Buyagift / Red Letter DaysAfternoon Tea or Tasting Menu for Two
Our verdict · The easy, affordable crowd-pleaser that's hard to get wrong for most couples.
Buy it if
Affordable entry point compared with every other pick here
Skip it if
Standard afternoon teas can feel generic
Where to get it
Afternoon Tea or Tasting Menu for Two
From ~£39 for two
Indicative price at the time of review.
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When you want something lovely without a bucket-list budget, a dining experience is the reliable choice. Buyagift and its premium sibling Red Letter Days list hundreds of afternoon teas, bottomless brunches and tasting menus UK-wide, with entry prices low enough to make this the most giftable option here. It's the safe pick when you don't know the couple's tastes well: nearly everyone can find a date for tea or brunch. The trade-offs are real, though — the cheapest 'choice of venue' vouchers can land at generic chain hotels, standard afternoon teas blur together, and London or fine-dining venues cost several times the headline price. Spend a little more on a named premium venue, check the voucher covers two people rather than one, and note the validity so it isn't left to expire in a drawer.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Affordable entry point compared with every other pick here
- Wide venue choice nationwide, from hotels to novelty settings
- Broadly appealing — safe for couples whose tastes you don't fully know
Cons
- Standard afternoon teas can feel generic
- Premium and London venues cost significantly more than the headline price
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Virgin Experience Days (Two Together range) | 94/100 | From ~£30 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two | 90/100 | From ~£139 per person (indicative) | bucket-list moment |
| 3.Overnight Spa Break for Two | 92/100 | From ~£99 per person (indicative) | relaxing together |
| 4.Supercar Driving Experience for Two | 84/100 | From ~£99 for two (indicative) | thrill-seekers |
| 5.Afternoon Tea or Tasting Menu for TwoThis pick | 80/100 | From ~£39 for two (indicative) | value for foodies |
Good to know
- Price
- From ~£39 for two (indicative)
- Brand
- Buyagift / Red Letter Days
- Options
- Afternoon tea, bottomless brunch, tasting menus
- Venues
- Hundreds across the UK
- Validity
- Typically 12–24 months
- Price for two
- From ~£39 (indicative)
Insider tip · Spend a little more on a named premium venue rather than the cheapest 'choice of venues' voucher — the jump in quality is usually worth it.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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