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Afternoon Tea

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

Please call 804-649-4710 for reservations. 

Afternoon Tea at The Jefferson is sold-out for all Saturdays through May 20.     

Chocolate Lover's Tea for Afternoon 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
  • $40.00 per person; 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added

Chocolate Lover’s Tea

  • Served every first and third Saturday of each month
  • A selection of decadent chocolate desserts is also included
  • $45.00 per person; 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added 

In celebration of Valentine's Day, Chocolate Lover's Tea will also be served on February 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2023.
(Tea will not be served on Saturday, February 4, 2023.)

In celebration of Mother's Day, Chocolate Lover's Tea will also be served on May 6, 12, 13 and 20, 2023.  

Children's Tea

  • For ages 4-8
  • $35.00 per child for Afternoon Tea; 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added
  • $40.00 per child for Chocolate Lover's Tea; 20% gratuity and 13.5% tax will be automatically added 
  • Children age 3 and under dine at no charge. One paying adult per child under 3 please
  • Please provide ages of children at time of reservation
Specialty Menus

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

Celebratory Beverages

A selection of wines and sparkling wines is also available for purchase.

Parking

Guests of afternoon tea are invited to self-park at no charge.  Valet parking is also available at a cost of $15.00.  

Cancellation Policy

Credit card guarantees are required for all afternoon tea reservations.

For parties of 5 or less, cancellations are accepted at no charge until 3 days prior to your reservation. You may change the number of guests for your reservation up to 24 hours in advance. The final guest count given will be the amount you are charged on the day of your reservation.  If you do not cancel your reservation and do not show, you will be charged for the full amount.   

For parties of 6-12, cancellations are accepted at no charge until one week prior to your reservation. You may change the number of guests for your reservation up to 72 hours in advance. The final guest count will be the amount you are charged on the day of your reservation.  If you do not cancel your reservation and do not show, you will be charged for the full amount.  

For groups of 13 or more, a contract will be required.