To celebrate one of the highlights of the UK summer season, Sopwell House will launch a grand slam Wimbledon Afternoon Tea, available from the 2nd of July until the 15th of July 2018.
The Wimbledon Afternoon Tea will feature an array of British treats including gorgeous Wimbledon themed cakes, as well as a classic Pimms & cucumber jelly and strawberries and cream. The tea will be complete with warm baked scones and freshly made sandwiches, accompanied by a chilled glass of Taittinger Rosé Champagne.
The full Afternoon Tea Menu will include cakes, such as Pimm’s & Cucumber Jelly, Sopwell Battenberg, Pistachio and Lemon Macaroon, Fresh Strawberry Tart, Chocolate Opera, Lemon Drizzle Cake and Mango Truffle, and Praline Éclair. The cakes will be followed by plain and fruit scones, as well as a selection of sandwiches, including Smoked Chicken on Mediterranean Bread, Cucumber & Cream Cheese on Basil Bread, Smoked Salmon & Cracked Black Pepper on Brown Bread, and Egg & Cress on White Bread.
Available from 12.30pm until 5pm, the Wimbledon Afternoon Tea will be served in the Cocktail Lounge and Conservatory, priced at £44.95. The tea will be half price for children under the age of 14 years old.
Sopwell House is a stunning 18th Century Georgian house located in the city of St. Albans deep within the Hertfordshire countryside. Located only 20 minutes from London St. Pancras, the hotel is the idyllic getaway just outside of the hustle and bustle of the capital. The hotel is the perfect place to dine boasting a 2AA Rosette restaurant, a vibrant Brasserie, an elegant cocktail lounge, and conservatory bar, all of which look out on 12-acres of beautiful gardens.