- Essex
About
The George Hotel is a charming hotel steeped in history. Originally a 500-year-old coaching inn, The George offers the perfect base to enjoy Afternoon Tea after exploring England's oldest city, Colchester, and the surrounding tourist attractions.
Quintessential English Afternoon Tea is served in The George's Restaurant. This menu offers an eclectic Victorian themed experience giving you the chance to indulge with friends over freshly brewed tea, delicious sandwiches, fresh scones and sweet treats.
The chefs have expertly handcrafted quirky fancies, delicate finger sandwiches, homemade buttery scones, and strawberry preserves to take you on a unique and personal gastronomical experience.
Award-winning British tea brand The Tea Makers of London provide a range of authentically made speciality teas with exceptional flavours. Their rich heritage of tea making and expertly curated teas are sourced from independent artisan tea farms as well as from some of the most renowned tea gardens around the world.
Details
- Times
- Afternoon Tea is served from 12pm to 4pm Thursday - Saturday.
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town & North Station
- Where to sit
- The George's Restaurant
- Dress code
- Smart casual
- Children
- Children of all ages welcome
- Music
- No live music
- Gardens
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- No
- Disabled access
- Yes
- Dogs
- Guide dogs only
- Gluten Free
- Available with 24 hours notice. Please make a note of any dietaries when booking
- Vegetarian
- Available with 24 hours notice. Please make a note of any dietaries when booking
- Vegan
- Available with 24 hours notice. Please make a note of any dietaries when booking
- Nut Free
- The George can cater for nut allergies. Please note that nuts are used in the kitchen and therefore cannot guarantee that any dish is completely free from nuts due to the risk of cross-contamination.
- Halal
- Vegetarian menu can be offered
- Award Winner
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Location
The George
116 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TD

