Festive Afternoon Tea in Scarborough | The View Restaurant

Because Christmas is the perfect excuse for a little extra indulgence!

There’s something truly magical about Christmas. The twinkling lights, the festive decorations, the excitement in the air and, of course, the food! And here at The View Restaurant in Scarborough, we think the festive season deserves to be celebrated in style.

This December, we're bringing a little extra Christmas magic to our tables with our Festive Afternoon Tea, a delicious selection of homemade sweet and savoury treats, traditional favourites and festive flavours, all served with our beautiful panoramic views across Scarborough's North Bay.

Whether you're catching up with friends, treating someone special, enjoying a festive family get-together or simply looking for an excuse to eat cake in the middle of the afternoon (we fully support that decision!), our Festive Afternoon Tea is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

And the best part? It's available any day throughout December!

A Festive Twist on a Much-Loved Tradition

Afternoon tea has always been about taking a little time out of a busy day to enjoy good food and even better company.

But at Christmas, we think it deserves something a little extra special.

Our chefs have been busy creating a festive menu that combines everything we love about a traditional afternoon tea with the wonderful flavours of Christmas.

Think freshly prepared finger sandwiches, homemade savoury treats, beautifully baked scones and indulgent festive desserts.

As always at The View, we're passionate about fresh ingredients, quality produce and making as much as possible from scratch. Our Festive Afternoon Tea is no exception.

So, what's on the menu?

Finger Sandwiches: The Perfect Beginning 🥪

No afternoon tea would be complete without a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and ours have been given a festive makeover.

Roast Turkey, Sage Stuffing & Cranberry

It wouldn't be Christmas without turkey and stuffing! This sandwich brings together tender roast turkey, fragrant sage stuffing and the sweet, slightly tart flavour of cranberry. It's everything we love about Christmas dinner, tucked neatly between two slices of bread.

Smoked Salmon, Lemon & Dill Cream Cheese

For something a little lighter, we're serving smoked salmon paired with a beautifully fresh lemon and dill cream cheese. A classic combination that brings a little elegance to the afternoon tea table.

Cucumber & Chive Cream Cheese

Sometimes the simplest combinations are the best. Cool, crisp cucumber and delicately flavoured chive cream cheese make this a wonderfully refreshing addition to our sandwich selection.

Three delicious combinations, each carefully prepared to start your festive experience.

Homemade Festive Savouries: A Little Something Special

Now, we love a traditional afternoon tea, but we also believe there's always room for a proper homemade savoury treat!

Our chefs have created a delicious Pork, Sage & Thyme Sausage Roll, served with cranberry and red onion chutney.

Beautifully seasoned pork, fragrant herbs and golden pastry come together in a festive twist on a British favourite.

And that cranberry and red onion chutney? The perfect combination of sweetness and tang to complement the savoury flavours.

It's comforting, full of flavour and exactly the sort of thing you want to be eating at Christmas.

We won't judge if this turns out to be your favourite part!

The Great Scone Debate: Sweet or Savoury?

An afternoon tea without scones? Absolutely not!

And because choosing between sweet and savoury is far too difficult, we've decided you shouldn't have to.

Our Festive Afternoon Tea includes two delicious scones, offering the best of both worlds.

Mature Cheddar & Chive Scone

For those who prefer something savoury, our mature cheddar and chive scone is packed with rich, cheesy flavour and the gentle freshness of chives.

It's a delicious alternative to the traditional sweet scone and a lovely addition to our festive selection.

Traditional Fruit Scone with Clotted Cream & Strawberry Jam

Of course, we couldn't forget the classic!

Our traditional fruit scone is served with luxurious clotted cream and sweet strawberry jam.

And now for the important question...

Cream first or jam first?

We're not taking sides. Christmas is supposed to be a season of peace, and we're not starting an argument over a scone!

Sweet Treats: Saving the Best Until Last 🍰

Now for the part that everyone secretly looks forward to...

The cakes!

Our chefs have put together a trio of homemade festive sweet treats, each bringing its own little taste of Christmas.

Homemade Mini Mince Pie

Nothing says Christmas quite like a mince pie.

A timeless festive favourite and an essential part of any Christmas afternoon tea, our homemade mini mince pie delivers those wonderfully warming seasonal flavours we all know and love.

Chocolate & Orange Ganache Tart

Chocolate and orange are one of those combinations that just belong together at Christmas.

Our chocolate and orange ganache tart brings together rich, indulgent chocolate with the bright citrus flavour of orange.

Decadent, delicious and perfect for anyone with a serious sweet tooth.

Spiced Gingerbread Cheesecake

And finally, a dessert that captures the warmth and comfort of the festive season.

