weren't expecting us! I will definitely be back and highly recommend."
Hotel du Vin Poole
Address: 7-11 Thames Street, Poole BH15 1JN
Rating: 4.5/5 (from 766 Google Reviews)
One reviewer said: "Afternoon tea is a pleasant time here with helpful staff and a really good choice of teas. They have a little courtyard garden for eating al fresco and some relaxing sofas indoors for a chat and a drink."
Another posted: "We went for afternoon tea, the service was exemplary, and the food delicious. Can definitely recommend the creme Brule!"
Frieda's Tearoom
Address: City Centre, 7 Stafford Road, Bournemouth BH1 1JH
Rating: 4.4/5 (from 231 Google Reviews)
One reviewer said: "Really lovely afternoon tea. Sandwiches great, scones double great, cakes fabulous. So much we took the rest home and devoured after we had some room."
Another wrote: "Very sweet tearoom where we held a celebratory afternoon tea as a group of family and friends. Lovely homemade food and the tea was kept topped up throughout."
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Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant
Address: Harbour Hotel Christchurch, 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3NT
Rating: 4.6/5 (from 227 Google Reviews)
One reviewer said: "Beautiful setting overlooking Mudeford. We came for afternoon tea, which was lovely. Great food and service. Definitely worth a visit for a nice treat."
Another posted: "Wonderful champagne afternoon tea today the staff were very attentive, would recommend to everyone."
