Leopold Hotel Sheffield wins prestigious Best Afternoon Tea Award

25th June 2018

On the 4th June 2018 at Sheffield's Baldwins Omega the Leopold Hotel fought off tough competition to win the Westside Magazine 2018 Award for the Best Afternoon Tea.

The judges included the warm-hearted Howard Middleton from the iconic Great British Bake Off who praised the team for their mouth-watering pastries and warm, freshly baked scones. It is a great achievement for the hotel and the team were delighted to receive the award that now sits proudly on the hotel reception wall. Afternoon Tea is served daily in the hotel and is a little slice of heaven. All pastries, cakes and scones are freshly made on the day and reflect the changing seasonal flavours. It is quite simply a tower of temptation on every level from succulent sandwiches to flavour packed possets and all the traditional necessities in between. Accompanies by an array of teas (and coffees!) plus if you're feeling a little indulgent a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne! Plus, you can make a party of it for a special birthday treat, a baby shower or even a wedding breakfast so enquire about our Afternoon Tea Party options today and set a date for a truly English Affair! Find out more by visiting the Eat & Drink tab of the hotel website. The Leopold Hotel A former Grade II listed Boys Grammar School, the Leopold hotel is a quirky yet luxurious place to meet situated centrally in Leopold Square offering an array of upmarket bars and eateries. Each of the hotel's 90 en-suite bedrooms are uniquely furnished, offering every modern amenity necessary for the discerning traveller. Deluxe King rooms and double height Mezzanine Suites boast additional Nespresso coffee machines, and all guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi and use of the hotels own Fitness Suite. With the highly desirable external Terrace & Lounge Bar overlooking the fountains of Leopold Square, it is quite simply a hotel like no other. Touches of memorabilia keep the hotel alive with tales of school boy antics and life as it used to be.

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