Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar

Name: Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar
Address: 20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB2 3DT
Telephone: 01223 464491
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (30)

£26 to £40

British

20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3DT

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2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Charming

Join us for our delicious Afternoon Tea at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre.

Spoil yourself and enjoy our selection of freshly cut sandwiches before tucking into warm scones with clotted cream and jam.

Finish with sweet treats and your choosing from our fabulous range of Taylors of Harrogate Teas. For those looking for bubbles, a glass of prosecco or free-flowing fizz can be added.

We are also taking bookings for the Piano Bar where you can enjoy our brand new Taste Republic bar menu. You may not be able to travel far this year but you can take your taste buds on a journey with exquisite flavors from around the world. Our Piano Bar is open between 09:00 - 23.00 every day of the week.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
01223 464491
Website
https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-cambridge-city-centre-STNHCHI/dining/index.html
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ermal Cani

Location
20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3DT
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

OpportuniTEA
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
An Afternoon Tea with Purpose Join us at Hilton Cambridge City Centre for our Afternoon Tea with Purpose, created in collaboration with the women of HMP Bronzefield to highlight the importance of second chances. £4 from every afternoon tea enjoyed will be donated to Only A Pavement Away, a charity dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives through employment opportunities within the hospitality sector. Enjoy a selection of freshly cut sandwiches, followed by warm scones with clotted cream and jam. End your afternoon with a choice of delightful sweet treats and a selection from our fabulous range of speciality teas. £30 per person, based on a minimum of 2 people. 24-hour notice required. Treat yourself and add a glass of prosecco for just £5. Subject to availability.

Sourdough Cheese Toastie£11.50
Smoked cheddar, bread and butter pickles, fries
Posh Fish Finger Sandwich£16.00
Crispy cod goujons, pickles, tartare sauce, pea shoots, sourdough roll, skin on fries
Chicken Club£16.00
Chargrilled chicken breast, treacle Bacon, fried egg, gem lettuce, tomato, aioli, brioche bread bread, skin on fries

Mains

Smash Cheeseburger£19.90
Beef patty, cheese, aioli, dill pickles, tomato, red onion, lettuce, brioche bun, skin on fries. Add bacon +£2.00
Planet Burger£19.00
Plant based patty, smoked applewood, mayo, bread and butter, pickles, tomato, red onion, lettuce, brioche bun, skin on fries
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel£19.00
Buttermilk marinated chicken breast, anchovy, parsley and caper sauce, rocket salad, fried egg
Teriyaki Blackened Salmon£22.00
Thai spiced quinoa and grain salad, fresh coriander

Salads

Caesar Salad£14.50
Gem lettuce, Caesar dressing, anchovies, sourdough croutons, Parmesan shavings Add chicken or halloumi +£5.50
Nourish Bowl£14.50
Black rice, edamame, charred tenderstem broccoli, crispy smoked tofu, pickled watermelon, crunchy slaw, toasted seeds, crispy onions, chilli mayo. Swap smoked tofu for chicken or halloumi +£5.50

Sides

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries£5.50
Skin on Fries£5.50
Garden Salad£5.50

Little Sweet Treats

a small bite if you don't fancy a full dessert..

Pastel de Nata£4.00
Mini Portuguese custard tart
Little Mochi Ice Cream£4.00
Ice cream wrapped in a sweet and chewy rice flour dough. Choose from: salted caramel, coconut or raspberry
Rich Chocolate Brownie£4.00
Sea salt

