Manchester is known for many things - from its buzzing nightlife scene and strong sports pedigree, to its enviable food and drink options. The latter is often dominated by new and exciting concepts, but for something a little more timeless it's worth taking a look at the city's impressive array of afternoon tea concepts.
Fortunately, when it comes to tucking into dainty finger sandwiches, scones with lashings of clotted cream and pots of tea, Manchester has plenty of places where you can satisfy that hunger-inducing gap between lunch and your evening meal - whether its a special occasion like Mother's Day, a birthday celebration, or just a weekend treat.
The quintessentially British pastime is said to have originated in the mid-19th century when the seventh Duchess of Bedford and her upper class posse of friends got a bit peckish mid-afternoon. Lucky for us, the tradition endured, and today Manchester is teaming with tea rooms, delis, cafes, and plush hotels serving up everything from cream teas with a pot of strong tea, to platters filled to the brim with fanciful cakes, pastries and even more sweet treats.
