Afternoon Tea in Newcastle: Prices, Views and Where to Book
Every afternoon tea worth booking in Newcastle in one price table, from a £9.95 cream tea to a country house in Jesmond Dene.
For afternoon tea in Newcastle, the classic choice is Jesmond Dene House, from £32 a head, served Wednesday to Sunday from 1pm to 4pm in a country house in the dene. For a view, 3Sixty on the 26th floor of Hadrian's Tower serves afternoon tea from noon to 5pm, and ABOVE on the roof of the Vermont looks over the Tyne. The best value is the Vermont's own £9.95 cream tea or Colonel Porter's £19.95 tea on Dean Street. Prices and serving times are below, from each venue's own site where it publishes them and otherwise from the most recent published listings, so always confirm when you book.
Price comparison
| Venue | Area | From | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Dene House | Jesmond Dene | £32 | Wed to Sun, 1pm to 4pm |
| 3Sixty | Hadrian's Tower | £27.95 (late 2025) | Daily, noon to 5pm |
| ABOVE | Vermont rooftop, Quayside | £27.95 (late 2025) | Sun to Fri, until 5pm (late 2025) |
| Pleased To Meet You | High Bridge | £27 (late 2025) | Check when booking |
| The Vermont | Castle Garth | £22.95, cream tea £9.95 (late 2025) | Check when booking |
| Colonel Porter's | Dean Street | £19.95 (late 2025) | Fri to Sun, before 4pm (late 2025) |
Jesmond Dene House, Jesmond Dene
Jesmond Dene House on Jesmond Dene Road (NE2 2EY) is the one to book for a birthday or a visiting parent. Afternoon tea starts from £32 per person and is served Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 4pm, with tables held for up to two hours. You get tea in fine bone china and a three tier stand of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and cakes. A children's tea is £17.50, with sandwiches, scones, cakes and refillable fresh juice; mention how many you need when you book. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free versions are available with 48 hours' notice, but other changes, including swapping sandwich fillings, are not offered. Pair it with a walk in the dene before or after.
3Sixty, Hadrian's Tower
3Sixty is on the 26th floor of Hadrian's Tower at 27 Rutherford Street (NE1 5BJ), reached by a dedicated lift that opens into the room. Glass runs floor to ceiling on every side, so you see the bridges, the river and the rooftops while you eat. Afternoon tea is served from noon to 5pm. Its site does not list a current price; the themed tea was £27.95 in late 2025, with flavoured syrups for £1 extra, and the theme changes often.
ABOVE, the Vermont rooftop
ABOVE sits on top of the Vermont Hotel, with wide rooftop views over the Tyne. In late 2025 its afternoon tea was £27.95, or £32.95 with Prosecco or a mocktail, £37.95 with a classic cocktail and £39.95 with Laurent-Perrier champagne, served Sunday to Friday until 5pm. Bookings made in advance need a deposit.
The Vermont, Castle Garth
Downstairs, the Vermont itself at Castle Garth (NE1 1RQ), a 1930s building next to the Castle Keep, serves its tea in the Lounge, the Redwood Bar or Maven. The last published prices were £22.95 for traditional afternoon tea and £9.95 for a cream tea of a freshly baked fruit scone with tea or coffee, which is the cheapest proper treat on this list. Call the hotel on 0191 233 1010 to check current prices.
Pleased To Meet You, High Bridge
Pleased To Meet You at 41 to 45 High Bridge (NE1 1EW) is a bar and restaurant that also does afternoon tea. In late 2025 it was £27 with a pot of tea or £33 with Prosecco, with a gentleman's tea at £32 or £37 and a children's version. Vegan options were available, but not gluten free. Its bar is open from 11am every day, so you can stay on for a drink.
Colonel Porter's, Dean Street
Colonel Porter's fills the ground floor of Milburn House on Dean Street (NE1 1LF) with a rum bar, tavern and indoor botanical garden full of antiques. Its traditional tea was £19.95 in late 2025, with a Tipsy Tea including a cocktail at £25, served Friday to Sunday before 4pm. It runs a festive afternoon tea at £17.95 per person and has held bottomless Tipsy Tea dates during 2026, so check its website for the next one.
Good to know
Book ahead for weekends, especially at Jesmond Dene House and ABOVE, and expect a deposit at the rooftop. Dietary versions need notice: 48 hours at Jesmond Dene House. Prices marked late 2025 come from the last published listings, and they may have risen, so check when you book. For lunch or dinner instead, see our restaurants page.
FAQs
Where is the best afternoon tea in Newcastle?
Jesmond Dene House is the classic, from £32 a head, Wednesday to Sunday 1pm to 4pm. For views, 3Sixty on the 26th floor of Hadrian's Tower and ABOVE on the Vermont roof are the two to book.
Where can I get afternoon tea with a view in Newcastle?
3Sixty, on the 26th floor of Hadrian's Tower, serves afternoon tea from noon to 5pm with glass on every side. ABOVE, on the roof of the Vermont, looks out over the Tyne.
Is there vegan afternoon tea in Newcastle?
Jesmond Dene House offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free afternoon tea with 48 hours' notice. Pleased To Meet You on High Bridge has also offered vegan options.
What is the cheapest afternoon tea in Newcastle?
The Vermont's cream tea, a fruit scone with tea or coffee, was listed at £9.95, and Colonel Porter's traditional afternoon tea at £19.95. Check current prices when you book.
