It was so special to be taken out for Afternoon Tea with my friend who had introduced me to this delightful experience. It had been a fair few years since we had had chance to have an Afternoon Tea together. The Afternoon Tea at Rails is a quirky and tasty one as it is Harry Potter themed.
Tag: British
The Ivy – Harrogate
The Ivy is a restaurant that has been on the radar to visit for many years. A birthday celebration gave us the perfect chance to dine at this wonderful place in the heart of Harrogate.
Gail’s – Highgate
It was one of those days where it was lucky to have the sun come out. So a walk around Waterlow Park was wonderful. It was made even better to be able to see all the fragrant flowers and to take in the relaxing scent of the lavender by Lauderdale House.
Bettys – Harrogate
Bettys is the institution in Harrogate famed for its Afternoon Teas. It is now 100 years old and is still just as popular in this market town. Bettys was founded by Frederick Belmont who wanted to a cafe which combined his Swiss treats with good old warm Yorkshire hospitality.
Elder – Piece Hall, Halifax
Back in 1779, Piece Hall was a centre point of the cloth industry with it as a trading hall. In 2017, it was renovated and this glorious Georgian place is now home to independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
Oliver’s Village Cafe – Belsize Park
To mark the start of an exciting new adventure for a close friend, it was an Afternoon Tea event. Oliver’s Village Cafe is a family run independent cafe away from the high street of Belsize Park. It prides itself on using local produce and producers for its food, including meats, smoked salmon and free range eggs.
Castle Cottage Tearoom – Pevensey
A friend I’m staying with in Hankham recommended having lunch at Castle Cottage Tearoom, located alongside the ancient walls of Pevensey Castle.
Sopwell House – St Albans
A day out in St Albans included taking in the sights of the magnificent Cathedral and the park with its lakes. A well deserved relaxed afternoon in a luxury setting was in store after all the walking around.
Gilly’s Fry Bar – Finsbury Park
Quoting a friend of mine, “any food tastes better when it’s fried”. But that doesn’t mean that the food isn’t already tasty before being fried.