Best tea service ever! The price was decent and the food was yummy. I have to admit their cake was…read moredry but their scones were delicious. The service was very slow and it seemed like they needed some more more employees but it is what it is. I would go back a million times! I love the ambience and the lighting was wonderful. The elderflower sparkly soda was amazing, too. Drop in before or after you go to the fashion museum and it is perfect since they are only a few feet away!

I ended up going to "Bea's Vintage Tea rooms" for lunch. It had a kitschy WWII ambience with…read moremismatched teacups and 1940s music playing in the background. The waitresses were stunning in their "Rosie the Riveter" headscarves, bright red lipstick, and black cat eyeliner. Their Afternoon tea was a tasty feast with tea sandwiches and a variety of savories. I would definitely love come back with friends one day.

Situated in a blissfully shady square, Bath Bun and Tea Shoppe hit the sweet spot for us on this…read moresunny day! We were greeted outside where a casual queue formed, and seated at a table for two. Within a short while, a shade covered table opened and he moved us as it was quite warm in full sun on this May day. Table service is offered here. We ordered cold and hot teas along with strawberry buns, which we'd been eyeing as they were brought to other tables. The bun was cloud light but still had a satisfying chew. The strawberries were lightly sweetened but not so much that the berry flavor was lost. The layer of cream was enough to coat the bun and give a bed to the strawberries, with a dollop on the side for good measure. I would've liked a bit more strawberry to bun ratio, but on the whole, it was delightful. This was a refreshing stop for us and gave us the pick-me-up we needed to continue our Bath explorations!

Highlights: a quaint, charming little spot in Bath that's a locals destination for afternoon team…read more Two orders of the classic afternoon tea was more than enough for two of us - we didn't even make it to the cake and had to get it for takeaway. But the sandwiches (we swapped the filling for the bacon, Brie and cranberry version) were so flavorful and refreshing and the scones buttery and flaky. For the Americans reading this, the clotted cream it comes with is just a more spreadable butter - I definitely thought it would be chunky like cottage cheese . There was plenty of water for tea and even a nice amount to refill. The other customers seemed to largely be locals so it didn't seem like a tourist trap. Not something you will necessarily get in and out of quickly but that's kind of the beauty of afternoon tea, isn't it? The steps upstairs can be a bit steep so be prepared if you have someone with mobility issues but there are some seats on the ground level and outside. A must see if you want a traditional tea experience that's accessible and doesn't require a reservation.

Should be called Tea with a painting of Mr Darcy! Somewhat ridiculous considering their whole…read moreallure is Tea with Mr Darcy. And the staff is not pleasant and although we made a reservation 5 months ago, they refused to have as sit at a nicer table with some nonsense excuse.

I love the theatricals! The staff was so nice and genuine. I felt transported back in time. One of…read moremy favorite experience in Bath.

We had afternoon tea on our first day in Bath, England. The room was beautiful and there was music…read moreby a trio ensemble. Tea included assorted sandwiches, 2 scones with clotted cream and jam and an assortment of pastries. We also got to sip some of the hot spring water. It was a lovely afternoon.

We had a reservation for 12pm after we visited the Roman baths. They opened right at that time so…read morethere were a few parties queued as they were opening. We were brought to our table and a waitress came over to ask us for our tea order. Then our food items were brought out. We kept a menu so I was able to read what item was. Then a man came out and played piano for us. The ambiance was very nice and service was very good. However, the savory choices were not great and mostly seafood which my fiancé doesn't really like. The sweets were good. We didn't finish everything which is unfortunate since afternoon teas are not cheap. Also, the pot of tea did not hold the heat well enough so our tea got too cold/cool too fast.

We're from the States and we were looking for the perfect example of the cream tea experience. This…read morewas it. Superb homemade scones with terrific clotted cream (and jam). The setting takes you back to the 19th century and the service was top notch. We found exactly what we were looking for.

Lovely afternoon tea and a warm and comfortable atmosphere on a rainy afternoon. My daughter and I…read moreenjoyed the citrus tea and peppermint tea, and instead of the typical salmon sandwiches, we substituted ham sandwiched and cucumber cheese sandwiches. The scones were fresh and especially delicious with the jam and clotted cream accompaniments. Also loved the chocolate cake and carrot cake. Everything was served beautifully and the tea room was very pretty and pleasant to sit in.

