Sit down for a themed afternoon tea and sweet treats at an interesting venue, take high tea on the move or enjoy themed food and drink at various different venues. Book a spot now to enjoy a quirky afternoon tea in London.
Quirky afternoon teas in London
Spot London's most iconic landmarks while enjoying a quintessentially British afternoon tea aboard a stylish doubledecker bus. As you soak up the sights from the comfort of your seat, you'll tuck into delightful sweet and savoury treats including sandwiches, pastries and scones.
Where: Departing from Belgravia (Golden Tours Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR)
London, SW1W 9SR
From £49.00
Indulge in a special afternoon tea at the Cutty Sark, while sitting beneath the iconic copper-clad hull. Enjoy a selection of delicious teatime staples including homemade finger sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and jam and sweet treats. Complete your visit by exploring the famous Cutty Sark ship, which is included with entry.
Where: Cutty Sark (King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9HT)
London, SE10 9PD
From £47.00
Treat yourself to a sightseeing tour combined with a French-inspired afternoon tea on the upper floor of a doubledecker bus with Bustronome. Check out top landmarks through the glass roof and learn more about London's history while listening to an interactive guide, available in nine languages. Bon appétit!
Where: Departing from Westminster (Coach bay 40B, Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6PB)
London, WC2N 6PB
From £70.00
Hop aboard a vintage routemaster bus and tour London, spotting iconic sights along the way, while indulging in colourful cupcakes and dainty finger sandwiches. Hook up to the audio guide on Brigit's Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour and see The London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and many more landmarks.
Where: Departing from Northumberland Avenue or Victoria Coach Station (Depending on time booked, check ticket for confirmation)
Enjoy striking river views and delicious afternoon tea treats at Tattershall Castle, a floating pub on the Thames opposite the London Eye. Indulge in a spread of savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and tea or coffee as you admire the scenery – at what is surely one of the most quirky and unusual afternoon tea venues in London.
Cost: £48.99 for two
Where: Southbank (Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2HR)
Themed afternoon teas in London
Step onboard the iconic doubledecker bus for the "Here We Go Again" afternoon tea bus tour. Tuck into delicious sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats, see London's famous landmarks pass by from the comfort of your seat and singalong to ABBA's greatest hits!
Where: Departing from Belgravia (Golden Tours Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR)
London, SW1W 9SR
From £49.00
Solve a mystery case set by the famous detective and indulge in a delicious Sherlock Holmes afternoon tea in this quirky speakeasy bar experience. Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test and tuck into sweet and savoury culinary delights – not forgetting the quintessential fresh scone, clotted cream and jam!
Where: Shepherd's Bush (Doyle’s Opticians, Ground Floor, W12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 8PP)
London, W12 8PP
From £39.00
Get hands-on at The Ampersand Hotel's Science Afternoon Tea. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Science Museum, you can dig to discover a dinosaur biscuit, dish up sweet treats from petri dishes and munch on some stellar space-themed cakes.
Cost: £66.99 per person
Where: South Kensington (The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, SW7 3ER)
Go on a magical adventure with Aqua Shard’s Peter Pan Afternoon Tea. Gaze out across London and imagine you're best pals with the boy who never grew up, as you sip on a Fairy Dust cocktail, enjoy The Lost Boys chicken and bacon sandwiches, and delight in cakes such as the Tinker Bell with its touch of gold fairy dust.
Cost: £70 per person
Where: The Shard (Aqua Shard, London Bridge, SE1 9RY)
Level 31 The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9RY
Tuck into weird and wonderful creations inspired by Roald Dahl's much-loved book with the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych. Enjoy the likes of “Not-quite-as-it-seems beetroot macaron”, “Blue as a blueberry cake pop” and scones with snozzberry jam.
Cost: £70 per person
Where: Covent Garden (One Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ)
One Aldwych, London, Greater London, WC2B 4BZ
Slide on down to Burger Bites, which puts a burger-themed twist on an afternoon tea. Choose six mini burgers, which are served on a tiered stand alongside cakes that resemble burgers – the perfect treat for a burger aficionado!
Cost: £24.99 per person
Where: Camden (72 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AN)
Experience a 90-minute tour of London on a Indian high chai afternoon tea bus, enjoying panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as Tower Bridge and Westminster Abbey. Indulge in an Indian-themed afternoon tea with snacks, sweet treats, and aromatic teas, all set to instrumental Bollywood music.
Where: Departing from Belgravia (Golden Tours Stop 1, Bulleid Way, London SW1W 9SR)
London, SW1W 9SR
From £49.00
More unique afternoon teas in London
Enjoy a colourful afternoon tea in this Instagram-worthy venue decked out with copper-coloured walls and bright yellow furnishings. Sketch Gallery offers up a cornucopia of edible delights, including bright cakes, fresh scones and fruit tarts, as well as scrumptious finger sandwiches.
Cost: £80 per person
Where: Mayfair (Sketch, 9 Conduit Street, W1S 2XG)
9 Conduit Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2XG
Pick on pastries inspired by contemporary artists and their works with Rosewood London's Art Afternoon Tea, served in its Mirror Room. This afternoon tea menu changes regularly and is full of colourful creations based on the latest exhibitions in London. Pair your tea with champagne as part of this arty treat.
Cost: £75 per person
Where: Bloomsbury (252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN)
252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN
Channel your inner fashionista with this stylish afternoon tea at The Berkeley Hotel. Inspired by the latest catwalk designs and famous brands, the collection changes with the seasons, and has featured the likes of a red velvet cake inspired by the Lady Dior Handbag and a Moschino million dollar note-topped pistachio delice.
Cost: £85 per person
Where: Knightsbridge (The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL)
Wilton Place, Knightsbirdge, London, SW1X 7RL
From £900.00
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 cakes, sandwiches, pastries and scones. At the end of your class, you’ll sit down to your creations with a glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink.
Cost: £165 per person
Where: Oxford Circus (15B Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus, W1W 8BW)
15B Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1W 8BW
Is there a dress code for quirky afternoon teas in London?
There is no set dress code for a quirky afternoon tea in London. However, some venues have strict dress codes such as no sportswear, trainers or jeans so make sure to check with the venue before attending.
