Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Afternoon tea with optional Prosecco or Champagne for two, in the Old Town
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Afternoon tea with optional Prosecco or Champagne for two within Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, Old Town; the perfect spot for refined and sophisticated dining in the heart of Edinburgh - putting a new spin on Old Town charm
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Popular Afternoon Tea
About today's deal
- Afternoon tea for two within Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- Served in Commons Club Monday - Friday and Oculus Lounge Saturday - Sunday
- Options to add a glass of Prosecco or Champagne each
Sample menu
Prelude
- Mini tart, crème fraîche, caviar, chives
Savoury
- Brioche morsel, hot‑smoked salmon
- Nigella bread & coronation chicken
- Toasted brioche, pulled beef, honey mustard dressing
- Focaccia, basil pesto, sun‑dried tomato, mozzarella
- Mini BCT – brie, cranberry, tomato
Sweet
- Craquelin choux pastry, custard cream, pistachio
- Mini pavlovas, whipped cream & lavender
- Raspberry macaron
- Financier cake, almond cream
- Mini cannoli, ricotta, cherry & chocolate
- Plain & fruit scones, clotted cream, jam
Tea
- Choice of tea from over 10 options including breakfast, Highland whisky, Earl grey blue flower and peppermint
Oculus Lounge within Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
- At the heart of the original India Buildings, lining the top of Victoria Street, lies the impressive Oculus Lounge
- Follow the red staircase from the front door and you’ll find an amazing three-tiered domed rotunda with decorative original tiling and circular cast iron balustrades
- Lovingly restored to its former glory creating a beautiful light-filled space that looks and feels as special as the history behind it
- Cosy up, relax and recharge in this hidden Old Town gem
Small print
- Voucher is valid from Wed 1 Jul until Wed 30 Sep 2026, 7 days, 12noon - 3pm; subject to availability.
- Served in Commons Club Mon - Fri and Oculus Lounge Sat- Sun.
- Email bookings only. Voucher must be booked by Wed 23 Sep 2026 (we don’t want you to miss out!).
- You risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 24 hours of your booking.
- Afternoon tea; menu subject to change.
- Vegetarian, gluten / wheat free options are available. Please advise restaurant at time of booking.
- Prosecco option: Includes 125ml glass of Prosecco each.
- Champagne option: Includes 125ml glass of Champagne each.
- Alcohol can be replaced with a soft drink.
- Wheelchair access available.
- Children permitted.
- A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.
- Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher.
- The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date.
- The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. We advise members to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- You can use your paperless voucher from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted.
- Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
- Images used for illustrative purposes only.
Location
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
1 Victoria Street
EH1 2EX
What people think
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Everything about the experience was amazing.
Reviewed on
From the minute we arrived every thing was great staff went over and above to help you and explained all about the food and drinks available, the environment was lovely and so relaxing. And the afternoon tea was delicious couldn’t fault anyone about our day.
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Lovely afternoon!
Reviewed on
Ambiance was great, the food was amazing, the teas really good and managed to try different ones, the service was too!
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