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 on Fridays and Saturdays and are available to eat in or for collection. Booking is essential.

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.
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.

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 Fridays and Saturdays from 12.30pm.
Classic Afternoon Tea – SAMPLE MENU
on locally baked white farmhouse loaf
Classic Cucumber
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Egg + Truffle Mayonnaise
Salted Caramel Brownie
Carrot + Cinnamon Cake
Orange Curd Tart
Plain scones served with our Homemade Clotted Cream and Plum Jam
A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee or refreshing cordials
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.
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 Afternoon Tea – SAMPLE MENU
on gluten free bread
Classic Cucumber
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Egg + Truffle Mayonnaise
Plum + Vanilla Victoria sponge – with GF flour
Citrus & Pistachio Polenta Cake
Epic Chocolate Cake
Plain scones made in house with our GF flour blend, served with plum jam, our signature homemade clotted cream.
A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee or refreshing cordials
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.
Vegan Afternoon Tea – SAMPLE MENU
on locally baked white farmhouse loaf
Classic Cucumber
Coronation Chickpea
Vegan Cheddar, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus + Salad
Epic Chocolate Cake
Carrot & Cinnamon Cake
Lemon Drizzle Loaf
Plain scones served with plum jam and coconut cream
A selection of loose leaf teas, cafetière coffee or refreshing cordials, including the option of oat milk
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.
Child’s Afternoon Tea (under 12’s) – SAMPLE MENU
Choice of sandwiches on our locally baked white farmhouse loaf
Classic Cucumber
Coronation Chickpea
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
Egg and Truffle Mayonnaise
Salted Caramel Brownie
Plain scone served with plum jam and our signature homemade clotted cream.
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.
Mini Afternoon Tea (under 5’s) – SAMPLE MENU
on freshly baked white farmhouse loaf
Classic Cucumber
Whipped Feta, Fig Chutney + Spinach
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Plain scone served with plum jam and our signature homemade clotted cream
A selection of refreshing cordials or milk
Our Mini Afternoon Tea is available when booked with an Adult’s Afternoon Tea of any kind.
April Special: Vintage Fashion and Afternoon Tea Offer
This April treat yourself to something truly special. Book our famous handmade afternoon tea throughout April and enjoy an exclusive 10% off our carefully curated collection of vintage fashion. Similarly, shop our vintage fashion collection in store and receive a 10% discount to indulge in our afternoon tea.

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