The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is just around the corner and what better way to get you in the swing of things than enjoying a terribly British afternoon tea?

Cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off, Victoria sponge cake, scones with jam and clotted cream, all washed down with a lovely pot of tea - items which, naturally, should be consumed with your little finger raised at all times.

If you want to raise a cuppa to the Queen, or you just feel like treating yourself to a tower of tasty treats, we've turned to Tripadvisor to find the best places serving up the traditional fare, according to reviews left by the people who have been there.


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Best places for afternoon tea in Hampshire

The Parade Tea Rooms

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 475

Location: Western Parade Southsea Common, Portsmouth

One reviewer wrote: “Great place for breakfast and coffee, we visited with friends and the cafe has such a friendly atmosphere, great service and fab coffee.

"It was lovely and busy and clearly the place to come! Thank you for a lovely morning!”

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Gracie-Ann’s Tea Room

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 356

Location: Unit 15 The Trading Post 16-18 The Boardwalk, Portsmouth

One reviewer wrote: “This was the second time we had afternoon tea delivered and it didn't disappoint. A great selection of sandwiches...cakes and delicious scones with jam and clotted cream....all I can say is yummy.”

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White Horse Romsey Afternoon Tea

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 47

Location: 19 Market Place, Romsey

One reviewer wrote: “Went for afternoon tea here yest with a friend for a bday treat.
"We had a lovely afternoon... sandwiches were yummy, home made scones & cakes were amazing & as much tea & coffee as u wanted.

"Set in a lovely cosy room with a fire on so felt very relaxed & enjoyed every minute. Will be coming again soon & telling friends to book. Thank u for a great afternoon.”

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Kimbridge Barn Cafe & Tea Room

Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 135

Location: Kimbridge, Romsey

One reviewer wrote: “An absolute delight ! Afternoon tea beautiful presented and efficiently served. Gorgeous cakes, sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream etc…. What’s not to like !! And, no problem as they supplied a box to take home cake we were too full to eat !!! All very yum in beautiful surroundings.”

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Frieda’s Tearoom

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 101

Location: 6A Parchment Street, Winchester

One reviewer wrote: “went for lunch with a friend and got the afternoon tea and the scones were so tasty and I love that they warmed them up:)was such a cute little cafe would definitely go again”

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