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Afternoon Tea

Online Reservations for Afternoon Tea

Please take a moment to read the information below as our procedures and policies have recently changed.

Afternoon Tea reservations at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia must be booked online.  Reservations are non-refundable and your credit card will be charged at the time of reservation. 

Please use this list of helpful tips to assist you in making your reservations:

  • Online reservations will open at 8:00am EST exactly 90 days prior for all tea reservations. If you are logged in prior to 8am, you will need to refresh your browser.
  • Please have your credit card ready to complete your online booking. Your credit card will be charged for your afternoon tea experience at the time the reservation is made. You have 10 minutes to complete your reservation.
  • All of our available tea options will be included in the list.  Please scroll down until you find the exact tea reservation that you would like to make, i.e. Holiday Afternoon Tea, Chocolate Lovers’ Tea, etc. for the correct availability calendar to populate.  A list of available dates for all of our teas is provided below. 
  • Start with the total number of guests, including all children, and then select the correct menu for each person.
  • Reservations are booked by table. If you and your guest book separately, you will be at separate tables. 
  • Reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.  Reservation changes can be made via Tock prior to the 7-day reschedule cutoff and based upon availability.
  • Unfortunately, our team will not be able to assist you with reservations via telephone, social media, email or in person.
  • Tea is not available on Sundays.
  • Once all reservations have been filled for a particular day, you will be provided the opportunity to be placed on a waitlist via Tock.
  • Guests requesting reservations for parties of 21 or more must call 804-649-4710 to confirm and sign a contract for their booking. 

 

Please continue scrolling for more detailed information on each of our tea offerings, including holiday tea dates and pricing.

 

The Jefferson's Southern Afternoon Tea in Richmond, Virginia is served Friday and Saturday with seatings between 12:00pm and 4:15pm on the Mezzanine balcony overlooking the Rotunda.       

Chocolate Lovers Tea

Chocolate Lover’s Tea

Southern Afternoon Tea

  • Assorted Finger Sandwiches
  • Freshly Baked Scones served with Devonshire Cream and Strawberry Preserves
  • A Selection of Pastries and Tea Breads
  • Choice of Tea (parties larger than 5 will receive a choice of 2 tea's)
  • $45.00 plus tax and gratuity, per person 

Chocolate Lover’s Tea

  • Served every first and third Saturday of each month (see exceptions below).
  • Our full tea service above as well as a selection of decadent chocolate desserts.
  • $50.00 plus tax and gratuity, per person 

Children's Menu

  • Available every day that tea is served for children ages 4-8.
  • $40.00 plus tax and gratuity, per child for Afternoon Tea 
  • $45.00 plus tax and gratuity, per child for Chocolate Lover's Tea 
  • Children age 3 and under dine at no charge unless a specialty menu is requested. One paying adult per child under 3 please.
Specialty Menus

A gluten free menu is available at an additional charge of $6.00 per person. Specialty menus like nut or dairy free menus are available at an additional charge of $4.00 per person.  Please select these options at the time of reservation.

Celebratory Beverages

An afternoon tea cocktail menu as well as a full selection of wines and sparkling wines is available for purchase.

Parking

Complimentary self-parking is available for tea guests at one of our two lots:

1. The Main Street Lot is located between Adams Street and Jefferson Street.  Please ask your server for a parking validation card before leaving. 

2. The Adams Street Lot is located across from The Franklin Street hotel entrance. Please ask your server for a parking validation card before leaving.

Valet parking is also available for tea guests in the hotel's main entrance at 101 W. Franklin Street at a reduced rate of $18 per car. 

Parties of 25 or More
We are happy to serve tea Monday through Thursday for parties of 25 or more guests if the space is available.  Please call 804-649-4710 for availability.

NEW Cancellation Policy

Full payment is required at the time of booking the reservation.  Reservations are non-refundable. Changes to the number of guests on all reservations must be received seven (7) days prior to your reservation.  For groups of 21 or more a contract will be required.

Holiday Tea

Holiday Tea is served in celebration of Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father’s Day, and during the winter holiday season when the hotel is decorated for Christmas. 

Holiday Tea for the Winter Holiday Season will be served November 29, 2024 through January 2, 2025.   Holiday decorating will be in progress the weekend of November 29 and 30. The Christmas tree in the Rotunda will not be complete until Monday, December 2. We do not offer tea service on Sundays. Due to events, there will be no tea service on December 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 22, 25 or January 1, 2025.

Holiday Chocolate Lover's Tea for the Winter Holiday Season will be served December 6, 13, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28 and 31 as well as January 3 and 4, 2025.

Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea in Celebration of Valentine’s Day will be served on:
Friday, February 14        Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea                Reservations open November 17
Saturday, February 15    Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea                Reservations open November 18
Please remember to scroll to Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea when making your reservations on Tock.
Additional Chocolate Lover’s Teas (at regular price) will also be served on Saturday, February 1 and 8.  Afternoon tea will not be served on Friday, February 7 due to a special event. 

Holiday Teas in Celebration of Easter will be served on:
Friday, April 18                Holiday Tea                                             Reservations open January 19
Saturday, April 19           Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea                Reservations open January 20

Holiday Teas in Celebration of Mother’s Day will be served on:
Friday, May 9                  Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea                Reservations open February 9
Saturday, May 10            Holiday Chocolate Lover’s Tea                Reservations open February 10

 

PRICE FOR HOLIDAY TEA
Adults:  $60.00
Children 4-8 years:  $55.00
Children 3 and under:  Free unless a specialty menu is requested.
A 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added to your bill.

PRICE FOR HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE LOVER'S TEA (Every Friday and Saturday during the holiday season as well as Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) Holiday Chocolate Lovers Tea will also be served on February 14th and 15th for Valentine's Day.
Adults:  $65.00
Children 4-8 years:  $60.00
Children 3 and under:  Free unless a specialty menu is requested. 
A 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added to your bill.

PRICE FOR SANTA TEA (Saturday, December 7 and Thursday, December 19)
Adults and Children:  $85.00
Children 3 and under:  Free unless a specialty menu is requested. 
A 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added to your bill.

Santa Tea is served in the Rotunda as well as on the Mezzanine balcony level. The Santa Tea is a set menu consisting of assorted finger sandwiches, various holiday treats and cookies, and hot tea. You will be offered two flavors of hot tea for the adults and hot chocolate for the children. Our favorite guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, will make their entrance at the top of the grand staircase at approximately 12:05 pm and will individually visit each table. Children may give their wish lists and take pictures at your table during this time. 

NEW CANCELLATION POLICY FOR HOLIDAY TEAS
Full payment is required at the time of booking the reservation. Reservations are non-refundable. Changes to the number of guests and reschedules on all reservations must be received seven (7) days prior to your reservation.