Cote Brasserie Harrogate

After standing in the line for what seemed like old we finally managed to get a place, we did not go for the afternoon tee, but decided to order coffee, porcellan tee and cake! although everything tasted well, but I found the place a bit over price! will still go next time, but to taste the afternoon tea for which it is famous.

One of THE reasons for travelling to Harrogate, this place encapsulates all things good and genteel. The silver tea service, overlooking the adjoining greenery is delightful, with attentive, personable and interested staff. I love this place. The array of sweet offerings is all too much, and the quality of the savoury treats and more substantial provisions are of the highest standard. EIIR would feel not out of place.

We went on the off chance on a Friday afternoon to have afternoon tea. There was a small queue which was managed efficiently and we were seated within about 5 mins. The tea rooms were very busy but we were served attentively with a lovely quality afternoon tea. The room is very tastefully decorated and kept clean and tidy as part of their busy routines. We observed an efficient tidy up behind a young family without any fuss. The ladies rest room is very clean and tidy. I think this is a barometer of the quality of the venue. I would definitely recommend this for a treat and don't be put off if there is a small queue.

As you may have read in this previous blog post, I recently spent the weekend up in North Yorkshire where my mum lives, and where I grew up as a child. . On my last day, before begrudgingly catching the train back down to London, we decided to go for Afternoon Tea at Bettys Tearoom in Harrogate. I had taken my mum to Afternoon Tea at Harrods last year as a Mother’s Day treat and we enjoyed it so much – I think it’s a lovely way for mums and daughters to have cake and a catch-up! Apparently Afternoon Tea was first invented by The Langham Hotel in London and they are marking the 150th anniversary this year.

Good Food But Pricey. Always lines out the door for Betty's for their posh status. Really good food, but a bit heavy if you fancy that for decent prices but some think it is a bit much. Known for their tea but you can always buy tea and go.