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Who doesn’t love afternoon tea? From scones and warming cups of tea to egg and cress sarnies and bubbly, we like to think we’ve got the whole afternoon tea thing down in our beloved capital city. So, whether you’re after a quirky afternoon tea, a casual affair, or a flamboyantly-fancy day out, there’s something here for everyone. So, without further ado, here’s our rundown of some of the best afternoon teas in London.
1. Afternoon Tea Experience at L’oscar London
Credit: L’oscar London
L’oscar London, a luxurious five-star hotel right in the heart of Holborn, has launched their new afternoon tea inspired by the historical grade II*-building that was once the headquarters of the Baptist Church. In true tradition, guests can expect delicious savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and chapel-shaped cakes, all which are accompanied by ‘world’s most awarded’ luxury tea brand, Newby.
The afternoon tea features a selection of savoury and dainty sandwiches including pastrami and cheddar cheese, egg mimosa and black truffle, and smoked Scottish salmon filled with lemon cream cheese too. Add in freshly-baked scones – served with classic clotted cream and homemade raspberry jam – and flutes of Michel Reybier Champagne and you’ve got yourself a real winner here.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: L’oscar, 2-6 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AA.
Price: Starts at £49.
Reservations: Book here.
2. Hockney Art Afternoon Tea at Rosewood London
Photo: Patricia Niven
Renowned for its theatrical and refined take on the city’s greatest art exhibitions, the iconic Rosewood London has announced its latest show-stopping afternoon tea inspired by the legendary David Hockney, whose latest art exhibition‘Bigger & Closer’ is now on display at the Lightroom.
Executive pastry chef Mark Perkins – well known for his exceptional portfolio of intricate afternoon teas – is showcasing his interpretations of Hockney’s immersive show, which are all served in the exquisite Mirror Room throughout Spring and Summer. The expertly-designed cakes take inspiration from Hockney’s life in both Yorkshire and Los Angeles, combining classic British flavours with iconic US desserts crafted in never-before-seen ways. They’ve also teamed up with stylist and set designer, Camilla Wordie to ‘Hockneyfy’ the Mirror Room’s interiors. This is definitely one you want to check out…
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN.
Price: Starts at £75.
Reservations: Book here.
Photo: Nic Crilly-Hargrave
“Elementary, my dear Watson!” Dive head-first into your own mini-mystery as you enjoy freshly made savoury delights and sweet treats in this Sherlock Holmes-inspired hideaway in West London! Just like the detective and his accomplice, you’ll need to work together as a team to crack a puzzle and solve a mystery – all whilst indulging in Sherlock’s Boozy Afternoon Tea of course. You’ll get to indulge in sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and tea or coffee, as well as 90 minutes’ worth of bottomless prosecco. The game is afoot…
When: Saturdays and Sundays.
Where: Doyle’s Opticians, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, W12 8PP.
Price: Starts at £98 for two.
Reservations: Book here.
4. Afternoon Tea at the Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Credit: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
This sumptuous new experience blends the essentials of a traditional afternoon tea with elements of Japanese culture for a new Nobu take on the British tradition. The tea will be served in The Lounge where guests can choose from a selection of teas, including a berry and hibiscus blend, a choice of green teas or honey orchid tea from the imposing Wudong Mountain.
Food comes in the form of a selection of cup sushi to start, crispy chicken kara-age to follow and a Hojicha cheescake – to name but a few.. A vegetarian option is also available and a glass of Champagne can be added to add some razzmatazz to your afternoon! Plus, for those who have booked during Afternoon Tea Week, you will receive a complimentary glass of Gusbourne Wine. Winner, winner!
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, 22 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BG.
Price: Starts at £65.
Reservations: Book here.
If you’re more fond of a savoury meal, this non-traditional afternoon tea is for you. Come to Inamo for delicious sushi and Asian tapas, and enjoy everything from fresh sashimi and maki rolls to gyoza and futomaki. If you’re feeling thirsty, you can add one hour of bottomless fizz, making it a boozy, Asian-inspired afternoon tea experience like no other.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: Inamo Soho, 134-136 Wardour Street, W1F 8ZP, or Inamo Covent Garden, 11-14 Hanover Place, London, WC2E 9JP.
Price: Starts at £22.95.
Reservations: Book here.
