One of our finest British inventions is homemade scones smothered with clotted cream and jam. Whether you’re a cream or jam-first sort of person, not many people can resist a traditional cream tea. Here’s a sample of the best cream tea in Brighton.
Royal Pavilion Tearoom
Situated in probably the most iconic building in Brighton, the Royal Pavilion Tearoom is a perfect spot for cream tea. Access is only for visitors to the Pavilion (admission fee applies), but if you have never explored the inside of this eccentric building. or have visitors in town then it’s a must. A selection of tea, including their very own Sussex blend, is served with scones or cakes in the beautifully restored tearooms. In warmer months, you can choose to have tea on the large sunny balcony overlooking the glorious gardens.
Address: Royal Pavilion, BN1 1EE
Metrodeco
With a quaint and regal interior aesthetic complete with floral furnishings, Metrodeco offers a relaxed afternoon tea experience and a place to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy weekend shop. Situated in the heart of Brighton’s unique Kemptown village, Metrodeco’s cream tea menu is a delight, with over 30 different blends of tea to choose from, as well as delicious delicacies made using only locally sourced ingredients. Metrodeco caters for a wide range of dietary requirements and have extensive vegan and gluten-free options to choose from.
Address: 38 Upper St James’s St, BN2 1JN
The Grand Tea Room
Situated in the famous Grand Hotel overlooking Brighton Beach, the afternoon tea offered by the hotel is a must for cream tea lovers, and you don’t need to book a room to enjoy it. The cream tea experience at The Grand is something to behold. It will set you back £35, but after winning the award for ‘best afternoon tea in Brighton’ for three years running, including in 2022, The Grand Tea Room has plenty of accolades to back up its delightful and extensive menu.
Address: 97-99 Kings Rd, BN1 2FW
Leman Tea Room
Whether it is a traditional afternoon cream tea you’re after, or even something a little more exotic, Leman Tea Room has you covered. This wonderfully diminutive tea room situated in Kemptown is as aesthetically eccentric as it is friendly, and its menu has plenty to offer – from cakes and scones to a wide selection of teas. Leman Tea Room is a charming vintage gem that is not to be missed by all cream tea lovers.
Address: 15A Madeira Pl, Kemptown, BN2 1TN
The Mock Turtle
The Mock Turtle is the oldest tea shop in Brighton. They specialise in afternoon tea to make your experience warm and comfortable. They are known for their mega doughnuts but also for their daily home-baked cakes, along with house specialities: vanilla, coffee or strawberry meringues. They sell their own blend of tea and we assure you the selection is awesome. All are served on blue willow china.
Address: 4 Pool Valley, BN1 1NJ
That Little Tea Shop in the Lanes
Step back in time and enter this dainty little tea shop tucked away from the modern world in the quaint North Laine, offering an excellent selection of handmade cakes on vintage crockery and a welcome break from the hustle and bustle outside. This is a great value quick stop in a wonderfully traditional part of Brighton.
Address: 17 Meeting House Lane, BN1 1HB
Absolutely Talk of Tea on Spring Street needs to be in this list! £5.45 for two delicious homemade scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, and pot of loose leaf tea – there’s over 60 varieties to choose from. Also the café itself is really cute, with a little garden complete with hammocks for the warmer weather.
The last one is listed as in the North Laine. That is incorrect. Meeting House Lane is in The Lanes.