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 to enjoy a quirky afternoon tea in London with a fun twist, or look for a special themed afternoon tea in London amongst these impressive afternoon tea deals*.
Spot London's most iconic landmarks while enjoying a quintessentially British afternoon tea aboard a stylish double-decker 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)
Golden Tours Visitor Centre Victoria, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SH
From £45.00 (USD 59.10)
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.
Where: Cutty Sark (King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9HT)
King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HT
From £38.00 (USD 49.91)
Treat yourself to a sightseeing tour combined with a French-inspired afternoon tea on the upper floor of a double-decker 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)
Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 6PB
From £70.00 (USD 91.94)
Step onboard the iconic double-decker bus for the ABBA inspired afternoon tea bus. 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)
Bus Stop 1 Bulleid Way, 123-151 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SH
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)
Ground Floor, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8PP
From £39.00 (USD 51.22)
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)
Indian high chai afternoon tea bus with panoramic tour of London, SW1W 9SH
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.
Where: Departing from Northumberland Avenue or Victoria Coach Station (Depending on time booked, check ticket for confirmation)
8 Northumberland Avenue, off Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BY
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.
Where: South Kensington (The Ampersand Hotel, 10 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, SW7 3ER)
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!
Where: Camden (72 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AN)
Enjoy striking views over the river Thames and a Shakespeare-themed afternoon tea at The Swan at Shakespeare's Globe. Indulge in a spread of savoury sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam and a refreshing cocktail or mocktail, inspired by A Midsummer's Night Dream or Romeo and Juliet.
Where: Southbank (21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT)
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.
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.
Where: Covent Garden (One Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ)
One Aldwych, London, Greater London, WC2B 4BZ
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.
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.
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.
Where: Knightsbridge (The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL)
Wilton Place, Knightsbirdge, London, SW1X 7RL
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.
Where: Oxford Circus (15B Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus, W1W 8BW)
15B Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus, London, W1W 8BW
