Bucks &amp; Oxon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-minster-mill-witney"><a href="https://www.minstermill.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minster Mill</a>, Witney</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-left">Take your tea by the river at this Cotswolds charmer. Offering traditional afternoon tea with a modern twist, you can pack your finger sandwiches, homemade scones, macarons and fruit tarts in a hamper and pitch up in the massive grounds (some 65 acres). For even better vistas, head to the terrace and enjoy the classic package served with a luxe selection of teas or opt for the Laurent-Perrier Champagne menu, which adds a glass of fizz (I know what I’m choosing!). Full Afternoon Tea £35, Laurent-Perrier Champagne Afternoon Tea £50.50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-crazy-bear-beaconsfield"><a href="https://crazybeargroup.co.uk/beaconsfield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Crazy Bear</a>, Beaconsfield </h2>



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<p>Riverside not cutting it? Sip and scoff poolside at this opulent Beaconsfield hotel. With extensive English and Thai menus, there&#8217;s no cutting corners ‘round here. For afternoon tea, you get a selection of signature teardrop sandwiches (made with ingredients fresh from the Crazy Bear Farm in Stadhampton), tea cakes freshly whipped up every morning, and an assortment of teas, plus a glass of Tsarine Brut Champagne. Traditional afternoon tea £35.95 per person, £49.90 with a flute of Tsarine Brut Champagne. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.ashmolean.org/cafe-and-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ashmolean</a>, Oxford </h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-left">Drinks, dining, and a dash of culture – it doesn’t get more quintessentially British than sipping tea atop Britain&#8217;s first public museum. Alongside sweeping views of the Oxford skyline, you’ll get a selection of staple sandwiches like English cucumber, cream cheese and chive on beetroot and dill bread or British roast chicken, rocket and truffle mayonnaise brioche roll. For something sweet, think lemon tart, brownies and macarons. You might not want to ditch reliable Earl Grey, but there&#8217;s a lovely selection of flavoured teas (mango and strawberries, anyone?) just in case, or you can add the classic glass of Prosecco for an extra fiver. £25 per person. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.victors.co.uk/afternoon-tea-oxford/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victors</a>, Oxford </h2>



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<p>Another rooftop charmer, Victors serves up excellent views of Christ Church and Pembroke College along with their afternoon tea menu. Their speciality is traditional staples with a modern twist; think smoked tofu and avocado dragon sushi rolls alongside fresh scones with clotted cream and jam. Booking is available every day between 2pm and 5pm and if you&#8217;re out on the weekend, you can wet the whistle with the selection of breakfast cocktails (marmalade mimosa, Morning Pornstar and Espresso Vanillatini &#8211; yum), available from 10am every Saturday and Sunday. £29.50 per person or £39.50 per person with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-danesfield-house-hotel-marlow"><a href="https://danesfieldhouse.co.uk/dining" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Danesfield House Hotel</a>, Marlow </h2>



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<p>A scenic spot with the rolling Chilterns and the river Thames as backdrops, this Grade II listed country house hotel serves a selection of afternoon tea packages with finger sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, homemade afternoon tea cakes and a selection of loose-leaf teas. Although usually served in The Orangery restaurant, which is tempting in its own right, you can opt to have your tea on the terrace for a spot of sun. £35pp or £50pp with Moët &amp; Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-farmshop-bicester-village"><a href="https://www.farmshopbicester.com/#menu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Farmshop</a>, Bicester Village </h2>



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<p>Offering a chic farm-to-table experience, this Bicester restaurant is one to add to your roster for hearty British breakfast, lunch, and *most importantly* Insta-worthy afternoon tea. The interiors are all exposed beams and rustic décor, and the menu follows suit with traditional staples egg and cress, smoked salmon and cream cheese finger sarnies and fruit scones &#8211; to wash it all down, choose from coffees, teas, or sparkling wine and Prosecco. The interiors are tempting, but the outdoor terrace is gorgeous in the summertime &#8211; not to mention you can sprint to Chloé<em> </em>quicker from the terrace. Hey, a girl’s gotta have priorities. £36</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-ivy-marlow-garden-marlow"><a href="https://ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-marlow-garden/?utm_source=LocalGoogle&amp;utm_medium=Organic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ivy Marlow Garden</a>, Marlow</h2>



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<p>This stylish spot just off the river in Marlow feels like a scene out of <em>Wonderland – </em>it’s all maximalist art-décor inside and vibrant flowers and plants in the garden. Soak up the scenery while sipping your tea (or bubbly), and dig into the menu’s savoury sandwiches or sweet pastries and cakes – it’s every day between 3pm and 5pm<strong>.</strong> If you&#8217;re still looking to burn steam, you&#8217;re a stroll away from the Thames here, so a sunset riverside walk is only natural. £29.95pp, £39.95 with Champagne</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blenheim-palace-woodstock"><a href="https://www.blenheimpalace.com/visitus/cafes-restaurants/clementines/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blenheim Palace</a>, Woodstock</h2>



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<p>As Blenheim’s Orangery restaurant gets a shiny makeover, the south lawn has a new atmospheric glass restaurant: Clementine’s on the Lawn. Offering stunning views of the Palace grounds, as of the start of July the menu is strictly afternoon tea with fresh sandwiches, warm scones, and cakes on hand, plus an almost identical kids’ menu. We love how weatherproof this semi-alfresco space is &#8211; come rain or shine your pinkies will be poised dahling. £32pp</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-folly-oxford"><a href="https://www.no1-folly-bridge.co.uk/#about-the-restaurant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Folly</a>, Oxford </h2>



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<p>Arguably the coolest vista for high tea, this riverside gem in central Oxford sits on the Thames. Offering two distinct afternoon tea menus (one with a glass of Prosecco, one without), the selection of homemade scones with clotted cream and jam, sarnies, and cakes cater to different dietary requirements so you can dine guilt-free. While the river is enough to feast your eyes on, this spot also offers IG-fodder views of the city. £22.95pp, £30.95 with Prosecco. </p>


Pinkies poised! 9 al fresco afternoon teas in Bucks & Oxon

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