Manchester

[lankeela]

Friend from Norway is bringing her son to see Manchester United play. They are stopping at the Holiday Inn Express and she wants to go somewhere to experience proper English 'Afternoon Tea' - can anyone recommend anywhere in the Manchester area that would be suitable?

[Zacs-Master]

The Midland Hotel.

[hollie1586]

There is Annie's restaurant on Old Bank Street. It is owned by Jennie McAlpine who plays Fiz in Corrie St. http://www.anniesmanchester.co.uk/index.php

[Zacs-Master]

http://www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-midland-manchester/news/afternoon-tea-at-the-midland.aspx

[Buenchico]

Harvey Nichols (on Exchange Square) isn't cheap but it would certainly be 'authentic'. The restaurant is on the 2nd Floor:
http://c726.r26.cf2.rackcdn.com/AFTERNOON_TEA_single_21%2006.pdf

For lower costs, start here:
http://www.yelp.co.uk/search?find_desc=Best+Afternoon+Tea&find_loc=Manchester

[lankeela]

Great stuff - passed them both on thank you.

[Eve]

Opus One (in the Radisson Edwardian) is popular but more in a nice bar, similarly places like Cloud 23 (on the 23rd floor of the Hilton but you usually have to book).

There are a number of tea rooms I'd go for over somewhere like Harvey Nics.

Richmond Tea Rooms - lovely and Alice in Wonderland themed:

http://www.richmondtearooms.com/

Maybe more a girly thing but I love it, went with friends for an afternoon cream tea treat my last birthday. I can verify that the scones are absolutely gorgeous!

47 King St is a bit more posh:

http://www.47kingstreetwest.co.uk/

Teacup on Thomas St is very popular but service can be quite slow and it does get busy (often a queue to be seated). I go there fairly often but it wouldn't be my top choice for a special treat afternoon tea.

http://teacupandcakes.com/

Pattiserie Valerie does amazing cakes but not quite so authentic. One of those places that makes you drool just by walking past the window!

http://www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/