Afternoon tea in Uxbridge means a choice between a country hotel, a historic pub, a canalside restaurant and a floating piano concert. This guide covers five places that we could confirm on at least two sources. Three have an Uxbridge postal address but sit just outside the town, so we say where each one really is. Prices, times and menus change, so book ahead and confirm before you go.
Quick answer: The main options for afternoon tea in Uxbridge are The WatersEdge in Cowley, Denham Grove, the Coach & Horses in Ickenham and The Piano Boat. Browns in Ruislip is a nearby alternative.
Last updated: 5 October 2026.
Quick comparison
| Place | Where | Style | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Grove | Tilehouse Lane, Denham, UB9 5DG | Country hotel, terrace and pods | Online or by phone |
| The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages | Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS | Canalside restaurant | Booking required |
| Coach & Horses, Ickenham | High Road, Ickenham, UB10 8LJ | Listed pub, classic or tipsy tea | Pre-book only |
| The Piano Boat | Departs Harefield, UB9 6PE | Afternoon tea cruise with piano | Tickets online |
| Browns Ruislip | Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SX | Brasserie | Online booking |
Denham Grove
Address: Tilehouse Lane, Denham, Uxbridge, UB9 5DG.
Denham Grove uses Uxbridge as its postal town. The hotel itself sits in Denham, a few miles from Uxbridge town centre. It is set in 42 acres of grounds. The nearest station is also Denham.
Afternoon tea is served daily from 12pm to 5pm, as two independent listings give the same hours. The AfternoonTea.co.uk listing says prices start from £27.50 per person.
The menu includes sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and sweet treats. Cakes named on the listings include vanilla slice, red velvet and chocolate orange cheesecake. If you want a treat, a Prosecco upgrade is available.
You can sit in the main restaurant, on a covered terrace or in an outdoor pod. While the dress code is smart casual, children are welcome. Vegetarian and vegan menus are also offered. Gluten-free, nut-free and halal options are available on request.
Tell the hotel about allergies when you book. One listing says pre-booking by phone is required.
The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages
Address: 4 Canal Cottages, Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2JS.
The WatersEdge is a restaurant on the Grand Union Canal. It is in Cowley, on the edge of Uxbridge. SquareMeal and a TripAdvisor listing give the same address.
The venue’s own site says afternoon tea is served Monday to Saturday, all afternoon from lunchtime. Booking is required, but it can take groups of any size.
The site promotes afternoon tea for baby showers. It also offers a baby shower package. A “Buffet and Afternoon Tea Menu Pack” is available to download from the website.
The restaurant has heated outdoor dining beside the canal. It also has a main dining room with air conditioning. SquareMeal lists opening hours of noon to 11pm on weekdays, noon to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10:30pm on Sundays. However, the tea itself is only listed Monday to Saturday.
This is the most Uxbridge-based option on our list. It suits a group celebration or a waterside afternoon.
Coach & Horses, Ickenham
Address: High Road, Ickenham, UB10 8LJ.
The Coach & Horses is a Grade II listed former coaching house. CAMRA says it has about 400 years of pub history. It has been run by Stonegate since 2010. CAMRA also notes a refurbishment in November 2025.
Heritage Pubs lists two afternoon teas.
Classic afternoon tea. It has finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a trio of desserts. It comes with tea or coffee.
Tipsy afternoon tea. It has the same food. It adds two glasses of Prosecco or two matching cocktails.
Both are pre-book only, so plan ahead. The pub’s own page gives a phone number, 01895 679335. We could not find a price on the page, so ask when you book.
The pub is about 300 metres from Ickenham station, according to CAMRA. It has a real fire and a large garden. Dogs are also welcome. The pub lists AccessAble certified facilities.
Ickenham is a village near Uxbridge. The pub’s postal address uses Uxbridge, but it is not in the town centre.
The Piano Boat
Departs from: The River Garden, Moorhall Road, Harefield, UB9 6PE.
The Piano Boat is the most unusual option here. It is a narrowboat with a Steinway grand piano on board. It runs afternoon tea cruises on the canal.
A ticket listing describes a cruise of about four hours. It includes a welcome drink, handmade afternoon tea prepared on board and a piano recital of 45 to 60 minutes. You also get a champagne drink on the return journey.
