Afternoon Tea in South Carolina
2 verified afternoon tea venues across 1 city in South Carolina ($$$$–$$$$): Charleston. The full ritual: a pot of loose-leaf tea with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and pastries. Most rooms serve it in fixed seatings and recommend reservations — check each listing's hours and booking link.
2 tea rooms
Afternoon Tea at Camellias (Hotel Bennett)
$$$$King Street / Upper King · Charleston
Afternoon tea in Camellias, the jewel-box champagne lounge at Hotel Bennett with an etched-mirror ceiling, crystal chandelier, and marble reclaimed from the historic library that once occupied the site. Tea service features premium teas with finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and Lowcountry-inspired pastries at $80 per adult and $55 per child. Seatings run Thursday through Sunday, with an additional late-afternoon seating on Sundays; named a Food Network "Most Instagrammable Restaurant" in South Carolina.
East Bay Meeting House
French Quarter · Charleston
Cafe and tea house in the heart of Charleston's French Quarter, blending Southern hospitality with European cafe culture. Open for breakfast, lunch, and high tea, with a menu spanning pastries, sandwiches, salads, and craft beverages from coffee drinks to cocktails. Afternoon tea reservations, private parties, and catering are available.