The portraits on the wall and ornate curtains complete the mood, making you feel as if you are taking tea with your slightly bonkers rich uncle. The highlight of this afternoon tea set is the choice between four pots of gin and tea libations designed to warm you up on even the most drizzly of London afternoons.
Book ahead to secure your spot in this cozy venue. This popular gin bar doubles as a homey spot for afternoon tea. The Landmark is another great option for the purist looking for a traditional afternoon tea experience. Other than its perfectly executed classics — from cucumber sandwiches to lemon meringue tarts — a highlight worth mentioning is the diverse spread of jams to choose from.
Perfect if you like to branch out from the traditional offering of strawberry jam. Those with dietary restrictions will appreciate the vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus available. Having received Best Themed Afternoon Tea at the Afternoon Tea awards in , the secret is already out so we recommend securing an online booking.
Momo provides a more budget-friendly afternoon tea service with a North African twist. Momo provides a budget-friendly afternoon tea with a North African twist. This popular plant-based restaurant is throwing the proverbial hat into the afternoon tea ring with its unique refined, sugar-free, dairy-free, chemical-free, vegetarian-friendly service.
The dairy-intolerant can now finally experience the full joy of scones with an abundance of coconut clotted cream and preserves.
What could be more quintessentially British than afternoon tea with sweets featuring famous London landmarks? The Town House at The Kensington pays tribute to the UK capital by serving chocolate gherkins, carrot cake in the shape of The Shard skyscraper and Big Ben-inspired lemon curd tarts on a tea stand shaped like the London Eye. An impressive gazebo takes centre stage where a pianist plays during the day, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Guests have been coming to the Thames Foyer to enjoy our famous Savoy Afternoon Tea for over a century, a feature of the hotel since it opened in To this day, we honour the traditional service style of Afternoon Tea, a custom that dates back to English weather being what it was, the terrace was soon glazed in and incorporated into the body of the main restaurant, where fashionable couples enjoyed mid-afternoon refreshments.
By the s, Afternoon Tea was a firm tradition at The Savoy. Attention pastry lovers — this afternoon tea is for you. Imagine tiers upon tiers of choux pastry, The Sweet Pink Afternoon Tea is a glorious celebration of French patisserie. We enjoyed the chouquettes — light as air choux buns which break up the more decadent treats. Other services include smaller pairings with a variety of pricing options. Set in a grand, Georgian hotel on a smart Mayfair street, the service is exceptional from the moment you step into their large marble hallway.
Children and adults alike will love the nostalgic treats and artistic touches included in this afternoon tea. The perfectly cut sandwiches are light, soft and fluffy, with flavoursome fillings of chicken, bacon and mustard, along with the standout truffle egg mayo more vegetarian options are available.
Your next course, after a fresh round of specially designed plates with Peter Pan characters on them, are freshly baked scones served with delicious apple jam and coconut clotted cream. The magic continues into the desserts. Like the waitress spraying the Tinkerbell biscuit with edible gold glitter, the thought behind each element brought so much joy. From start to finish, this afternoon tea is a display of enchanting storybook delicacies in a stunning, picturesque setting.
The North African-inspired afternoon tea menu at Momo offers a unique take on the tradition. But the true star of the show is the fresh Moroccan mint tea — varieties include fragrant cardamom, saffron, rosewater and more. The service is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Momo is the perfect place to sink into a gorgeous sofa and unwind.
Tea is served in a gilded mirrored tea room dating back to , set to the sound of a live pianist, with a choice of more than 25 tea infusions and three champagnes. Our savoury standout was the ham hock galantine with pistachios and truffles, with the cheshire cheese and asparagus tart in close second. In the patisserie section, we particularly loved the vanilla blancmange with apricot glaze and Brussel biscuit. There were extra sandwiches and cakes on offer, and we were encouraged to change from a black tea to a lighter infusion after we finished our savouries.
Flemings is the quintessential afternoon tea for the modern traditionalist. The tea selection itself was explained to us by attentive staff, who were as knowledgeable as any sommelier. The generous offering of four cakes per person was visually striking. We began with the Black Forest choux buns followed by chocolate and coffee gateau opera. Sated, we admitted defeat and asked for a doggy bag for the chocolate orange sphere and strawberry macaron tower.
Generous staff, to-die-for patisserie and supremely scoffable sarnies in an intimate and stylish setting — Flemings gets big ticks all round. Service is seamless without being stuffy, and we found the waiting staff charming, relaxed and exceptionally well informed — with 92 teas on offer, they need to know their stuff.
The care that goes into every aspect of the creation and presentation of the dishes, as well as the knowledge and charm of the staff, make this a truly special experience. For anyone in search of a quintessentially traditional English afternoon tea, The Goring tops the list. Aside from the replenishable plates of fresh sandwiches, light scones and perfectly presented patisserie, the true standout feature is without a doubt the service.
We certainly felt like ladies of leisure on our visit. Between sips of Earl Grey and chunks of bite-sized scones with dollops of homemade raspberry jam, take a moment to spot the sheep secreted in the room the iconic symbol of The Goring.
The crowning glory of the tea is undoubtedly the pastry plate — delicate macarons, squidgy cakes and light choux bites are on offer for hungry patrons. Just off Regent Street, the Langham has been serving afternoon tea since After our tea sommelier guided us through the menu, an amuse-bouche of silky panna cotta was served to cleanse our palates.
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