Groups are small, because the listing we found says a maximum of 10 guests. An older article from 2021 says 12. Check the current number when you book.
Cruises are listed on TicketTailor with dates through 2027. One example is a Sunday cruise on 30 May 2027. Still, prices were not shown on the page we saw.
Harefield is a village north of Uxbridge. The boat is not based in Uxbridge town centre, so allow time to get there.
Browns Ruislip
Address: The George, Bury Street, Ruislip, HA4 7SX.
Browns is in Ruislip, not Uxbridge. It is a short drive away, so we list it as a nearby option.
AfternoonTea.co.uk lists afternoon tea from £25 per person. It says tea is served daily from 3pm to 5pm. The Browns website says a classic tea starts from £27 and a champagne tea from £37. It gives Monday to Saturday as the serving days.
Because the prices and days differ between the two sources, check them when you book.
Both sources describe sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and mini cakes. There are vegetarian and gluten-free menus. AfternoonTea.co.uk says there is live music on Sundays, outdoor seating and a welcome for children and dogs with notice.
Which afternoon tea for which occasion
For a special occasion with plenty of space, try Denham Grove. It also has outdoor pods and a terrace.
For a group or a baby shower, try The WatersEdge. It lists a package and takes groups of any size.
For a relaxed pub tea with a drink, try the Coach & Horses. The tipsy version adds Prosecco or cocktails.
For something different, try The Piano Boat. It combines tea, live piano and a canal cruise.
For a brasserie tea close to Ruislip High Street, try Browns. It lists daily or near-daily service.
What makes the best afternoon tea in Uxbridge?
“Best” depends on what you want. We have not ranked these places. Here is what to weigh up instead.
Think about the setting first. Denham Grove offers grounds and outdoor pods. The WatersEdge sits by the canal. The Coach & Horses is a listed pub with a real fire.
Think about the extras. The Coach & Horses adds Prosecco or cocktails. Denham Grove and Browns list champagne or Prosecco upgrades. The Piano Boat adds live music.
Think about your group, because some places suit couples while others take larger parties. Ask before you book.
Finally, think about diet. Several places list vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free menus. Ask early if you need one.
What is a traditional afternoon tea?
A classic afternoon tea has three parts: finger sandwiches first, then scones with clotted cream and jam, and finally cakes and pastries.
It is served with tea. Many places offer a glass of Prosecco or champagne as an upgrade.
Tips for booking
Book ahead, as most of these places ask for a reservation. Some, like the Coach & Horses, are pre-book only.
Tell the venue about allergies and dietary needs when you book. Several list vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free menus.
Ask about the price and what is included, because menus and prices change and listings can lag behind.
Check where the venue really is, since Denham, Ickenham and Harefield are separate villages. They are not in the town centre.
Getting there
Denham Grove lists Denham station as the nearest. The Coach & Horses is about 300 metres from Ickenham station, says CAMRA. Meanwhile, The WatersEdge is on Packet Boat Lane in Cowley.
The Piano Boat leaves from Moorhall Road in Harefield. Check the boarding point and the time on your ticket.
If you are driving, ask the venue about parking when you book. We did not verify parking at every place, so ask when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get afternoon tea in Uxbridge? Options include The WatersEdge in Cowley, Denham Grove, the Coach & Horses in Ickenham and The Piano Boat. Browns in Ruislip is also a nearby alternative.
How much is afternoon tea at Denham Grove? AfternoonTea.co.uk lists it from £27.50 per person. Check the current price when you book.
Can I have afternoon tea on a boat near Uxbridge? Yes. The Piano Boat runs afternoon tea cruises with a piano recital. It leaves from Harefield.
Is there a tipsy afternoon tea near Uxbridge? Yes. The Coach & Horses in Ickenham lists a tipsy version with two glasses of Prosecco or two cocktails.
Do I need to book afternoon tea in Uxbridge? Yes. Most places require it. The Coach & Horses is pre-book only, and The WatersEdge requires booking.
Where can I have afternoon tea for a baby shower? The WatersEdge promotes afternoon tea for baby showers. It offers a baby shower package.
Is Denham Grove in Uxbridge? It uses an Uxbridge postal address. The hotel is in Denham village, a few miles from the town centre.
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