6. Afternoon Tea at the Hotel Café Royal
With its unparalleled location just off Regents Street and Piccadilly Circus, and an afternoon tea set within the Hotel Café Royal’s Grade II-listed Grill Room, this glitzy afternoon tea is really one to remember and one that’ll well and truly satisfy a sweet tooth.
Guests can expect gilded features that decorate the mirrored room and artistic ceilings, combined with delightful delicacies and sumptuous sweets, courtesy of Executive Pastry Chef Loic Carbonett and his pâtisserie team. Add in cups of tea or an optional glass of N.V. Veuve Clicquot Brut, and this remarkable yet intimate setting will transport you back to the days of a time gone by. This charming spot also used to be a favourite of the Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, so you’re in good company at this one.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays.
Where: Hotel Café Royal, 68 Regent Street, London, W1B 4DY.
Price: Starts at £70.
Reservations: Book here.
Photo: 221B Baker Street
Head to this secret speakeasy to indulge in a delicious afternoon tea and test your skills of deduction with an original case to crack. You’ll need to work together as a team to solve the mini-mystery quiz, all whilst tucking into a tasty selection of savoury snacks, buttery scones, and homemade sweet treats. Your experience will include freshly-made savouries, such as cream cheese salmon pretzels, plus a selection of homemade sweets, including hazelnut choux buns, Black Forest cupcakes and lemon tarts. There’s a reason why Sherlock’s Mind Palace Afternoon Tea and Mini Mystery is on this list!
When: Saturdays and Sundays.
Where: Doyle’s Opticians, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, W12 8PP.
Price: Starts at £78 for two.
Reservations: Book here.
8. Celebratory Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Wolseley
A champagne afternoon tea at The Wolseley is exactly what we need to celebrate the arrival of *ahem* Summer. Treat yourself to an assortment of finger sandwiches, cakes, and fruit scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, and add a glass of Pommery Brut Royal NV to make it even more extravagant. Time to raise a glass?
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB.
Price: Starts at £39.50.
Reservations: Book here.
9. Afternoon Tea at The Savoy
The Savoy’s afternoon tea offering is world-renowned, with a focus on tradition and opulence that dates back to the hotel’s opening in 1889. Within the Thames Foyer, at the heart of The Savoy, guests can enjoy classic elegance with just the subtlest of modern twists. Scoff yourself (as fast as manners and decorum will allow) on a selection of fine finger sandwiches and handmade pastries and cakes. Or you could opt for the fancy high tea with an extra main dish on the menu. There are also vegetarian and vegan versions available, and of course, you have the option of adding Champagne. But of course.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: The Savoy, The Strand, London, WC2R 0EZ.
Price: Starts at £75.
Reservations: Book here.
10. Sketch’s Seasonal Afternoon Tea
Inside this 18th Century townhouse, you’ll find the ever-famous Gallery. Once a pink haven, and now a gilded glam-filled spot, this is where Sketch’s renowned afternoon tea is held. As well as being easy on the eye, the delightful treats — including quail’s egg finger sandwiches, puffy macaroons and pastries — are sure to please your tastebuds.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: 9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2XG.
Price: Tends to vary based on seasonal offers, but starts at £85.
Reservations: Book here.
Photo: Aqua Shard
Aqua Shard is back with its magical Peter Pan-themed afternoon tea experience on the 31st floor of The Shard. Take a trip to the enchanting world of Neverland and enjoy panoramic views of the London skyline while you nibble on sweet and savoury treats served on a tea-stand resembling Captain Hook’s infamous ship. This is definitely one you want to try at least once. Plus, £2 from each afternoon tea sold will go directly to The Great Ormond Street charity, to help seriously ill children from across the UK who are treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH).
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: Aqua Shard, Level 31, The Shard, St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY.
Price: Starts at £61.
Reservations: Book here
12. Fortnum & Mason’s Afternoon Tea
Photo: Fortnum’s and Masons
With a rich history of over 300 years producing and selling tea, there’s arguably no better place to go for a classic and elegant brew. Afternoon tea is served in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon (which, we’ll have you know, was opened by the late Queen herself). You’ll note the running theme of Fortnum & Mason’s famous pale blue and the selection of finger sandwiches and cakes is traditional, as expected. Choose from the traditional menu, or opt for the vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free versions. They’ve even got a children’s version here too.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London, W1A 1ER.
Price: Starts at £78.
Reservations: Book here.
