What more sophisticated way to wait out the forecast spring showers than with an afternoon tea?
Although it might make you think of a grand hotel, many familiar local spots in Sheffield have an array of scones, cakes and other desserts on offer, which are sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
Nine of the best afternoon tea spots in Sheffield, with more than 100 Google reviews, are listed below.

1. Memory Lane Tearooms Woodhouse
The tearooms in Woodhouse have a rating of 4.9/5, based on 240 reviews. | Google

2. Dysh Coffee & Kitchen
Dysh, located in a former printing shop on 778-780 Ecclesall Road, has been incredibly popular since opening. It has a 4.7/5 rating based on 210 Google reviews. | Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees

3. The Birdhouse Tea Bar and Kitchen
The Birdhouse Tea Bar and Kitchen on Sidney Street has a 4.5/5 rating based on a reliable 864 reviews. | Andrew Roe Photo: Andrew Roe

4. The Vintage Tearooms
The Abbeydale Road tearoom has an impressive 4.8/5 rating based on 164 Google reviews. | Google