Which of these top 10 afternoon tea treats is the best in Warrington?

How do you eat yours?

Salmon and cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off or coronation chicken on sweet brioche?

Miniature chocolate eclairs and chewy macaroons or carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and light Victoria sponge cake?

When it comes to afternoon tea there’s so much choice.

Restaurants, coffee shops and garden centres have all got their own take on the British classic and as part of National Afternoon Tea week, which runs until Sunday, August 18, we wanted to know which venue serves the best in Warrington.

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 16 awards so far in Warrington for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find Warrington’s tastiest afternoon tea treats.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 10, who will battle it out to be named Best for Afternoon Tea 2024.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Afternoon Tea post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (August 15 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk - please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, August 18.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 10 BEST AFTERNOON TEA SHORTLIST:

The Grand

The Grand, Bridge Street, Warrington

One happy customer said: “The Grand is amazing value for money - it is well worth it, unlike some I’ve had that are seriously overpriced for what is included.

“The food and drinks are delicious and the service is always incredible!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrandWarrington

Room Forty

Room Forty, Woolston

Room Forty offers award-winning afternoon tea served in your home on fine vintage crockery.

One nomination said: “All freshly made from scratch, local ingredients, beautiful vintage crockery.”

Another said: “Jen makes the best scones ever!”

For more details go to facebook.com/roomfortyvintage

The Grill on the Square

The Grill on the Square, Palmyra Square North, Warrington

The delicious afternoon tea treats at this town centre venue are often themed with their Wimbledon serving up a treat in June and July.

The children’s afternoon tea is popular with little ones as it includes a milkshake.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheGrillontheSquare

The Red Telephone Box Tearoom

The Red Telephone Box Tearoom, Warrington Road

One review on their Facebook page said: “Had a lovely Mother’s Day afternoon tea.

“Fresh, varied and tasty options - great you can order traditional and savoury.

“Nice setting as well. 100 per cent recommend.”

For more details go to facebook.com/theredtelephoneboxtearoom

Austin's Food Emporium

Austin’s Food Emporium, Whitchurch Close, Warrington

One recommendation said: “Without a doubt it’s Austin’s!

“Can’t beat their gorgeous scones.”

Another said it was simply “the best” and a third said they were “delicious and great value”.

For more details go to facebook.com/austinsfoodemporium

White Lace Bakery

White Lace Bakery, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington

Happy customers say the afternoon teas here are “always fresh and delicious” and “a million per cent the best”.

Their brunch style morning tea is proving popular with croissants, muffins and pancakes.

For more details go to facebook.com/whitelacecakesbakery

CJ's Coffee House and Tearoom

CJ’s Coffee House and Tearoom

One nomination said: “Fantastic service and the freshest sandwiches ever.

Not forgetting the delicious cakes too!”

Another said: “CJ’s is all homemade, amazing value for money and the best service.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CJSPenketh

Bold Street House

Bold Street House, Egypt Street, Warrington

If you’re looking for the perfect way to spend an afternoon, Bold Street House promises to tantalise your taste buds and elevate your day with their afternoon tea.

You can have traditional afternoon tea with tea or coffee or pair it with a cocktail or a glass of champagne to make it sparkling.

For more details go to facebook.com/boldstreethouse

Dark Side of the Spoon

Dark Side of the Spoon, Warrington Market

A funky afternoon tea that has corn dogs and mini cheeseburgers and mini chicken burgers as the savoury section with halloumi fries and scones with cream and chocolate fudge cake pops as the sweet option with a slice of cake.

What’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/DSoftheSpoon

Poppies at The Woodlands

Poppies in the Woodlands, Liverpool Road, Warrington

There were lots of nominations for this popular place.

One review on their Facebook page said: “We came for an afternoon tea which was absolutely gorgeous!

“There was that much that we ended up bringing some home.

“Staff were friendly and always asking if we needed top ups.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PoppiesWoodlands