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The Westbury, Dublin
Boodles has partnered with The Westbury for a special afternoon tea experience honouring the 25th anniversary of their iconic Raindance collection. Served in The Gallery overlooking Dublin’s Grafton Street, the afternoon tea includes an exquisite selection of sandwiches and scones along with five miniature handmade desserts, each reflecting the delicate designs of Raindance 25. I particularly liked the White Chocolate and Raspberry Crémeux, a velvety white chocolate and raspberry cream centre with crunchy raspberry chips on a sablé, topped with silver and rose gold chocolate pearls.
The College Green Hotel Dublin
“Our new Literary Afternoon Tea Experience is a beautiful blend of storytelling and gastronomy, set in one of the city’s most atmospheric spaces, the Atrium Lounge, ” explains Joanne Dillon, General Manager. Each savoury and sweet item on the menu is inspired by an author or literary moment, such as Wilde’s Guinness-cured salmon or Heaney’s spiced apple creation that evokes the poet’s rural roots and lyrical warmth. There’s also a playful reference to Ulysses with Sweny’s Lemon Soap. The tea reflects the hotel’s literary links, especially with MoLI. Its swish two-storey Library Suites also honour literary icons such as Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and WB Yeats.
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Fitzpatrick’s Castle, Co Dublin
For The Traitors fans, Betrayal at the Castle is a new afternoon tea inspired by the show that includes themed treats like The Poisoned Tart, Truth Serum cocktails and robed waiters, all set against the candlelit backdrop of the historic castle.
Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, Co Wicklow
The new Midnight Garden Afternoon Tea is a twist on the tradition inspired by hit series Wednesday, which was filmed at Powerscourt Estate. Guests begin with an Enchanted Elixir mocktail before indulging in the Secrets of the Midnight Garden – a quartet of decadent desserts. To complement the menu, a collection of themed cocktails and mocktails will be served – from the Black Dahlia smoked at the table to the shimmering Blood Moon …
The K Club, Co Kildare
The K Club’s seasonal Fashion Afternoon Tea on October 15 features couture confections both on and off the silver stands. Guests will enjoy a salon fashion show from Curated by Design Centre with creations by designers including Paul Costelloe, Synan O Mahony, Sookyoung Song, Cobbler’s Lane, Six Roads and the Linen Shirt Company. The autumn-inspired tables will include edible masterpieces from head pastry chef Fernando.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway
An Afternoon at the Grantham’s inspired by Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is a special afternoon tea experience in the elegant surroundings of Glenlo Abbey Hotel‘s River Room where welcoming service transforms the tea into a treat worthy of the Crawleys. Savour freshly baked buttermilk scones, seasonal sandwiches and decadent pastries including delicate choux filled with rose crème topped with pistachio glaze – served with loose leaf teas or freshly brewed coffee.