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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Leicester
Few things are as delightful as a good cuppa and a perfectly buttered scone. So whether you're planning a classy hen do, treating mum on her birthday, or just want an excuse to sip Darjeeling in style, we’ve got the lowdown on Leicester’s best afternoon tea venues. Think cosy cafés in Clarendon Park, elegant hotels near New Walk, and hidden gems where you can nibble on finger sandwiches like royalty. Bonus points if you pair it with a visit to the Richard III Visitor Centre – talk about a tea-rific day out.
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![Entire Venue at Locale | Breakfast | Brunch | Coffee&Drinks in Leicester City Centre]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
26 guestsLocale | Breakfast | Brunch | Coffee&DrinksLeicester City CentreLocale offers a refined and welcoming space ideal for small private events, with 26 indoor seats and a beautiful layout that is perfect for business meetings, team lunches, networking events, and intimate birthday celebrations. -
![Secret Lounge at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Lounge
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterSecret Garden is a restaurant and bar space in Leicester that brings together Mediterranean-inspired food—especially Italian—with a strong drinks offering. -
![Cafe & Outdoor Space at Browns Cafe Bistro in Leicester]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCafe & Outdoor Space
30 guestsBrowns Cafe BistroLeicesterElegant café with a soft beige-gray interior, with round and oval tables arranged beneath stunning crystal chandeliers. The space seats 30-35 guests. Well-suited for events such as organised psychic evenings (up to 35 guests) -
![Leicestershire Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLeicestershire Suite
280 guestsHoliday Inn LeicesterLeicesterThis space also has a private bar which can be hired for guests to enjoy. Conveniently located on the ground floor, the Leicestershire Suite offers a private entrance and air conditioning, providing comfort and ease of access -
![Foxes at voco® Leicester in Leicester City Centre]()
from £720
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFoxes
60 guestsvoco® LeicesterLeicester City CentreThe Foxes room has a capacity of up to 60 people and is ideal for business meetings, small conferences, seminars and workshops, as well as celebrations, private parties and weddings. -
![Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLoughborough & Harborough
100 guestsHoliday Inn LeicesterLeicesterThe Loughborough & Harborough is a lovely space to host an event. This room can provide space for up to 20 to 60 guests for a private event. It has space for a dance floor too. -
![Knighton Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityKnighton Suite
50 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterAccessed via our private stage suite entrance, the conference centre has its own cloakroom, guest facilities and foyer for breaks and drinks service. -
![Bar at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterThe bar at Secret Garden is a modern, lounge-style space that works well for smaller events and social gatherings. It’s set up with soft neon lighting, greenery, and comfortable seating, giving it a relaxed but slightly more -
![Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester City Centre]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNetworking Space
60 guestsThe Gresham AparthotelLeicester City CentreThe space includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fully stocked bar, and catering can be arranged on request. Self-catering is also available with access to the kitchen by prior arrangement. -
![Restaurant at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
50 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterSecret Garden is a well-designed restaurant space with a modern look and a bit more character than your usual setup. Inside, you’ll notice details like soft neon lighting, textured walls, and greenery, all pulled together -
![Stage Suites at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £1300
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityStage Suites
350 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThree rooms in one, our Wigston & Oadby Suites are capable of seating up to 350 people! Perfect for your large conference, a successful product launch or just a productive training day! -
![Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £450
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWigston 2
50 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThis suite is just perfect for training, meetings and networking for up to 60 people. Wigston 2 also has a private entrance and all the possible guest facilities to suit your needs.
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £100 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 Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £50 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £150 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £33 | to £41 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had our daughter’s birthday party at this venue and it was perfect for what we needed.’ -
Knighton Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The Perfect Venue for Conferences, Meetings & Events in Leicester Perfectly located in Wigston, just a short drive from the M1, Leicester city centre, East Midlands Airport, and Leicester Train Station, Holiday Inn Leicester... -
Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’
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 Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £150 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel
on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Gresham Aparthotel is a Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Leicester, offering boutique-style studios, apartments, meeting facilities, and event space for business and leisure guests. -
Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU
on Mill Lane Campus Centre Building - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’ -
Leicestershire Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester
on 129 Saint Nicholas Circle - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Conveniently located on the ground floor, the Leicestershire Suite offers a private entrance and air conditioning, providing comfort and ease of access for all attendees.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 220 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 300 guests |
| Hall | prices average £160 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 300 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 25 guests |
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Leicester start from £15 per person or £200 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
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Entire Venue at Locale | Breakfast | Brunch | Coffee&Drinks, from £15 per person (up to 26 guests seated)
Venue said: Locale offers a refined and welcoming space ideal for small private events, with 26 indoor seats and a beautiful layout that is perfect for business meetings, team lunches, networking events, and intimate birthday celebrations. -
Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: The Loughborough & Harborough is a lovely space to host an event. This room can provide space for up to 20 to 60 guests for a private event. It has space for a dance floor too. -
Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester, from £37 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Create's largest studio, occupying its own private floor. A flexible 100 sqm room with a presentation projector, full-length mirrors, natural daylight and kitchen access — built to handle everything from birthday parties,
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