Afternoon Tea returns to the AGO! Enjoy the flavours from across the Caribbean diaspora, along with UK classics, at the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge inspired by the new exhibit, Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art, 1950s–Now!
Curated Afternoon Tea menu by the AGO's culinary team.
November 18, 2023 to December 17, 2023
Seatings available Wednesday through Sunday
11:30am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00pm
Capacity is limited
$95 + tax and gratuity per adult
$45 + tax and gratuity per child (10 and under)
Important information before booking:
Space is limited. Please check when booking to ensure the seating is still available. Reservations will close 48 hours prior to each weekend.
With advanced notice, some dietary restrictions can be accommodated through our online reservation booking process. Dietary restrictions not specified in advance cannot be accommodated. To ensure we can meet your needs, please specify all dietary restrictions of your party at the time of booking. Please also note that sugar, dairy, and gluten will be present on this menu, as the culinary team would like to stay true to the original recipes used.
Reservation confirmations will be conducted by phone by the Members’ Lounge Host one week before your booking.
For specific questions regarding Afternoon Tea at The Grange, please email o[email protected]
Important Notes Regarding your visit
Also available: Private Afternoon Tea Parties in Grange Library - Click here
$95 + tax and gratuity per adult
Includes take-home gift bag
Sweet
mango-tonka bean cheesecake tart, mango gelée (Grenada)
bakewell tart (UK)
spice bun, pineapple-cranberry compote (Jamaica)
sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel (UK)
cassava pone, hibiscus (Guyana)
Baked Goods
sweet vanilla scone (UK)
Bajan pound cake (Barbados)
whipped guava butter and berry jam
Savoury
curry taro and potato roti (Trinidad & Tobago)
nutmeg glazed yam, coconut braised breadfruit, chandon beni (Grenada)
cucumber and egg salad finger sandwich (UK)
bara, chana and achar (Guyana)
shrimp escovitch, chili, allspice, scallion, plantain (Jamaica)
Peaches & Cream
A sweet and delicate white tea
A high mountain oolong tea from the wuyi mountains of china with a smooth butter like richness.
Contains caffeine
Signature Black
Darjeeling & Assam black tea
A signature blend of a spring darjeeling and bodied Assam tea that will delight with its fresh, full richness and refined finish.
Contains caffeine
Earl Grey Classic
Bergamot cloaked black tea
Ceylon and Assam black tea blended with natural oil of Italian bergamot for a classic citrus character.
Contains caffeine
Masala Chai Classic
Indian spiced black tea
This is a full bodied and robust tea with a warm and heated linger and a rich amber liquor colour.
Contains caffeine
Citron Calm
Chamomile & lemongrass tisane
Whole chamomile flowers blended with sweet notes of citrus for a smooth bodied and honeyed linger.
Caffeine free
Rouge Provence
Rooibos & French florals
South african red rooibos blended with french florals and berries for a refreshingly refined and honeyed finish
Caffeine free
Marrakesh Mint
Rooibos & mint medley
South African green rooibos delicately blended with a medley of mint for a refined and refreshing finish.
Caffeine free
Tropical Green
Green tea & tropical fruits
A smooth Japanese sencha blended with the sweetness of pineapple and papaya and a delicate and fruity finish.
Contains caffeine
Jasmine Mist
Jasmine scented green tea
China green tea leaves scented with four times its weight in fresh jasmine blossoms for a refined floral finish.
Contains caffeine
Sweet
mango-tonka bean cheesecake tart, mango gelée (Grenada)
bakewell tart (UK)
spice bun, pineapple-cranberry compote (Jamaica)
sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel (UK)
cassava pone, hibiscus (Guyana)
Baked Goods
sweet vanilla scone (UK)
Bajan pound cake (Julie Crooks Family recipe) (Barbados)
whipped guava butter and berry jam
Savoury
curry taro and potato roti (Trinidad & Tobago)
nutmeg glazed yam, coconut braised breadfruit, chandon beni (Grenada)
cucumber and egg salad finger sandwich (UK)
bara, chana and achar (Guyana)
squash escovitch, chili, allspice, scallion, plantain (Jamaica)
Sweet
mango-tonka bean cheesecake tart, mango gelée (Grenada)
bakewell tart (UK)
spice bun, pineapple-cranberry compote (Jamaica)
Baked Goods
sweet vanilla scone (UK)
Bajan pound cake (Julie Crooks Family recipe) (Barbados)
whipped guava butter and berry jam
Savoury
curry taro and potato roti (Trinidad & Tobago)
cucumber and egg salad finger sandwich (UK)
shrimp escovitch, chili, allspice, scallion, plantain (Jamaica)
*Vegetarian menu also available
