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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in York
Pinkies up. York knows how to do afternoon tea properly. From elegant tearooms tucked inside Georgian townhouses near The Shambles to riverside hotels with views of the Ouse and cosy cafés by York Minster, you’ll find afternoon tea venues that make any occasion feel special. Think tiered stands of scones, finger sandwiches, and cakes worthy of a Jane Austen chapter. Whether it’s a birthday treat, a catch-up with friends, or a pre-wedding indulgence, York’s charm pairs perfectly with a pot of Earl Grey. Scroll on and find the spot where your next tea date will be served.
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![Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York in York City Centre]()
from £1300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTea Room
20 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreFrom private afternoon teas to celebration events Impossible Tearoom has you covered. Perfect for Networking Events, Baby Showers, Afternoon Teas, Private Brunches, and Intimate Gatherings to name but a few. -
![John Barry Room at York Pavilion Hotel in York]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityJohn Barry Room
58 guestsYork Pavilion HotelYorkJohn Barry Room is a private event space at York Pavilion Hotel that can be arranged as a dining room, meeting room or ceremony space. Design: Deep burgundy wall panelling, pale timber flooring and ornate ceiling moulding -
![Sandys Richardson Suite at York Pavilion Hotel in York]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySandys Richardson Suite
120 guestsYork Pavilion HotelYorkSandys Richardson Suite is a formal hotel function room for private gatherings, with period detailing that gives the space a traditional character. Design: The room has tall windows, pale walls, decorative moulding and elaborate -
![Entire Venue at Bombay Spice in York City Centre]()
from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentreAn entire restaurant set across two floors, ideal for large celebrations, wedding parties, corporate functions, and private events. With two upstairs dining rooms and a downstairs bar, it works perfectly for both drinks receptions -
![Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York in York City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWonderbar
70 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreWonderbar is an Event Space in Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York. The room's most distinctive quality is its ornate ballroom‑style plaster ceiling. -
![Work+Play 1, 2 & 3 at Malmaison York in York]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWork+Play 1, 2 & 3
180 guestsMalmaison YorkYorkFFarhan
“I loved the Club Deluxe Rooms and the food.” -
![Private Dining Room at Sora in York]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
36 guestsSoraYorkPrivate Dining Room in Sora, a dining room defined by a large picture window that frames a historic skyline. Design: The room uses contemporary, clean-lined finishes and a restrained palette of tan leather, deep blue accents -
![Courtyard Suite at York Pavilion Hotel in York]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityCourtyard Suite
60 guestsYork Pavilion HotelYorkCourtyard Suite is a private event space suited to seated presentations, meetings and gatherings. Design: Wood-panelled walls, framed artwork and patterned carpet give the room a traditional hotel feel. -
![Andrews Drawing Room at York Pavilion Hotel in York]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAndrews Drawing Room
35 guestsYork Pavilion HotelYorkAndrews Drawing Room is a private dining and meeting room with ornate period character, dark green panelling and a formal, traditional setting for hosted gatherings. -
![Dining Room 2 at Bombay Spice in York City Centre]()
from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room 2
18 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentreAn upstairs dining room suitable for parties of up to 18 people. It works perfectly for private events, birthday celebrations, and social gatherings. The space is equipped with AC, is naturally lit, and features a decorative -
![Semi-Private Dining Area at Bombay Spice in York City Centre]()
from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Dining Area
14 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentreThe Semi-Private Dining Area at Bombay Spice is a partially screened dining alcove that keeps groups separate from the main room while retaining the restaurant’s social atmosphere. -
![Private Dining Room 1 at Bombay Spice in York City Centre]()
from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room 1
28 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentrePrivate Dining Room 1 is a dining room in Bombay Spice defined by a scarlet-and-black colour scheme and a compact, private layout. Design: The interior features a long polished dark-wood table and a mix of high-backed red
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £40 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 York, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £27 | to £45 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £240 | hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Dining Room 2 at Bombay Spice
on 58 Goodramgate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It works perfectly for private events, birthday celebrations, and social gatherings. The space is equipped with AC, is naturally lit, and features a decorative fireplace with framed pictures on the walls. -
Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York
on 3 Saint Helen’s Square - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Best for: Afternoon tea bookings, drinks-led cocktail receptions, wedding receptions Location: St Helen’s Square sits within York’s principal shopping and hospitality quarter and gives direct access to nearby restaurants -
Main Hall at The Guildhall York
on Coney Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Features: The hall has a PA system and speakers and permits own-music playback and external DJs. The space provides a clear central area that functions as a dancefloor, receives natural light through its windows and includes...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in York start from £100 hire fee per hour or £95 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Park Lane & Park Avenue at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, from £100 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests seated)
Venue said: It is situated 3 miles north of York City Centre on the A19. York Station is a 10-minute Taxi Drive away. This stylish hotel has 6 well appointed unique function rooms catering for up to 180 delegates. -
The Chefchaouen Room at The Marrakesh York, from £99 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Perfect for small parties, private lunches, and exclusive dinners, this serene space accommodates up to 30 guests and offers an ideal setting for birthdays, celebrations, business gatherings, or simply a special meal with... -
Gaming Lounge at Up A Level Gaming Lounge, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Gaming Lounge is a Lounge in Up A Level Gaming Lounge; a relaxed, living-room atmosphere focused on casual, shared gameplay. Design: The lounge has dark-painted walls with a half-height checkerboard tiled band, mixed wood...
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