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Award Winning Afternoon Teas at Ashwell & Co

Welcome to one of Bristol’s longest running independent tearooms where you can enjoy a truly unique, homemade afternoon tea experience. Nestled within our vintage boutique in Clifton, Bristol our tearoom offers an unforgettable setting blending timeless charm with homemade delights.

From our freshly baked scones to our homemade clotted cream every element of our afternoon tea is crafted with care and quality. So much so that Prima Magazine have named us the Best Place for Afternoon Tea in Bristol.

Our afternoon teas are served from 12.30pm Thu – Sat and are available to eat in or for collection. Booking is essential.

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Traditional afternoon tea

Enjoy a luxurious Afternoon Tea in our glorious vintage tearooms in Bristol

Often described as one of the most unique places you can have afternoon tea in Bristol, at Ashwell & Co we pride ourselves not only on our one-of-a-kind setting within a vintage boutique, but we also rate as one of the best afternoon teas in Bristol. 

Everything is handmade by our baker, Will or locally made to create a proper, traditional afternoon tea experience. From the bread to the cakes, the scones and even our signature homemade clotted cream, everything is made with care and attention to give you an afternoon tea experience to remember. Our menu is vegetarian as standard. Gluten Less and Vegan options are also available.

Gift vouchers

Afternoon Tea Voucher for Friends and Families

Our Classic Afternoon Tea, but at a time that suits them. Grab an Afternoon Tea Gift Voucher for one or two or six, and let your loved one choose when to visit us.

large vintage cake stand filled with cake, scones and fruit for afternoon tea
Afternoon tea menus

Browse our delicious Afternoon Tea menus

From our Classic Afternoon Tea (Vegetarian as standard), to our Vegan and Gluten Less options, there’s something for everyone. Even Children and Mini ones are welcome. Prices are per person. We serve our afternoon teas on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12.30pm

Classic Christmas Afternoon Tea

Eat In £25.00
Collection £25.00
Sandwiches

on locally baked white farmhouse loaf

Festive Herb Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Roasted Butternut Squash with a Walnut + Sage Pesto

Cakes and Treats

Salted Caramel Brownie
Carrot + Cinnamon Cake
Orange Curd Tart with a Christmas Pudding Crumb

Scones

Plain scones served with our Homemade Brandy Clotted Cream and Plum Jam

Drinks

A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee, refreshing cordials and a complimentary glass of Prosecco

Everything is made in house or sourced as locally as possible including the bread, all the cakes, the scones and even the clotted cream. Our menu is vegetarian as standard.

Please note our menu can be subject to change from time to time due to availability of ingredients.

Alternative Afternoon Tea Menus

Afternoon Tea for every taste

We want to welcome as many of you as possible to our delightful vintage tearooms, and have worked hard to make sure our alternative Afternoon Tea menus are just as delicious as the classic one. 

Gluten Less Christmas Afternoon Tea

£28.00 Eat in or Collection
Sandwiches

on gluten free bread

Classic Cucumber
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Roasted Butternut Squash with a Walnut + Sage Pesto

Cakes and Treats

Plum + Vanilla Victoria sponge – with GF flour
Citrus & Pistachio Polenta Cake
Epic Chocolate Cake

Scones

Plain scones made in house with our GF flour blend, served with plum jam, our signature homemade brandy clotted cream.

Drinks

A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee, refreshing cordials and a complimentary glass of Prosecco

Our gluten less afternoon tea is made with a combination of special gluten free flours and completely flourless recipes. Please note that although we follow all relevant food safety guidelines allergens are used in our kitchen and we cannot 100% guarantee that not cross contamination will occur.

Please note our menu can be subject to change due to the availability of ingredients.

Vegan Christmas Afternoon Tea

£27.00 Eat in or Collection
Sandwiches

on locally baked white farmhouse loaf

Festive Herb Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce
Coronation Chickpea
Vegan Cheddar, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Roasted Butternut Squash with a Walnut + Sage Pesto

Cakes and Treats

Epic Chocolate Cake
Carrot & Cinnamon Cake
Lemon Drizzle Loaf

Scones

Plain scones served with plum jam and coconut cream

Drinks

A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee or refreshing cordials, including the option of oat milk and a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

Our Vegan Afternoon Tea sticks as closely as possible to our Classic Afternoon Tea, but swaps out ingredients for plant based versions that are equally as delicious. Please note that although we follow all relevant food safety guidelines allergens are used in our kitchen and we cannot 100% guarantee that not cross contamination will occur.

Please note our menu may be subject to change from time to time due to the availability of ingredients.

Child’s Christmas Afternoon Tea (under 12’s)

£12.00 Eat in or Collection
Sandwiches

Choice of sandwiches on our locally baked white farmhouse loaf

Festive Herb Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Roasted Butternut Squash with a Walnut + Sage Pesto

Cakes and Treats

Salted Caramel Brownie

 

Scones

Plain scone served with plum jam and our signature homemade clotted cream.

Drinks

A selection of refreshing cordials, hot drinks or milk

Our Child’s Afternoon Tea is available when booked with an Adult’s Afternoon Tea of any kind.

Please note our menus can be subject to change from time to time due to the availability of ingredients.

Mini Christmas Afternoon Tea (under 5’s)

£8.00 Eat in or Collection
Sandwiches

on freshly baked white farmhouse loaf

Festive Herb Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach

Cakes and Treats

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Scones

Plain scone served with plum jam and our signature homemade clotted cream

Drinks

A selection of refreshing cordials or milk

Our Mini Afternoon Tea is available when booked with an Adult’s Afternoon Tea of any kind.

Please note our menus can be subject to change depending on the availability of ingredients.

Tea at home

Afternoon Tea for collection to enjoy at home

Our Afternoon Tea, but at a time and location which suits you. Book an Afternoon Tea and a collection time from our Bristol tea rooms and enjoy your afternoon tea at home or anywhere you like.

vintage tea pots and cake stands with cakes at Ashwell & Co
In the tearoom

Gorgeous photos from our customers' time in our vintage boutique

Have a browse of our customers’ lovely photos from their incredible Tea Parties – enjoying our homemade afternoon teas, trying on beautiful vintage garments, and learning new creative skills with their loved ones. 

Book your Afternoon Tea

Book into our beautiful vintage showroom for your Afternoon Tea. Dine or Take Away options available.
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From tea parties at home to hen parties with us, and luxurious, indulgent bridal fittings. 

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