Manchester recommendations - afternoon tea?

Not very posh, more interesting/quirky, but I LOVE Richmond Tea Rooms - I highly recommend it even if you don't go for this event. Bit of an Alice in Wonderland theme going on - they do bubbles, then you can pop for pints in The Molly House next door

I used to work at The Midland - their afternoon teas are lovely and very posh. V good food though I don't really rate the atmosphere in there.

My friends took me in to Opus One at The Radisson the other day for champers, we didn't have afternoon tea but there were lots around us who were. Looked gorgeous.

Slattery's in Whitefield are amazing for cake, but I was a little disappointed with the food and atmosphere in their cafe, very very busy and we felt a bit like we were on a conveyor belt.

All in all, I would recommend Richmond Tea Rooms in a heart beat.

Mmmmmm ..... Richmond Tea Rooms!!!!

I want cake. I so want cake. Fark being a bride!

Seconding Richmond Tea Rooms - its around the corner from us and i have to resist the temptation to pop in All. The. Time.

have also eaten had afternoon tea at Opus One which was amazing and great for people-watching - and Brew Dog is across the street for afters!

Thirding Richmond Tea Rooms. Amazing.

Make sure you reserve, I've never had any luck getting in the Richmond!

I know lots of people who rate the Midland afternoon tea. However if you get the chance on maybe more of a girly or individual day I had the most amazing time at the Bali themed spa in Chinatown - 2 treatments followed by a very light mini afternoon tea - just tiny cakes and scones (no sarnies) and gorgeous herbal teas.

Ooh thanks everyone, I found myself nearby today so popped in to Richmond tea rooms! I'm in looooove,.. Can't believe I've never been here. Usually head to the northern quarter for my cake fix (sugar junction! Mmm) Anyway, the cake was alright too, as evidenced by this fat grin!

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I have major cake envy now! Glad you had fun