The Best Afternoon Tea Places in London

No matter the weather, sitting inside for some afternoon tea and cake is one of the most wonderful things to do. Nothing beats a nice aromatic hot tea, along with some scones, a tart or a cheesecake, or maybe even a little bit of everything! The best city to enjoy this kind of teatime is in London; known for their tea, London’s cafés and restaurants do not disappoint when it comes to sitting down for afternoon tea and cake.

If you have not been out for some afternoon tea and cake before, then you have come to the right place; and if you have already had this pleasing experience, then read on for some suggestions to cafés or restaurants that you may not have tried before.

Café Concerto

Address: 88 Kensington High St, London W8 4SG

An Elegant Italian chain restaurant with a menu full of mains, traditional dishes, salads, baked items, and most importantly, afternoon tea. With a traditional three-tier cake stand, a variety of desserts to choose from, and your choice of tea, Café Concerto is the place to be for a relaxing sit-down and chat with your friends and family. The halal options, as well as the friendly and helpful staff are a major plus.

Prêt-à-Portea: Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley

Address: The Berkeley, Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL

A fashion-inspired room serving afternoon canapés, savouries, sandwiches, and loose-leaf teas. The selection of tea is good, but what is better is the range finger sandwiches, savouries and desserts available. Come for the stylish atmosphere and the food!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

Address: 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ

Stop by for afternoon tea, cocktails, sweets, and savouries, all based on Roald Dahl’s classic story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you are a fan of the story, then do not miss out on having afternoon tea with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed décor and tea set.

Afternoon Tea at The Park Room

Address: 86-90 Park Ln, London W1K 7TN

The traditional styled tearoom, along with the tea set is not the only thing calling everyone to the place. Come to enjoy the great selection of food and desserts, beautiful surroundings, and friendly staff!

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

4th Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER

With options such as afternoon tea, savoury afternoon tea, high tea, and vegetarian afternoon tea, The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon is pricey yet lives up to the standard of what one usually expects from a fancy afternoon tea. 

Go and check out these places and find yourself enchanted by what is available. You never know, maybe you will enjoy it so much that you might go grocery shopping and try out an afternoon tea party with friends and family yourself, just as I did.