We love afternoon tea but Christmas afternoon tea is another level entirely.

Getting your girls together and indulging in some tasty treats is always a good idea and we're already thinking that this is the perfect way to catch up ahead of the December rush. The Westin, a five-star hotel located on Dublin's Westmoreland Street has just launched its festive offering and we couldn't be more excited. At €45 per person, the Festive Afternoon Tea is the ideal treat after a busy day spent present shopping, when you're in need of a little (or a lot of) sustenance. With a five-storey glass ceiling and opulent decor, it's the ideal spot to enjoy a little luxury after a day ticking off your Christmas list. There are a number of savoury items on offer including roast crown of turkey with cranberry mayonnaise on wholegrain bread; smoked salmon with brown scone, caper and cream cheese, and a classic cucumber with natural yogurt on spinach bread sandwich. Of course, we're about all the sweet treats too, an essential part of afternoon tea with traditional mince pies; fruit scones, cranberry and orange madeira cake; Christmas pudding cheesecake, and Christmas elf meringue. Christmas elf meringue, now you're talking. If a festive afternoon tea sounds like your thing, you can book by contacting The Westin Dublin by email at theatrium@thewestindublin.com or calling 01 645 1149.