Bettys Blog

When Bettys opened its doors for the first time in 1919 it was just as our founder, Frederick Belmont, had visualised – customers were greeted by a tempting array of delicious Yorkshire and Continental confections in the shop, and an elegant Café Tea Room served teas and meals in the traditional English style. It was an immediate success.

Nearly 100 years later and we serve more than 65,000 Afternoon Teas to Bettys customers every year. There are six Bettys Café Tea Rooms to explore: the spa town of Harrogate has two branches (one in the town centre and a second at the RHS Garden Harlow Carr) as does York (another Bettys is just around the corner in Stonegate), and you’ll also find Bettys in the market towns of Northallerton and Ilkley.

Talking on Jeremy Vine’s Radio 2 programme today, our Afternoon Tea Specialist spoke about the popularity of this delightful tradition at Bettys. Customers tell us they love the service, food and atmosphere which is why they keep coming back to us time after time. Prices for Afternoon Tea start at £17.95 at each of our Café Tea Rooms or you can reserve your own table at our Imperial Room, Harrogate or Belmont Room, York on a Saturday or Sunday where prices start at £25.95.

Afternoon Tea at Bettys is the perfect occasion to indulge, enjoy beautiful surroundings and good company, and to experience Yorkshire hospitality with the attention to detail that comes from being our valued guests.

As our café pianist plays, you will be invited to choose from a selection of rare and speciality teas, whilst being delighted by a gleaming silver cake stand laden with dainty sandwiches, freshly baked miniature scones and exquisite handmade cakes.

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What better way to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee than with Afternoon Tea at Bettys? Reserve your table on Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd June.

Book soon to avoid disappointment.

Served every Saturday and Sunday from 12.30pm, Afternoon Tea in the Imperial Room or the Belmont Room is time for you to indulge, enjoy beautiful surroundings and good company, and to experience Yorkshire hospitality with the attention to detail that comes from being our valued guests.

As our cafe pianist plays, you will be invited to choose from a selection of rare and speciality teas, whilst being delighted by a gleaming silver cake stand laden with dainty sandwiches, freshly baked miniature scones and exquisite handmade cakes. Book your perfect afternoon tea at Bettys for £25.95 or add a glass of champagne to your afternoon for £32.95.

Belmont Room, York

Step into the Belmont Room in York and be surrounded by Queen Mary-inspired Art Deco elegance. Our afternoon tea has always been special, but in the Belmont Room it truly becomes an occasion to remember.

Imperial Room, Harrogate

Our Imperial Room in Harrogate provides a backdrop of elegance and charm with unrivalled views of Montpellier Gardens and Harrogate Town Centre, idyllic surroundings for your decadent afternoon tea experience.

Book now to share a delightful afternoon with friends or as a treat for someone special:
Harrogate Imperial Room: 01423 814070
York Belmont Room: 01904 659142