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Tea and Tattle, London,

Tea and Tattle

4.5
4.5
78 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
8:00 pm
  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Ah, there really is nothing more wonderfully British than a nice cup of tea and an opportunity to put your feet up, something the folk at London’s Tea and Tattle know only too well. Situated under the atmospherically delightful Arthur Probsthain Oriental and African Bookseller (est. 1903 no less), Tea and Tattle is a very English escape from the stiff upper lips of the busy streets above. Painted in a bright white, the room is light and airy despite its subterranean location, one wall featuring hand-painted Chinese wallpaper, others eclectic art works, some of course related to the business of bookselling. Calling itself a ‘traditional tea room with a modern cultural twist’, Tea and Tattle specialises in that indulgent favourite, the afternoon tea. It’s a must for tourists and locals in need of a relaxing hour away from the office alike but for those needing something more practical to eat, there’s also a good range of high quality sandwiches, cakes and scones.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07722 192703
  • Website
    http://www.apandtea.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Afternoon Tea Set Menus

All served with home made real lemonade

  • Tea For OneGBP 17.00

    one tea, one sandwich, one scone and one cake

    • TraditionalGBP 33.50

      two teas, two sandwiches, two scones, & two cake

      • SmoothieGBP 33.00

        two smoothies, two sandwiches, two scones, & two cakes

        • Coffee RoyalGBP 30.50

          two coffees, two sandwiches, two scones, & two cakes

          Sandwiches

          Add extra filling £0.50. All made with a choice of white, wholemeal, rosemary or malted wheat granary bread (toasted sandwiches also available)

          • HamGBP 4.40

            with Horseradish Mustard, Mayonnaise and Tomato

            • Parma HamGBP 4.80

              Rocket and Red Onion Marmalade

              • Roast BeefGBP 4.80

                Watercress & Horseradish Mustard

                • ChickenGBP 4.80

                  with Cucumber and Lemon Mayonnaise Chutney

                  • Cream CheeseGBP 4.20

                    Chives and Cucumber

                    • Mature CheddarGBP 4.20

                      with Westmorland Chutney

                      • Brie and GrapeGBP 4.40

                        • Tuna MayonnaiseGBP 4.00

                          with Cucumber

                          • Crab and LettuceGBP 4.80

                            with Mayonnaise and Lemon

                            • Smoked SalmonGBP 4.80

                              Creme Fraiche with Cucumber and Lemon

                              • Egg MayonnaiseGBP 4.00

                                with Chives

                                • Hummus and Red PepperGBP 4.20

                                  • Honey, Banana and WalnutGBP 4.40

                                    Scones

                                    £3.40. Our scones are served with clotted cream and choice of the following jams

                                    • Strawberry & Black Pepper Jam (Recommended)

                                      • Raspberry and Vanilla Jam (Recommended)

                                        • Damson Jam

                                          • Five Fruit Marmalade

                                            Delicious!

                                            Leaf Tea Selection

                                            All £3.60

                                            • Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

                                              • Assam (India)

                                                • Darjeeling

                                                  • Lapsang (China)

                                                    • Earl Grey

                                                      • Jasmine

                                                        • Sencha (Japan)

                                                          • Oolong (Taiwan)