We had a nice little break of teas and scones here after our river ride. Cute tea room with okay…read moreservice. Maybe it was that particular day but our waitress seemed preoccupied. The other patrons enjoyed their lunches. We stopped in mainly for the candied colored cupcakes displayed at their windows. I wanted to get a dozen but ended up getting only half. They didn't offer the pretty ones as displayed in their window. And in the end, I'm glad that I didn't get the full dozen. The cupcakes were very plain and the frosting is also plain. To be quite honest, i was disappointed with the cupcakes which I got all excited about when i first saw them. I am giving it three stars because it is an OK tea room and seeing as I didn't have lunch there, it wouldn't be fair for me to give them less than 3 because their cupcakes aren't as good.

Best kept secret in all of Bath!…read more Like so many tourists who are wowed by the beauty of Bath, we recently had the pleasure of spending three days in the delightful city. While walking the area around the famed Bath Abbey, we wanted to find a good, "Mom-n-Pop" restaurant nearby. Voila! Enjoying the perfect location was a quaint sign, beckoning us to visit the Hands of Bath. We both enjoyed a very filling and delicious lunch. I had the lasagna and jacket potato, my partner had a simple, but perfect cheese/ham sandwich on a baguette. Predictably, our dessert stomachs were empty, so we shared a "clotted cream tea", which is a traditional scone (hand-crafted by Carol, a 30-year employee), clotted cream (surprise), fruit jam and a wonderful pot of Russian Caravan tea. We tried to go back the next day for a late clotted cream tea, but they had just closed their doors for the day. Note: if the window is left open at closing time, don't lean in and ask the server a question, as she's quite jumpy - LOL! The owner, wait staff, food quality / appearance, cleanliness, etc. were far above our expectations. I always enjoy and treasure an unexpected pleasure when travelling and this place checks all the boxes. Do yourself a favor and visit the Hands Tea Room. You can thank me later! ;-)

The Pavilion is a great place to stop off for a quick bite to eat when you're out and about at…read moreRoyal Victoria Park or the Royal Crescent. Housed in what looks like an Edwardian pavilion (as you have probably guessed from the name) it has a small daily menu including roast dinners and a veg option. But most importantly it has a substantial cake selection and tea, coffee etc plus local cider, wine, lager and soft drinks. Really good all-rounder in a casual setting overlooking the tennis courts, it's quite child friendly and there's a fair amount of space.

The cafe is situated about 100m below the Royal Crescent and overlooks the bowling green, tennis…read morecourts and crazy golf. It doesn't look much from the outside but its a fantastic cafe. We've been going there for about 7 years and it rarely disappoints. Ok, its not going to win a michelin star but it has a good range of hot and cold food, sunday lunch is always tasty and great value. Very child friendly with plenty of space for prams.

Lovely tea shop in Bath. It's is filled top to bottom with varieties of teas. It has such great…read moreambiance, I wanted to buy everything. The lady at the til was very nice and knowledgeable.

Where better than in one of the grandest cities in England to have a Tea Emporium. The Tea House…read moreEmporium on New Bond Street stocks in the finest blends and tea accessories from all over the world. Whether you like a cup of builder's, or something more exotic, this tea house is bound to offer you something special. The staff here are passionate and knowledgable about the produce their selling, and will happily tell you all you want to know about the teas they sell. The prices here are very reasonable considering their quality, so pop along and indulge your taste buds.

This cute cafe is in the ideal location for commuters, situated as it is opposite Bath Spa train…read morestation. Everything about this cafe scream "quaint" and "lovely" with doilies on the tables and brightly coloured cupcakes adorning the counter. The shop assistants here are welcoming and warm, and quick to serve you up a piping hot cuppa and a sweet treat. It's quite a small cafe so its not the best if you're trying to have a quiet chit chat as your conversation will be overheard, but it makes a welcome change from the chained outlets in Bath.

This place is adorable. It's right across from the main train station, should you need a cup of tea…read moreor sweet treat along the way. It's an adorable place with very friendly staff, a comfortable place to drink tea, and a great selection of baked goods. My personal favorite was the chocolate brownie. Nice and moist, yet fluffy. Gluten-free notes: When I went in, they had about five (FIVE!) different gluten-free baked goods available. The mincemeat crumble was very good and the chocolate brownie was AMAZING.