Wednesday, 15 March 2017

The Afternoon Tea Club Reviews: 60 Hope Street, Liverpool



Last weekend, I visited Liverpool with my friend Caroline to check out the city's new British Music Experience and take in a spot of afternoon tea at the ever-popular 60 Hope Street.

Located on the award winning 'Street of the year 2012', this beautiful Georgian Townhouse has an abundance of kerb appeal, with sweeping staircases, the occasional flower garland (we literally missed the latest display by a matter of days!) and a quirky luggage installation entitled "A Case History" just a stone's throw away.




Inside, the Georgian features have been largely stripped back to reveal an altogether more modern interior, with neat wooden tables and subtle grey shades across the walls, offering an ideal contrast to the restaurant's original open fire places.

The afternoon's crockery - a mish-mash of Cath Kidston, Royal Albert and Charity Shop chic - made for a wonderfully kitsch experience, complementing the renovated surrounds perfectly. I was particularly drawn to the lovely blue teapots with golden embellishments, that immediately stood out as a focal point on the table setting... before the cake came along to distract my attention!




Presented traditionally on a three tiered stand, the afternoon tea itself offers a good range of food for the reasonable price of £16.95 (without fizz) and includes favourites such as: Cucumber, Egg, Ham and Coronation Chicken sandwiches, Salmon Roulade wraps, Strawberry Scones and a cake selection.

Particular stand outs on the day had to be the seasoned Coronation Chicken sandwiches, which were freshly made to order on soft white bread, and the decadent chocolate and raspberry torte which provided a fitting finale to the afternoon.

The strawberry scones were another highlight which came ready prepared, to save time working out that Jam to Cream ratio or debating which goes first - 60 Hope Street are firmly in the cream then jam camp, by the way!




I have to say that I was really impressed by what 60 Hope Street have to offer and would definitely recommend them to anyone visiting Liverpool for the day. Their food selection is very reasonable and although it only comes with the generic options of tea or coffee, this takes nothing away from the overall experience.

It's a bit of a walk away from the main Liverpool One shopping areas, but this allows the perfect opportunity to really earn your cake - and believe me, the walk makes it taste all the sweeter!



For prices and more information about 60 Hope Street, please visit their website:

What's your favourite afternoon tea venue in Liverpool? Let us know in the comments below!
- Caroline

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8 comments

  1. This tea looks absolutely scrumptious and your photos are fantastic especially when enlarged!

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    1. Ahh thanks so much for your lovely comments - the tea was delicious!

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  2. It looks fantastic. The room looks lovely too.

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    1. It's lovely - the crockery is really pretty too :)

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  3. Ah, it's a shame - it looks like a nice place but they've sadly got their jam and cream the wrong way round! ;p

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    1. Haha I know what you mean - I'm usually a jam then cream fan too. Lovely tea though!

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  4. I went and it was gorgeous. Shockingly I'd have to say they put too much clotted cream on the scones. I had to scrape some off. They give the most sandwiches I've had for an AT too.

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    1. So glad that you enjoyed - the sandwiches here are so lovely and fresh!
      - Cx

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