It’s true that 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 are a splendid accompaniment to an afternoon tea, combining tradition with new tastes and experiences.

This year, Afternoon Tea Week runs between Monday 11th to 17th August so here are some of our recommendations of where to enjoy a sparkling afternoon tea.

Coworth Park, The Dorchester Collection

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 Sussex Sparkling is poured alongside a beautifully curated selection of seasonal treats. Expect pastries like citrus meringue with jasmine and grapefruit compote and inventive savouries such as cucumber with smoked tomato and nasturtium pesto on tomato bread.

One to add to your Afternoon Tea dream list.

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The Coral Room, The Bloomsbury Hotel

Step back into the glamour of the 1920s at The Coral Room, inside the stylish Bloomsbury Hotel, a stone’s throw from Covent Garden. This Afternoon Tea is a playful nod to The Devil Wears Prada, with patisserie creations inspired by iconic quotes from the film, including “Florals… for Spring? Groundbreaking” for a Strawberry, elderflower and lemon tart.

Pair the experience with a glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée or Rosé 2019, both available by the glass. Served daily from 12–4 pm, The Coral Room’s Afternoon Tea proves that, as they say, the devil is in the details.

To celebrate Afternoon Tea week, you can enjoy 25% off with a complimentary glass of Rathfinny English Sparkling Wine throughout August.

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The Coral Room, The Bloomsbury Hotel

Town House, Kensington Hotel

It’s a new take on the art of Afternoon Tea. Set with in the five-star Kensington Hotel in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods, Town House by the Doyle Collection blends modern luxury with timeless tradition. Specialising in contemporary English cuisine, the space offers a homely ambience with artistic touches inspired by the local creative community and nearby world-class galleries like the V&A.

This passion for art extends to the Afternoon Tea menu, where cocktails are inspired by iconic artworks, such as the ‘Starry Night’, crafted with Hendrick’s Flora Adora, spirulina cordial, citrus, and Rathfinny Classic Cuvée Brut.

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Townhouse Kensington Afternoon Tea
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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 chef Michael Kwan leads a bold new direction in the pastry kitchen, crafting exquisite cakes and patisserie that celebrate the creativity and spirit of modern Britain. Rathfinny’s signature sparkling – our Blanc de Noirs – is available by the glass; the perfect accompaniment to the striking grandeur of The Dorchester.

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