Which of these top six afternoon tea treats is the best in Wirral?

Miniature chocolate eclairs and chewy macaroons or carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and light Victoria sponge cake?

When it comes to afternoon tea there’s so much choice.

Restaurants, coffee shops and garden centres have all got their own take on the British classic and as part of National Afternoon Tea week, which ran between August 7 and August 13, we wanted to know which venue serves the best in Wirral.

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 17 awards so far in Wirral for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find Wirral’s tastiest afternoon tea treats.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top six, who will battle it out to be named Best for Afternoon Tea 2023.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Afternoon Tea post on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (August 16 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk - please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, August 21. We will be announcing the winner next week. Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR SIX BEST AFTERNOON TEA SHORTLIST:

Our Coffee Shop, Spital

This specialty coffee shop and bakery offering all-day breakfasts, brunch, lunch, and homemade afternoon tea received dozens of nominations.

One customer said: “Our Coffee Shop is making by far the best afternoon tea in Wirral. All homemade and they offer a few options too, either sweet or savory, even a before-noon tea one, they cater to gluten-free, and vegan, and with it comes unlimited drinks. Fabulous.”

Another happy customer said: “Our Coffee Shop in Spital for best homemade, best quality/price offer, best quantity too, and the best selection of savory sweets offered on afternoon tea. Top service too! What more could you want?”

A third added: “Best for afternoon tea is Our Coffee Shop. Everything is baked fresh on the shop’s premises, they literally make you the sandwiches just before they serve it and the bakes are so delicious and fresh, also are lots as we had the luxury sweet one and they give five desserts each plus scones and three sandwiches that you choose each and unlimited drinks. Then the table is white crochet and quality China crockery. It’s a dreamy experience! You just can’t compare with anywhere else, and I’ve been everywhere for teas.”

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/ourcoffeeshopSpital

Afternoon tea at Our Coffee Shop in Spital (Image: Our Coffee Shop)

The Waiting Room Cafe, New Brighton

This popular railway themed cafe near New Brighton promenade serves homemade fresh food. 

One visitor said: "The Waiting Room Cafè is the best we ever had, their cakes are homemade and so fresh."

Another said: "The Waiting Room Cafè their cakes are amazing and all home made."

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Waiting-Room-New-Brighton/2389246481321275 

Afternoon tea at The Waiting Room Cafe (Image: The Waiting Room Cafe)

Afternoon Tea To You

Ran by an independent home baker, Karen, who bakes and delivers afternoon tea to front doors across the borough. 

One customer said: "ATTY, everything cooked fresh, lots of choice, exceptional service, such attention to detail Karen goes above and beyond."

Another added: "ATTY gets my two votes. Wonderful lady, very accommodating. Food tastes amazing."

A third commented: "Everything cooked fresh, lots of choice, exceptional service, such attention to detail Karen goes above and beyond."

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057609542740

Afternoon tea by Afternoon Tea To You (Image: Afternoon Tea To You)

The Mouse at Brimstage

Famous for its meringues, The Mouse at Brimstage offers a wide selection of cakes that are baked on the premises and prides itself on supporting local suppliers.

One visitor said: "Their cakes are amazing and all homemade."

Another said: "It's the best we ever had, their cakes are homemade and so fresh."

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/themouseatbrimstage

Afternoon tea at The Mouse At Brimstage (Image: The Mouse At Brimstage)

Remember When Wirral, New Brighton

This vintage tearoom situated in New Brighton is full of nostalgia, memories and delicious homemade food. 

One user said: "Highly recommend this lovely place. Polite, kind and friendly service in a quaint setting. The scones were amazing."

Another customer said: "Lovely afternoon tea. Food was lovely and plentiful and very accommodating staff."

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/rememberwhenwirral

Afternoon tea at Remember When Wirral (Image: Remember When Wirral)

Benty Farm Tearoom, Thurstaston

Situated in the middle of Thurstaston Woods this tearoom was another popular vote among locals.

One customer commented: "I’m nominating Benty Farm Tearooms based in Thurstaston. The afternoon teas are made fresh with only 24 hours notice required. There has been lots of themed afternoon teas too - for example, Princess, Alice in Wonderland etc. Afternoon tea boxes were also a speciality during lockdown - delivery available across the Wirral. During strawberry season at Benty Farm, the afternoon teas are themed around this - strawberry tart, cupcakes etc. Anything grown on the farm is likely to be incorporated into the afternoon tea. Finally - you can sit in the garden, under the marquee or inside this cosy tearoom (whichever you would like!) Perfect!"

Another said: "All freshly handmade using local produce and suppliers. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten and dairy-free options are available. Also children's afternoon tea
All are available to be delivered too. Tearoom is a beautiful rural location and dog friendly. Can book a separate room if you’re a larger group too."

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/bftearoom

Afternoon tea at Benty Farm Tearooms in Thurstaston (Image: Benty Farm Tearoom)