Afternoon tea for two now less than £15 but deal ends this weekend

A tasty cashback deal is offering cakes, sarnies, tea and more in 118 venues across the UK including Slug & Lettuce

Afternoon Tea Week is the perfect time to enjoy a classic afternoon tea for two. Just in time, cuppa lovers can savour sweet and savoury treats in a cosy British pub or bar for less with a new cashback deal.

Running from August 11th to 17th, this nationwide celebration invites everyone to enjoy Britain’s favourite treat – a pot of tea served with dainty sandwiches, fluffy scones, and irresistible pastries. Born in the 19th century, the humble afternoon tea is a tradition that blends elegance with indulgence that is perfect at any time of year.

Buyagift currently has a tasty deal, offering afternoon tea for two for £35.99. But savvy shoppers who sign up to TopCashback can be tucking in of less than £10 per person. TopCashback is offering a free £15 bonus to all new members when they sign up and then a percentage back on all qualifying purchases from thousands of retailers.

For new members of TopCashback and all customers of Buyagift the price is reduced to £14.39 – that’s 7.20 per person. Existing customers can still save money too, with the deal reduced to £29.39 after cashback. Diners should be quick though as the deal runs until 23:59 on August, 18.

With an extensive choice of venues across the UK – including well-loved names such as Slug & Lettuce – there’s 118 locations to suit every taste, whether you prefer the cosy comfort of a rustic countryside inn or the vibrant buzz of a city hotspot.

Afternoon tea is available year-round, either any day of the week or Sunday–Thursday at Slug & Lettuce, excluding Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Each booking offers guest two hours to enjoy their tea, and any dietary requirements should be advised at the time of booking.

This deal isn’t the only way to make afternoon tea a treat every week of the year, with some offers to enjoy from the comfort of home. Artisan bakery Cutter & Squidge offers an afternoon tea home delivery range starting at £29.99, including a picnic-ready set that’s ideal for enjoying outdoors on a sunny day.

For those who prefer biscuits over cakes, luxury hamper specialists Cartwright & Butler have launched a £20 afternoon tea selection, brimming with indulgent biscuits and presented in a beautifully designed, keepsake tin.

Elsewhere, home bakers looking for new inspiration – or an unusual gift – can snag Wonderbly’s newly launched illustrated personalised baking book which is packed with recipes for delicious treats. A great choice for home bakers, each book contains mouth-watering (and unique) cake recipes and one very special bespoke recipe.

Famed for their upscale snacks, M&S also offers a delicious Afternoon Tea Letterbox Gift that includes a variety of cakes, biscuits and teabags, to serve up something really special at home.

If being treated to some quite time away from home sounds more appealing, Wowcher has up to 68% off thousands of afternoon teas up and down the country.

While the Buyagift website has yet to receive any reviews for the afternoon tea deal, some shoppers have shared their thoughts on the Virgin Experience website. One customer said: “Fabulous afternoon tea which was delicious. The staff were amazing which made the experience even better. Highly recommend The Slug & Lettuce Oxford.”

Another added: “All amazing! Table was ready for us when we arrived, the food was excellent and very good service.”

A third agreed, saying: “We had a warm welcome, friendly staff lovely atmosphere and a very tasty afternoon tea.”

Not all guests were quite so impressed. One disappointed diner left a three-star review that said: “Limited on hot drinks due to coffee machine broken. Sandwiches were not the best.”

Overall, most guest enjoyed their Afternoon Tea at the Slug & Lettuce, making the cashback deal with TopCashback even more inviting. Another five-star review summed it up saying: “Very enjoyable. The whole of the afternoon was a great time with great food and drink.”

How to get the afternoon tea for less than £15 with TopCashback:

• Sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free via this link.
• Search for M&S on the site, click through and buy the item normally. Get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more.
• The cashback will be tracked to the TopCashback ‘Earnings page’ within seven days of purchase.