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Top Afternoon Tea Venues in Canterbury
Some places make afternoon tea feel like more than a booking, and Canterbury is one of them. Afternoon tea venues in Canterbury include traditional tearooms near the cathedral, elegant hotel lounges ready with champagne upgrades, and cosy cafés where birthdays and family catch-ups can unfold without anyone eyeing the clock. With plenty of spots close to the city centre, meeting up is refreshingly easy too. Browse the listings below and find somewhere that gives the scones, the teapots, and the whole afternoon a little more ceremony.
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![Private Section at Abbots Barton Hotel in Canterbury]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Section
12 guestsAbbots Barton HotelCanterburyThe space transitions effortlessly from private dining to meetings or afternoon tea, offering a relaxed sense of privacy while maintaining a refined, stylish edge. -
![The Downstairs Space at A.T. Patisserie in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Space
10 guestsA.T. PatisserieCanterbury Town CentreThe downstairs space at A.T. Patisserie is a smaller, more intimate area that works well for private events and low-key gatherings. It’s flexible enough to handle things like birthday dinners, workshops, pop-ups, or brand -
![Cowgirl Room at Cave Hotels in Near Canterbury]()
from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCowgirl Room
120 guestsCave HotelsNear CanterburyOur Cowgirl Room is the ideal space for private events including birthday parties, engagement parties, weddings, baby showers, anniversary celebrations and much more! -
![Cathedral Room at Abbots Barton Hotel in Canterbury]()
from £50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCathedral Room
150 guestsAbbots Barton HotelCanterburyThe Cathedral Room is our largest conference room offering luxurious air-conditioned accommodation for up to 150 delegates theatre style. Flooded with natural daylight and with access onto the terrace and gardens it is perfectly -
![Upper Level with Terrace at The Drapers Arms in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpper Level with Terrace
50 guestsThe Drapers ArmsCanterbury Town CentreThe upper level of our pub, along side our stunning garden terrace is an ideal spot for an array of celebrations and occasions and hosts up to 70 guests. -
![The Veg Box Cafe Canterbury at The Veg Box Cafe Canterbury in Canterbury Town Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Veg Box Cafe Canterbury
50 guestsThe Veg Box Cafe CanterburyCanterbury Town CentrePerfect venue for your next event. With a capacity for up to 60 guests, we offer a warm, intimate space ideal for celebrations, gatherings, and special occasions. -
![Jubilee Room at The Alexander Centre in Near Canterbury]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityJubilee Room
48 guestsThe Alexander CentreNear CanterburyHire our beautiful ground floor reception room, with its original Victorian features and wooden parquet flooring, overlooking the medieval shops and inns of Preston Street. -
![Mayor's Parlour at The Alexander Centre in Near Canterbury]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMayor's Parlour
40 guestsThe Alexander CentreNear CanterburyOur Mayor’s Parlour is another beautiful large reception room with high ceilings, bay windows and a feature fireplace set on the ground floor of Alexander House. -
![Sidney Room at The Alexander Centre in Near Canterbury]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySidney Room
36 guestsThe Alexander CentreNear CanterburyOriginally the Music Room within this former family home, the Sidney Room is a ground floor reception room, with ornate cornicing and original wooden floorboards that you can rent for your next intimate gathering, meeting, -
![Charters Room at The Alexander Centre in Near Canterbury]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCharters Room
40 guestsThe Alexander CentreNear CanterburyOriginally the Dining Room back in the day, this elegant ground floor reception room, with carpets, is available to hire for your next gathering. Don’t be surprised if you get distracted by its beautiful cornicing and its -
![Gatefield Hall at The Alexander Centre in Near Canterbury]()
from £40
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGatefield Hall
240 guestsThe Alexander CentreNear CanterburyLarge Hall (17m x 14m) with high vaulted ceiling. Flexible space, can be set up theatre style, cabaret or banqueting. -
![The Historic Railway Bridge at The Old Railway Cutting - Kent in Canterbury]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Historic Railway Bridge
50 guestsThe Old Railway Cutting - KentCanterburyThe Old railway Bridge is a tall wrought iron bridge about 20m high sitting on brick pillars. You arrive at it by going about 150m along a flat natural path.
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £25 hire fee per hour. 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 Canterbury, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £25 | to £50 | hire fee per hour |
| From £800 | hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Canterbury, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Downstairs Space at A.T. Patisserie
on 54 Palace Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: A.T. Patisserie is a bakery in Canterbury that runs as a café during the day and a small event space in the evening. By day, it’s all about pastries, cakes, and coffee. -
The Veg Box Cafe Canterbury at The Veg Box Cafe Canterbury
on 17A Burgate - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: As well as being a great space for our group of appropriately 20 people, the food was delicious. The cafe team made an abundance of salads and dips to start followed by generously filled homemade burgers and chips, and a... -
Private Section at Abbots Barton Hotel
on Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel 36 New Dover Road - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: Tucked away from the main bar, our newly refurbished private section is a modern yet cosy retreat designed for versatility and comfort. Clean lines, warm finishes, and carefully considered lighting create an inviting atmosphere...
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