Afternoon tea in Basingstoke and Deane

Nothing beats someone making afternoon tea for you and taking a few hours in your day to enjoy it with friends and family. We’ve done some research and decided to share with the Love Basingstoke readers a few places they could enjoy afternoon tea locally.

The Parlour Tearoom at Viables

The cake here is delicious! The Parlour Tearoom is an award-winning family-run traditional English tearoom located in a beautiful old milking parlour at Viables Craft Centre. From the quaint and quirky interior to the vintage china cups, they offer their take on traditional afternoon tea with homemade bakes. Gluten free and children's menus also available. Voted best traditional tearoom in South East England 2024, it is definitely worth a visit. 

The Parlour Tearoom at Viables Craft Centre

Bob-i-tea-boo

Bob-i-tea-boo offer bespoke afternoon teas all served in a pretty vintage caravan named Dolly. Choose from various themed teas including Beauty and the Beast, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Step Back in Time and The 80s! The caravan is exclusively yours for your booking so you can enjoy a special occasion in a special way. Check out the takeaway service to enjoy afternoon tea at home.

Bob-i-tea-boo

Oakley Hall Hotel

Oakley Hall Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea for a celebration. Choose between the 2 AA Rosette Glasshouse Restaurant or on the garden terrace with stunning views over the back lawn. They serve three-tier afternoon tea seven days a week between 12pm and 5pm and it can be enjoyed with or without an indulgent glass of champagne. Kids can also join by enjoying a children's afternoon tea option.

Afternoon tea at Oakley Hall Hotel

Palm Brasserie

Nestled between Oakley and Overton, The Palm Brasserie offers casual dining, private dining or al fresco dining options.  It’s signature afternoon tea menu offers a unique take on the traditional menu where the usual savoury sandwiches have been replaced by a selection of scones, desserts and savoury bites. They have options that include champagne or cocktails to complement your afternoon tea.

Parlour Tea Barn

Escape to the countryside and unwind at the charming, family-run Parlour Tea Barn. Browse Laura Fisher’s collection of homeware, gifts, and fragrances before enjoying homemade bakes, light lunches, and afternoon tea. For a unique experience, book one of Laura Fisher’s candle making workshops, complete with cream tea from the Parlour Tea Barn.

Parlour Teabarn and Laura Fisher workshop

Audleys Wood Hotel

A real treat, settle back for speciality teas, dainty sandwiches, handmade cakes and scones in the Conservatory overlooking the gardens at Audleys Wood Hotel. The afternoon tea menus include traditional, champagne, plant based and non-containing gluten. There is also a special miniature children’s afternoon tea menu available including a selection of sweet delights, sandwiches and a choice of orange, apple, cranberry juice or hot chocolate to drink.

The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis

Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at The Wellington Arms with its cosy interior, comfortable seating, and an inviting ambience that will make you feel right at home. Indulge in a delectable selection of sweet treats, including chocolate eclairs, red velvet cakes, mini lemon meringue tart and mini banana fool along with an assortment of finger sandwiches filled with avocado, smoked salmon, and roast British beef with grain mustard. No afternoon tea is complete without freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves.

credit: The Wellington Arms

Celebrate at home

Want to make or put together your own afternoon tea? Check out the takeaway options from Bob-i-tea-boo and Kittys Coffee Shop. You’ll find mouth-watering supplies from The Street Bakeshop, Bramley Village Bakery, The Village Bakery in Overton and A Basing Bakes.

Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. While the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. 

Updated July 2025

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