Whimsical Edwardian tea room in heart of Birmingham praised for its 'relaxing ambience'
All about Birmingham's Edwardian Tea Room, an oasis of calm with a historical setting and high praise from visitors for its relaxing ambience.
A tea room located in the heart of Birmingham boasts some of the most authentically Edwardian styles and designs. It’s architecture alone has the ability to transport you back in time.
Yet still anchoring visitors in the present as it sits inside a vibrant city. This tea room in question is Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery’s Edwardian Tea Room.
The Edwardian Tea Room was established in 1885, and they are are known for its beautiful setting, making them a popular spot for afternoon tea even today.
It’s whimsical nature stems from its ability to take visitors back to a different time, and what better place to go to try them than here in our great city.
The opening hours for this rather unique tea shop are 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Sunday.
What’s on the menu?
A key highlight is of course a traditional full afternoon tea with scones, strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream, selection of traditional sandwiches on farmhouse bread and afternoon cakes, served with a choice tea or freshly ground coffee.
There are also vegan / gluten free options available on request.
Afternoon Tea for two is £48.00.
You can check out the full menu, here.
What else can you find in this Tea Room?
The tea room has a gorgeous setting with plush chairs and patterned furnishings.
There are some obvious necessities for life in 2025 Birmingham. These include, free Wi-Fi, highchairs, buggy park, tap water and a bottle warmer.
There is also a picnic space upstairs above the tearoom.
What do visitors think about this Tea Room?
It has a impressive 4.3 score out of 488 Google reviews.
Reviewer John Nolan thought: ‘Service friendly, cakes a little boring, soup good. Retro tea pots. Superlative environment.’
Similarly, Paola Simonato wrote: ‘I visit Birmingham at least once a year and I couldn't wait to come back after a couple years of closure. Unfortunately I couldn't have my favourite, cream tea, as they didn't have scones, but I still enjoyed a lovely Victorian sponge and pot of tea. The ambience is truly relaxing and cosy, just as I remembered it.’
The Tea Room is located inside Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH.