Diners' Choice: Afternoon Tea restaurants in London

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Updated 05 November 2024

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Afternoon Tea at Rosewood London

4.7

4.7 (799)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Holborn

About the restaurant

Executive Pastry Chef Mark Perkins and his team have created a new vision for Mirror Room’s Art Afternoon Tea series established since 2017 by live collaborating with multidisciplinary London-based artist, John Booth, combining their separate visions for the first time.

A menu brimming with artistic expression.

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Steven

Dined on 25 Oct 2024

Elegant afternoon tea with sterling service and creative, delicious food. The sandwiches were delicious and noticeably elevated compared to other afternoon teas. The cakes were gorgeous works of art. The room is spectacular.

The Parlour

4.7

4.7 (205)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Westminster

About the restaurant

With more than 100 years of history , VALRHONA selection of ranges have become our partner as we dare excellence on each of our desserts.
Experience the new Great Scotland Yard Signature Afternoon Tea at The Parlour. Inspired by the building's iconic history as first head quarter of the British Police, each dish is a journey through its infamous tales, with rare ingredients and creative twists. The iconic Ink Pot Cake is a toast to all the great writers who passed through the building, like Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, who drew inspiration from its stories for his Sherlock Holmes tales.

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Jessica

Dined on 22 Oct 2024

This afternoon tea was so very interesting. We loved the variety of food, and how the servers explained why each meal and presentation piece was chosen. Everything was utterly delicious, and we really enjoyed the selection of teas presented. We left very stuffed, and very happy. The atmosphere was relaxing and quiet, and we were able to converse normally without having to shout or whisper. It was that perfect blend.

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Dog afternoon tea

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Festive Pre-Theatre Menu

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Great Scotland Yard Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

4.8

4.8 (1218)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Charing Cross

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London offers one of life’s great luxuries. Illuminated by a spectacular Baccarat Chandelier and accompanied by uplifting melodies from a Steinway Piano, The Crystal Moon Lounge provides an idyllic atmosphere for a sumptuous afternoon treat.

Designed to showcase individual elements of a tea ceremony and with every aspect of a guest's experience considered, our expert Tea Master weighs and infuses bespoke tea blends for the perfect cup of tea. Delight in this wonderful interactive experience, with cakes and indulgent patisseries served from our heritage trolley on a bespoke line of Richard Brendon bone china. For a touch of elegance, enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne in Baccarat Mille Nuits champagne flutes with a nod to the breath-taking Baccarat crystal chandelier overhead.

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Zain

Dined on 3 Nov 2024

Lovely experience all round, great food, lovely venue, and a perfect Sunday

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Dazzling delights: festive afternoon tea

Anya Cafe

4.7

4.7 (38)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Chelsea

About the restaurant

In the heart of Chelsea is the Anya Cafe, serving breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea and early evening drinks. The cafe also offers a selection of specially created Anya Hindmarch cakes and biscuits, designed to eat in or be taken away as gifts in beautiful boxes. Booking required for Afternoon Tea's only.

Enjoy Anya’s playful take on the British tradition of afternoon tea at Anya Cafe. Pre-order your afternoon tea experience – whether for a birthday, baby shower, or just because – and join us every day between 11am and 5pm. Booking is essential via the link below.

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Toni

Dined on 10 Nov 2024

Fantastic Christmas Afternoon Tea would highly recommend.

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Anya's Festive Afternoon Tea

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Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough

4.7

4.7 (1168)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Knightsbridge

About the restaurant

Home of the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea.

Whether for a special celebration, or simply the pleasure of a quintessentially English ritual performed with unparalleled attention to detail, Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is an occasion to be treasured. Mere moments from Knightsbridge and leafy Hyde Park just across the road, The Lanesborough is the ideal choice for afternoon tea in London.

Served daily in the majestic, naturally-lit surroundings of the hotel’s dining room, The Lanesborough Grill, afternoon tea is accompanied by a pianist at weekends.

Please view the menus below to find out which afternoon tea menu is served on your booking date.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal menus are also available. Please notify the restaurant of any dietary requirements or allergies with a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your booking.

A children's menu is available and is charged at £50 per child. If your booking includes children please make a note in your booking.

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Jocelyn

Dined 5 days ago

Bridgerton Afternoon tea - we sat in the raised area around the main regency room. We were eating at 12.30 on a Monday so nice and quiet. Piano music lovely and the food was exceptional . We were not rushed at any point and the sandwiches and themed cakes were lovely and gooey. The lemon curd with the scones was really good - there was strawberry jam as well. We were asked if we want more sandwiches and I was provided with a box to take a couple of cakes home.

