Coming to Afternoon Tea
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
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
Holiday Hours
Always closed on Mondays, unless we specifically announce that we will be open for the holiday. The following is a guideline of our usual holiday hours (subject to change). Some holiday reservations may require prepayment.
Easter Sunday: Closed
Mother’s Day: 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Independence Day: Closed
Halloween: 11:00 am & 1:30 pm seatings only
Thanksgiving Day: Closed
December Only: Extra 6:30 pm seatings on specific Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Christmas Eve: 11:00 am & 1:30 pm seatings only
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year’s Eve: 11:00 am & 1:30 pm seatings only
New Year’s Day: 11:00 am & 1:30 pm seatings only
“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.
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.)
STRATFIELD SAYE
An elegant hunters’ retreat…
SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
STYLES
A quaint tea nook…
SEATS UP TO 2
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
32 CASTLE ST.
At home in Edinburgh…
SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
HILL TOP FARM
Cozy country cottage…
SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
NEWSTEAD ABBEY
Intimate castle cloister…
SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
WOODRIDINGS ESTATE
Feminine Victorian drawing room…
SEATS UP TO 2
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
18 DUKE ST.
A warm London pub…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
LEA HURST
Sunlit garden conservatory…
SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
MUNSTEAD WOOD
Your woodland escape…
SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO
Versatile Parlors for Intimate Groups or Large Parties
Settle into one of our larger parlor areas, each with its own style. The luxuriously thick tapestry curtains that separate the areas may be opened to combine more than one parlor for your parties of seven or more. Every Library parlor 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 Library parlor for your reservation (subject to availability). (Please note that parties with children ages 4 – 10 must be seated in The Library. See our Guidelines for Parties with Children for more information.)
48 DOUGHTY ST.
A Dickens’ classic…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
ST. JAMES GATE
Raise a pint in Dublin!
SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
HIGHWOOD
A gentleman’s library…
SEATS UP TO 5
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
FLUSHING MANOR
Lamp-lit coastal haven…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
HMS ENDEAVOR
The captain’s cabin…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
THE BIRD AND BABY
Hearthside chats in Oxford…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
CHARTWELL
Churchill’s study…
SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES
PEMBERLEY
Jane Austen would approve…
SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: YES