Afternoon tea at RT Café Grill, Ryde
The afternoon is spoken for.
Finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a small collection of pastries from Chef Robert Thompson MBE and the kitchen, with the Solent through the window. A slow afternoon, properly done.
A proper afternoon tea, by the windows onto the Solent.
From £35 per guest, paid in full when you book. From 2.30pm, last orders 3.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday in June, July and August and Thursday to Sunday from September to May. Please book at least 24 hours ahead.
Tables for two to six book online. For larger parties or a special occasion, call 01983 526118 and we’ll plan around you.
The pricesPer guest, paid in full when you book
Classic, or with something sparkling.
All four include the full afternoon tea: sandwiches, scones, pastries and a pot of tea or coffee. Choose how you’d like to start.
- The Classic £35 per guest, with your choice of hot drink
- With Prosecco £44 per guest, a glass of Italian Prosecco
- With English sparkling £49 per guest, a glass of English sparkling wine
- With Champagne £54 per guest, a glass of Champagne
Paid in full when you book; anything extra on the day is settled at the table. Full gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan menus are available with prior notice. Please mention any dietary requirements when you book.
The standThe menu evolves with the season. This is what we’re serving now.
What’s on the stand.
Three tiers, read from the top. The sausage roll comes on the side, warm.
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Top tier, Sweet
- LemonLemon parfait and lemon curd
- CoffeeTiramisu mousse and espresso martini gel
- Peanut marquiseMixed nuts, chocolate génoise and milk chocolate mousse
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Middle tier, Scones
- Freshly baked sconesClotted cream and strawberry jam
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Bottom tier, Sandwiches
- Hazelgrove egg mayonnaiseCress, radish and crispy shallots
- Finest Scottish smoked salmonCrayfish Marie Rose and garden fennel
- Maple-roasted hamHouse piccalilli
- Isle of Wight GallybaggerLightly spiced apple chutney and garden nasturtium
Good to know.
The questions we’re asked most. Anything else, call the team on 01983 526118.
When is afternoon tea served?
From 2.30pm, with last orders at 3.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday in June, July and August and Thursday to Sunday from September to May.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Afternoon tea is booked and paid for in advance; we need 24 hours’ notice to prepare for your table. Tables for two to six guests book online. For larger parties or a special occasion, call 01983 526118 and we’ll plan around you.
How much is it?
£35 per guest for the Classic with a hot drink; £44 with a glass of Prosecco; £49 with English sparkling wine; £54 with Champagne. You pay in full when you book, so there’s nothing to settle on the day unless you add to it.
What if my plans change?
Tell us at least 24 hours before and we’ll move your booking or refund you in full. Inside 24 hours your table has already been prepared, so we can’t offer a refund. Call 01983 526118.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Full gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan afternoon tea menus are available with prior notice. Tell us when you book.
Is it suitable for children?
Children are very welcome. Ask when you book and we’ll talk through the best option for younger guests.
Can I give afternoon tea as a gift?
Yes. The afternoon tea voucher is £70 for two, emailed instantly and valid for 12 months; to book with one, call 01983 526118 and we’ll take the voucher in place of payment.
Where is it served?
In the RT Café Grill dining room at Royal Maritime House, 17 St Thomas Street, Ryde, PO33 2DL, by the windows onto the Solent. The FastCat from Portsmouth Harbour takes 22 minutes; the hovercraft from Southsea lands at Ryde Esplanade.
A present, wrapped up
Afternoon tea for two.
£70 for two, sent by email within minutes with your own message. Valid for a year, for the afternoon they choose.
Also at Royal Maritime House
Make a day of it.
Lunch on the terrace at RT Café Grill before, or a table for dinner after. Robert’s tasting menu at Thompson’s on selected dates. And The Cellar for a private afternoon of your own, for 8 to 36.
Reserve your afternoon.
From 2.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday in June, July and August and Thursday to Sunday from September to May. Tables for two to six book online; larger parties, call 01983 526118.