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A GREAT BRITISH TRADITION

The idea of Afternoon Tea as an important part of the daily social round is believed to have originated with Anna, Duchess of Bedford, who in the 19th century found it hard to stave off hunger during the long hours between lunch and dinner. What started as a simple snack of bread and tea proved so enjoyable that she began inviting her friends to join her, and as the occasion grew more sociable the offerings became more substantial and varied.

Afternoon Tea remains one of England’s great traditions, and here at The Montague we pay proper respect to it's ritual while offering some intriguing variations on the original. The menu naturally includes the classic Afternoon Tea served with a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves and tea pastries, but you’ll also find variations that add strawberries and Champagne.  The range of traditional, flavoured, aromatic, fruit and green teas available, together with fine coffees and warming hot chocolate for the winter months, is long enough to satisfy the most demanding afternoon epicure. Why not try our revolutionary cup cakes menu with a selection of homemade cup cakes and your choice of teas

Afternoon Tea is served between 3pm and 6pm each day.

Traditional Afternoon Tea                                                           
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, preserves and tea pastries with your choice of tea.

Cup Cake Afternoon Tea
A selection of our homemade cup cakes with your choice of tea

Strawberry Afternoon Tea                                                             
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, homemade preserve, fresh fruit tarts, bowl of English strawberries and ice cream with your choice of tea.

Champagne Afternoon Tea                                    
A selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, Devonshire clotted cream, preserves and tea pastries with your choice of tea and a glass of Champagne.

The Montague is also proud to be a member of The Tea Council Guild of Teashops offering a wide variety of traditional as well as exotic teas.