Our spiced gingerbread cheesecake combines the creamy indulgence of cheesecake with the beautifully warming spices of gingerbread.

It's a little bit of Christmas magic in every mouthful.

With three delicious homemade desserts to enjoy, we recommend leaving a little room after the savouries!

Although, let's face it, there's always room for cake.

Make It Sparkle! 🥂

Christmas is a time for celebrating, so why not make your afternoon tea feel even more special?

We have two wonderful options available:

Classic Festive Afternoon Tea — £25 per person

Enjoy our complete Festive Afternoon Tea experience, featuring our selection of sandwiches, homemade savouries, scones and delicious Christmas sweet treats.

Perfect for a relaxed afternoon catching up with friends or enjoying a special festive outing.

Sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea — £30 per person

Fancy adding a little extra sparkle to your afternoon?

Our Sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea includes everything from our Classic Afternoon Tea, with a glass of fizz to make the occasion that little bit more special.

After all, it is Christmas!

Festive Food with a View

One of the things that makes dining at The View Restaurant so special is, of course, the view itself.

Perched above Scarborough's beautiful North Bay, our restaurant offers panoramic coastal views that provide a stunning backdrop to any dining experience.

And there's something particularly lovely about the Yorkshire coast during winter.

The dramatic sea, the crisp winter air and the beautiful scenery create a wonderfully atmospheric setting for a festive afternoon.

Inside, you can relax in the warmth of our restaurant, enjoy delicious food and take a little time away from the Christmas rush.

Whether the sea is sparkling in the winter sunshine or the waves are crashing against the shore, there's always something beautiful to look at.

We might be slightly biased, but we think it's one of the loveliest places in Scarborough to spend a festive afternoon.

The Perfect Christmas Catch-Up

December calendars have a habit of filling up rather quickly.

Between Christmas shopping, school events, work parties, present wrapping and trying to remember where you hid that one gift you bought back in October, the festive season can get a little hectic!

That's why we love the idea of taking a couple of hours to slow down and enjoy something special.

Our Festive Afternoon Tea is perfect for:

• A Christmas catch-up with friends
• A festive treat with Mum, Grandma or the family
• A relaxed alternative to the traditional Christmas party
• A special afternoon with someone you love
• A little pre-Christmas indulgence
• Or simply celebrating the fact that you've survived another Christmas shopping trip!

And because we're offering our Festive Afternoon Tea every day throughout December, there's plenty of opportunity to fit a little festive indulgence into your celebrations.

Freshly Prepared, Homemade and Made with Care

At The View Restaurant, we believe that great food starts with great ingredients.

Our kitchen team is passionate about creating dishes that are full of flavour, beautifully prepared and made with care.

From our homemade sausage rolls and freshly baked scones to our indulgent festive desserts, there's plenty of love and attention going into our Christmas Afternoon Tea.

We also believe that dining out should feel special without having to be overly formal.

Good food, friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. That's what we're all about.

And if we can add a little Christmas magic along the way, even better!

Booking Your Festive Afternoon Tea

Our Festive Afternoon Tea is available any day throughout December, but advance booking is essential to give our chefs time to prepare everything fresh for your visit.

A few important things to know before booking:

• Bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
• Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before your reservation.
• Cancellations made within 72 hours of your booking are non-refundable, due to the preparation and baking involved.

These arrangements allow our kitchen team to plan, bake and prepare your afternoon tea with the care and attention it deserves.

Classic Festive Afternoon Tea: £25 per person

Sparkling Festive Afternoon Tea: £30 per person

To book, simply contact our friendly team on 01723 364500.

Make Time for a Little Christmas Magic at The View 🎄

Christmas isn't just about the big day itself.

It's about all those lovely little moments along the way. Catching up with people you haven't seen in ages, sharing a laugh over something delicious and making memories with the people who matter most.

And sometimes, those moments are even better when they involve a freshly baked scone, a homemade cake and a glass of something sparkling!

So, whether you're planning a festive get-together, treating someone special or simply looking for a delicious way to celebrate December, we'd love to welcome you to The View Restaurant.

Beautiful views. Homemade festive treats. Great company. And absolutely no washing up.

Now that's our kind of Christmas celebration!

🎄 Festive Afternoon Tea at The View Restaurant

📍 The View Restaurant, Delmont Hotel, North Bay, Scarborough

📅 Available every day throughout December

🥪 Classic Afternoon Tea — £25 per person

🥂 Sparkling Afternoon Tea — £30 per person

📞 Book on 01723 364500

We can't wait to share a little festive magic with you this Christmas!