Top Afternoon Tea Venues in Southampton
Sea air, warm scones, and an afternoon with nowhere urgent to be. That is a very good combination. Afternoon tea venues in Southampton include elegant hotel lounges near Ocean Village, cosy tea rooms known for generous cake stands, and stylish dining spaces where birthdays, baby showers, and quieter celebrations can unfold at an easy pace. Handy parking and straightforward rail links also make meeting up much less of a production. Browse the listings below and find somewhere that makes stretching to one more pot of tea feel entirely reasonable.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
50 guestsLazzeez Southampton Indian RestaurantSouthamptonDining Area is a Dining Room in Lazzeez Southampton Indian Restaurant that occupies a raised, semi-private section of the venue. Design: The interior pairs dark timber tables and floors with cream-painted walls and brass
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from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Space
80 guestsPorters SteakhouseSouthamptonThe room is enclosed and low-lit, shaped by dark timber surfaces and tufted leather banquettes set along the walls. Inky tables anchor the room beneath brooding pendants that drip molten light.
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from £44
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Oak Suite
150 guestsHoliday Inn EastleighNear SouthamptonOne of the standout features of the Oak Conference Room is its private bar, perfect for toasting to your new beginning with friends and family. Our dedicated and experienced wedding coordinators will work closely with you
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from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsCozy SevenSouthamptonAn outdoor space opens up during the summer months, offering additional space for gatherings. Cafe is family-friendly and can accommodate up to 70 guests.
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from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
100 guestsPadharo Indian RestaurantSouthampton City CentreWhy choose us for your next event? We provide a bar with multiple drink options. You will also enjoy an adaptable dining setup that lets you create the right flow for your event with all the flexibility you need!
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Courtyard
70 guestsHoliday Inn EastleighNear SouthamptonChoose the Courtyard at Holiday Inn Eastleigh for a wedding that combines natural beauty, elegance, and exceptional service.
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from £826
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bugle House Entire Venue
100 guestsThe Bugle HouseSouthampton City CentreCClare W.
“Beautiful room and light coming through the windows in the evening! Staff so friendly and helpful.” -
from £337.70
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBoardroom 2
8 guestsBasepoint - Southampton, Andersons RoadSouthamptonBoardroom 2 offers a slightly larger setting, perfect for team discussions, client meetings, or strategy sessions.
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from £35
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDesborough Hall
100 guestsWells Place CentreNear SouthamptonDesborough Hall is our largest room and the original church building! The Hall can be accessed through an internal door in the centre or via its own entrance from Desborough Road.
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from £1500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use of YourHQ
80 guestsYourHQSouthampton City CentreExclusive use of YourHQ gives you private access to a beautifully converted 1850s bonded warehouse in central Southampton, arranged across three distinctive floors and designed for corporate events, leadership days, company
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from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
22 guestsRiver Rat HambleNear SouthamptonThe venue consists of ground floor space with a bar in the entrance. This then leads to a weatherproof and heated terrace space. From here there are steps in to the sun trap garden with space for mingling, dancing, as well
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from £39
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
110 guestsYMCA EastleighNear SouthamptonThe main hall is a large, flexible space that can accommodate multiple layout configurations. It seats up to 110 guests in theatre style or up to 80 guests at tables, with space remaining for a dance floor, live band or presenter.
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FAQs about Top Afternoon Tea Venues in Southampton
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. 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 Southampton, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | minimum spend per event | |
| From £27 | per person |
These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central Southampton, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Bugle House Entire Venue at The Bugle House
on 1A Bugle Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Beautiful room and light coming through the windows in the evening!’ -
Exclusive Use of YourHQ at YourHQ
on Back of the Walls - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Lounge provides a more refined setting for conversations and client meetings, while the Study offers quieter breakout areas and private meeting rooms. -
Whole Space at Porters Steakhouse
on Queens Terrace - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: At Porters, steak is treated with ceremony. Our dry-ageing room (visible in the restaurant) contains a solid wall of Himalayan salt . These translucent red, orange and pink bricks allow the salt particles and the meat to...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Southampton start from £25 per person or £350 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Dining Area at Lazzeez Southampton Indian Restaurant, from £25 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: What sets it apart: An in-room PA system allows guests to play their own music during private events. What guests say: The dining area is clean and has a relaxed vibe, and the service in the space is welcoming and attentive. -
Entire Venue at Cozy Seven, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests seated)
Venue said: An outdoor space opens up during the summer months, offering additional space for gatherings. Cafe is family-friendly and can accommodate up to 70 guests. -
Whole Venue at River Rat Hamble, from £1000 minimum spend per event (up to 22 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue consists of ground floor space with a bar in the entrance. This then leads to a weatherproof and heated terrace space. From here there are steps in to the sun trap garden with space for mingling, dancing, as well...
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