Afternoon Tea Experience
Dates
Available daily
Times
Various sitting available between 11am & 2.30pm (book timeslot on purchase)
Welcome to the Tea Rooms at Edinburgh Castle where you can indulge yourself or treat a loved one to an afternoon tea experience.
Our Tea Room is located in the heart of the castle, Crown Square. The interior of the tea room has been painted with bright light colours, giving it a stylish yet elegant touch, which complements the grandeur of the castle. Savour the exquisite food and drink on offer as the echoes of the past whisper through the castle walls, creating the perfect setting to relax and enjoy our afternoon tea.
During the festive period our Afternoon Tea Experience will have a festive twist! Our Christmas themed afternoon tea is the perfect way to kick start your festive celebrations and it makes a great gift for friends and family.
Sittings at 11am, 11.30am, 12 noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm, on the following dates:
- 1-24 December
- 27-31 December
- 1-4 January
Afternoon Tea Experience Packages
Our Afternoon Tea packages include castle entry. For that added special treat there's the option to add a glass of Prosecco or an Edinburgh Castle Gin.
- Adult (non-member) £60.00 or £66.00 with Edinburgh Castle Gin or Prosecco. Child £30.00
- Member Adult £38.00 or £43.00 with Edinburgh Castle Gin or Prosecco. Child £20.00
Afternoon Tea Experience
A castle entry ticket is required and must be booked separately. This ticket excludes castle entry. Perfect for English Heritage, Manx and Cadw, Historic Scotland Explorer Pass, Young Scot, Guided Tour or Flexi ticket holders who have booked entry to the castle separately.
Price: £42 or £48 with Edinburgh Gin or Prosecco, child £22.
Please note, alcohol cannot be served before 1pm on a Sunday.
- Cranley Farm coronation chicken finger with a cucumber ribbon
- Heatherfield smoked beetroot gravlax blini, salmon roe, fresh dill
- Borders free-range egg mayonnaise brioche with spinach and sun-dried tomato
- Campbells of Linlithgow vegetarian Haggis Bon Bon with vegan mayonnaise and chives
- Breadwinner toasted rye bread, Highland crowdie soft cheese, sliced radish, chives
- Freshly baked buttermilk fruit and plain scones, with Galloway Lodge jam and clotted cream
- Lemon curd pavlova with fresh Tayside berries, and micro basil
- Citrus macaron with white chocolate ganache and Cranachan butter cream
- Perthshire strawberry tart with vanilla custard, strawberry pearls and micro mint
- Edinburgh Castle sponge cake, with Bonaly Farm cream and dried raspberries
- Any pot of tea or coffee from our menu
Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking by choosing from the list of options.
If you require any further dietary information please contact edinburghcastleqa@benugo.com at least 48 hours in advance.
A royal reception awaits at Edinburgh Castle
Treat someone special to a regal experience at Edinburgh Castle.
Begin their afternoon tea journey with a majestic invitation, beautifully presented in our signature red gift pack adorned with golden detailing of the iconic castle perched on Castle Rock.
Inside they will find a royal invitation to indulge in a delicious afternoon tea featuring sumptuous sandwiches and delicious delicacies in our beautiful Queen Anne Tea Rooms. You can choose to include a glass of Prosecco or Edinburgh Castle Gin with your gift.
Each invitation includes easy booking instructions and can be customised to include your own heartfelt message.
Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of purchase.
A gift voucher is a fabulous present at any time of year, why not treat a loved one to a luxurious afternoon tea.
Each Afternoon Tea stand includes a selection of freshly made sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones and a selection of teas. Option to include a glass of Prosecco or Edinburgh Castle Gin.
Castle admission and afternoon tea must be pre-booked at least 48 hours in advance. To book please email ticketing@hes.scot or call +44 (0)131 668 8831 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), quoting your gift voucher number. You will then receive your Edinburgh Castle admission and Afternoon tea tickets.
Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of purchase.