Afternoon Tea in South Carolina
2 verified afternoon tea venues across 1 city in South Carolina ($$$$ to $$$$): Charleston. The full ritual: a pot of loose-leaf tea with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and pastries. Most rooms serve it in fixed seatings and recommend reservations, check each listing's hours and booking link.
2 tea rooms
Afternoon Tea at Camellias (Hotel Bennett)
$$$$King Street / Upper King · Charleston
Afternoon tea in Camellias, the jewel-box champagne lounge at Hotel Bennett with an etched-mirror ceiling, crystal chandelier, and marble reclaimed from the historic library that once occupied the site. Tea service features premium teas with finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and Lowcountry-inspired pastries at $80 per adult and $55 per child. Seatings run Thursday through Sunday, with an additional late-afternoon seating on Sundays; named a Food Network "Most Instagrammable Restaurant" in South Carolina.
East Bay Meeting House
French Quarter · Charleston
Cafe and tea house in the heart of Charleston's French Quarter, blending Southern hospitality with European cafe culture. Open for breakfast, lunch, and high tea, with a menu spanning pastries, sandwiches, salads, and craft beverages from coffee drinks to cocktails. Afternoon tea reservations, private parties, and catering are available.