Afternoon tea and London go together like tea and cake – a perfect match, and a wonderful classic tradition to enjoy during your stay. Hertford Street could even be considered the birthplace of the traditional British afternoon tea, having once been home to both Earl Grey and the Earl of Sandwich. Read on for our curated selection of some of the best places to enjoy afternoon tea in London.
Queens of Mayfair, Queen Street (dog-friendly)
Just a short walk from 9 Hertford Street, Queens of Mayfair is a popular café for our team and guests alike. It offers a traditional afternoon tea including sandwiches, scones and cakes.
Sketch, Conduit Street
Located in Dior’s former atelier, this beautiful Georgian building houses 5 stylish Sketch eateries. Its afternoon tea, a fusion of British and French cuisine, includes Battenberg cake, éclairs, smoked salmon and patisserie items with seasonal fruit.
Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly
Served in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, Fortnum & Mason offers two menus – a classic afternoon tea, and a savoury afternoon tea – perfect for all palates. There’s also the opportunity to try The Caviar Tea Experience.
The Wolseley, Piccadilly
This beautiful Grade II* listed building on the edge of Green Park is a stylish setting to enjoy a meal at any time of day. At The Wolseley you can enjoy a cream tea, a classic afternoon tea or a champagne afternoon tea.
Hotel Café Royal, Regent Street
For something truly special, enjoy an afternoon tea in the gorgeous, gilt surroundings of the Café Royal Grill. Here, the choices include themed experiences (currently London’s Most Literary Afternoon Tea), vegetarian and vegan menus, and a menu for children.
Not enough time for an afternoon tea during your London stay?
For something a little different, how about teaming tea with sightseeing? Bridgit’s Bakery offers original, themed and seasonal afternoon tea bus tours which are taken on a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. Alternative menu options are available for restricted diets.
