Science Afternoon Tea
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 19:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 19:30
What’s on
The week’s programme
On now
3 - Cheese selection
All day · £64.50
Alhambra Reserva
All day · £7
Amaretto Sour
All day · £9.50
Aperol Spritz
All day · £12
Aperol Spritz Carafe
All day · £70
Apero tiramisu
All day · £50
Events
10 events
Event
Science Afternoon Tea
Thu, 13 Aug
Enjoy a science-themed afternoon tea with a choice of Jing Tea, savouries, homemade white chocolate and cranberry and plain scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve, homemade lemon curd, and science-inspired pastries including a Petri dish, planet, moon cake, macaron, spaceman and dinosaur biscuit with a milk chocolate fossil hidden within chocolate soil. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies. Prices include VAT.
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Cream Tea
Thu, 13 Aug
Homemade white chocolate and cranberry and plain scones served with Cornish clotted cream, strawberry preserve and homemade lemon curd, with your choice of tea.
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3 Courses Menu
Thu, 13 Aug
Pre-selected three-course private dining menu with focaccia, olive oil and balsamic, a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, or an antipasti board for two people. Guest choices and a seating plan must be returned at the time of booking, with pre-orders confirmed 10 working days before the event. Minimum 6 guests. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies. Prices include VAT.
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3 Course Menu
Thu, 13 Aug
Pre-selected three-course private dining menu with focaccia, olive oil and balsamic, a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, or an antipasti board for two people. Guest choices and a seating plan must be returned at the time of booking, with pre-orders confirmed 10 working days before the event. Minimum 6 guests. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies. Prices include VAT.
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Working Lunch
Thu, 13 Aug
A selection of sandwiches served with mixed leaf salad and citrus vinaigrette, plus French fries. Available for groups of at least 6 guests. Sandwich options shown on the page include San Daniele ham, pesto and tomatoes; red cabbage, carrots, olives and tzatziki; avocado and egg mayo; fried plaice; roast beef; smoked aubergine and hummus; smoked salmon; tomato, mozzarella and basil; chicken Milanese; grilled vegetables; tuna; and grilled aubergine with burrata.
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Day Delegate Rate Package
Thu, 13 Aug
A day delegate package for meetings and events, including room hire, VAT and service charge, high speed wireless internet, LCD television, stationery, soft drinks, mineral water, Nespresso coffee, arrival refreshments, mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks, and a working buffet lunch. Minimum of 10 delegates. Allergy information must be provided at least 14 days before the event.
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Children's Party Packages
Thu, 13 Aug
Children's party packages with complimentary hire of the Games Room and Library, or the Games Room, Library and Wine Room. The Games Room is used for party games and entertainment, the Library for the children's menu, and the Wine Room for extra space or adult canapés and drinks. Pre-orders must be confirmed in writing 10 working days before the event. Lower tables and chairs must be rented for the children via an external supplier.
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Children's Buffet Menu
Thu, 13 Aug
A children's buffet menu including fish goujons, grilled chicken breast, mini burgers, vegetable crudités with hummus and French fries. Minimum 10 children.
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The Rocket
Thu, 13 Aug
A child-friendly science-themed dessert served on a stand with dry ice, accompanied by a fossil box for children to dig for chocolate dinosaurs. One stand serves three children.
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Little Extras
Thu, 13 Aug
Choose from flavoured ice cream or fresh fruit.
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100 items · 22 categorys
3 - Cheese selection
Dessert
£64.50
Alhambra Reserva
Beers
£7
Amaretto Sour
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
£9.50
Aperol Spritz
Cocktails
£12
Aperol Spritz Carafe
Cocktails
£70
Apero tiramisu
Dessert
£50
Assorted macarons
Canapés, Sweet
£4
Baked berry cheesecake
Canapés, Sweet
£4
Beef fillet
Main Courses
£65
Beef tartare on a crouton
Canapés, Meat
£4
Beetroot carpaccio
Starters
£55
Berry and apple crumble
Bowl food, Sweet
£7
About
Hours and details
Science Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel combines classic afternoon tea with a playful science theme, featuring inventive sweet and savoury treats inspired by scientific discovery.
- Tea room
- Restaurant
- Cafe, coffee, and tea house
- Dining and drinking
- Lodging