Best 16 themed afternoon teas in London

Hop aboard a vintage routemaster bus and tour London, spotting iconic sights along the way… all 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.

Enjoy a sedate afternoon tea on the Thames, while passing some of London’s most famous sights on City Cruises' afternoon tea cruise. Nibble on finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and cakes accompanied by unlimited tea and coffee. The on-board bar serves a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Indulge in a special afternoon tea at the Cutty Sark sat 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.

Get creative during the interactive Wizard's Afternoon Tea experience at the Wands and Wizard Exploratorium. Grab a wand and cast a spell to unlock a chest where you’ll find lots of tantalising ingredients. Brew two of your own teas, and feast on treats based around magic and molecular gastronomy as part of this unique session.

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!

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.

Be transported to south-east Asia as Pan Pacific puts a Singaporean twist on the afternoon tea. Bao buns, dim sum and scones with kaya jam make up just some of the inventive treats served in the hotel’s Orchid Lounge.

Head to the Far East with a Japanese-inspired afternoon tea at Ginza St James’s. Delight in teriyaki beef, black cod croquettes with wasabi mayonnaise and a wagyu burger before trying sweet items such as passion fruit curd – all accompanied by Japanese teas.

Experience an enchanting take on the classic afternoon treat at the riverside Swan. Themed around some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, its two afternoon teas feature a whimsical mix of sweet and savoury elements for the perfect pre-show treat.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 colouful creations based on the latest exhibitions in London. Pair your tea with champagne as part of this arty treat.

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.

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.