Afternoon Tea in Cheltenham: Best Spots, Prices and Vouchers
Six places for afternoon tea in Cheltenham with prices from £29.50, serving times, a rooftop tea with a view, cream teas, 2026 festive teas and gift vouchers.
In short: for afternoon tea in Cheltenham, book the Queens Hotel on the Promenade for the classic (£32.50, daily 12pm to 4pm), The Nook On Five for rooftop views (£34, from 2pm) and The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie for Champagne (£46.25 with a glass). Expect £29.50 to £36.25 a head before fizz, and book ahead: The Ivy serves afternoon tea to booked tables only.
Six places for afternoon tea and cream tea in Cheltenham, with prices, serving times, festive teas and gift vouchers checked on each venue's own website on 19 October 2026.
Where is the best afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
The Queens Hotel for tradition, The Nook On Five for the view and The Ivy for an occasion, while Malmaison and Hotel du Vin are the cheapest at under £30.
| Where | Afternoon tea | With fizz | Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmaison | £29.50 | £36.50 with Prosecco | Daily 12pm to 3pm |
| Hotel du Vin | £29.95 | Champagne from £12.95 a glass | Fri to Sun 12.30pm to 2.30pm |
| Queens Hotel | £32.50 (children £12.50) | Champagne from £14 a glass | Daily 12pm to 4pm |
| The Nook On Five | £34 | £44 English sparkling, £50 Champagne | Daily from 2pm |
| The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie | £36.25 | £46.25 with Champagne | Daily 3pm to 5pm |
Every one includes savouries, scones with clotted cream, cakes and a pot of tea or coffee.
Afternoon tea in Cheltenham's hotels
Three hotels, three styles: the Queens plays it straight, Hotel du Vin leans French and Malmaison breaks the rules.
Queens Hotel
The Promenade's grand hotel serves finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and sweet treats with Newby loose-leaf tea, every day of the week. Children get their own tea of sandwiches, a scone, a sweet treat and hot chocolate.
- 💷 £32.50, children £12.50
- 🥂 Champagne from £14 a glass
- ⏰ Daily 12pm to 4pm
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
Hotel du Vin
A weekend tea with Bird & Blend teas, savouries such as ham and Gruyère on a mini croissant, and classic desserts including crème brûlée and rum baba. Separate vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free menus must be booked in advance.
- 💷 £29.95
- 🥂 Champagne from £12.95 a glass
- ⏰ Fri to Sun 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- 📍 Parabola Road, Town Centre
Malmaison
The least traditional tea in town: a Chez Mal slider, buttermilk fried chicken with buffalo hot sauce and a warm sticky toffee scone with caramel sauce. Swap the Prosecco for a cocktail if you prefer.
- 💷 £29.50, £36.50 with Prosecco
- 🍸 £39.50 with a cocktail
- ⏰ Daily 12pm to 3pm
- 📍 Bayshill Road, Montpellier
Where can I have afternoon tea with a view in Cheltenham?
On the roof at The Nook On Five, the rooftop restaurant on Imperial Square.
The Nook On Five
The patisserie and savouries change daily, the scones are raisin and vanilla, and the coffee comes from Fire & Flow in Cirencester. Tables move out onto the terrace from April to August.
- 💷 £34
- 🥂 £44 with English sparkling, £50 with Champagne
- ⏰ Daily from 2pm
- 📍 Imperial Square, Town Centre
Where can I have Champagne afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie and The Nook On Five include a glass in the price (£46.25 and £50), while the hotels add it by the glass, from £12.95 at Hotel du Vin.
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
Afternoon tea in the Grade I listed Montpellier Rotunda: a smoked salmon choux bun, chicken and truffle brioche, warm fruited scones with fresh strawberries and a dark chocolate and salted caramel "plant pot". It is served to booked tables only.
- 💷 £36.25, £46.25 with Champagne
- ⏰ Daily 3pm to 5pm
- 📍 Montpellier Walk, Montpellier
Where can I get a cream tea in Cheltenham?
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie does the cheapest, at £11.50 from 11.30am to 5pm every day, and three more places serve scones with clotted cream without the full tea.
| Where | Cream tea | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie | £11.50, £21.25 with Champagne | Fruit scones, clotted cream, strawberry preserve |
| Hotel du Vin | £15.95 | Plain and fruit scones with Cornish clotted cream |
| Malmaison | £16.50 | Sticky toffee scone plus two of the tea's desserts |
| Chaplais Kitchen | Price not published | Scones baked to order |
Chaplais Kitchen
A Montpellier bistro café whose scones are baked to order to the house recipe with light brown cane sugar, so book ahead or wait while they bake. Dogs are welcome.
- 🍓 Scones and clotted cream
- 🐕 Dogs welcome
- ⏰ Opens 7.30am, Sundays 9am
- 📍 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier
Christmas afternoon tea in Cheltenham 2026
Three hotels have published festive afternoon teas for 2026, all at £34.95 to £35 a head.
| Where | Festive tea | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel du Vin | £34.95, with turkey and cranberry sandwiches and mince pies | 18 November to 24 December |
| Queens Hotel | £35, or £45 with Pommery English Sparkling | 24 November to 31 December |
| Malmaison | £35 with a glass of Champagne or a festive cocktail | 12 November to 24 December; pre-booking essential |
Malmaison's version swaps the slider for a brie and cranberry toastie and adds an eggnog crème brûlée and a white chocolate yule log. The Nook On Five and The Ivy list no festive afternoon tea yet. For a full December plan, see Christmas in Cheltenham.
Where can I buy afternoon tea vouchers in Cheltenham?
From the venues themselves: four of the six sell afternoon tea vouchers on their own websites.
| Where | Voucher | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | £32.50 a person, or £45 with English sparkling wine | Valid 12 months; not usable 1 December to 2 January, on race days or on event dates |
| The Nook On Five | £34 for one, up to £190 for four with a bottle of Champagne | One visit only, before the expiry date |
| Hotel du Vin | Champagne afternoon tea, £46.95 | Valid at participating Hotel du Vin hotels |
| Malmaison | Prosecco afternoon tea | Bought through "Buy as gift" on its afternoon tea page |
For more present ideas, see our Christmas gift guide.
Do I need to book afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
Yes. The Ivy serves afternoon tea only to guests with a booking, Malmaison's festive tea must be pre-booked, and every venue asks for dietary needs in advance. Hotel du Vin cannot cater for them without prior arrangement.
- 🧾 12.5% service charge at the Queens, Hotel du Vin and Malmaison
- 🧾 10% service charge at The Nook On Five
- 🌱 Vegan and gluten-free menus at Hotel du Vin and Malmaison
Afternoon tea in Cheltenham: questions
How much is afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
From £29.50 at Malmaison to £36.25 at The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, or £46.25 to £50 with a glass of Champagne included.
Where can I have afternoon tea with a view in Cheltenham?
The Nook On Five, the rooftop restaurant on Imperial Square, serves afternoon tea every day from 2pm for £34.
Is there a children's afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
The Queens Hotel serves a children's afternoon tea for £12.50, with cheese or ham sandwiches, a scone, a sweet treat and hot chocolate.
Where can I get a vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea in Cheltenham?
Hotel du Vin and Malmaison both have separate vegan and gluten-free afternoon tea menus. Ask for them when you book.
Can I buy an afternoon tea gift voucher in Cheltenham?
Yes. The Queens Hotel, The Nook On Five, Hotel du Vin and Malmaison all sell afternoon tea vouchers on their own websites.