Make an afternoon tea an extra special occasion by adding some bubbly visit the old swan in harrogate an elegant venue that has a history spanning nearly 200 years filling its atmosphere with romance and mystery the victorian splendour combines with contemporary luxury to create the warmest of welcomes sit down in the restaurant the library or even outside if the weather permits and tuck into a hearty afternoon tea spread enjoy sweet cakes delicately filled sandwiches scones with jam a