Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Hemel Hempstead

Lovely ambience and amazing food starters portions smaller than usual but overall all good

If Brits ever want to know what it's like to eat at an Ontario, Canada farm-to-table restaurant, they should come here. If you don't know, Ontario is an incredible farming province and there are numerous places like The Barn Kitchen - this cool blend of excellent food, casual but still upscale environment, modern but rustic interior and a real community space. Just fantastic food and a great, great space. I loved the associated farm store, as well.

This is always a lovely stylish restaurant to visit. Lovely on Valentines night not to have a restricted menu or be told we want your table back in 90minutes which happens elsewhere. Starters of scallops and ham hock were delicious. Mains of steak and duck were very generous. I couldn’t finish the duck , perhaps would have liked another vegetable on the plate. Desserts again, Large! Nice to have the addition of a live singer too.

It was a superb evening. The set Valentine menu was great value for money. The food was excellent, and the service was very good. All staff without exception were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend trying the Leaf restaurant.

We had the afternoon tea and the food was plentiful and sublime. You are given the option of tea/coffee and bubbles for an extra fee. We went for the Spice Merchant special tea and that was delicious. Staff were attentive but not loitering just the right balance. We’ll definitely be back again.