Infotel Magazine | Edition 43 | August 2019

The outstanding Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel
and Spa in Sheffield is serving afternoon tea in a
quintessential style befitting the elegant ritual, in
their recently launched Laura Ashley Tea Room.
Open from 10am to 6pm and with its distinctive
signature Laura Ashley décor and fine china, guests
are certainly in for an hour or two of sophistication
in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
The Tea Room has a choice of menus, starting at
£20 for traditional afternoon tea up to £30 for the
champagne tea. There’s also a savoury option for
those who don’t have a sweet tooth and proving
you’re never too young to experience this great
British tradition, a children’s afternoon tea is also
available for just £10.
The tiers of temptation include tantalizing
sandwiches of goats’ cheese and beetroot, honey
roast ham and piccalilli, Scottish smoked salmon
and cream cheese plus tasty Henderson’s rarebit.
For fans of savoury treats, and if it’s not too much
of a sacrifice, hold back on these tasty sandwiches
and enjoy the most deliciously soft boiled Scotch
egg imaginable, flaky pastry pork pie and a piece
of moist fruit cake with Wensleydale cheese before
savouring light and fluffy buttermilk scones, jam
and clotted cream.
Then pause. And linger over the Laura Ashley loose
leaf tea and a Prosecco refill!
The top tier of the Laura Ashley cake stand is a
beauty! Macaroons, mousses and mouth-wateringly
scrumptious cakes and pastries provide the final
sugar rush on what is a lovely experience delivered
with thoughtful service. Gluten and vegan options
are available along with morning brunch so
whether you’re staying at the hotel or visiting
Sheffield for the day, do make time for tea here.
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