Coming to Afternoon Tea

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Come away to a place where beauty reigns, relationships deepen, and lives flourish.

Whether you are looking for a unique fine dining experience, Albuquerque’s most romantic restaurant, a beautiful celebration venue, or a relaxing atmosphere to meet a friend, The St. James Tearoom provides you with two hours of comfortable elegance in which the hectic pace of the world melts away.

Delve into conversation and the joy of those shared moments that draw us closer to one another, all during a full afternoon tea, seated in your own, private parlor area. With a different theme and menu served each month, every visit is something new to share with someone dear.

What is Afternoon Tea?

The Experience

Served on the elegant three-tiered tray, afternoon tea is a full meal which includes savories and tea sandwiches, scones and breads, and a variety of sweets, all handmade on site by our chefs. Our St. James Traditional Cream Scones never miss an appearance on a menu, and a traditional, but unique, tea sandwich is a delightful essential.

The Food is Its Own Experience at Afternoon Tea
The food is truly indulgent: sweet pastry crusts, butter-rich scones served with our homemade lemon curd and clotted cream. The dainty morsels are rich, but meant to chasten the appetite, not conquer it. This rich fare is balanced by the equally traditional sandwich with a slice of cucumber or sprig of watercress. All together, it creates a truly unique dining experience.

Afternoon tea is a resplendent affair, reflecting a more serene and gracious age. It is meant to be enjoyed slowly, savoring each bite, each sip. It is a comfort, an indulgence, a sweet respite from our work-a-day busyness.

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”

Henry James

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Seatings for Teatime Reservations

By Reservation Only (48 hour cancellation policy)

Tuesday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm

Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm

Sunday 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm

Monday closed

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“May I see your passport, please?”

Have your St. James Passport stamped every visit to receive rewards!

The St. James Greats Passport

Earn a free tea!
Learn about the Greats throughout history whom we admire for their Grace, Civility, Beauty, Gentility, and Excellence. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you discover the history behind each seating area’s St. James Great!

Receive one stamp per passport, per visit.
Free tea covers all-inclusive price for one meal, including menu options. Does not include additional items such as a la carte food or drinks.

The St. James Tea Passport

Earn a free 4 oz. bag of tea!
Learn about each of our teas and how to steep them at home as you take notes on your preferences and mark which are your favorites. Purchase in The St. James Market to start earning rewards as you explore the world of our teas!

Receive one stamp per 4 oz. bag of tea purchased.
Higbie & Sons line excluded. No half-stamps given for single 2 oz. bags.

The Nooks
The Library

Cozy Parlors Small Parties

Enjoy your teatime in one of our cozy parlor areas for small parties, each with its own style. Every Nook is named for a historical or literary place, with a historical figure we admire, and whom we name as one of our “St. James Greats.” Call us to request a particular Nook for your reservation (subject to availability). (Please note that parties with children under 11 may not be seated in The Nooks. See our Guidelines for Parties with Children for more information.)