The Jefferson's Southern Afternoon Tea is served Friday through Sunday with seatings between 12:00pm and 4:15pm. Enjoy pastries, scones, finger sandwiches and teas in our opulent lobby.  Please call 804-649-4710 for reservations.

Southern Afternoon Tea at The Jefferson is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion - an upcoming wedding, a baby on the way, a retirement, a birthday or a graduation.

Holiday Teas and Santa Teas

These fun-filled holiday traditions will be continuing this year but may look and feel different as we socially distance and service is modified. 

^{RESERVATIONS FOR DECEMBER 18 - 23 AND ALL OTHER FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER ARE SOLD-OUT.}

Tea will be served daily throughout the month of December between 12:00pm-4:15pm. The cost is $40 per adult and $32 per child (ages 4-8), plus tax and gratuity. There is no charge for children 3 years old and younger.  (One paying adult per child under 3 please.)

Chocolate Lovers' Teas will be offered on Saturday, November 28, December 12, 19 and 26, 2020 and January 2, 2021 at a cost of $45 per adult and $35 per child (ages 4-8), plus tax and gratuity. There is no charge for children 3 years old and younger. (One paying adult per child under 3 please.)

A gluten free menu is available at an additional charge of $6.00 per person. Peanut or dairy free menus are also available at an additional charge of $4.00 per person. Please request these options at the time of reservation.

Separate checks are not available for parties of 6 or more guests.

Afternoon tea will not be served on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day or December 5, 13, 17 or 20, 2020. 

Tea is currently being served on the Mezzanine, overlooking the Rotunda lobby.  This is subject to change. 

^{RESERVATIONS FOR SANTA TEAS ARE SOLD-OUT.}    

Santa Teas will be served at 2:00pm on:

Saturday, December 5, 2020
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Sunday, December 20, 2020

The cost is $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Children 3 and under are complimentary.  (One paying adult per child under 3 please.)

 A credit card guarantee is required at the time of booking.  Please note that reservations for these special event teas generally fill within one hour.

Santa will be joining you for tea but will ask for Christmas wishes to be shared with him from a social distance or in a letter from your child.  Santa will wear his new favorite holiday face covering and will ask that children of all ages 2 and older wear theirs as well when not actively eating or drinking. 

Santa Teas will be served along the Mezzanine and in the Rotunda lobby.  This is subject to change.   

^{Holiday Tea and Santa Tea Cancellation Policies}

During the month of December, cancellations for parties of 5 or less will be accepted at no charge until 7 days prior to your reservation. For parties of 6-12, cancellations will be accepted until 14 days prior to your reservation. If you do not cancel and do not show for your reservation, you will be charged the full amount of your reservation.

Parties of 10 or more will require a contract.