A Taste Of North Devon

Afternoon Tea

Hand prepared, freshly cut, filled breads, cakes, mini desserts, scones, and cream. Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options are always available.
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Afternoon Tea in Ilfracombe

Afternoon Tea for Celebrations

Afternoon Tea at The Carlton is great for celebrations. Events like hen parties, baby showers, birthdays or anniversaries, where you can invite family, friends and colleagues to tea in the relaxed atmosphere of our Brasserie.  Of course, Afternoon Tea is a quintessential English treat. Introduced to the good folk of England by Anna, the peckish Duchess of Bedford, in the 1840.

Today you can join us at The Carlton for a delicious homemade afternoon tea with the classic Devonshire element, where the cream goes on first, of course. And just like Anna you’ll leave satisfied and full of our complete Afternoon Tea offer.

We are pleased to be able to offer gluten free, vegan and plant free alternatives subject to a minimum numbers.

Extensive Menu

There are five key elements to our Afternoon Tea menu. A choice of freshly prepared, hand cut sandwiches, your choice in savoury treats, like mini apple and pork sausage rolls or two cheese and tomato tartlet, plus a trio of cakes or sweet pastries, with a mini dessert, all served with a selection of teas, or filter coffee.

Our Afternoon Tea menu is £19.50 per person, and for larger tables we will offer a discount per head.

 

Gluten-Free Dining

We serve gluten free options at all meal times.
Because we cook from scratch it is easy to meet individual dietary requests including gluten free and coeliac needs.
Let us know beforehand and we’ll ensure you  can experience the majority of our menu.

 

Devon Cream Tea 

If you are looking for a more modest experience order one of our Devon Cream 
Teas. With hand made fruit scones, clotted cream and a choice in jam, to be 
enjoyed with a  refreshing cup of Somerset blended tea or coffee of your choice. 
Our Devon Cream tea is £9 per person.

Afternoon Tea

Spacious Surroundings

On warm days our French doors are open, and you can take Afternoon Tea in our airy Brasserie or one of our lounge areas. You can also choose to have Tea on our terrace, weather permitting, or our library for a cosier afternoon tea experience.

Times, guidance, booking

Our celebration Afternoon Tea is designed for a group of eight or more guests.  The session isbookable every day, except Sunday, from 3pm. We can consider smaller parties please call for further information.

To make your reservation, please call us on 01271 862446 or email eat@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk.

Sorry, we ‘re unable to accept walk in or on the day reservations.

 

Afternoon tea

Ladies that get together once a month went for afternoon high tea at the Carlton. Wow what a fantastic selection of sandwiches cakes, scones and deserts. All served in a private cosy room. So much food and such a great selection we had to take the remainder home in doggy bags. Thank you Eliot.

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The Brasserie

Our seasonal menus use the freshest local produce from North Devon’s natural larder. Menus adapt to the seasons, so there’s always something new to excite your tastebuds!

North Devon’s Larder

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The Carlton Hotel

Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8AR

Contact Info

dine@ilfracombecarlton.co.uk
(01271) 862446