A trip to The English Riviera just isn’t complete without trying our world-famous Devon Cream Tea. Naturally we recommend tasting the delicious local produce the Devon way - by putting the clotted cream on your scone first and adding the jam on top.
We have a wonderful selection of traditional tea rooms, quaint country cottages with charming tea gardens, award-winning restaurants and cafes for you to choose from. Many have fantastic waterfront locations and stunning sea views. You’ll find delicious, locally sourced ingredients served with a warm Devon welcome.
Here’s our Top 10 list of places on the English Riviera to visit soon.
Angels Tea Room, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay
This delightful tea room in the heart of Babbacombe promises a little taste of heaven with a range of delicious afternoon tea options on the menu including Sparkling or Strawberry Cider Cream Teas with a quarter bottle of Prosecco or scrumptious Strawberry Cider. Try the hot cinnamon toast, mouth-watering freshly made slices of cakes and scones with local jams and Devonshire cream, served in fine bone china. The delightful garden courtyard offers far reaching views across Lyme Bay towards Portland Bill.
Burridge’s Café and Tea Rooms, Torquay
Perfectly situated on the stunning harbourside in Torquay, Burridge’s is a great choice for sampling some of Devon’s finest produce served in elegant surroundings. Try a mini cream tea, or the scrumptious homemade Victoria Sponge and some quality loose-leaf tea with the sun streaming through the windows.
Torre Abbey Tea Rooms, Torquay
Situated within the splendid grounds of the multi award-winning Torre Abbey Museum, the tearoom has a cosy, rustic atmosphere; delicious sweet and savoury treats and fantastic coastal and sea views. This is a dog friendly venue and there is also plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the Mediterranean style climate.
Weavers Cottage Tea Shoppe, Cockington
Step inside an authentic 18th century cottage and sun kissed walled courtyard garden, deep in the heart of the historic village of Cockington. This hidden gem is surrounded by beautiful woodland scenery, open parkland, ornamental lakes and delightful thatched roofed buildings. Try the High Tea or Cream Tea deal served in quintessentially English picture-perfect surroundings.
The Palace Hotel, Paignton
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the elegant surroundings of the Palace Hotel, once the home of Singer Sewing Machine inventor, Isaac Merritt Singer. The hotel has a delightfully bright and spacious, colonial style sun lounge, a perfect spot for an afternoon tea treat with friends or family. Afternoon tea is served daily from 2pm to 5pm and there’s plenty to choose including The Palace Afternoon Tea with the traditional sandwich selection, Cream Tea or Sparkling Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco.
The Venus Cafe Broadsands, Paignton
An idyllic spot to savour the cosy atmosphere, stunning waterfront views and with the added bonus of a charming steam train regularly rolling past. On the waters’ edge at Broadsands Beach, the recently refurbished bistro serves authentic Devon Cream Tea.
Liberty Tea Parlour and Cocktail Bar, Brixham
A popular, fashionable tea parlour and coffee lounge in a fantastic waterfront location in Brixham. Open daily, Liberty’s offers delicious sweet and savoury treats and traditional loose-leaf tea. There’s plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the panoramic harbour and sea views and bustling activity in this charming fishing town.
Guardhouse Café, Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham
This multi award-winning café is set in the most idyllic location with stunning, unrivalled views across the whole of the English Riviera and the South Devon coast. The breath-taking landscape which forms part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy a Devonshire Cream Tea with the finest, local produce including scrumptious Westcountry clotted cream and strawberry jam. Berry Head is steeped in fascinating history with a Napoleonic fort and lighthouse on site, and the Guardhouse building having hosted a tearoom for over 100 years.
The View Brasserie at Berry Head Hotel, Brixham
Just a short walk from Brixham harbourside, this elegant, 3-star hotel is set within 6 acres of country park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take the full afternoon tea experience at the aptly named, The View Brasserie with its delightful outdoor terrace, a perfect spot on fine days. Enjoy a slice of Chef’s Cake of the Day, delicious macaroons or traditional fruit or plain scones with rich Devon clotted cream and a choice of preserves.
Take a look at our café and tea rooms webpage or pick up a copy of the English Riviera Cafes, Tearooms and Restaurant Guide for more great ideas.
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