What 30 people are saying

Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

30 Reviews

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Sandra
Kent1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Afternoon Tea was excellent, as was the service, however, we were charged more than confirmed price in our booking email. Looks like they’d increased their prices without notifying us even though they messaged day before asking us to confirm we were still going. Would have been nice to have been told of price increase beforehand. Nevertheless, it was a lovely Afternoon Tea.
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Zaina
Devon2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
When I originally made this booking, there was a lovely picture of an afternoon tea sat outside by the water however when we arrived at the Hilton, it was a very cold city looking in industrial building, our afternoon tea was served in the lounge bar. I think there might have been only one other table occupied. There was absolutely no ambience to the room and no atmosphere although the food was fantastic I could not find any fault with the service, I would not return here again for an afternoon tea because of the lack of ambience, I also had to request the reception staff to clean the toilets as every single one was dirty. The view from the restaurant looked to be a better place to have the afternoon tea served. I would put this feedback to the Hilton for future service.
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Ivan
London1 review
1.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
They served me a dirty tea pot , after I complained about it. They gave me a small tea pot. Waiter couldn’t communicate in English . Instead of loose leaves tea they offered a tea bag. Poor selection of teas. I booked to have afternoon tea in bar area but they place me in restaurant one. Substandard service!
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David
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
2.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite booking afternoon tea for 1pm and arriving on time we weren’t welcomed or approached by anyone in The Piano Bar for 10 minutes. There was no one around and we were left standing in the Piano Bar. Eventually we saw a gentleman and we made ourselves known and that we had booked afternoon tea. We were seated and told we’d need to wait a few moments. The gentleman returned shortly afterwards and stated he had 1 table left for our afternoon tea. There were 4 other people in the Piano Bar seated at tables so it wasn’t busy. My wife and I felt really disappointed that despite booking we were made to feel lucky to get the last table. I very nearly left at this point but I knew that my wife’s treat would have been totally ruined. We decided to stay but vowed we’d never use the Cambridge Hilton again. The quality of the sandwiches etc were good and the service was just adequate in the end. Unfortunately the whole experience wasn’t as I’d hoped and the £60 price paid wasn’t value for money.
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Lisa
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
5.0
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and high quality food. The table was set out with white table cloth and candles. The staff were very helpful and reassuring about my allergy and where double checking everything.
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Julia
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
extraordinary! good service and exquisite cakes and sandwiches.
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Katie
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Our afternoon tea was amazing. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were all beautifully made and delicious. The lounge bar was lovely. We went around lunchtime on a Sunday and it was really quiet and peaceful. The only minor negatives were the staff weren’t really on the ball, like it took ages to get their attention and giving us strawberry mousse but no spoons! It was also a bit irritating that at £25 per head (adult or child) it only included tea, but not soft drinks for children so we had to pay for those separately. Anyway, overall we’d recommend it and we’d go back again.
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David1 VIP
Hawaii48 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Festive Afternoon Tea was better than advertised. A reserved table awaited us along with the manager and his staff. They helped us to decide on what tea we wanted, and it was brought out promptly. Not long afterwards, the sandwiches, scones, and sweets followed. The presentation was breathtaking and they tasted even better. The staff was friendly and attentive to our every need. This Tea service was truly a special event and I highly recommend it.
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SefS
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)3 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very Quiet, was the only couple having afternoon tea and it arrived late (around 30 mins after sitting down), however, the waitress gave us complimentary Prosecco for it. The sandwich were ok but nothing wowed us, we had to spit the egg sand which out but the ham and cheese wrap was delicious. Scones were dry and the desserts was nice but very weird flavours. The brownie like dessert and the hot chocolate was the best thing. It didn’t feel like a Hilton standard of food but waitresses were lovely and helpful.
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DAVIDB
Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Compared to afternoon tea at nearby Browns, which costs the same, this was not value for money. Only two identical scones, and a modest amount (I counted eight) of thinly sliced sandwiches. Also some miniature cakes. The service was pleasant and friendly and I tipped the waiter accordingly. When I'd finished my pot of tea, the waiter brought me a second pot at no extra charge. But the same generosity needed to be extended to the meal itself. There was simply not enough food for two adults.
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Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

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20 Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 3DT

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ermal Cani
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-cambridge-city-centre-STNHCHI/dining/index.html
Phone number
01223 464491

Afternoon Tea at Hilton Cambridge - Lounge Bar

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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OpportuniTEA

Light Bites

Tempura Squid£9.00

Spiced Lamb Kofta£9.00

Soup of the Day£8.50

Sandwiches

BLT£9.50

Mezze Flatbread£9.50

Hot Sandwiches

Sourdough Cheese Toastie£11.50

Posh Fish Finger Sandwich£16.00

Chicken Club£16.00

Mains

Smash Cheeseburger£19.90

Planet Burger£19.00

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel£19.00

Teriyaki Blackened Salmon£22.00

Salads

Caesar Salad£14.50

Nourish Bowl£14.50

Sides

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries£5.50

Skin on Fries£5.50

Garden Salad£5.50

Little Sweet Treats

Pastel de Nata£4.00

Little Mochi Ice Cream£4.00

Rich Chocolate Brownie£4.00

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