The Jane Austen Afternoon Tea
Jane Austen, and her characters, always found that one “should be very glad of a little tea” (Mansfield Park, 1814). Tea meant rest and pleasure, and its absence would be a severe disappointment. It was a ritual that brought families together, could make or break marriage contracts, and made dull events all the more exciting!
In celebration of the author’s 250th birthday, we invite you to indulge in a specially curated afternoon tea inspired by Austen’s life, her novels, and the elegance of the Georgian era in which she lived and wrote.
Download our PDF on the history and ritual of afternoon tea.
Afternoon Tea Experience
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. For an added flourish, why not enjoy a glass of chilled English Sparkling Wine, or try the Darcy cocktail, crafted with Earl Grey tea and spiced rum?
The Jane Austen Afternoon Tea
From £44.50 per guest | 2,037 kcal
Finger Sandwiches
- Cucumber, cream cheese and poppyseed sandwich (v)
- Poached salmon and caper butter sandwich
- Somerset cider-roasted gammon sandwich, spiced tomato chutney
Savoury Bites
- St Ewes egg salad bridge roll, egg yolk confit (v)
- Admiral Croft’s smoked mackerel rillette, caviar, radish, dill, rye croute
Pastries and Scones
- Plain and fruit handmade scones with West Country clotted cream & strawberry jam
- Daily selection of Pump Room pastries:
- Raspberry and vanilla Battenberg slice
- Chocolate croustillant, white chocolate Chantilly, toasted pistachio
- Emma’s strawberry tart
(Subject to change on the day)
Served with your choice of tea or hand-roasted filter coffee.
Complimentary top-ups available.
Children’s Menus
From £14.95. Available when purchased with a full adult tea.
Children’s High Tea
- Cheese and tomato pizza
- Ice cream sundae
Children’s Afternoon Tea
- Ham or cream cheese & cucumber sandwich
- Vegetable crisps
- Plain scone with butter and jam
- Chocolate brownie
- Strawberry jelly with whipped cream and sprinkles
- Served with your choice of hot chocolate, apple juice, or orange juice
Optional Starters & Enhancements
Sharers:
Avruga Caviar, £35.00 – Cream cheese, eggs, shallots and herring roe, elegantly served with warm blinis
Charcuterie Board, £22.00 – Charcuterie selection,, locally-smoked mozzarella, Bath pickles, Hobbs House Bakery sourdough
Individual Plates:
Wing of St Mawes smoked salmon, £12.00 – pickled cucumber, horseradish
Salt-baked Bromham heritage beetroots, £8.00 – goat’s curd, toasted hazelnuts (v, veo)
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 kindly request 48 hours notice of any cancellations.
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.