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The White House on Washington, Mebane, NC

The White House on Washington

4.9
4.9
7 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Afternoon tea is a beloved British tradition that has been enjoyed for centuries. It consists of a scone with clotted cream and jam and a variety of sweet and savory treats. The tea itself is an important part of the experience and is usually served in fine bone china teacups. You will find yourself transported to a bygone era of elegance and refinement. It's a wonderful way to spend an afternoon alone or with friends while creating lasting memories.

We have over 40 teapots to choose from here at The White House on Washington. From sterling silver to elegant ceramic to the whimsical and eclectic, find the teapot that calls to you to begin your experience. We have a lovely selection of teas for your choosing, including rotating specials influenced by season and holidays.

We look forward to serving you the experience of British tradition with a Southern twist here at The White House on Washington in Mebane, North Carolina!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Café, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 360-1179
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We work with the best caterers in the area. From foie gras and aged wines to BBQ and sweet tea... We will ensure you needs are met and exceeded.
  • Private party facilities
    The White House on Washington is available for micro weddings and elopements, showers, corporate events and parties great or small. Rent a wing for the full grounds. Schedule a tour to discuss upcoming event, today!

Offers

  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Join us every Tuesday & Thursday for an Afternoon Tea experience. Seating available from 11-4. Sit the stunning 1890's home or sit outdoors in the lush garden. From our thoughtfully curated tea selection to the delectable variety of sweet and savory bites, you will be sure to enjoy this experience.

    Afternoon Tea photo

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

7 Reviews
  1. Dina

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very nice Holiday Tea at The White House! Would recommend to others in the area.

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  2. Charlene

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an exceptional little hideaway in Mebane. The service was SUBLIME👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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  3. Beth

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the lovely venue and service to the superb selection of teas and treats, our Afternoon Tea was a delightful celebration to behold! The food was scrumptious (warm scones fresh out of the oven with delicious savory and sweet treats). The tea selections are exceptional and prepared individually in a beautiful self-chosen teapot...such a unique way to create a special experience for each participant! We will be back!

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  4. Laurel

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only was the food delicious, but the attention to detail was phenomenal. The food textures were good, the temperatures were good, the ambience was elegant but relaxed, and the music matched that perfectly.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC afternoon tea! I'm married to a Brit and even he agreed this is the most authentic tea we've had in the Triangle and we've been to MANY. Can't say enough great things about Julia' who made everything from SCRATCH! They served 5 savories, 5 sweets and 2 rotating flavors of scones. Savories: sausage roll (homemade pastry was DIVINE), cheese phyllo puffs, spanakopita, pimento phyllo cups w pepper jelly and egg bites. Scones: plain and a london fog white chocolate chip - the texture was just like my Mother-In-Laws! Scones are tricky - they often are too dense or don't rise. These were the perfect texture! I used lemon curd and clotted cream w/ London Fog and raspberry jam and clotted cream w/ plain. The sweets were also incredible: french macarons, opera cake, lemon bars, madelines and a caramel custard praline tart. The tea was Harney in Sons in these gorgeous vintage mismatched teapots with a proper tea strainer. 3-min hour glasses on the table for a perfectly brewed pot. Sugar bowls with brown sugar cubes with little tongs. Highly recommend the Victorian London fog tea which had mild hints of bergamot with notes of lavender and vanilla and I am not even an Earl Grey person. We added prosecco to have it be a Tea Royale. Julia was also super accommodating for my daughters (7 & 8) and altered a few things to make it more kid friendly (they had hot cocoa). So worth the drive to Mebane for this experience not to mention the house and grounds itself are quaint and lovely. We will absolutely be back!

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  6. Sirena

    VIP

    Raleigh

    84 reviews

    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had afternoon tea. Beautiful venue - apparently they started the Afternoon Tea service recently. You get to choose your own teapot to have your tea served in and they also have French press coffee. The food was delicious. we even had leftovers sweets. it was a very nice experience & we hope to come back soon 

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  7. cupcake

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot wait to visit again for Afternoon Tea. The room they host the tea time in is beautiful. A lot of natural light and white linen window treatments are very dreamy. The tea was some of the best Earl Grey I have ever had. The sweet and savory items were all very delicious, I needed seconds of the clotted cream. The atmosphere is like stepping into a movie scene, with the house being built in 1890 but many renovations completed to keep it updated and clean. The downtown Mebane area is minutes away and a fabulous place to peruse around many mom-and-pop shops. Such a fun time!

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FAQs

The White House on Washington is rated 4.9 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The White House on Washington

7920 E Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Mebane
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Café, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
    (919) 360-1179
  • Catering
    We work with the best caterers in the area. From foie gras and aged wines to BBQ and sweet tea... We will ensure you needs are met and exceeded.
  • Private party facilities
    The White House on Washington is available for micro weddings and elopements, showers, corporate events and parties great or small. Rent a wing for the full grounds. Schedule a tour to discuss upcoming event, today!
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