The Pride and Prejudice Experience
“I have been used to consider poetry as the ‘food of love’,”
– Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice
Inspired by the elegance and passion of Austen’s most famous novel, the Pride and Prejudice Experience is poetry in palatable form. Savour an enhanced version of our Jane Austen Tea menu, served with The Pump Room House Blend tea, choice of The Pump Room English sparkling wine or Austen cocktails, and delicious, Regency-inspired starters.
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Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea is served daily at three sittings:
12.00 – 1.30pm | 2.00 – 3.30pm | 4.00 – 5.30pm
Enjoy an hour of live music performed by our resident pianist or the renowned Pump Room Trio, as you relax beneath sparkling chandeliers in one of Bath’s most celebrated dining rooms.
Choose from a selection of loose-leaf teas, blended locally by Gillards of Bath, or enjoy fair-trade filter coffee — with complimentary refills on request.
The Pride and Prejudice Experience
£70.00 per person
Aperitif
Your choice of:
- The Pump Room English Sparkling Wine, Greyfriars, Kent, NV (125ml)
- Wild Idol Alcohol-Free Sparkling White, NV (125ml)
- The Darcy – Earl Grey tea, spiced rum, lemon juice, tea syrup
- The Elizabeth – St Germain elderflower liqueur, English sparkling wine, soda, mint, lime
To Start
Your choice of:
- Avruga caviar, herring roe, cream cheese, eggs, shallots, warm blinis (for two to share, £15.00 supplement between two)
- Charcuterie board, locally-smoked mozzarella, Bath pickles, Hobbs House Bakery sourdough
- Wing of St Mawes smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, horseradish
- Salt baked Bromham heritage beetroots, goat’s curd and toasted hazelnut (v)d fruit handmade scones with West Country clotted cream & strawberry jam
Afternoon Tea
Savouries
- Cucumber, cream cheese and poppyseed sandwich (v)
- Poached salmon and caper butter sandwich
- Somerset cider-roasted gammon, spiced tomato chutney
- St Ewes egg salad bridge roll, egg yolk confi t (v)
- Admiral Croft’s smoked mackerel rillette, caviar, radish, dill, rye croute
- The Pemberley sweet pea tartlet, English goat’s cheese, charred tomato (v)
Pastries and Scones
- Plain and fruit homemade scones, served with West Country clotted cream and strawberry jam (v)
- Raspberry and vanilla Battenberg slice
- Chocolate croustillant, white chocolate Chantilly, toasted pistachio
- Emma’s strawberry tartAvruga caviar, herring roe, cream cheese, eggs, shallots, warm blinis (for two to share, £15.00 supplement between two)
Served exclusively with The Pump Room House Blend Tea
or your choice of loose-leaf tea from Gillards of Bath, or hand-roasted filter coffee
Booking Information
Bookings can be made online for up to 6 guests.
For larger groups or further assistance, please call our team on 01225 444477 or email pumproom@searcys.co.uk
Dietary Requirements
We cater for a wide range of dietary needs, including: gluten-free, pescatarian, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan. Please note any dietary requirements when booking or contact us in advance. While we take allergens very seriously, all dishes are served on a “may contain” basis, and we are unable to offer a completely allergen-free environment.
Cancellations & Additional Information
We request 48 hours notice for any cancellations.
A 12.5% discretionary service charge will be added to your final bill.
Large bags and luggage cannot be accommodated in the restaurant. Please contact us if you need advice on local storage options.
Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect gift for an afternoon tea enthusiast? Purchase a gift voucher for our afternoon tea experiences.