Sit down to sweet treats at an interesting venue, take high tea on the move or enjoy peculiar or themed food and drink. Book a spot to enjoy a quirky afternoon tea in London with a fun twist, or look for unusual London afternoon teas among these afternoon tea deals.
1. Diptyque Afternoon Tea at Hotel Café Royal
Treat your senses to the luxurious flavours of the Diptyque Afternoon Tea, created in collaboration with the French perfumer and artist, Diptyque. Served in the Hotel Café Royal's magnificent Oscar Wilde Lounge, this unusual afternoon tea is infused with ingredients found in some of the luxury perfume brand’s most popular fragrances, from violet and lemon verbena to Tahitian vanilla.
Read More2. B ‘N T: Brunch Afternoon Tea at Le Méridien Piccadilly
Combine your most-loved brunch dishes with afternoon tea during the B ‘N T: Brunch Afternoon Tea at Le Méridien Piccadilly on Saturdays and Sundays. Sample a selection of inventive treats including a full English breakfast served in a mini Yorkshire pudding, a smoked salmon muffin and chocolate-filled eggs, while sipping on an Earl Grey-infused cocktail for a fun and quirky afternoon tea London experience.
Read More3. Afternoon Tea with Live Opera at the Royal Albert Hall
Listen to the incredible sounds of a live operatic performance while indulging in afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall. The Verdi – Italian Kitchen hosts the music-filled afternoon tea on selected Saturdays, and serves up treats including finger sandwiches, dainty desserts and a fine selection of teas.
Read More4. A Midsummer Night's Dream afternoon tea at the Swan
Experience an enchanting take on the classic afternoon treat at the riverside Swan. Taking inspiration from one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, the A Midsummer Night's Dream afternoon tea features a whimsical mix of sweet and savoury elements such as flower-infused macaroons, mulberry scones and a magical Love Potion cocktail.
Read More5. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea at One Aldwych
Chocolate lovers will melt for One Aldwych’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory-inspired afternoon tea. Served in the hotel’s gorgeous lobby bar, the menu features homemade candyfloss, caramel chocolate milk as well as traditional fare. Indulge in the optional extra of a Cocktail Charlie – whisky, Merlet Sœurs Cerises Cherry, grapefruit and chocolate bitters topped with champagne.
Read More6. Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea at Sanderson
Feel like you're hosting your own Mad Hatter's tea party in London with Sanderson's magical Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea. You’ll thoroughly appreciate this trip down the rabbit hole, with clever touches including vintage-book menus and quirky delicacies such as a King of Hearts parmesan and ham croque monsieur, and a Tweedle Dee lemon curd financier, that scream “eat me” and “drink me”.
Read More7. Nordic Afternoon Tea at Aquavit
Be transported to Scandinavia through Nordic-inspired mouthfuls in Aquavit’s afternoon tea. Start with open sandwiches featuring the classic flavours of gravlax, shrimp skagen, and venison tartare, before indulging in Swedish cardamom buns and cookies.
Read More8. Afternoon tea at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction
Using the principles of New Basque cuisine, this tea at COMO The Halkin’s Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction restaurant brings Spanish flavours to this British tradition. Tuck into tapas such as ham croquettes and garlic pintxos followed by sweet bites, from chocolate with churros to Catalan cream; all washed down with tea, cava or a gin cocktail.
Read More9. Charbonnel et Walker Afternoon Tea at May Fair Kitchen
10. Sketch Gallery afternoon tea
Enjoy a colourful afternoon tea in this fabulous venue featuring pink decor and pieces by artist David Shrigley. Sketch Gallery offers up a cornucopia of edible delights including bright cakes, fresh scones and fruit tarts as well as scrumptious finger sandwiches.
Read More11. Vintage open-top bus afternoon tea tour
Travel on a vintage 1950s open-top bus around London, stopping for photos at Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Afterwards, you’ll cruise down the river Thames while enjoying a traditional champagne afternoon tea. It's certainly one of the best afternoon teas in London for sightseeing!
Read More12. The Ultimate Afternoon Tea at The Cookery School
Have a go at making your own savoury bites and sweet treats with The Ultimate Afternoon Tea course run by The Cookery School at Little Portland Street. Join friends or family in crafting a range of cakes, sandwiches, pastries and scones. At the end of your class, you’ll sit down to the afternoon tea that you’ve created with a glass of sparkling wine or some tea.
Read More13. Scoff & Banter Tea Rooms afternoon tea
Put together your own London afternoon tea at Scoff & Banter Tea Rooms by selecting a number of sweet and savoury options from the wide-ranging menu. Offering British classics with a twist, you’ll find everything from lobster brandy soup to maple syrup and sultana scones. There’s also a great choice of teas, from the classic Earl Grey to more unusual options such as Rooibos Tiramisu.
Read More14. City Cruises afternoon tea cruise
Enjoy a sedate afternoon tea on the Thames, while passing some of London’s most famous sights, on City Cruises' afternoon tea cruise. You’ll be served a selection of finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as delicious cakes accompanied by unlimited tea and coffee. The on-board bar serves a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Read More15. The Silly Old Bear Afternoon Tea at The Gore and The Pelham
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