Fancy dining in style? Check out the Afternoon Tea options available at County Down’s beautiful La Mon Hotel and Country Club. This picturesque four-star hotel is located in the idyllic Castlereagh Hills surrounding Belfast, however, despite its countryside location, it’s still just a 15-minute drive into the Northern Irish capital, making this the ideal sport for some luxurious post-shopping refreshment.
Here, afternoon tea is prepared and served fresh every day, with all pastries handcrafted in the La Mon patisserie. Served on a classic three-tiered cake stand, these generous portions are emblematic of renowned Hibernian hospitality. The traditional afternoon tea option offers the classic combination of sweet and savoury flavours that afternoon tea is so renowned for- a traditional selection of finger sandwiches accompanied by a selection of freshly baked scones with preserves, whipped cream and strawberries, along with petits gateaux.
If you’re sweet enough already, there’s also the option of a savoury afternoon tea. The finger sandwiches remain, this time served with petit beef Wellington, ham and cheddar jambons, sliders, mini New York hot dogs and a solitary sweet scone to provide a small but essential burst of sweetness at the end. There’s also a children’s menu in case you fancy treating the little ones.
Sipping on a piping hot classic tea or speciality coffee is as much a part of afternoon tea as the food itself, so be sure to check out La Mon’s hot drinks selection. If you’re feeling bubbly, there’s also the option to add a glass of prosecco, or even a bottle of champagne. Go on, you deserve it.
Note that afternoon tea here is very popular (for good reason!), so be sure to book in advance. Gluten-free afternoon tea will also be available upon request.