Afternoon Tea in London

There's nothing like the tradition of Afternoon Tea! It gives you a lovely opportunity to sit down with someone whose company you enjoy and just relish the chance to have a chat over a cup of tea and spoil yourselves as you indulge in some tasty delights!

Some Afternoon Teas can be combined with activiites, such as creating your own perfume, a cruise or the chance to explore gardens or a historic house. And some can be Champagne Afternoon Teas with a glass of bubbly (sparking line or maybe champagne) or simply Afternoon Tea.

There are an amazing number of Afternoon Tea experiences in London so here are some ideas of what you could do....

	Afternoon Tea for Two Onboard Sunborn Luxury Yacht Enjoy afternoon tea on board the UK's only super yacht luxury hotel in it's Land's End restaurant. Enjoy views of the city, O2 and Victoria Dock whilst enjoying page delicious afternoon tea. There’s coronation chicken brioche rolls, freshly baked scones, clotted cream, jam and mini jam penny tarts to devour. All for £84.00. Find out more from Activity Superstore.
	Japanese Afternoon Tea for Two at Sanctum Soho Hotel for £69.00 Wow! Imagine! Head to the five star sanctum Soho hotel in the heart of the City of London. Tuck into a Japanese inspired afternoon tea for two with a delicious glass of per seco each In the hotel’s Wild Hearts restaurant. This is not for someone who loves your traditional British afternoon tea, but what an opportunity to try out the daylights of a Japanese afternoon tea! Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the hotel and be prepared to eat lots! This is available from Activity Superstore (who have a sample menu on their website) for £69.00
	Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Champagne for Two at The Harrods Tea Rooms For £120.00 enjoy the chance to escape the crowds of London, and devour an Afternoon Tea at the Harrods Tea Rooms. Listen to the gentle sounds of the piano, as you indulge in delicious nibbles, including fresh sandwiches, sweet patisseries and traditional scones served with clotted cream and Harrods jam. The selection of teas are chosen by an in-house Tea Tailor - and there's a glass of Champagne each, too. This could be a great way to celebrate with a loved one! For £120.00 from Red Letter Days.
	Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon The tradition of taking tea has been an integral part of life at Fortnum and Mason for over 300 years, and this is a great opportunity to experience such a treat by enjoying Afternoon Tea in the elegant Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. It was opened by the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and during the visit, you'll have sweet and savoury delights. There are traditional finger sandwiches to exquisite cakes and freshly-baked scones served with clotted cream and Fortnum’s preserves. Expert ‘Tearistas’ will be able to advise you on which tea is right for you from the incredible range. For £140.00 from Virgin Experience Days.
	Jasmine Indian Afternoon Tea for Two at 5-star Taj 51 Hotel Situated very close to Buckingham Palace, and once home to the Lords and Ladies of the Royal Court, enjoy a delightful Indian inspired Afternoon Tea for Two. It blends the flavours of Indian cuisine with the British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Devour Darbari sandwiches, chicken tikka pantheras and Gulabi scones with mango compote and cinnamon clotted cream. And there's a selection of teas, or Masala Chai and sweet lassi. For £150.00 from Red Letter Days. Use the code AHW2024RLD and get 10% off (valid to 31.12.24 and site wide, although some products are excluded).
	Science Themed Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand Hotel for Two> Head into the atmosphere of curious creations at the 5-star Ampersand Hotel, with its great location in Kensington. Enjoy a theatrical afternoon tea experience for two in The Drawing Rooms. Devour jellies served in petri dishes, chocolate spacemen, Milky Way macaroons and more, paired with refreshing tea or coffee. This could be a great gift for a science lover! For £123 from Red Letter Days. Use the code AHW2024RLD and get 10% off (valid until 31.12.24 and site wide, although some products are excluded).
	Shakespeare Themed Prosecco Afternoon Tea at The Swan Restaurant for Two Enjoy an enchanting afternoon tea inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Romeo and Juliet at The Swan Restaurant at the Globe. Tuck into afternoon tea served on bespoke crockery, which reflects the themes of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. There are lovely sandwiches, delicious sweet treats and freshly baked scones smothered in clotted cream and jam. Journey through each scene of the play as this delightful afternoon tea navigates a tantalising culinary journey. There's a glass of prosecco too! For £85.00. Find out more from Red Letter Days. Use the code AHW2024RLD and get 10% off (valid until 31.12.24 and site wide, although some products are excluded).
	Tapas Style Afternoon Tea with Champagne at MAP Maison for Two Head to MAP Maison for Afternoon Tea in east London, where British tradition meets chic Mediterranean food and décor. This tapas-style afternoon tea features a three-tiered stand, with gorgeous savouries and sweet treats. There are tapas-inspired savouries such as Iberico ham brioche bun burgers, and tapas-inspired crostinis with various toppings. And the sweets include bites such as red velvet cake and matcha green tea macaroons. Enjoy delicate tea blends and a glass of perfectly chilled Champagne or a house cocktail. For £75.00 from Red Letter Days. Use the code AHW2024RLD and get 10% off (valid until 31.12.24 and site wide, although some products are excluded).

Cultural visits? with Afternoon Tea

London is bursting with cultural activities and visits to many of these can now be combined with Afternoon Tea or a Cream Tea, so you can feed your brain, mind and tummy all in one experience!

Art enthusiasts can enjoy a The National Gallery Official Guided Tour for Two with Afternoon Tea at The Royal Horseguards Hotel for £115 (you can get a 10% off with the code AHW2024RLD until 31.12.24), or they may prefer simply the Highlights of The National Gallery and Cocktails at 116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar by Searcys for Two for £83.00 (you cannot use a discount code for this one). Or there's the Visit to The King's Gallery and Traditional Afternoon Tea at Café Rouge for Two for £79.00

Visit The Shard, the tallest building in Europe

There are a lot of experiences to take in The Shard now. Virgin Experience Days has a number of opportunities to drink in The View from the Shard, and some of these include Afternoon Tea (but not necesarily at The Shard itself - you may need to take yourself off to another venue). View experiences at The Shard available through Virgin Experience Days