Richmond Tea Rooms

You'll know Richmond the moment you walk in—all high ceilings, period details, and that unmistakable smell of quality tea brewing. Sackville Street's got plenty going on, but this place feels like a deliberate step away from the bustle, even when it's rammed. The tea selection is genuinely impressive, and they're not messing about with it either; staff actually know what they're talking about. Cake's the real draw though—proper Victoria sponges, lemon drizzle, that sort of thing. It's the kind of place where an afternoon disappears without you noticing.