Tea Rooms in Edinburgh

Old Town · Edinburgh, UK

Colonnades serves afternoon tea in the Lower Library of the Signet Library on Parliament Square, beneath Corinthian columns and balustrades. The venue is open Wednesday to Sunday, takes bookings up to three months ahead, and occasionally closes on Saturdays for private weddings. A festive afternoon tea runs seasonally.

New Town · Edinburgh, UK

Palm Court is the afternoon tea salon of The Balmoral, the Rocco Forte hotel at the east end of Princes Street. The hotel describes its Palm Court afternoon tea as award-winning and serves it every day from noon to 5:00 PM, with tea and coffee service from 9:00 AM. Smart-casual dress is recommended.

Leith · Edinburgh, UK

PekoeTea is a loose-leaf tea specialist founded in 2008 by Jon and Esther Cooper, trading from a tea shop and studio on Leith Walk. Visitors can browse the range and drink any tea, expertly made, at the custom-built tea bar. The range includes house-blended flavoured teas, matcha, teaware, Scottish-grown tea from Kinnettles Tea Garden and a whisky-infused collection.

Prestonfield · Edinburgh, UK

Prestonfield is a five-star country-house hotel set in 20 acres of gardens and parkland beneath Arthur's Seat, minutes from the Old Town. Afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, savouries, scones and home-baked cakes is served in the historic reception rooms with open fires, and in summer in the gardens. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free menus are available.

New Town · Edinburgh, UK

The Dome occupies a former bank and Physicians Hall on George Street, and serves afternoon tea daily on the first floor in The Georgian Tea Room. Menus include standard, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and children's afternoon teas. Tables are capped at ten guests and a £10 per person deposit is taken at booking.