The British tea-drinking tradition is said to have begun with the 6th Duchess of Bedford, who introduced the custom of partaking in afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm. Whether tea should be drunk weak or strong is up to the individual, but accompanying it with a few savoury and sweet tasty treats is never a bad idea. There's a bit of an Anglophile lurking in many Swedes, particularly in Little London (as Gothenburg is sometimes known), and there are several spots around the city that serve fabulous variations on afternoon tea, with everything from warm scones with jam to cheeses, charcuterie and champagne. Follow our guide to the best places in Gothenburg to go when the clock strikes tea time.
Gothenburg's best afternoon tea
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The best afternoon tea in Gothenburg
- View – Top level treats
- Dorsia – Luxurious tea experience in romantic hotel surroundings
- Tjolöholms slott – Afternoon tea at the castle
- Hôtel Eggers – Classic British tea
- Flickorna på Färjenäs – Dog-friendly afternoon tea
- Fröken Olssons Kafé – Cosy café tea
- Thorskogs Slott – Popular castle tea
- Tesällskapet – At the manor
The best afternoon tea in Gothenburg
Top level treats
Relax and take in the views as you enjoy this hotel restaurant's luxurious afternoon tea. Tasty treats in the form of canapes, pastries and freshly-baked scones are given an indulgent addition with a glass of chilled sparkling champagne. If you really want to extend the experience, book a room at the Hotel Riverton.
- Price: Around 425 SEK
- When: Saturdays and Sundays
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Stora Badhusgatan 26, Centrum
- Website • 031-750 10 00
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Luxurious tea experience in romantic hotel surroundings
Invite a loved one to enjoy a pampering moment with you. Escape the everyday for a while and lose yourselves in each other and the fabulousness of Dorsia's interiors. Expect delicious goodies such as various sandwiches, homemade crispbread and scones, tartes and their own ice cream and confectionary. Add a glass of champagne for the perfect way to round off the week.
- Price: Around 445 SEK, 615 SEK with a glass of champagne
- When: Sundays midday-4pm
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Trädgårdsgatan 6, Centrum
- Website • 031-790 10 00
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Afternoon tea at the castle
Welcome into Tjolöholm castle's magnificent dining room. Afternoon tea is served here according to British traditions, with soup to start, followed by sandwiches and scones, and sweet cakes and pastries as dessert. Tea from Tjolöholm castle's specially composed tea menu is included. When you buy your ticket you can also add on a guided tour of the castle or a glass of champagne.
- Price: Around 625 SEK
- When: Selected dates
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Tjolöholms Slott, Kungsbacka
- Website • 0300-40 46 00
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Classic British tea
Hotell Eggers carries on the classic British afternoon tea tradition in Little London - as Gothenburg is sometimes known. They serve home-baked scones, jams, whipped butter, petit fours, lemon curd and truffles, all enjoyed with coffee or a large selection of loose teas.
- Price: Around 395 SEK
- When: Saturdays 1-4pm
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Drottningtorget 3, Centrum/Gullbergsvass
- Website • 031-333 44 40
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Dog-friendly afternoon tea
Open for more than 110 years, Flickorna på Färjenäs is one of Gothenburg's oldest cafés. At weekends they serve a dog-friendly afternoon tea with Färjenäs' own tea blend, scones, lemon curd, jam, cream, sandwiches, shortbread and other sweet treats. Book in advance as it often gets busy.
- Price: Around 225 SEK
- When: Saturdays and Sundays
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Karl IX:s väg 1, Hisingen
- Website • 070-331 66 09
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Cosy café tea
Every Thursday almost all year round - with a break during the summer - Fröken Olssons Kafé serves a generous afternoon tea buffet. Expect classic elements such as lemon curd, scones and several kinds of muffins along with extra treats that vary according to the week and season. Sit for a while and relax, there's masses to enjoy here.
- Price: Around 170 SEK
- When: Thursdays 4-7pm
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Östra Larmgatan 14, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 81 93
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Popular castle tea
Thorskog castle's afternoon tea buffet is incredibly popular and gets booked up fast - and it's not hard to understand why. They lay out scones, cheeses, jams, mini sandwiches, pies, and classic British cakes and pastries in beautiful castle surroundings. Everything is perfectly sized you can try a little of everything, and you can pair your food with tea and a glass of bubbles.
- Price: Around 615 SEK
- When: Selected dates
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Thorskog 100
- Website • 0520-66 10 00
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At the manor
Tesällskapet, the Tea Society, is based at an idyllic location out at Råda Säteri, selling high-quality teas and inviting people to various events and happenings centred around tea. One of these is their Tea Event, where they serve exclusive teas with classic snacks.
- Price: Approximately 450 SEK
- When: Selected dates
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Säterivägen
- Website • 072-963 26 70
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