Coming to Afternoon Tea

Two women smiling and laughing while sitting together in a cozy dining room setting

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.

A three-tiered afternoon tea stand filled with savory sandwiches, fresh scones, and desserts

“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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Private Parlor Areas

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.)

Elegant tea parlor room with red wallpaper, a chandelier, and a set table between two couches

STRATFIELD SAYE

An elegant hunters’ retreat…

SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Elegant vintage parlor setting featuring wooden armchairs, patterned pillows, and a small dresser

STYLES

A quaint tea nook…

SEATS UP TO 2
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Cozy tearoom parlor seating area with a patterned sofa, table lamp, and set tea table

32 CASTLE ST.

At home in Edinburgh…

SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Warmly lit dining nook with classical furniture, patterned pillows, and framed artwork

HILL TOP FARM

Cozy country cottage…

SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YES
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Safari themed afternoon tea nook featuring faux fur throws and a leopard print lampshade

NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Intimate castle cloister…

SEATS UP TO 3
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Intimate tearoom booth with decorative porcelain cups, cushions, and elegant lace curtains

WOODRIDINGS ESTATE

Feminine Victorian drawing room…

SEATS UP TO 2
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Vintage parlor seating area featuring patterned throw pillows, a wall lantern, and framed artwork

18 DUKE ST.

A warm London pub…

SEATS UP TO 6
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Vintage seating alcove with windows, a lit wall sconce, and a framed picture of roses

LEA HURST

Sunlit garden conservatory…

SEATS UP TO 4
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: NO
MAY SEAT CHILDREN: NO

Vintage styled seating nook with sage green walls, decorative pillows, and a butterfly lamp

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.)