13. Jurassic Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel
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With its close proximity to the cultural powerhouses of the Exhibition Road museums, The Ampersand Hotel’s highly revered afternoon tea series has historically always taken inspiration from its neighbourhood, as seen in both its Science- and Jurassic-themed afternoon teas. With the Patagotitan mayorum making its first-ever European appearance adjacent to the hotel, the hotel’s Jurassic-themed tea takes its cue from the time dinosaurs roamed the earth over 200 million years ago.
Alongside savoury treats such as mini hot dogs, T-Rex cheese straws, dinosaur jam sandwiches and homemade scones, you can expect a raspberry and lemon crémeux volcano eruption, a dark chocolate and caramel dinosaur egg nest and a mini dinosaur biscuit & milk chocolate fossil. Whilst kids can enjoy their accompanying hot chocolate, adults can sit back and indulge in a more grown-up offering comprising the choice of either a glass of Charles Heidsieck Brut NV or rosé Champagne, a glass of alcohol-free Wild Idol sparkling rosé or one of a selection of specially created cocktails. Sign us up!
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 3ER.
Price: Starts at £37.50 for children and £54.50 for adults.
Reservations: Book here.
14. Afternoon Tea at The Stage
Photo: The Stage
Available from 12.30-4pm – this one is the perfect post-shopping, pre-theatre pitstop – afternoon tea at The Stage in The Londoner hotel comprises all the best of British high tea favourites – including a selection of sandwiches, freshly-baked artisanal cakes, and fluffy scones to boot too.
Square-cut sandwiches include smoked salmon and Devon crab with yuzu kosho crème fraiche on granary bread and lemon-roasted Norfolk chicken with truffle mayonnaise on basil-and-spinach-infused bread. Both plain and sultana scones, baked in The Stage’s kitchen that morning, are served with indulgent Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry preserve and a light bergamot curd. Plus, don’t miss out on the ‘English Rose’ – a delightful patisserie of blackcurrant and pear with shortbread and almond detailing, paying a whimsical tribute to the national flower of England. You can also add some fizz to your order here too if you want something a bit more high-end.
When: Thursdays to Mondays.
Where: 38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX.
Price: Starts at £55 or £70 with a glass of Champagne.
Reservations: Book here.
15. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych
Photo: One Aldwych
If we can’t visit Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory to lick the wallpaper and eat everlasting gobstoppers, then this is certainly the next best thing. The menu at One Aldwych is full of scrumdiddlyumptious treats, including cake, homemade candyfloss, marshmallows, and scones with snozzberry jam and clotted cream. There’s also chocolate and caramel tea, and a wacky cocktail made with whisky, chocolate bitters, cherry, and grapefruit. Don’t knock it till you try it…
When: Wednesdays to Sundays.
Where: One Aldwych, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BZ.
Price: Starts at £70 for adults.
Reservations: Book here.
Credit: The Berkeley
The Berkeley is back with a vibrant seasonal makeover of their fashion-fabulous afternoon tea, the ‘Prêt-À-Portea’. Featured on ‘The Couture Cakewalk’ are seven designers, with biscuits, cakes, and teas all dressed in the finest Kenzo and Moschino. The spread also features a sweet homage to the late Vivienne Westwood with a Madagascar vanilla biscuit portrait. This is surely the most fashionable afternoon tea in town.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: Collins Room at The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL.
Price: Starts at £80.
Reservations: Book here.
17. Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea at Lucy Wong
Credit: Lucy Wong
Located inside the dimly-lit, oozing-with-sophistication, underground bar, Lucy Wong; this Asian twist on the classic afternoon tea is like no other in London.
Inspired by the memories of spending afternoons sipping tea and tucking into Dim Sum and sweet treats with her mother; Lucy’s unique offering is served from 3-5pm every Saturday and will include a variety of traditional Dim Sum, Cantonese delicacies and hand-finished patisseries. A free-flowing teapot of Chinese tea will help wash everything down nicely, and you can even add on a glass of champers or some of their signature cocktails if you want to make the afternoon extra special.
When: Saturdays.
Where: 33-34 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1JN.
Price: Starts at £45 or £55 with a glass of Champagne.
Reservations: Book here.
