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Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast,

Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

4.4
4.4
384 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Enjoy our traditional afternoon tea in the elegance of The Great Room whilst being entertained by live music. Our three tiered silverstand boasts finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and sweet treats. This will be accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

Please note, we require 24 hours' notice for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten or nut allergen Afternoon Tea or any other special dietary requirements. Please make a note when booking online or inform us directly and we will be happy to accommodate you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    028 9023 4888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Ireland

    Most Booked

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Best Ambience

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Healthy

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for special occasions

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Most Booked

384 Reviews
  1. Leontia

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing Indian Odyssey experience at The Merchant, piles to eat and even brought lots home! Well worth it!

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  2. Jay

    Alabama

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of treats and tasty tea. Amazing ambiance and decor. One of my best tea experiences ever.

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  3. Janet

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing afternoon tea. The food was fantastic, attention to detail and our comfort was second to none. The attention we got from Ellie, Manila and Laura made us feel we were valued. Thanks everyone. 👏

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  4. Joanne

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon tea was fabulous. The food was divine and the service was unobtrusive yet really attentive. Of course the setting is amazing but the whole ambience is just lovely. On the booking form weeks before when asked if it was a special occasion, I had mentioned it was my sisters birthday but didn’t mention it on the day. Towards the end, a waiter brought out a fully iced half sized Happy Birthday cake with candle and had worked out which of the 3 of us was celebrating their birthday. £49 is expensive but the experience is worth every penny imo ❤️

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  5. Taylor

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff where so pleasant and professional such a lovely experience for my grandmothers birthday they even got her a little birthday cake. A lovely afternoon

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  6. DianeD

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is grand and historic, and the service very good. Sandwich portions were generous and tasty, so that made my husband happy. The desserts were visually stunning, but I am not a fan of foamy textures, so did not eat much of the sweets.

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  7. Natalie

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon Tea at The Merchant was a gift for my Mum's 80th Birthday. Both she and my Dad really enjoyed the food and the experience. The complimentary birthday cake was a lovely touch. They both left with goody bags to enjoy the next day as there was more food than they could eat on the day.

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  8. TonyG

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is an amazing experience that begins as you walk through the door. The decoration of the dining room is off the scale beautiful. Lovely table and comfy couch, the staff were very attentive and friendly, then came the champagne and the food. The sandwiches were delicious, and I wanted more, but I'm glad I didn't as the cakes were to die for and so filling. We left feeling we had experienced something special for my partners birthday. I would highly recommend a visit.

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  9. JeanineJ

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue was pleasant and overall quiet. Our server was professional and kind. Didn't miss a beat. The food was unusual for a tea, with a lacing of Indian influence and was delicious! I WILL go back when we are in Belfast again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious, and presented beautifully- the pastries looked so good I almost felt bad eating them! Excellent selection of teas which really complemented the food. Service was faultless: really attentive and professional without being obtrusive. We were celebrating a birthday and were very pleasantly surprised with a little birthday cake- a lovely touch! Price wise this afternoon tea is excellent value for money, when you consider the quality of the food (and the generous servings), the service, the surroundings and the ambience. Probably the best afternoon tea I've had, and I'm really looking forward to returning soon.

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Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 384 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

Additional information

  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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