Kirstyn Smith

You can’t help but want to treat yourself when you’re in Edinburgh. This city is dripping with grandeur, filled with top-notch restaurants and magnificent castles, and pretty much everywhere you go feels fit for royalty.  So why not round the weekend off with one of the most indulgent activities there is? And by that we mean, of course, afternoon tea. And unsurprisingly, Auld Reekie boasts a whole number of brilliant spots for it. From croissants and caviar to scones, cream and jam, here are the best afternoon teas in the city. Thank us later.  The best afternoon teas in Edinburgh, at a glance: 💸 Most affordable: Mimi's Bakehouse 👑 Most extravagant: The Spence at Gleneagles Townhouse✨ Most unique: Red Bus Bistro ➡️ Like what you see? Check out Time Out's ultimate guide to Edinburgh This guide was recently updated by Dayna McAlpine, a writer based in Edinburgh. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.