The Best Afternoon Tea Experiences in London: A Quintessential British Tradition

Afternoon tea is one of the UK’s most cherished traditions, offering the perfect opportunity to pause and indulge during a busy day of shopping or sightseeing. Whether you’ve been browsing the boutiques of London’s West End or exploring the city’s iconic landmarks, there’s nothing quite like settling into an elegant tearoom or cosy café for a relaxing afternoon.

Served with a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, delicate pastries and, of course, a pot of fine tea, afternoon tea is an experience that combines timeless British tradition with a touch of luxury. From historic hotels to contemporary venues with unique themes, it’s a memorable way to unwind and enjoy a quintessentially British treat.

Save 18%, was £104 Official MAMMA MIA! Themed Afternoon Tea

Official MAMMA MIA! Themed Afternoon Tea

£85 for 2 people

MAMMA MIA! Themed Afternoon Tea →
Save 17%, was £174 Harrods Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian

Harrods Afternoon Tea for Two at The Georgian

£145 for 2 people

Harrods Afternoon Tea →
Afternoon Tea for Two at The Langham London Palm Court

Afternoon Tea for Two at The Langham London Palm Court

£170 for 2 people

The Langham London Palm Court →
Official Bridgerton Themed Afternoon Tea for Two at The 5* Lanesborough Hotel

Official Bridgerton Themed Afternoon Tea for Two at The 5* Lanesborough Hotel

£184 for 2 people

Bridgerton Themed Afternoon Tea →
Wicked Theatre Tickets and The Official Wicked Themed Afternoon Tea at The Clermont London, Victoria

Wicked Theatre Tickets and The Official Wicked Themed Afternoon Tea at The Clermont London, Victoria

£240 for 2 people

The Clermont London →
B Bakery Afternoon Tea on a London Bus

B Bakery Afternoon Tea on a London Bus

£142 for 2 people

B Bakery Afternoon Tea →
Brigit's Bakery Covent Garden Bottomless Prosecco Afternoon Tea

Brigit's Bakery Covent Garden Bottomless Prosecco Afternoon Tea

£145 for 2 people

Bottomless Afternoon Tea →
Save 50%, was £170 Elizabethan Royal Afternoon Tea for Two at The Wellington Lounge, 5* InterContinental London Park Lane

Elizabethan Royal Afternoon Tea for Two at The Wellington Lounge, 5* InterContinental London Park Lane

£85 for 2 people

InterContinental London Park Lane →
5* Conrad London St James Afternoon Tea for Two with a Bottle of Bollinger Champagne

5* Conrad London St James Afternoon Tea for Two with a Bottle of Bollinger Champagne

£195 for 2 people

Conrad London St James →
Save 23%, was £78 Harrods Cream Tea for Two at The Georgian

Harrods Cream Tea for Two at The Georgian

£60 for 2 people

Cream Tea at Harrods →
Afternoon Tea at The 5* Sheraton Grand London Park Lane

Afternoon Tea at The 5* Sheraton Grand London Park Lane

£113 for 2 people

Sheraton Grand London →
TĪNG Restaurant at Shangri-La The Shard Champagne Afternoon Tea

TĪNG Restaurant at Shangri-La The Shard Champagne Afternoon Tea

£176 for 2 people

TĪNG Restaurant →
Afternoon Tea for Two at Hotel Café Royal

Afternoon Tea for Two at Hotel Café Royal

£154 for 2 people

Hotel Café Royal →
The Swan at The Globe Theatrical Inspired Afternoon Tea

The Swan at The Globe Theatrical Inspired Afternoon Tea

£70 for 2 people

Theatrical Inspired Afternoon Tea →
Michelin Starred Michael Caines Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two at the 5* Stafford London Hotel

Michelin Starred Michael Caines Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two at the 5* Stafford London Hotel

£158 for 2 people

Stafford London Hotel →
Royal Mews Buckingham Palace Visit with Harrods Afternoon Tea

Royal Mews Buckingham Palace Visit with Harrods Afternoon Tea

£179 for 2 people

The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace →
Botanical Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Bubbly

Botanical Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Bubbly

£102 for 2 people

Botanical Afternoon Tea →
Royal Afternoon Tea for Two at the 5* Rubens

Royal Afternoon Tea for Two at the 5* Rubens

£143.50 for 2 people

Royal Afternoon Tea →
MAP Maison Bottomless Gin Tapas Afternoon Tea or Brunch

MAP Maison Bottomless Gin Tapas Afternoon Tea or Brunch

£144 for 2 people

Tapas Afternoon Tea →
Afternoon Tea for Two at DoubleTree by Hilton London

Afternoon Tea for Two at DoubleTree by Hilton London

£59 for 2 people

Afternoon Tea at DoubleTree by Hilton →
Buckingham Palace State Rooms with Harrods Cream Tea at The Georgian

Buckingham Palace State Rooms with Harrods Cream Tea at The Georgian

£129 for 2 people

Buckingham Palace State Rooms →
'London Calling' Afternoon Tea for Two at Haymarket Hotel with Self-Guided Tour of London Landmarks

'London Calling' Afternoon Tea for Two at Haymarket Hotel with Self-Guided Tour of London Landmarks

£113.50 for 2 people

Haymarket Hotel →
High Time for Tea Time with 60 Minute Treatment and Afternoon Tea at St Pancras Spa

High Time for Tea Time with 60 Minute Treatment and Afternoon Tea at St Pancras Spa

£210 for 2 people

St Pancras Spa, London →
5* Athenaeum Afternoon Tea with Sparkling Wine for Two

5* Athenaeum Afternoon Tea with Sparkling Wine for Two

£123 for 2 people

Athenaeum Afternoon Tea →
Save 17%, was £168 Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

£140 for 2 people

Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea →
Save 40%, was £116 Champagne Afternoon Tea and Thames Cruise

Champagne Afternoon Tea and Thames Cruise

£70 for 2 people

Champagne Afternoon Tea →
Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at Bond Street Tea Rooms

Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at Bond Street Tea Rooms

£102 for 2 people

Bond Street Tea Rooms →
Save 24%, was £130 'Into the Garden' Afternoon Tea for Two at Lilli by Akira Back, 5* Montcalm Mayfair

'Into the Garden' Afternoon Tea for Two at Lilli by Akira Back, 5* Montcalm Mayfair

£99 for 2 people

Montcalm Mayfair →

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