125 Anniversary Afternoon Tea in Birmingham
Indulge in a quintessential British tradition this summer, with a special afternoon tea celebrating 125 years of University of Birmingham.
Served every weekend from 1pm – 5pm.
£28.00 per person. Add a glass of prosecco for £7.50.
Finger sandwiches
Classic cucumber and watercress
crème fraîche, dill
Smoked salmon
cream cheese, chives
Honey-roasted ham
English mustard mayo and beef tomato
Coronation chicken
wild rocket
Scones
Classic Winterbourne and golden raisin scones
Clotted cream and strawberry jam
Sweet treats
Elgar’s Opera cake
layered coffee and chocolate slice
Victoria sponge
vanilla buttercream, dried raspberries
Mini raspberry dome
fresh berries, chocolate garnish
Passionfruit macaron and prosecco shot
berry compote and chocolate shards
Birchall teas
Breakfast tea
a light, single-origin black tea, elegant and refreshing
Earl Grey
fragrant bergamot and cornflowers with bright rich black tea, delicious with or without milk
Great Rift breakfast blend decaffeinated
strong, refreshing black tea, best taken with milk
Darjeeling
exquisitely delicate tea with muscatel notes, best enjoyed without milk
Green tea
pure Chinese green tea, rich in antioxidants
Camomile
soothing, scented herbal infusion
Red berry and flower
full-flavoured blend of sweet red berries and refreshing hibiscus
Peppermint
a classic herbal infusion made from the finest peppermint leaves
Choose from a selection of sparkling and English wines, champagnes, and 0% sparkling wines to accompany your meal, available at an additional cost. We also offer a fantastic selection of soft drinks, spirits and hot drinks.
Vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas are available upon request.
Although we have excellent food hygiene standards and keep food containing allergens away from non-allergenic food, our kitchen is not a completely allergen-free environment. If you have any allergy or specific dietary requirements, please speak to a member of our team.
A taste of history
This anniversary menu honours Queen Victoria, who granted the University its charter in 1900, and the University’s first professor of music, Pomp and Circumstance composer Sir Edward Elgar. The raspberry domes are a delicious nod to architect Aston Webb’s landmark buildings and the scones are named for Winterbourne House and Garden, an Arts-and-Craft heritage attraction opposite our hotel.