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Enjoy Afternoon Tea with a complimentary garden visit
Afternoon Tea on St Michael’s Mount is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or complete a visit to this enchanting island. Weekday Afternoon Tea bookings include complimentary access to the subtropical garden (see details below).
Head Chef, Marcus Houghton, has created a menu inspired by fresh Cornish produce, including some ingredients grown and harvested here on the island.
Access to the garden, Harbour Village, Steward’s House Art Gallery, Barge House visitor centre, shops and facilities is included in your booking.
Sample menu
Adults £40pp; with fizz £52pp.
Savouries:
- Spring vegetable & wild gremolata tartlet
- Cornish crab, lemon & tarragon crostini
Sandwiches:
- Atlantic prawn & devilled Marie Rose
- Roast gammon, Cornish honey & mustard
- Davidstow cheddar & nettle
- Cornish asparagus & fennel pollen
Sweets:
- Bitter jaffa chiffon
- Pine & rose choux bun
- Cherry & almond shortbread sandwich
Served with homemade scones, clotted cream, and Cornish strawberry jam.
We offer classic and children’s Afternoon Tea menus with variations suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and non-gluten containing dietary requirements. Please make a note of any dietary requests when booking. Menus are subject to change to reflect ingredients available throughout the seasons.
"The best afternoon tea in the region, if not the country!"
Martin Hesp, food and travel journalist
Complimentary garden access
Weekday Afternoon Tea bookings include complimentary access to the subtropical garden until 4 September. You can choose to enjoy a stroll through the garden either before or after your tea.
Please note: offer applies to weekday bookings only - see terms and conditions for details.
You’re welcome to visit the garden at any point during the day of your booking while it is open. Last admission to the garden is at 16:00. Please note that your booking time refers to your arrival time at the restaurant.
Children's tea
£18.50 per child.
If you are visiting us with a little one, our children's Afternoon Tea is perfect for mini appetites.
A giant's heart jelly, a chocolate brownie and a raspberry ripple cake, accompanied by cucumber, ham and cheese sandwiches served with a glass of milk or apple juice.
"We tried the St Michael's Mount afternoon tea in Harbour Loft - it's the best in Cornwall."
Olivier Vergnault, senior reporter, Cornwall Live
Opening times & booking
Open Sunday - Friday (closed Saturdays), 13:00 - 17:00. First sitting @ 14:00; last sitting @ 15:30.
If you have purchased a gift voucher, book your table as normal via the booking calendar.
Please note, you will be asked for your card details to secure the booking. However, payment will only be taken after your meal.
Getting here
Access on and off the island will be via our ferry boats and/or the causeway.
Please see our access calendar for more information.
Head Chef Marcus Houghton
With more than 25 years’ experience in Cornish kitchens, Marcus Houghton joins St Michael’s Mount as Head Chef, leading the teams at Harbour Loft and the Island Café.
Marcus spent 13 years working alongside celebrated chef Jude Kereama at Kota Kai, where he developed a strong focus on sustainability, seasonality and local produce. Marcus is particularly excited to work with the wild ingredients that grow naturally on the island.
"It was a masterclass in flavour, presentation and hospitality."
Pot Luck Cornwall, supper club
Gift vouchers
The perfect gift to celebrate a special occasion. A traditional treat to make lasting Mount memories. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase.
Please note, the recipient of the gift voucher can book online as normal and simply bring their voucher with them on the day.
Local suppliers
We partner with a diverse network of local suppliers to source the freshest, highest-quality ingredients for our products. By prioritising locally grown and sustainably sourced produce, we not only support our community’s farmers and businesses but also reduce our environmental impact. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that the ingredients we use are ethically harvested, responsibly produced, and meet the highest standards of quality. This dedication allows us to deliver delicious, fresh, and environmentally conscious offerings to our customers while fostering a strong connection between farm and table.
Terms & Conditions:
- Complimentary garden access applies to weekday bookings only.
- This offer applies to new bookings only and cannot be retrospectively applied to existing bookings.
- Garden access only valid on day of Afternoon Tea booking.
- On the day cancellations will be charged at £10pp.
- We reserve the right to withdraw complimentary garden access in the event of adverse weather or garden closure.