In Britain we drink around 100 million cups of tea a day, but we’re also consuming more English Sparkling Wine than ever before! Both make a splendid accompaniment to an afternoon tea, combining tradition with new tastes and experiences.

This year, Afternoon Tea Week runs from Monday 10th to Sunday 16th August 2026, so here are some of our recommendations for where to enjoy a sparkling afternoon tea.

Coworth Park Afternoon Tea
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Drawing Room, Coworth Park

Few places redefine modern British luxury quite like Coworth Park. Full of charming quirks and nods to English sensibilities, this Dorchester Collection retreat in the Berkshire countryside offers an idyllic escape into rural serenity.

Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant Drawing Room, where the setting captures an effortlessly glamorous aesthetic. Rathfinny Rosé 2019 is poured alongside a beautifully curated selection of seasonal treats. Expect pastries like English raspberry, Earl Grey and lemon verbena tart and inventive savouries such as Smokin’ Brothers smoked salmon, English wasabi and garden nasturtium on beetroot bread.

One to add to your Afternoon Tea dream list.

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Lucknam Park Afternoon Tea with Rathfinny Sussex Sparkling
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Drawing Room & Library, Lucknam Park

Escape to the Wiltshire countryside at Lucknam Park, a graceful Palladian mansion set within 500 acres of parkland on the edge of the Cotswolds. Afternoon Tea features delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and handcrafted pâtisserie, all served against a backdrop of beautiful countryside views in the elegant Drawing Room or the Library overlooking the gardens.

Pair the experience with a glass of Rathfinny’s Rosé Brut 2019 or signature Blanc de Noirs 2020. Served daily from 13.30 – 15.30 pm, it’s a chance to savour timeless British elegance and exceptional flavours in one of the country’s most beautiful settings.

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The Orangery, Ham Yard Hotel

The Ham Yard Hotel is a real favourite among the Rathfinny family. Furnished by the extraordinarily talented designer and co-owner, Kit Kemp, The Ham Yard is an oasis of urban luxury. Afternoon tea is served in The Orangery with an optional glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée 2019.

Afternoon Tea pairs savouries such as Ham Yard Scotch quail egg and seafood bridge rolls with sweet treats including raspberry and peach choux, and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. Pair the experience with a glass of Sussex, with the Rathfinny Rosé 2019 also available by the glass.

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Afternoon Tea with sparkling wine in London hotel
Vegan Afternoon tea in England

The Promenade, The Dorchester Hotel

Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester is British tradition at its finest. An elegant affair served in the beautifully restored Promenade in the heart of Mayfair. The experience is a joy for the senses, where striking landscape artworks and timeless interiors blend with quintessential English Afternoon Tea.

Award-winning pastry chef Angelo Musa leads a bold new direction in the pastry kitchen, crafting exquisite cakes and patisseries that celebrate the creativity and spirit of modern Britain. Rathfinny’s signature sparkling Blanc de Noirs is available by the glass; the perfect accompaniment to the striking grandeur of The Dorchester.

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