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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Essex
Essex and a good cuppa? A match made in tea heaven! The scent of freshly baked scones, dainty finger sandwiches, and perfectly brewed blends fills the air at some of the most charming afternoon tea venues in Essex. Whatever your tea type, you can explore grand hotels in Chelmsford, quaint countryside tearooms, or venues in Colchester where chandeliers light up your spirit! Want to add some pizzazz? Many places offer prosecco or champagne to make your event absolutely splendid. So, who’s ready for tea time? Start browsing now and find your perfect afternoon tea spot.
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![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
20 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![Davey Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityDavey Room
50 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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The Davey Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a cozy and functional space designed for smaller-scale gatherings and meetings in Thurrock, Essex. With its modern decor and intimate setting, the room offers a comfortable environment -
![Market at Patch Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMarket
25 guestsPatch ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexFor standard bookings, we offer thoughtful touches like complimentary self-serve tea and coffee, local catering contacts, and inviting breakout spaces. -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
145 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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Lots of natural daylight. It's a perfect space for weddings, family gatherings, all kinds of parties, conferences and other corporate functions. -
![The Dining Room at Fennes in Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
30 guestsFennesEssexA grand and traditionally decorated dining room, in warm garnet red wallpaper with a vintage Persian rug. The Dining Room is perfect for intimate dining, board room meetings, and a breakout area for larger parties. -
![Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityAveley Room
14 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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The Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and inviting space located in Thurrock, Essex, perfect for a range of events and gatherings. Featuring modern decor and a flexible layout, the room is well-suited for weddings, -
![Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityChafford Room
80 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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The Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and stylish venue located in Thurrock, Essex, ideal for a variety of events and gatherings. With its contemporary decor and flexible layout, the room accommodates everything -
![Marlborough at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMarlborough
40 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe first floor houses a purpose-built function room that is ideal for board meetings and off-site away days. The room has a built-in plasma screen, projector, and climate control. -
![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexThe private dining room at Bill's Colchester offers a dedicated space for group meals, with large sash windows that fill the room with natural light and create a bright, comfortable setting. -
![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
110 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is an elegant bespoke function space which is situated on the ground floor of the manor house and definitely lives up to its name. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, framed with floor to ceiling windows and doors, -
![The Stifford Suite at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Stifford Suite
120 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Garden Suite has french doors leading onto the patio area, with secondary daylight this room is ideal for private and social gatherings and meetings. -
![Whole Venue at Down Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £276
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsDown Hall HotelEssexAs an award-winning wedding venue and with decades of experience as one of the most renowned venues in Hertfordshire and Essex, our team guarantees exceptional service.
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FAQs about Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Essex
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £30 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £2400 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 60 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 140 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £350 hire fee per event | typically between 140 and 200 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £3800 hire fee per event | typically between 200 and 400 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £90 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 400 guests |
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