Where to have Afternoon Tea in Madrid
The elegant, classic English tradition of having high tea has travelled overseas and now you can enjoy afternoon tea in many other countries. That is the case of the capital of Spain. Many luxury hotels in Madrid are offering finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours elegantly displayed and paired with excellent cups of tea that transport you to England.
Afternoon tea originated in England sometime around 1840. Duchess of Bedford, Anna Maria Russell, complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. She was looking for some kind of snack to keep her full until dinner time. And that's how afternoon tea came to life. However, it was only a small bite at the time, very far from the three tier trays we enjoy nowadays.
Delicious treats and tea rooms are totally right are right up my alley. If you feel the same, get ready because here's a list of the very best places to have afternoon tea in Madrid.
Afternoon tea in Madrid: Ritz Mandarin Oriental
The Ritz hotel in Madrid reopened in 2021 after years of renovations. This brand new hotel is a mixture of classic and modern with beautifully decorated common areas like the Palm Court where high tea takes place.
Afternoon tea at the Ritz is one of the most unique experiences you can have in Madrid. From the delicate china to the attentive staff, every detail here is perfect. If you want to add something unforgettable to your to-do list while you are in the capital of sunny Spain be sure to add this.
I devoted a full post to our experience having afternoon tea at the Ritz when we went in 2021 that you can read on this post.
Address: Plaza de la Lealtad, 5
Price: from 48€
Afternoon tea in Madrid: Rosewood Villamagna
Flor y Nata, the patisserie at Rosewood Villamagna, offers afternoon tea all year round but what is special about it is that they serve a Christmas themed tea during the holiday season. Their parisian patissier creates the most beautiful Christmas inspired cakes that are too cute to eat. Even Santa pops by every Saturday and Sunday to talk to kids and collect their letters.
If you want to burn the extra calories afterwards, you can skate at their ice-rink. Complimentary access is included in the price.
The good thing about Rosewood Villamagna is that they offer many activities for people who are not staying at the hotel. Apart from the holiday themed activities they do Easter egg hunt and have an Alpine chalet to have raclette during winter. I can't wait to see what they come up with in the next few months!
Address: Paseo de la Castellana, 22
Price: from 48€
Afternoon tea in Madrid: Orfila
We chose Orfila to celebrate our first wedding anniversary with a delicious and luxurious brunch. When I heard that they also do afternoon tea I immediately added it to my bucket list. This place is everything you could dream decor in terms of exquisite decor and food.
Luxury hotel Orfila serves a very traditional experience and serves English tea with assorted pastries, mini-muffins and finger sandwiches in their beautifully decorated tea room.
Address: Calle de Orfila, 6
Price: from 40€
Afternoon tea in Madrid: Four Seasons Madrid
Doing some reasearch, I found that one of the most spectacular hotels in Madrid, the Four seasons, also offers afternoon tea. El Patio, the beautiful lobby at the Four Seasons, puts a twist on the traditional afternoon tea experience. Instead of offering the regular sweet and savoury treats, they do a tapas experience to take a culinary tour around Spain with every bite.
I haven't tried it yet, but that tea experience surely has my name on it!
You probably know this hotel for the spectacular Christmas tree they attach to the facade every year. It become's one of Madrid's main attractions during the holiday season.
Address: Calle Sevilla, 3
Price: 24€
Are you a fan of those beautifully arranged three tier trays with delicious treats that we call high tea? Are you planning a trip to Madrid in the near future?
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