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Top Afternoon Tea Venues 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. -
![Leicestershire Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £300
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 -
![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. -
![Oadby Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOadby Suite
70 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterIt features guest amenities, a foyer for breaks and drink service, and is accessible via our private stage suite entrance. The space benefits from natural daylight and includes a dedicated cloakroom, air-conditioning, blackout -
![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. -
![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) -
![Event Space at Fusic in Leicester]()
from £17
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityEvent Space
80 guestsFusicLeicesterLocated in Leicester, Fusic is a stylish and versatile venue that combines a modern interior with a warm, lively atmosphere, creating the ideal setting for gatherings of all sizes. -
![Restaurant at Bistrot Pierre Leicester in Leicester City Centre]()
from £14
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityRestaurant
100 guestsBistrot Pierre LeicesterLeicester City CentreOur Bistrot is available for partial or complete hire, seating up to 100 guests. Our restaurant has various semi-private areas, perfect for accommodating smaller groups - so please get in touch with us for more detail if -
![Entire Venue at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester]()
from £55
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsCarisbrooke Tennis ClubLeicester
#Supervenue
MMairead F.
“The clubhouse was very good for my 70 th party. Lots of space for dancing and dining.” -
![Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester]()
from £40
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLower Floor - Clubhouse
50 guestsCarisbrooke Tennis ClubLeicester
#Supervenue
ZZahra Q.
“Everything went smoothly and it was a great spot to host a party. Would definitely book again” -
![Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £650
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
200 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicesterBBhavneet P.
“Great communications and venue facilities”
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £41 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 Leicester, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From £33 | to £41 | per person |
| From £350 | to £480 | hire fee per day |
| From £150 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Lots of space for dancing and dining.’ -
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 250 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 300 guests | prices average £480 hire fee per day |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Exclusive Use at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Discover the romantic possibilities of The City Rooms, a Georgian Grade I listed venue in Leicester city centre. The venue is available for a variety of events, including private parties, corporate events and conferences -
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.
