Downton Abbey Movie Afternoon Tea Events Around the US
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Last Updated on September 10, 2019 by Stefanie Hutson
On September 20th, the new Downton Abbey movie will finally arrive. To mark the special occasion, tea rooms, libraries, hotels, and restaurants around the US are offering celebratory afternoon tea events.
We've done our best to locate events all around the country so most readers will be able to find an event near home – but we also know many of our readers will either not be near an event, or not be able to afford such a lavish experience. Many events will also have sold out almost instantly.
If you can't attend an event near you, why not make your own? Tea and baked goods and finger sandwiches aren't wildly expensive to make (especially if you keep it simple), and there are plenty of great books to guide you if you're not sure what to do:
- Tea Fit for a Queen: Recipes & Drinks for Afternoon Tea – This one's our top recommendation, produced in association with the Royal Historic Palaces, with an intro by Lucy Worsley (the same one who makes those delightful history programs you see on Acorn TV).
- Tea at Downton – Though it's not an official companion book, it's certainly nothing to sniff at.
- Afternoon Tea: Delicious Recipes for Scones, Savories, and Sweets – This slim volume has slightly unusual organization of chapters, but the recipes are fantastic.
- Vegetarian Afternoon Tea – It's not too challenging to make a vegetarian afternoon tea, and this book is a great jumping-off point.
We've yet to see a good vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea book, but if you know of one, feel free to share it in the comments.
The other bonus of doing it at home? You can make an an afternoon tea with sparkles! Many, if not most, American tea rooms aren't licensed to sell alcohol, but it's a common upgrade for many British afternoon tea services.
Downton Abbey Tea Events Around the United States
Since most of our readers are in the United States, we've attempted to locate events in as many parts of the country as possible. If you'd like to add events in other countries, feel free to submit them in the comments and we'll update the post as quickly as possible.
In the interest of offering the largest number of events, we didn't factor “authenticity” or “tea cred” into the equation. Even places that call it “high tea” instead of “afternoon tea” were included.
Arizona Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 14-15, Carefree, AZ: English Rose Tea Room
- September 21, Chandler, AZ: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Phoenix, AZ: Alamo Drafthouse
California Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 5-7, Woodland Hills, CA: High Tea Cottage
- September 7, San Francisco, CA: Crown & Crumpet
- September 14, Pasadena, CA: Rose Tree Cottage
- September 14, Escondido, CA: The Centre
- September 28-29. Lodi, CA: Hidden Tea Room
- September 15, Los Angeles, CA: The Grove
- September 17-28, Pleasanton, CA: The English Rose Tea Room & Gifts
- September 20, Camarillo, CA: All Things Tea
- September 20-21, Santa Monica, CA: Ye Olde King’s Head
- September 20-22, 28-29, Sebastopol, CA: Muir’s Tea Room
Colorado Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 22, Westminster & Littleton, CO: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 29, Denver, CO: Capital Tea
Florida Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 12, New Smyrna Beach, FL: LaAbilie’s Tea Room
- September 15, Clermont, FL: Erika’s Tea Room
- September 18, New Port Richey, FL: The White Heron Tea
- 7, 14, 21, Brooksville, FL: The Tilted Teacup Tea Room
Georgia Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 7, 8, 14, 15, Atlanta, GA: Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
- September 14-15, Atlanta, GA: Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor
Illinois Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 12, Chicago, IL: Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
- September 14, Chicago, IL: Cost Plus World Market
- September 21 & 22, Edwardsville, IL: Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room
- September 29, Wheaton, IL: K’tizo Tea
Indiana Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 20, Carmel, IN: Tina’s Traditional Old English Tea Room
- September 20, Columbus, IN: Tina’s Traditional Old English Tea Room
- September 22, Elkhart, IN: Ruthmere
- 22, Carmel, IN: Tina’s Traditional Old English Tea Room
Louisiana Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 22, October 6 & 13, Covington, LA: The English Tearoom
Massachusetts Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 15, Westwood, MA: Westwood Public Library
- September 19, Lexington, MA: Cary Memorial Library
Michigan Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 14, Rochester: Tonia’s Victorian Rose Tea Room & More
- September 14, Three Rivers: Three Rivers Public Library
- September 22, Birmingham, MI: The Townsend Hotel
Missouri Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 20, 22, Saint Louis, MO: The London Tearoom
- September 21 & October 5, Liberty, MO: Anna Marie’s
- September 22, Springfield, MO: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 29, Greenwood, MO: Greenwood Country Tearoom
Nebraska Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 22, Blair, NE: Our Specialtea
- September 22, La Vista, NE: Alamo Drafthouse
New Hampshire Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 15, Brookline, NH: The Cozy Tea Cart
New Jersey Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 20, 22, Collingswood, NJ: Nutty Duchess Tearoom
New Mexico Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 15, Albuquerque, NM: The Fragrant Leaf
New York Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 14, Oneonta, NY: Huntington Memorial Library
- September 19, Brooklyn, NY: Dining at Downton, Museum of Food & Drink (not technically an afternoon tea, but relevant)
- September 22, North Tonawanda, NY: Webster’s
- September 22, Beacon, NY: The Pandorica Restaurant Downton Abbey Murder Mystery Tea
North Carolina Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 11, 12, 18, 19, Wake Forest, NC: Sugar Magnolia Café & Emporium
- September 12-15, Charlotte, NC: The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
- September 21, 22, Raleigh, NC: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 24, Pinehurst, NC: Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour
Ohio Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 1-30, Sylvania, OH: Sweet Shalom Tea Room
- September 14, Maumee, OH: Clara J’s Tea Room at 219
- September 16, Cincinnati, OH: Churchill’s Fine Teas
- October 5, Canfield, OH: Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tearoom
Oklahoma Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 15, Owasso, OK: Memory Lane Tea Room
Oregon Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 21, Portland, OR: Lovejoy’s of Portland
Pennsylvania Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 7 – 30. Philadelphia, PA: The Rittenhouse
- September 11-14, Pittsburgh, PA: Omni William Penn Hotel
- September 12, Philadelphia, PA: Landmark’s Ritz Movie Theatre
- September 14, 15, Lancaster, PA: La Petite Patisserie
- September 15, Scottdale, PA: Scottdale Historical Society
- September 21, Conyngham, PA: The Garden Tea Room
Tennessee Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 14, Tullahoma, TN: The Celtic Cup
- September 14, Maryville, TN: Blount County Library
- September 22, Chattanooga, TN: Polly Claire’s at the Historic Dent House
Texas Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 21, 22, Austin, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 21, 22, New Braunfels, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 21, 22, San Antonio, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Austin, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Dallas, TX: Aldredge House
- September 22, North Richland Hills, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, El Paso, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Laredo, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Lubbock, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, San Antonio Stone Oak, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, 29, Corpus Christi, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, 29, Katy, TX: Alamo Drafthouse
Virginia Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 22, Ashburn, VA: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, Woodbridge, VA: Alamo Drafthouse
- September 22, 26, Berryville, VA: Historic Rosemont Manor
- September 22, 29, Charlottesville, VA: Alamo Drafthouse
Washington Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Events
- September 15, Sumner, WA: The Secret Garden Tea Room & Gift Shop
- September 28, 29, Battle Ground, WA: Sweet Peas Tea Room
Wisconsin Downton Abbey Tea Events
- September 19, Brown Deer, WI: Brown Deer Library
Will You be Celebrating the Downton Abbey Movie Premiere?
Will you be marking the movie's release with a party or attendance at some kind of event? Let us know in the comments – and do feel free to share photos in our Facebook group.