Photo: The Chesterfield
The Chesterfield surely takes the title of ‘sweetest afternoon tea in London‘. Taking place in the hotel’s beautiful conservatory, filled with pick ‘n’ mix and jars of old fashioned sweets, the experience has a real retro vibe. Feast on finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and cakes, all inspired by an old fashioned sweetshop. Think Coca-Cola slices, chocolate chip scones, peanut butter cups, drumstick macaroons, and strawberry Liquorice Allsorts cheesecake – it’s a truly nostalgic affair.
On top of it all, you’ll also be greeted with a magical welcome drink of homemade pink lemonade, floating within a cloud of dry ice and flying saucers. You can also opt for a halal-friendly version here too, and the hotel is dog-friendly so no need to leave the pooch behind for this one! They also recently received an Award of Excellence at the prestigious Afternoon Tea Awards 2023, so this is one not to miss out on!
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5EB.
Price: Starts at £35 for children and £65 for adults.
Reservations: Book here.
19. The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Photo: Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Launched on the first day of Spring (March 20), the award-winning restaurant Kona’s The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea transports diners to a stunning Yorkshire garden with every bite. The beautifully designed pastries and delectable savoury treats have been inspired by the timeless children’s classic tale of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The Secret Garden Afternoon Tea at The Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences is complemented by a selection of teas from Bird & Blend Tea Company and gins from The Secret Garden Gin Distillery. Flavours include lemon verbena, apothecary rose and lavender and echinacea, and the tea will be served in the delightful Kona eatery.
When: Thursdays to Sundays.
Where: 51 Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London, SW1E 6AF.
Price: Starts at £75 with a 50% discount for children aged 4-11.
Reservations: Book here.
20. Nyetimber Sparkling Wine Afternoon Tea at RAILS
Photo: RAILS restaurant
The luxurious, Grade II-listed Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross is proud to introduce its Nyetimber Sparkling Wine Afternoon Tea, which is taking place in its recently-opened RAILS Restaurant.
A chic and stylish brasserie, it’s a lovely spot to while away a few hours and tuck into savoury delicacies including classic finger sandwiches, cranberry and sausage rolls or a vegetarian wild mushroom tartlet featuring freshly baked flaky pastry. Sweet treats on offer include a zesty mango and passionfruit cheesecake; a banana deluxe, a light yet decadent chocolate mousse and a fluffy Victoria Sponge – alongside classic and fruity scones too. Let’s not forget the loose-leaf teas and Nyetimber sparkling wine on the roster too. If you’re looking to go above and beyond, you can even go for a glass of Perrier Jouët Champagne – oh darrrrrling!
When: Saturdays to Mondays.
Where: RAILS Restaurant, Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross St. Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB.
Price: Starts at £35.
Reservations: Book here.
21. Alice In Wonderland-Themed Afternoon Tea at The Franklin London
Photo: The Franklin London
London’s appetite for Alice remains undimmed over 150 years after Lewis Carroll’s tales were first published, and boutique hotel The Franklin London is satisfying that appetite with a charming Alice-themed tea. Featuring delectable sandwiches and Alice In Wonderland-themed cakes and pastries (plus optional Champers), this particular afternoon tea experience is something that will really make you fall through the Looking Glass.
When: Mondays to Sundays.
Where: 24 Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2DB.
Price: Starts at £55.
Reservations: Book here.
22. Classic, Rosé and Champagne Afternoon Tea at Oblix At The Shard
Photo: Justin De Souza
Another Shard-based afternoon tea here – this time at Oblix on the 32nd floor. Enjoy panoramic views and some of the tastiest cakes in town with a selection of three different afternoon teas. The Classic Afternoon Tea includes a selection of sandwiches such as the smoked salmon, cream cheese, and rye, and the free range egg and truffle, an array of scones with seasonal jam, fresh honeycomb and clotted cream. Add in pastries, a wide selection of eclectic teas and a chance to upgrade to one including bottomless rosé and selected cocktails or free-flowing Champagne, and you’ve got yourself a real afternoon to remember!
When: Thursdays to Sundays.
Where: The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY.
Price: Starts at £58.
Reservations: Book here.
23. Afternoon Tea at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Photo: Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
An independent five-star hotel in the heart of Mayfair, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is located directly opposite Green Park and just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, the West End, and designer-lined Bond Street. Where better to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week in the heart of the capital then?
