insideKENT Magazine Issue 112 - August 2021 | Page 74

FOOD + DRINK
A GAME OF SCONES CONT .
THE CLIFFE LOUNGE BAR AND KITCHEN
A Kentish Afternoon Tea
If you are looking for the most unique afternoon tea experience Kent has to offer then follow us down the rabbit hole to the wonderfully wacky wonderland that is Alice and the Hatter ( www . aliceandthehatter . co . uk ) in Herne Bay . This Alice in Wonderland themed tea room is the perfect stop for kids and adults alike , with its whimsical decor and magnificent menu there is no shortage of surprises when one takes tea , and dines with the Hatter . The inventive afternoon tea offering includes a mysterious ‘ Drink Me ’ potion , which we have been assured will not shrink you down to 10 inches tall , an array of delectable bite size confectionaries which include mini frosted cupcakes , Queen of Hearts biscuits and even edible toadstools ! The classic offering of fruit scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam will definitely make an appearance on your three-tiered afternoon tea platter ; as well as delightfully delicate finger sandwiches . These ‘ Eat Me ’ sandwiches include classic flavours such as chicken mayo and pesto ; egg mayo and rocket ; and ham , cheese and chutney . Of course there is also an array of perfectly peculiar loose leaf teas which will quench your thirst and make the Mad Hatter and the March Hare as delighted as you are with your unique afternoon tea experience . Though if tea isn ’ t really your drink it will be less ‘ OFF WITH THEIR HEADS ’, and more choose one of Alice and the Hatter ’ s specialty coffees instead . The perfectly immersive dining experience will have you soaking in every bit of Wonderland magic before you wake up at home and wonder was it all simply a dream ?
Individual afternoon tea at Alice and the Hatter starts at £ 22.95 .
The Cliffe Lounge Bar and Kitchen ( www . clifferestaurantfolkestone . co . uk ) set out to produce the most stunningly delicious afternoon tea offering that they could , and they well and truly succeeded . The Cliffe is set in a stunning five-storey coastside building in Folkestone that boasts views of the cobalt blue waters below and an impeccable interior style that is both contemporary and sophisticated . With several different choices for afternoon tea at The Cliffe you have many options to choose from ; ‘ The Classic ’ which consists of all the traditional trappings of an afternoon tea ; ‘ The Bubbly ’; and ‘ The Signature ’ which offers a bottle of Prosecco or Champagne respectively to enjoy with your finger sandwiches . But our personal favourite is ‘ The Mar- Tea-Ni ’ and not just because we are suckers for some clever word play ! The Mar-Tea-Ni comes with fruit scones still warm from the oven , fresh berries , the day ' s selection of finger sandwiches , and cakes so light and exquisite you ’ ll be begging for more . But instead of a pot of tea you get to choose between three slurp-worthy cocktails that will have you living your best , most sophisticated life in no time . Opt for a classic pornstar martini , a rich espresso martini , or the exclusive raspberry and passionfruit martini that will leave fruity notes lingering on your tongue long after the last sip has been swallowed .
Afternoon tea at The Cliffe Lounge Bar and Kitchen starts at £ 15 per person .
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