Afternoon tea in London
How you pronounce “scones” may differ, but there is nothing more British than a well-set afternoon tea with clotted cream and seasonal jam and a selection of flavoured tea. This is the perfect excuse to go out and enjoy a great afternoon tea, let us share our selection of must try afternoon tea experiences in London.
Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea, at the Sanderson London
Tumble down the rabbit hole and explore the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderlands Tea party. Full of sweet treats and savoury delights to tantalise your taste buds with traditional and wonderland inspired ‘Eat me’ treats like the White Rabbit cucumber and cream cheese sandwich on pesto bread or the chocolate and pistachio Blue Caterpillar, the Sanderson also include a range of infused teas like the “Queen of hearts”- red rose petals with hint of vanilla and chocolate tea or “Mad Hatter” – green tea infused with passion fruit, guava and mango, these tea infusions can be purchased separately for you to take a bit of wonderland home with you!
Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea, at The Dilly
Bringing Beatrix Potter’s well-loved Peter Rabbit to life, The Dilly serves the British tradition in the light-filled terrace. The tasty, themed treats and teas are loved by Children and adults alike, the fun menu includes ‘Caught in a Twist’ – smoked salmon and sundried tomato pinwheel and ‘Flower-Pot Hideout’ – edible chocolate pot with chamomile mousse, blackberry chocolate mud and sponge cake, with vegetarian and vegan options on request.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea, at One Aldwych
Everything you would expect from an enchanted afternoon tea, feast on scrumptious not-quite-as-it-seems savouries like salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast beef and horseradish, not forgetting the ‘Snozzberry jam’ washed down with fizzy lifting champagne, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall, and chocolate or lemon sherbet tea. Bring your inner child to life in this iconic Roald Dhal inspired tea experience.
The Basement Tea Room, at Camden Market
We all know Camden is full of little gems tucked away in the market, and so when it comes to tea rooms The Basement is the perfect way to slow down from the busy hussle and bustle of the market above and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. This isn’t your ordinary tearoom, its quirky kitsch, and unique. if vintage is also your thing, in you may be lucky to find a bargain of the many rails dotted around, this afternoon tea won’t break your bank.
London Landmarks Afternoon Tea, at Town House
Take a tour of the capital’s architecture in a tasty way, serving edible tributes to London’s most famed structures, the Town House have wowed us with a London eye inspired tea stand topped with scones, sandwiches and sweets, the menu truly is a celebration of London.
Brigit’s Bakery Afternoon Tea Tour Bus
Staying on the London sights theme our next tea experience is like no other, enjoy your afternoon tea while on the move on a traditional double decker red bus! Your bus driver will take you on a 90 minute journey around Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, Downing Street and more, all while enjoying an array of tasty sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Peter Pan Afternoon tea, at Aqua Shard
In partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital children’s charity, fly high to Neverland, level 31 of the shard to be exact and enjoy the nostalgic magic of the well-loved classic fairy tale Peter Pan. the delicious menu includes a ‘Codfish’ Captain Hook brandade and ‘Lost Boys’ chicken and bacon sandwich and ‘Tinker Bell’ sweet pastry biscuits (with gold fairy dust). The view from the shard makes it feel like you are actually flying to Neverland.
What’s The Tea, at The Perception
A playful and fabulous afternoon tea fit for Queens! Based on the electric colourful world of a drag queens makeup box! Scones are served with lashings of ‘Clotted Night Cream’ and ‘Lip Jam’, glitter balls made of white chocolate coated lemon and blueberry cake pop. If that isn’t enough glitter and sparkle for you, you can amplify your experience with afternoon tease, monthly Sunday tea with Globe Girls to host and entertain you.
Wizard Afternoon Tea, at Wizard Exploratorium
Cast your spell at the Wizard Exploratorium with this interactive afternoon tea experience. Select your magic wand and head to the interactive workstation where you control your tea stand and open locked chests to uncover your ingredients to brew magical transfiguration tea and then you can enjoy a selection of delightful scones, traditional Sand-Witches and funky desserts.
Rock and Roll Afternoon tea, at The Gore
In 1968 The Rolling Stones picked The Gore as the venue for the launch party of their Beggars Banquet Album, so it is only essential for 190 Queens Gate to team up with luxury event planners La Fête to bring this Rock and Roll inspired afternoon tea. Bringing artists including The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Queen and David Bowie among others to make this legendary menu with master pieces “Sweet ‘Choux’ O’ Mine” – raspberry cream filled Choux pastry; “Goodbye Ziggy” – lighting bolt chocolate cake; and “Under Pressure” Sultana or vanilla scones.
