Top 10 Spots for Afternoon Tea in the North East

Afternoon tea is the perfect treat for friends and family. Why not read our article on the top ten spots for afternoon tea in the North East and find a spot near you!

1. ☕Hive Coffee Company

📍Hall House, Church Bank, Jarrow, NE32 3DY

Hive Coffee Company is a coffee shop that serves daily fresh food and coffee, crafting dishes from on-site grown ingredients and herbs. They cater to diverse diets, including vegan and gluten-free, and even have snacks for dogs!

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2. 🍰The Vintage Powder Room

📍 164-166 Park View, Whitley Bay, NE26 3QW

Located in a Whitley Bay radiating vintage charm, this tea room finds its inspiration in the past. Its menu includes freshly made afternoon teas, along with offerings of cakes, scones, and all-day breakfasts.

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3. 🍪Hillhead Tea Room

📍 7NN, Lizard Ln, Sunderland, SR6 7NN

This friendly tearoom extends a warm welcome to all, offering a selection of classic home-cooked dishes and a variety of cakes tempt the taste buds.

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4. ☕Village Delights

📍 181A Sunderland Rd, South Shields, NE34 6AD

These family-run and inviting tearooms serve cherished homemade classics like scones and cakes. They also offer an exceptional Afternoon Tea with premium teas, finger sandwiches, pastries, and signature scones.

5. 🍰Number 61 Guest House and Tea Room

📍 61 Front St, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 4BT

Number 61 Guest House extends a warm welcome to well-behaved dogs and their owners, reserving Tea Room access for smaller dogs exclusively. They offer cakes, tea cakes, scones, sandwiches, soups, and paninis.

6. 🍪Olivia’s Coffee House

📍 22 Spout Ln, Washington, NE38 7JW

As well as afternoon tea, Oliva’s offers children’s Afternoon Tea parties! They have a number of theme’s available including, unicorn, mermaid, Harry Potter and more.

Their afternoon tea package includes 2 hours private room hire with a party host, afternoon tea, mocktails, festival glitter, tattoos, mini potion making, crafts and sweetie cones for the children to take home.

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7. ☕Olive & Bean

📍17-19 Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5PN

Located in the heart of Newcastle, this independent establishment takes pride in crafting and serving hand-made, home-baked breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and cakes.

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8. 🍰Rene’s of Tynemouth

📍 22 Front St, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 4DX

Awaiting visitors is an assortment of freshly prepared foods and sandwiches, complemented by a variety of beverages including tea, coffee, milkshakes, smoothies, and iced coffees.