For those who appreciate an afternoon tea that is quintessentially British, you can’t go too far wrong with the hotel’s Traditional Afternoon Tea. With sandwiches including Burford Brown egg mayonnaise, coronation chicken and smoked salmon with cream cheese, the hotel’s afternoon tea menu sets expectations high from the outset. Homemade cakes,, cream teas, pastries and sweets include amarena and cherry blossom macaroons, rose and lychee mousse and raspberry mascarpone garden. Of course, no traditional afternoon tea would be complete without plain and raisin scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, too. There are also savoury, bottomless, vegan, and gluten-free options here too.
When: Daily.
Where: The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, 116 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BJ.
Price: Starts at £45 per person.
Reservations: Book here.
24. Afternoon Tea at The Stafford
Photo: The Stafford
The Stafford London, renowned for its timeless elegance and exceptional hospitality, has recently launched a sophisticated new afternoon tea on July 31. The afternoon tea is going to be served from a brand-new bespoke cake trolley for an added sense of theatre and occasion, allowing you the chance to chooses your preferred cakes and pastries. The new recipes have been created collaboratively by Magdalena Velczenbach, The Stafford’s Head Pastry Chef, and Lisa Goodwin-Allen, the Executive Chef of the Michelin-starred Northcote in Lancashire.
To start, sandwiches and scones will be served on a traditional cake stand, alongside coffee or a selection of fine teas from the prestigious Camelia’s Tea House. Delicate finger sandwiches will include H. Forman & Son smoked salmon with horseradish crème fraîche on granary bread and honey roasted ham and mustard mayonnaise on onion bread, alongside a truffle egg bun. Plain and fruit scones will be served with whipped clotted cream and strawberry jam, alongside a savoury delight – a Westcombe cheddar scone with soft cheese and chives. You can also add in some Champers ion you like – classy!
When: Daily.
Where: 16-18 St James’s Place, St. James’s, London, SW1A 1NJ.
Price: Starts at £70.
Reservations: Book here.
25. Al Fresco Afternoon Tea at Number Sixteen at The Orangery
Photo: Number Sixteen at The Orangery
Nestled away in South Kensington is the peaceful garden at Number Sixteen. As an extension of The Orangery restaurant, guests can enjoy afternoon tea surrounded by mulberry trees, blooming hydrangeas and koi pond. Within this beautiful setting, a contemporary afternoon tea is served – think finger sandwiches of smoked salmon and lemon harissa and goat’s cheese and fig chutney, as well as freshly baked treats including a viola and lemon tart and a saffron and cardamom cream milk bun. Sign us up!
When: Daily.
Where: The Orangery and Garden, 16 Sumner Place, London, SW7 3EG.
Price: Starts at £45.
Reservations: Book here.
26. The Enchanted Afternoon Tea at the Georgian House Hotel
Photo: Georgian House Hotel
The perfect match to an overnight stay in The Wizard Chambers at The Georgian Hotel is a spellbinding afternoon tea and the potion-making experience. Taking place every weekend, the Enchanted Afternoon Tea offers a range of tantalising treats. Across three tiers, there are inside out sandwiches, lightening bolt scones, and beastly bakewells, served in an open bird owl cage. The whole thing starts with a fantastic florish of dry ice in a cauldron, which I loved so much, I asked if we could do again. You even get a little witches’ hat while you eat. Fun right?
Alongside the sweet and savoury treats, guests can try their hand at a potion-making experience. Using specialist ingredients like Goblin Goo, Curious Caviar, peaflower syrup, Werewolf Fur, and Unicorn Tears, you can concoct two cocktails or mocktails. You are given instructions just as you’d expect from Potions class, delivered on a scroll. The potion-making experience is an additional £25 for cocktails (or £20 for mocktails); or you can opt for bottomless bubbles for £20pp instead.
When: Saturdays and Sundays.
Where: 35 – 39 St. George’s Drive, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4DG.
Price: Starts at £40 for adults and £20 for children.
Reservations: Book here.
27. Tipple Tea at Rockwell
Photo: Rockwell
Tipple Tea is Rockwell’s much-loved afternoon tea for cocktail lovers. It features a decadent array of seasonal sweets and savouries, paired beautifully with a choice of expertly crafted cocktails. Dishes range from savoury bites such as the artichoke, ham and truffle on sourdough through to the sweet salted caramel canelé with blackberry. All of these are paired with expert cocktails such as the Earl Grey inspired ‘Victoria’ and the ‘Spring Gardens’ – a heavenly concoction of butterfly pea and lavender.