                                                            • Kenyan Fannings

                                                              • English Breakfast

                                                                • Camomile

                                                                  • Peppermint

                                                                    • Red Berries

                                                                      Fresh Coffees

                                                                      • EspressoGBP 1.60

                                                                        • Double EspressoGBP 1.80

                                                                          • MacchiatoGBP 1.90

                                                                            • Flat WhiteGBP 2.00

                                                                              • LatteGBP 2.10

                                                                                • AmericanoGBP 2.00

                                                                                  • CappuccinoGBP 2.20

                                                                                    • Hot ChocolateGBP 2.20

                                                                                      Cakes

                                                                                      All £3.40

                                                                                      • Coffee and Walnut

                                                                                        • Chocolate

                                                                                          • Carrot

                                                                                            • Victoria sponge

                                                                                              • Lemon drizzle

                                                                                                Classic Combination Offers

                                                                                                • Coffee and CakeGBP 5.00

                                                                                                  • Tea and SconeGBP 6.50

                                                                                                    Smoothies

                                                                                                    All £3.40

                                                                                                    • Pure Delight

                                                                                                      Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry

                                                                                                      • Power Passion

                                                                                                        Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Mango

                                                                                                        • Tropical Pleasure

                                                                                                          Melon, Mango, Strawberry

                                                                                                          • Heavenly Twist

                                                                                                            Pineapple, Mango, Kiwi, Strawberry

                                                                                                            Drinks

                                                                                                            • Still WaterGBP 1.00

                                                                                                              • Sparkling WaterGBP 1.20

                                                                                                                • Coke / Diet CokeGBP 1.00

                                                                                                                  • SpriteGBP 1.00

                                                                                                                    • FantaGBP 1.00

                                                                                                                      • RibenaGBP 1.00

                                                                                                                        • Iced CoffeeGBP 3.00

                                                                                                                          • Fresh Orange JuiceGBP 3.00

                                                                                                                            • Real LemonadeGBP 3.00

                                                                                                                              Chegworth Valley Farm Pressed Juices

                                                                                                                              £2.50

                                                                                                                              • Apple and Beetroot

                                                                                                                                • Apple / Elderflower

                                                                                                                                  • Apple / Raspberry

                                                                                                                                    • Apple / Rhubard

                                                                                                                                      • Pear

                                                                                                                                        • Cox / Bramley

                                                                                                                                          Fresh Salads

                                                                                                                                          All salads include fresh leaves, cucumber, tomato, seeds and served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

                                                                                                                                          • Side Salad

                                                                                                                                            • SmallGBP 4.00
                                                                                                                                            • LargeGBP 5.00

                                                                                                                                          • Salad with Ham, Beef or ChickenGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                            • Salad with Salmon, Crab or TunaGBP 7.00

                                                                                                                                              • Salad with Cheese or HummusGBP 6.50

                                                                                                                                                Additional Snacks

                                                                                                                                                • CroissantGBP 1.30

                                                                                                                                                  • With JamGBP 1.80

                                                                                                                                                • Danish PastryGBP 1.50

                                                                                                                                                  • MuffinGBP 1.80

                                                                                                                                                    • CrispsGBP 1.50

                                                                                                                                                      Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                                                                                                      What 78 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                                                                                      4.5 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                                                      • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                      • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                      78 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                      1. juliettg

                                                                                                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 4 December 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                        Charming basement location. Feels like an old world london. But the spot has a funny odor that made eating unappealing. Food wasn’t bad but not my favorite. The cream on the scones looks beautiful but tastes old and heavy. The service… waiter is quite nice but alone.

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                                                                                                                                                      2. ChrisTM

                                                                                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 25 May 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                        Older dining area downstairs from a book shop. Not super fancy, which was exactly what we were looking for in our afternoon tea. The tea was good, the sandwiches were ok, and the scones were excellent. Overall, I felt like it was a good value. I would recommend Tea and Tattle.

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                                                                                                                                                      3. Maria

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 16 May 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                        Tasty food, good service, quite expensive. I'd recommend

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                                                                                                                                                      4. Rebecca

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 13 February 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                        I really loved the scones and sandwiches! The tea was super nice and so was the gentleman at the counter. I thought the bathroom could use some attention.. There was nothing to dry my hands with. The tiny sugar bowls on the table were a little off putting.

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                                                                                                                                                      5. NikkiD

                                                                                                                                                        Raleigh

                                                                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 8 February 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                        Lovely staff. Quick service Taste tea and cakes

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                                                                                                                                                      6. Ijs16

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 20 January 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                        It's kind and delicious! I ate it full because it was a lot! :)

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                                                                                                                                                      7. Haulingcold

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 20 January 2023

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                        Very kind and delicious food! The tea was amazing, and the ambience is very London-ic. Great choice for travelers who want to enjoy tea food.

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                                                                                                                                                      8. MazzoniM

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 19 December 2022

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                        What a great moment. I really enjoy my party Time

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                                                                                                                                                      9. Carmen

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 2 December 2022

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                        Todo muy bien,llegamos con retraso por un imprevisto y no nos pusieron problemas .

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                                                                                                                                                      10. KimL

                                                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                                                        Dined on 29 November 2022

                                                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                        It is always a pleasure to have tea at Tea and Tattle. I like the service and of course all those good things that are served, the teas, the sandwiches, the scones…

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                                                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                                                      Tea and Tattle is rated 4.5 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                      8:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                      Google Map for Tea and Tattle

                                                                                                                                                      41 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3PE

                                                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                                                                                        Bloomsbury
                                                                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                        Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                                                        £26 to £40
                                                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                        British
                                                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                        None
                                                                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                        Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                                                        Cafe, High Tea, Non-Smoking
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