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Traditional Afternoon Tea - Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge  - Lounge Bar, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar

3.7 (32)
£26 to £40
British
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3DT

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for fine wines
Join us for our delicious Afternoon Tea at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre.

Spoil yourself and enjoy our selection of freshly cut sandwiches before tucking into warm scones with clotted cream and jam.

Finish with sweet treats and your choosing from our fabulous range of Taylors of Harrogate Teas. For those looking for bubbles, a glass of prosecco or free-flowing fizz can be added.

We are also taking bookings for the Piano Bar where you can enjoy our brand new Taste Republic bar menu. You may not be able to travel far this year but you can take your taste buds on a journey with exquisite flavors from around the world. Our Piano Bar is open between 09:00 - 23.00 every day of the week.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • OpportuniTEA

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    An Afternoon Tea with Purpose Join us at Hilton Cambridge City Centre for our Afternoon Tea with Purpose, created in collaboration with the women of HMP Bronzefield to highlight the importance of second chances. £4 from every afternoon tea enjoyed will be donated to Only A Pavement Away, a charity dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives through employment opportunities within the hospitality sector. Enjoy a selection of freshly cut sandwiches, followed by warm scones with clotted cream and jam. End your afternoon with a choice of delightful sweet treats and a selection from our fabulous range of speciality teas. £30 per person, based on a minimum of 2 people. 24-hour notice required. Treat yourself and add a glass of prosecco for just £5. Subject to availability.
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What 32 people are saying

Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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32 Reviews
  1. Alethea

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Afternoon Tea was beautifully presented, plentiful and scrumptious!! We especially loved the “Tea with a Purpose” philanthropic aspect.

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  2. Iain

    Essex2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 June 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    A mix-up with our booking meant we were not expected and had to wait 30 minutes for our food. When it arrived the food was excellent but our mood had been spoiled.

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  3. Sandra

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Afternoon Tea was excellent, as was the service, however, we were charged more than confirmed price in our booking email. Looks like they’d increased their prices without notifying us even though they messaged day before asking us to confirm we were still going. Would have been nice to have been told of price increase beforehand. Nevertheless, it was a lovely Afternoon Tea.

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  4. Zaina

    Devon2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    When I originally made this booking, there was a lovely picture of an afternoon tea sat outside by the water however when we arrived at the Hilton, it was a very cold city looking in industrial building, our afternoon tea was served in the lounge bar. I think there might have been only one other table occupied. There was absolutely no ambience to the room and no atmosphere although the food was fantastic I could not find any fault with the service, I would not return here again for an afternoon tea because of the lack of ambience, I also had to request the reception staff to clean the toilets as every single one was dirty. The view from the restaurant looked to be a better place to have the afternoon tea served. I would put this feedback to the Hilton for future service.

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  5. Ivan

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They served me a dirty tea pot , after I complained about it. They gave me a small tea pot. Waiter couldn’t communicate in English . Instead of loose leaves tea they offered a tea bag. Poor selection of teas. I booked to have afternoon tea in bar area but they place me in restaurant one. Substandard service!

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  6. David

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Despite booking afternoon tea for 1pm and arriving on time we weren’t welcomed or approached by anyone in The Piano Bar for 10 minutes. There was no one around and we were left standing in the Piano Bar. Eventually we saw a gentleman and we made ourselves known and that we had booked afternoon tea. We were seated and told we’d need to wait a few moments. The gentleman returned shortly afterwards and stated he had 1 table left for our afternoon tea. There were 4 other people in the Piano Bar seated at tables so it wasn’t busy. My wife and I felt really disappointed that despite booking we were made to feel lucky to get the last table. I very nearly left at this point but I knew that my wife’s treat would have been totally ruined. We decided to stay but vowed we’d never use the Cambridge Hilton again. The quality of the sandwiches etc were good and the service was just adequate in the end. Unfortunately the whole experience wasn’t as I’d hoped and the £60 price paid wasn’t value for money.

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  7. Lisa

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and high quality food. The table was set out with white table cloth and candles. The staff were very helpful and reassuring about my allergy and where double checking everything.

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  8. Julia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    extraordinary! good service and exquisite cakes and sandwiches.

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  9. Katie

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our afternoon tea was amazing. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were all beautifully made and delicious. The lounge bar was lovely. We went around lunchtime on a Sunday and it was really quiet and peaceful. The only minor negatives were the staff weren’t really on the ball, like it took ages to get their attention and giving us strawberry mousse but no spoons! It was also a bit irritating that at £25 per head (adult or child) it only included tea, but not soft drinks for children so we had to pay for those separately. Anyway, overall we’d recommend it and we’d go back again.

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  10. David1 VIP

    Hawaii48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Festive Afternoon Tea was better than advertised. A reserved table awaited us along with the manager and his staff. They helped us to decide on what tea we wanted, and it was brought out promptly. Not long afterwards, the sandwiches, scones, and sweets followed. The presentation was breathtaking and they tasted even better. The staff was friendly and attentive to our every need. This Tea service was truly a special event and I highly recommend it.

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Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
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20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3DT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 11:00–23:00 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–17:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Afternoon Tea, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ermal Cani
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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