Celebrate national afternoon tea week with six of the best afternoon teas in St Helens

Salmon and cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off or coronation chicken on brioche?

Miniature chocolate eclairs and chewy macaroons or carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and light Victoria sponge cake?

It's National Afternoon Tea week - a whole week dedicated to the perfect post lunch delicacies.

Earlier this year, as part of our Best of 2022 competition, we wanted to find St Helens' perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea.

You voted Sunflower Coffee Shop Best for Afternoon Tea 2022 so why not give their award-winning treats a try this week in honour of National Afternoon Tea week?

Or maybe you'd like to sample one of the shortlisted six instead?

Here's a reminder of the afternoon teas that you placed in your top six.

OUR SIX BEST FOR AFTERNOON TEA SHORTLIST:

Park Road Café, St Helens

According to one nomination, this café “does an amazing afternoon tea” and another said “it’s all done to perfection” so it had to make our top six.

With a relaxed atmosphere and homecooked food, this “hidden gem” always hits the spot for hungry customers.

For more details go to facebook.com/PRCSTHELENS/

Park Road Cafe

Lily’s Victorian Tea Room, St Helens

This is a “wonderful place for afternoon tea”.

One review on the Hall Street venue’s Facebook page said: “The afternoon tea is amazing.”

Another said: “Absolutely gorgeous afternoon tea which is great value for money with beautiful fresh food.

“We had to ask for a doggy bag to take home the leftovers!”

For more details go to facebook.com/LilysVictorianTeaRooms/

Lily's Victorian Tea Room

Eccleston Arms Bar and Grill

An afternoon tea at The Eccleston Arms is the perfect way to treat yourself.

With friendly staff and excellence service you can relax and enjoy the freshly prepared sandwiches and cakes each afternoon.

For more details go to facebook.com/EcclestonArmsBarandGrill/

Eccleston Arms

Sunflower Coffee Shop at Willowbrook Hospice

With dine in and takeaway options available on their menu, Sunflower Coffee Shop can cater for all events and special occasions.

Their “wonderful afternoon tea is absolutely delicious” and is “excellent value for money

One review on their Facebook page said: “Such generous amounts of food that we had to bring some cakes home.”

For more details go to facebook.com/willowbrookthelivingwell

Sunflower Coffee Shop at Willowbrook Hopsice

Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop, St Helens

Takeaway and eat in options available, this popular coffee shop is a hit with customers wanting an extra treat.

The food is prepared fresh daily with fingers sandwiches and luxury fillings together with dainty cakes and scones making up the afternoon tea menu served with a glass of non-alcoholic fizz or you’re welcome to bring your own.

For more details go to facebook.com/Plan-Bee-Community-Coffee-Shop-105146374289943/

Plan Bee Community Cafe

Georgie Porgie’s Café, St Helens

This Westfield Street café has eat in, takeaway and delivery available for afternoon tea seekers.

Customers say the venue is good value for money and “always tasty” with food served in a “great atmosphere” with “super helpful staff”.

For more details go to facebook.com/georgieporgiescafe

Georgie Porgie's Cafe