The Best Spots for Afternoon Tea in and Around Dublin

South William Street’s outlet of the upscale French specialist macaron bakery Ladurée began serving afternoon tea in February 2016, and it has already become a must-visit for any sweet-toothed Dublin visitor’s bucket list. As part of l’Afternoon Tea for two at Ladurée, expect to find classic dainty finger sandwiches, pastries and cake slices accompanied by typical French delights like financiers and madeleines – and, of course, some beautifully coloured mini macarons. (Priced from €45 for two people.)

For something a little bit different, try another of Dublin’s recent additions to the afternoon tea scene: Vintage Tea Tours. This tour is a fun option when visiting Dublin for a short stay as it’s possible to multitask by having afternoon tea while ticking off Dublin sites as you pass them by on a vintage double-decker bus. The one-and-a-half-hour route takes in major attractions like Phoenix Park, Christ Church, O’Connell Street, Georgian Dublin, Trinity College and St. Stephens Green. (Prices range from €40 – €50.)

As well as facilitating those guests looking for a traditional afternoon tea at their modern quay-side hotel, The Morrison has come up with what it calls a ‘Gentlemen’s Tea’. This tea service incorporates savoury treats like steak sandwiches and smoked bacon scones, sweets like whiskey chocolate truffles, and a pint of Irish-brewed Wicklow Wolf beer.

One of Dublin’s best-loved independent cafés, The Cake Café on Pleasants Place also produces some of the city’s tastiest cakes. The café’s website offers gift vouchers for a complete afternoon tea for a highly reasonable €19.95, which includes ‘a selection of savoury bites served with a glass of wine or prosecco of your choice, followed by a selection of sweet desserts and tea or coffee.’