An Occasion of Indulgence
Monday - Saturday: 10.00am - 6.00pm
From £19.50 per person
With Prosecco £24.50 per person
At The Royal Hotel, we believe a High Tea should be treated as an occasion of indulgence, which is why to partake this must be booked in advance so we can ensure your afternoon is nothing but a royally satisfying experience.
The Royal Hotel is the perfect place to come together with family and friends, as we tempt your taste buds with an array of sweets and Devonshire scones.
Devon Cream Tea
From £9.50 per person
Served Monday - Saturday | 10am - 6pm
Looking for a lighter alternative to high tea? Try a cream tea instead. Enjoy one plain scone and one fruit scone, homemade Genoa fruit cake with almonds and cherries, West Country clotted cream, strawberry preserve, and a pot of English Breakfast tea or coffee (decaf available).
Festive High Tea
From £21.50 per person
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Fancy a festive high tea? Enjoy a selection of festive-inspired finger sandwiches, freshly baked homemade scones, pastries, and cakes. An ideal way to relax and treat yourself amid the busiest month of the year.
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Make a Reservation
Please give our friendly team a call on 01237 472005 to book your afternoon tea or for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to enjoy a memorable afternoon tea at The Royal Hotel & Merchants Bistro.
Please note Afternoon Tea reservations must be booked 24 hours in advance
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