Hello my darlings —
We’re creeping toward September, which means my brain has fully pivoted from “summer projects” to “festival mode,” and specifically, to the little jewel box of calm that lives above the bustle in Aberfeldy —
Tea & Strumpets.
For those who’ve not yet found us, we’re not just a restaurant. We are the only place inside TRF where you can push pause without losing the plot of your Renaissance day. Tucked on an upstairs deck above the marketplace, we let you sip your tea while still watching the Kingdom whirl below.
On a normal festival weekend, we host three High Teas and one special Renaissance Tea. These are ticketed experiences, and yes — the conversations about this season’s reservations have already begun. Consider this your nudge.
High Tea
Your Mid-Day Reset (and then some)
This isn’t a dainty cucumber-sandwich affair. High Tea here is a full meal, with sweet and savory temptations arriving in generous tiers, bottomless pots of our Tea du’jour, and the option to order from a rather wicked craft cocktail menu at the Upperdeck Bar.
🗓️ Saturdays at 11:00 AM — Start your day with elegance before the jousts and jigs. 🗓️ Daily at 3:00 PM — The perfect breather before your evening merriment. 💰 $65 per person
Renaissance Tea
NEW for 2025!
Sundays Only
A lighter service for families, gentle starters, and anyone who wants their tea without a food-induced nap. Royal and Children’s menu options (same price, just gentler flavors for the littles).
You’ll get tea sandwiches, a fresh scone, a dessert treat, and — of course — a bottomless pot of our featured tea. Mimosas and Bloody Marys are available at the Upstairs Bar for those with brunch priorities.
🗓️ Sundays at 11:00 AM 💰 $40 per person
How to Book Your Seat
- Go to the Texas Renaissance Festival website → “Things to Do” choose “for Families” scroll to → Tea & Strumpets.
- Make sure your tea date and your festival date match.
- Choose your seat from the ticket map.
- If you need the vegetarian menu, select it at purchase.
- If stairs aren’t your thing, choose “Limited Mobility” and we’ll have your table ready at ground level.
or go directly to our site to book it — Book in our site
If you are bringing kids, don’t forget to check the Renfest Family page so you can coordinate all the activities at once (including the High Tea) — Take a look here
Pro Tips from Your Hostess
⚠️Tickets do sell out online, but a few seats may be available for same-day purchase at the tearoom — come early and ask.
🍰We love accommodating mobility needs, but we cannot accommodate allergy-specific requests. Our kitchen works with many ingredients and cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination.
🫖The upstairs tearoom is reserved for ticketed guests during service, so we can maintain the magic.
This tea program started as my love letter to tea culture, paired with the pastry wizardry of The Queen’s Pantry.
We’ve refined it into a true pocket of serenity in your festival day — the perfect blend of fantasy and restorative calm.
