11/08/2026
Bath was built for slow afternoons. 🌿
There’s no finer city to pause, order a proper pot of hand-blended tea, and pretend the rest of your to-do list does not exist for an hour...or two.
It is Afternoon Tea Week, and we have put together a guide to our favourite places across Bath to sit with a proper pot—from historic tearooms to quiet hidden courtyards.
*The Grand Dame: The Pump Room
If you want the full Bridgerton experience, this is non-negotiable. Sitting under the chandeliers, listening to the Pump Room Trio play classical music while you overlook the Roman Baths, is perhaps the quintessential Bath experience.
*The Literary Escape: The Jane Austen Centre
For the true devotee, the Regency Tea Room at the Jane Austen Centre is a delight. Staff in period costume, portraits of Mr. Darcy, and a view over the rooftops of Bath make this an immersive step back in time.
*The Hidden Sanctuary: The Roseate Villa
Just a short walk from the city centre, tucked away near Henrietta Park, lies one of Bath’s best-kept secrets. The Roseate Villa feels less like a hotel and more like a private country house.
*The Modern Comfort: Emberwood
Bath is not just about lace and linen. For a warmer, more contemporary vibe, Emberwood is the place to be. With its focus on wood-fired cooking and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, it offers a distinct shift from the traditional “stiff upper lip” tea service.
The tragedy of a great Afternoon Tea is that eventually, you have to leave. But you do not have to leave the flavour behind.
At Gillards of Bath, we have been hand-blending teas using historic recipes since 1888. Whether you want the grand breakfast punch of the Pump Room Blend or the delicate floral notes of the Regency era, we can ship a taste of Bath directly to your door. Link in bio.
The Pump Room, Bath
The Roseate Villa Bath
Emberwood Bath