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Bridgerton Blend Afternoon Tea

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Bridgerton Afternoon Tea with Champagne

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Bridgerton Afternoon Tea with Cocktail

Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House

4.9

4.9 (456)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Marble Arch

About the restaurant

Offering the ultimate in British elegance, the Park Room brings a distinguished Afternoon Tea experience to the 5-star Grosvenor House Hotel. With a contemporary design, the Park Room offers a tranquil setting to relax away from busy London life.

With beautiful views overlooking the Royal Hyde Park, Park Room offers a seasonal twist on a traditional Afternoon Tea experience with delicate pastries hand crafted by our Executive Pastry Chef. A selection of Newby teas complements the new Afternoon Tea, with the option to add a glass of Champagne.

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Jennifer

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing tea experience! Our favorite thing to do in London! Live piano was lovely too!

Afternoon Tea at The Landmark Hotel

4.6

4.6 (367)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Marylebone

About the restaurant

At The Landmark London, we’ve been perfecting and refining the art of traditional Afternoon Tea for over century. Today, you can experience our quintessentially London afternoon tea in inimitable style under the high palms of our magnificent Victorian Winter Garden atrium. The setting is serene and magical, the atmosphere relaxed and refined with the soft sound of piano and daylight twinkling through. Indulge in an irresistible assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with delicious preserves and clotted cream, along with a selection of crafted cakes and pastries designed by our Pastry Chefs Mauro and Daniel, winners of Bake Off: The Professionals 2023.

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Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience service excellent food great enjoyed this one of the best afternoon teas that i have had

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Brut Champagne High Palms High Tea

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Rosé Champagne High Palms High Tea

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Traditional High Palms High Tea

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

4.4

4.4 (1302)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Aldwych

About the restaurant

Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea, that has had a dazzling makeover.

Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall –all tantalisingly tremendous items inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.

In the heart of London’s theatreland, you can find a wonderful taste of Willy Wonka’s factory. Feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems macaron and classic Coronation chicken. Journey on for fabulously fluffy floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams. If you find this thirsty work, wash it down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, Juicing Room mix, water pistol punch cocktails, or fizzy lifting Champagne - spot on for spectacular special occasions or simply an indulgent afternoon immersed in one of the tastiest tales ever told.

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Hayley

Dined 3 days ago

Can I just say I never write reviews but honestly this experience HAS TO BE SPOKEN ABOUT! Firstly I’d like to thank Pio & Muhammad for their OUTSTANDING service, both the guys made us feel so incredibly special, were super attentive and HAPPY! It was so nice to see. Both of them need a raise because they genuinely made this experience ten times better. We went mid week and it was a lot quieter which we loved and were offered a booth by the wonderful lady at the beginning and even at the end she offered us both a lollipop as we declined the mulled wine / hot chocolate because we were so full of tea 😂 The sandwiches were incredible, I was really surprised at the vegan options being so delicious - that mushroom sarni was INSANE. The atmosphere was great. We were very happy that it wasn’t too busy and loud. It was mums birthday and she got a special cake and Pio sang happy birthday with me so I wasn’t alone which was adorable! He was a very gentle soul. We had the best time and thoroughly recommend anyone to go! It is quite expensive but honestly the service made up for that entirely - you pay for what you get. I will be coming back!

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Afternoon Tea at Ting, Shangri-La The Shard, London

4.4

4.4 (2191)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

London Bridge

About the restaurant

TĪNG, named after the Chinese word for ‘living room’, is the collective name for the restaurant and lounge on level 35 of Shangri-La The Shard, London.

TĪNG Restaurant's delicious afternoon tea is the perfect way for guests to indulge while enjoying views of London that stretch for miles. Freshly-made sandwiches and baked scones are served alongside delicate themed treats.

Shangri-La Cares; our safety programme entails a range of enhanced protocols and measures in addition to our already rigorous hygiene and safety standards. Designed to ensure our colleagues work in a safe environment with peace of mind and that our guests can confidently enjoy the moments that matter most while in our care.

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Frédérique

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was absolutely amazing, the food, the teas, the view, the people working there. However we did not expect the 15% service charge to be added to the price. But be had a wonderful time and do not regret at all to have chosen the Shangri-La for our tea time in London.

Afternoon Tea at Roast

4.3

4.3 (593)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

London Bridge

About the restaurant

Join us for a traditional British afternoon tea, featuring a taste of ROAST classics!

Our afternoon tea comprises of 3 courses including finger sandwiches, savouries, traditional scones served with jam and clotted cream, and true British cakes. It is served alongside a great selection of tea.

We offer the perfect environment to enjoy the great British tradition of afternoon tea whilst looking down on the hustle and bustle of London’s oldest market place.

We are glad to offer the following alternative afternoon tea menus, with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to your reservation: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Halal.

Our afternoon tea is available Friday to Sunday from 11:45am to 5:30pm.

The menu relies on only the freshest produce so is often subject to change.

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Debbie

Dined 1 day ago

Had a lovely afternoon tea lovely food good service lovely atmosphere.

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