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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Cambridge
Afternoon tea venues in Cambridge set the scene beautifully. Expect tiered cakes, dainty sandwiches, and perfectly poured pots of tea, plus vegan and gluten-free treats worthy of academic approval. Baby showers, birthday treats, or slow catch-ups all fit right in. With Tagvenue’s clever filters, finding your ideal Cambridge tea spot is easier than quoting poetry on King’s Parade. Pinkies up, tea time awaits.
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![Lombard at Hotel du Vin Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLombard
24 guestsHotel du Vin CambridgeCentral Cambridge
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“Was a very successful event and appreciated the patience of everyone involved.” -
![The Hawking Suite at The Fellows House Cambridge in Cambridge]()
from £60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Hawking Suite
32 guestsThe Fellows House CambridgeCambridgeDedicated to one of Cambridge University’s most iconic Fellows, The Hawking Suite is a perfect inspiring space to host business meetings, intimate events and even private dinners. -
![Atrium at Gonville Hotel member of Radisson Individuals in Cambridge]()
from £400
hire fee / per afternoonCheck availabilityAtrium
80 guestsGonville Hotel member of Radisson IndividualsCambridgeIdeal for presentations, corporate afternoon teas, private lunches and dinners, and special occasions, the Atrium offers a versatile and stylish setting for memorable gatherings -
![The Sage of Cambridge at The Fellows House Cambridge in Cambridge]()
from £250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sage of Cambridge
25 guestsThe Fellows House CambridgeCambridgeThe Sage of Cambridge is our beautiful cafe with a calm atmosphere, but it is also available for private hire. It seats up to 25 people and is regularly used for evening events. -
![Library at Hotel du Vin Cambridge in Central Cambridge]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
12 guestsHotel du Vin CambridgeCentral Cambridge
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The Library is a Dining Room in Hotel du Vin Cambridge centred on a period library setting defined by floor-to-ceiling bookcases. Design: The room presents classical proportions, polished wood floors and a central chandelier -
![The Watson at University Arms in Central Cambridge]()
from £750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Watson
70 guestsUniversity ArmsCentral CambridgeThe Watson is suitable for more intimate events, accommodating up to 70 guests. Ideal event space for Executive Meetings and Private Dinners. -
![The Crick at University Arms in Central Cambridge]()
from £750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Crick
96 guestsUniversity ArmsCentral CambridgeThe Crick is a ballroom-style function room in the University Arms hotel characterised by intact Edwardian wood panelling and formal proportions. Design: The space pairs high coffered ceilings and brass chandeliers with tall -
![Partial Venue Hire at Butch Annie’s Restaurant in Central Cambridge]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPartial Venue Hire
45 guestsButch Annie’s RestaurantCentral CambridgePartial Venue Hire is a semi-private event area in Butch Annie’s Restaurant centred on a single long communal dining table that occupies a tucked-away, lower-level room. -
![The Ballroom at University Arms in Central Cambridge]()
from £750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Ballroom
200 guestsUniversity ArmsCentral CambridgeFew halls in Cambridge can compete with the grandeur, elegance and history of the University Arms Ballroom - a wood-panelled room that belongs to our city's heritage. -
![Grantchester at Gonville Hotel member of Radisson Individuals in Cambridge]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityGrantchester
40 guestsGonville Hotel member of Radisson IndividualsCambridgeA smart and private room, Grantchester is perfect for smaller meetings, workshops or talks. With a comfortable setup and everything you need to stay focused, it’s well-suited to professional events that need a more intimate -
![Teepee at Gonville Hotel member of Radisson Individuals in Cambridge]()
from £400
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityTeepee
80 guestsGonville Hotel member of Radisson IndividualsCambridgeTeepee, a private outdoor space in the Gonville Hotel, is a freestanding covered teepee-style structure that provides sheltered outdoor seating. Design: The space has timber flooring, cross-back wooden chairs and clear panels -
![Sky Garden at Hyatt Centric Cambridge in Cambridge]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySky Garden
200 guestsHyatt Centric CambridgeCambridgeThe Sky Garden rooftop at Hyatt Centric Cambridge offers open views across Cambridge in an outdoor rooftop setting suited to summer events and evening gatherings.
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £45 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Cambridge, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £28 | to £55 | per person |
| From £480 | to £800 | hire fee per day |
| From £600 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Cambridge, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £750 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Cambridge, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Cocktail Masterclass at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge
on 36 Saint Andrew's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Boom Battle Bar Cambridge is a social games bar where axe-throwing sits alongside shuffleboard, darts and other bar games across two floors. Venue highlights: The venue centres on on-site games that provide activity-led entertainment... -
Entire Venue at Vinyl Cambridge
on 22 Sidney Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Perfect for private celebrations, corporate events, Christmas parties, product launches, team nights out and more. -
The Ballroom at University Arms
on 52-42 Regent Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal event space for Conferences, Gala Dinners, Award Ceremonies, Grand Celebrations, University Events and more.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 50 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Cambridge, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Terrace at Gonville Hotel member of Radisson Individuals, rated 5/5 - terrace for 40 guests
Venue said: The Gonville Hotel, member of Radisson Individuals, is a high-end hotel housed in an 1830s property that retains period architecture and a private garden. -
Bar at Grape Britannia - bar for 45 guests
Venue said: We host private parties and wine tastings in this space. You can choose food from our short but superb menu of English cheeses, patés and premium canned seafood, or you can organise outide catering. -
Multi Use Studio at Glisson Road Studios - dance studio for 40 guests
Venue said: Ideal for larger photography and videography shoots, the studio provides plenty of room for lighting setups, multiple backdrops, larger teams and creative set builds.
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Cambridge start from £250 hire fee per event or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Sage of Cambridge at The Fellows House Cambridge, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: The Sage of Cambridge is our beautiful cafe with a calm atmosphere, but it is also available for private hire. It seats up to 25 people and is regularly used for evening events. -
Bar at Grape Britannia, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: We host private parties and wine tastings in this space. You can choose food from our short but superb menu of English cheeses, patés and premium canned seafood, or you can organise outide catering. -
Birthday Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Cambridge, from £25 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Birthday Party (Shared Space) is a shared bar area in Boom Battle Bar Cambridge centred on social games and music. Design: The shared area has a contemporary dark palette, low warm lighting, compact wooden tables and banquette...
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