Monday, June 15, 2026

Question: What historic Virginia hotel serves afternoon tea on its mezzanine balcony overlooking the Rotunda lobby?

Answer: The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond serves a Southern afternoon tea on its mezzanine balcony overlooking the Rotunda lobby. It’s offered Fridays and Saturdays (with some exceptions) for $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required online.

Bonus info: The Jefferson Hotel opened in 1895 as a Beaux-Arts landmark by tobacco baron Lewis Ginter and has hosted presidents and celebrities for over 125 years.