Afternoon tea and lunches are served in our beautiful, Colonial-style conservatory and brasserie. In the summer, you can enjoy lunch and afternoon tea in our beautiful gardens with its backdrop of rare, pink, climbing mountain geraniums.
Afternoon Tea (booking essential, 24 hours notice)
Afternoon Tea is a sacrosanct tradition at The Royal, ever since Queen Victoria enjoyed taking some afternoon refreshment at the hotel when visiting Ventnor.
Afternoon Tea is served in our conservatory and brasserie. Our Royal Afternoon Tea* includes finger sandwiches, cakes, patisseries and scones at £29 per person (2024) or choose to add some sparkle with our Champagne Afternoon Tea* at £41 per perso (2024)n.
*Royal Afternoon Tea and Champagne Afternoon Tea is served Thursday - Sunday only, 3.00pm - 4.45pm.
*Booking is essential and a minimum of 24 hours notice is required when booking Afternoon Tea.
Cream Tea
In addition to our full afternoon tea offering, you can drop in for our Traditional English Cream Tea including freshly baked scones, home-made strawberry jam, clotted cream and a choice of artisan herbal or black teas. Or treat yourself to an afternoon pick-me-up with our special Cake o’Clock option: a slice of your favourite cake and barista-made coffee. These items are served 3-5pm, subject to availability on the da
Cream Tea served daily at 3.00pm - 4.45pm.
Advanced booking is not necessary.
Gift vouchers are available to purchase.
Dress Code
Our dress code for dinner is smart but casual. No shorts or sportswear please. In consideration of other guests we request that mobile phones and other electronic devices are switched off whilst in the restaurant.
Accessibility
There are two steps into the entrance lobby, with level access to the restaurant.
Parking
We offer free off-street parking to diners and hotel guests.
