This Lake District Hotel Has Created The Ultimate Northern Afternoon Tea

When we think of an Afternoon Tea, our minds immediately jump to pretentious little finger sandwiches stuffed with unnecessary ingredients and fancy little cakes carefully stacked up on a ghastly floral cake stand.

But transforming the occasion for proper Northerners like ourselves, The Wild Boar in Windermere has reinvented the traditional mealtime, making it much more accessible for normal people who like normal food—with not a single finger sandwich in sight (thank God!).

Combining all the beige grub we could ever dream of, the cosy hotel and restaurant has created an incredible menu that’s perfect for an afternoon munch—and it’s literally a Northerner’s dream.

Consisting of all the good stuff including crispy buttermilk chicken, fish and chips, chorizio sausage rolls, beef burger sliders (to name just a few!), the three-tiered Afternoon Tea is ideal after a day of exploring the gorgeous Lake District—and even includes a beer bat (consisting of 3 1/3 pints of your choice) or a glass of fizz. That’s my kinda fancy.

In addition to all of the savoury goodness mentioned above, there’s a little something to fulfill the sweet tooth too, including brownies, scones, and seasonal fruit tarts. Yum.

There’s also the option of a perfect picnic in the woods as an option which is the same as our alternative afternoon tea, but as a picnic. Instead of the three-tier wooden stand your picnic will be prepared and packed into a wicker basket with all the same produce. Enjoy all from our lawn with loan of a great outdoor blanket, or take it straight into our 72 acre private woodland and enjoy at your own pace.

Available to order every day of the week, the genius menu offering costs just £35 per person, with a veggie version also available for those who prefer things meat-free.

To find out more about The Wild Boar Afternoon Tea or to book your table next time you’re around the Lake District, head to their website here. Address: The Wild Boar, Crook Rd, Kendal LA23 3NF

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