Afternoon tea is a British "thing", and a popular activity which is kept up until today among locals and tourists. Many hotels and restaurants offer afternoon tea deals. It is a great way to spend your afternoon with your family or girlfriends. Whether you do some shopping, spa, beauty day beforehand or just head for an afternoon tea, it is your choice to make the relaxing day perfect.
There aren't any rules when it comes to the food, but usually, you get a choice of a variety of teas, and the food comprises a tier of sandwiches, cakes and scones. The modern afternoon tea menus also now offer a glass of prosecco or champagne with it for those who are looking to get some bubbles. You can re-create your afternoon tea session at home or visit one of the pretty places with high-end teas and cakes. If you are visiting during a special occasion, such as Easter, birthdays, Christmas etc. they change their cakes menu to adapt the current trends (aka making the afternoon tea even more instagrammable and yummy).
I remember opting in for an afternoon tea two years ago for my birthday, and have to say that these afternoon teas do fill you in properly! Afternoon teas might seem a bit pricey for "just a cake and tea", but remember that you always pay extra for the service, for the place and for the taste of the cakes and tea, because it does make so much difference!
Below are some suggestions where you can book in for an afternoon tea in London, with prices!
Modern | From £60
Claridge's
A perfect place for your afternoon tea wouldn't be satisfied by the known brand behind British teas and famous scones. Set in their Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon and they are serving from traditional afternoon tea sets to a modern one with savoury twists.
Sketch Gallery
Traditional | From £53
Michelin star-awarded sketch covers two expansive floors of a converted 18th century building in Conduit Street, just off Regent Street. Each room is decorated and unique in its own way, and their afternoon tea is set in The Gallery room - a room with unique art wall and pink velvet seatings. It is highly popular place, so booking is needed.
Claridge's
Traditional | From £70
Experience a traditional English afternoon tea served in a beautiful art deco The Foyer & Reading Room, their classical afternoon tea is prepared and served fresh each day, our menu faithfully follows the traditional combination of sweet and savoury. They also offer afternoon tea for kids!
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B Bakery Bus Tour
Traditional | From £55
These vintage London buses will drive around Central London, taking in some of the City's best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous B Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a unique experience and a way to see London's sight. Book your tour or even hire the whole bus if you are organizing something.
Sanderson Hotel
Dean Street Townhouse
Traditional | From £48
Sanderson invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole and discover a tea party beyond your wildest imagination, inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland. With menus hidden inside vintage books and teapots adorned with kings and queens, their Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea is full of sweet treats and savoury delights to tantalise your taste buds.
Oblix West at Shard
Traditional | From £42
Enjoy your afternoon tea with the skyline view over London. Oblix has designed a menu using a blend of ingredients sourced from favourite local purveyors found throughout London’s eclectic mix of boroughs.
Dean Street Townhouse
Traditional | From £21
Served in the richly-decorated lounge area that sits just off the main dining room, the tea provides the chance to nibble on perfectly fluffy scones and tuck into sensationally sweet pastries while surrounded by velvet furnishings, floral prints and contemporary artworks by the likes of Peter Blake, Tracey Emin and Paul Noble.
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The Wallace Collection
Traditional | From £19.50
The Wallace Restaurant is located within the beautiful Wallace Collection gallery on Manchester Square, considered to be one of the best collections of fine arts including paintings, porcelain and furnishings in the UK. Flooded with natural light, and dotted with trees and sculptures, The Wallace Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy Afternoon Tea in impressive surroundings.
The Winter Garden at the Landmark Hotel
Traditional | From £52
Enjoy your afternoon tea beneath a stunning eight-storey glass roof atrium at the Winter Garden restaurant - a dining experience like no other in Marylebone. Surrounded by palm trees and airy environment with occasional live music, this is definitely a unique experience for an afternoon tea. With classical offering and unique cake menu that they change it frequently.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
Modern | From £42
The afternoon tea is served in their Covent Garden terrace branch with two slots per day only, so make sure to make your booking in advance. They plant the seeds for their first take on Afternoon Tea with a menu that traces the path of a flower from seed to full bloom, featuring savoury and sweet bites, warm fresh-baked scones with our homemade fresh berry jam and clotted cream, and more. Like other afternoon teas, you can have option to top up with some bubbles as well.
Prêt-à -Portea at The Berkeley
Modern | From £60
The Berkeley's afternoon tea in Knightsbridge goes couture with Prêt-à -Portea; one of London's unique experiences, inspired by the world of fashion. Their cakes changes almost as quick as the seasonal collection changes in fashion. This season’s collection of distinctive designs includes Moschino million dollar bill-topped pistachio delice. Emilia Wickstead’s red velvet gown transformed into a croustillon-covered choux bun. Neon pink Molly Goddard design that became a dressed-to-kill costume on Killing Eve, reimagined here in spun sugar and finished at your table with glitter. Finally, Karl Lagerfeld’s last work for Fendi, Richard Quinn’s latex eye-catchers and the much talked about Le Micro Chiquito bag. And now imagine that all these fashionable and trendy pieces are here for you to eat!
Xu
Modern | From £25
Enjoy an indulgent Taiwanese Afternoon Tea at XU London, a quaint yet elegant teahouse in the heart of Soho. Begin with a glass of seasonal cold brew tea, with your choice of two teas from XU's extensive collection to accompany the food. Savoury dishes include char sui girolles puff, sweet potato taro dumpling and roasted turnip with chive oil steamed egg, followed by the chef's selection of authentic Taiwanese pastries. These include fried cinnamon mochi, set almond milk, Taiwanese pineapple cake and a Hei Tang cake.
The Modern Pantry
Modern | From £22.50
Located in Clerkenwell area, this great, modern spot which is airy and light offers an afternoon tea with a twist. Instead of classic sandwiches and pastries, you got to choose from small nibbles, like Chia seed bread, truffled pea purée, courgette & mint or Roast chicken, gooseberry relish & nigella seed
mayonnaise sandwich. However, of course, apart from these modern favourites, you'll get to enjoy delicious cakes as well.
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Town House at The Kensington
Modern | From £42
Following on their the success from previous afternoon tea theme: Tale As Old As Time, they have launched their new London Landmarks Afternoon Tea. Taking inspiration from London’s most recognisable and historic landmarks, Town House at The Kensington’s London Landmarks Afternoon Tea leads diners on a tour of the capital’s architectural feats and culinary traditions, with tributes to London’s most famed structures.
Number 16
Traditional | From £23
Number Sixteen is a relaxed and stylish place for an afternoon tea in The Orangery or private garden whether the weather permits. Apart from a traditional afternoon tea menu, they do also have a healthy version with gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options.
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