Perhaps our favourite though is the ‘Miranda’ which draws inspiration from Virginia Woolf’s ‘In The Orchard’. The cocktail combines freshly pressed Bramley apple juice along with the subtle notes of mint, sage and gentian from green Chartreuse.
When: Thursdays to Sundays.
Where: Rockwell, The Trafalgar St. James, 2 Spring Gardens, St. James’s, London, SW1A 2TS.
Price: Starts at £48 with alcoholic cocktails or £36 for the non-alcoholic option.
Reservations: Book here.
28. ‘A Taste of Balthazar’ at Balthazar
Photo: Balthazar
Covent Garden brasserie Balthazar, is delighted to announce the arrival of its delightful, new afternoon tea experience, ‘A Taste of Balthazar’. Available now, the new afternoon tea menu brings together an exquisite array of flavours through savoury and sweet delights, allowing guests to enjoy the epitome of Parisian indulgence.
Available Monday to Friday from 2-4ppm, diners can delight in a refreshing French 75 cocktail incorporating gin, Champagne, lemon juice and sugar, before indulging in an elegant array of French favourites. Food comes in the form of dressed crab with zesty herb mayonnaise, the Balthazar ‘mini hamburger’, a tarragon-poached chicken sandwich with truffle mayonnaise, and a comté cheese and ham croissant.
With no afternoon tea complete without a selection of sweet delights, guests can then enjoy a delectable selection of desserts including ‘Paris brest’ – a delicious choux pastry filled with luscious praline cream – as well as the ‘gateau opera’ an exquisite blend of coffee-soaked sponge layered with ganache and coffee French buttercream.
When: Mondays to Fridays.
Where: Balthazar, 4-6 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ.
Price: Starts at £80 for two people.
Reservations: Book here.
29. Afternoon Tea at The Beaumont
Photo: The Beaumont
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week in The Beaumont Hotel’s sophisticated Gatsby’s Room, with a transatlantic-inspired summer tea from Head Chef Ben Boeynaems. The summer tea showcases Head Chef Ben Boeynaems’s transatlantic twist on a classic British tradition, inspired by iconic staples from across the pond.
Guests can expect an amuse bouche and sandwiches served on soft bread baked fresh by the Beaumont’s in-house baker, including devilled egg with cacklebean farm egg, biber chilli and kimchi; a caesar salad with smoked chicken caesar and aged parmesan, cured lox with citrus cured salmon, fennel, yoghurt and mint and a Philly cheesesteak, comprising Hereford beef, caramelised onions and ogleshield cheese.
Sandwiches are closely followed by freshly baked scones served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve, alongside sweet treats including peach and amaretto baba, a strawberry and coconut mousse, a hazelnut and chocolate tartlet with toasted meringue, a black forest cherry, vanilla and black pepper éclair and a marshmallow-to-go from the hotel’s new ‘marshmallow trolley’. Plus, for the month of August, they’re offering a complimentary glass of Champagne. The hotel also won an Award of Excellence at the Afternoon Tea Awards this year.Winner, winner.
When: Daily.
Where: The Beaumont, Brown Hart Gardens, Mayfair London, W1K 6TF.
Price: Starts at £66.
Reservations:Book here.
If you’re looking for something a bit different and are really wanting to spoil your four-legged friend with an afternoon tea, then why not join this one? This ‘pawsome’ (sorry) and dog-friendly experience has everything your furry friend could dream of with a four-course selection of treats, free-flowing water and even ‘puppuccinos’ (with lactose-free milk) too! Treats here include a lamb liver and veggie stew, a banana ‘woofin’, a carrot ‘pupcake’ and a peanut butter and oats cookie – now what pooch isn’t gonna love that hey?!
And if your fluffy friend is still feeling hungry, Jack and Beyond also sell dog ice cream all year round, as well as delicious treats for us humans too. Set only a five minute walk from Battersea Park, the café is perfectly situated to go and burn off some energy before or after the experience on a lovely dog walk.
When: Daily.
Where: Jack and Beyond, 146 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 3JR.
Price: Starts at £14.
Reservations: Book here.
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So there you have it – a roundup of some of the best places offering afternoon tea in London. So put on your best garb, bring along a companion and get ready to eat your body weight in cake and scones!
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