Afternoon tea in Cardiff bringing you the Taste of Wales

Jul032020
Afternoon tea in Cardiff bringing you the Taste of Wales

The highly popular dining attraction can now be enjoyed in Thomas Restaurant at Future Inns Cardiff. We like to do it a bit different from the rest, with our homemade cake and scone collection, and guarantee a Taste of Wales in our afternoon tea selection.

When it comes to indulging in a scone with fresh cream and jam or feasting on a finger sandwich you are quite literally spoilt for choice when picking a place to go for afternoon tea in Cardiff. 

The highly popular dining attraction can now be enjoyed in Thomas Restaurant at Future Inns Cardiff.  We like to do it a bit different from the rest, and guarantee a Taste of Wales in our afternoon tea selection.  The welcoming, cosy Cardiff Bay restaurant is open to the public as well as hotel residents throughout the week with afternoon tea served daily between 1pm-5pm. 

Indulge in the beauty of Welsh food 

The Welsh word for taste is Blas, and our amazing chefs certainly bring you that, producing distinct and authentic flavours.  They have recreated the traditional menu of delicious finger sandwiches, mouth-watering homemade cakes and handmade scones with lashings of cream and fruit jam, by adding a truly Welsh twist. 

The Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea is served with unlimited servings of tea or coffee, but we highly recommend continuing the theme with Welsh Brew Loose Leaf Tea.  You can also add on a glass of bubbles, prosecco, champagne or even a cocktail. 

Specialist diets and allergens

As our afternoon tea is homemade in house, we are able to assist anyone who has a special diet or allergies and intolerances.  If require a vegetarian or vegan spread, or if you need gluten or dairy-free for example, please mention this when booking.  It is essential that these are pre-ordered, giving us as much notice as possible, so they can be made for you. 

 

Afternoon Tea in Cardiff

TASTE OF WALES AFTERNOON TEA | TE BLAS CYMRU Y PRYNHAWN

Vegan afternoon tea and gluten-free afternoon tea are also available!

SANDWICHES / BRECHDANAU

SCONES / SGONS

CAKES / CACENNAU

DRINKS / YFED

Unlimited refills of freshly brewed tea or coffee: 

Baby showers, bridal parties and birthdays

Larger parties looking for places to eat in Cardiff Bay are also welcome, especially if you are celebrating a baby shower, bridal party or a birthday.  These packages can be celebrated in Thomas Restaurant or one of our eight function suites, which are ideal if you plan to play any games or activities.  

Gift vouchers

Gift vouchers can also be purchased, ideal for Christmas, birthdays, wedding presents, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and other special occasions. 

How much is the Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea?

Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea - £19 per person

Children's Afternoon Tea - £9.50 for under 12's, under 5's are complimentary

Sparkling Afternoon Tea - £22.50 per person

Gin & Tonic Afternoon Tea - £24.50 per person

Cocktail Afternoon Tea - £26 per person

Bottomless Afternoon Tea - £34 per person

Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Bottomless brunch Cardiff is so popular now, but ours is a little bit different, serving a Taste of Wales afternoon tea instead. Our special offer includes a Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea and bottomless Prosecco for 2 hours. 

How to book

A £5 per person deposit is required. Our Restaurant Team will be in touch to arrange the payment if you book online. Booking will be cancelled if the customer is uncontactable. Pre-booking is essential, with 24 hours' notice.

Book by calling 02920 487111, by emailing thomas@futureinns.co.uk or online:

The history of afternoon tea

Afternoon tea was invented in the 1840’s because the 7th Duchess of Bedford was hungry.  At the time, it was custom to eat dinner in the afternoon followed by a light supper late in the evening.  Among the upper class, the dinner hour started creeping later and later and a light lunch was introduced around midday.  It left a considerable gap between the light lunch and the more considerable evening meal. 

The Duchess asked the cooks to prepare some sandwiches and a slice of cake for her in the late afternoon which she happily consumed with a cup of tea, or two.  Soon she began inviting friends to join her, to be followed by a walk in the grounds. 

The custom was quickly adopted by the upper class in general and later filtered down the social ladder, especially after Queen Victoria took part in the tradition.  At this point, the ‘Tea Reception’ was born, with lavish and fancy events hosted by prominent figures in society.

 

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