Not long now until it’s time to raise a little finger and partake of one of the UK’s more charming traditions.. Here’s a few we brewed up earlier for you.
Afternoon Sea at The Mayfair Chippy, Mayfair and Knightsbridge
Indulge in The Mayfair Chippy’s Afternoon ‘Sea’ – a maritime take on a classic Afternoon tea. Available for pre-order, this includes a multitude of dishes guaranteed to deliver an Afternoon Tea Week experience like no other.
Dive into Cornish crab on toast with treacle cured salmon, celeriac and mustard slaw and pickled cockles, as well as Atlantic crab claws, King prawns, Carlingford oysters and cooked mussels. All served with freshly baked sourdough and a selection of sauces. And for a truly special occasion, enjoy a bottle of English sparkling alongside and raise a toast to a tradition that never goes out of style.
www.mayfairchippy.com/afternoon-sea
Afternoon Tea at The Greenhouses
For an Afternoon Tea experience with a difference, indulge in The Greenhouses’ Middle Eastern-inspired Afternoon Tea – a vibrant take on a timeless British tradition.
Served in the enchanting surroundings of The Greenhouses’ beautifully designed private dining rooms at One Marylebone and One Smithfield, each intimate space blends lush botanical styling with elegant interiors to create a truly memorable setting for celebrations and special occasions.
Delight in delicate finger sandwiches filled with pomegranate-cured salmon and roast marinated beets, before indulging in Valrhona chocolate delice and freshly baked spiced fruit scones served with fig and molasses jam. Whether you’re toasting a milestone or escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, this luxurious Afternoon Tea pairs exceptional flavours with an equally gorgeous venue.
The Greenhouses Marylebone have also just launched ‘Afternoons in Bloom’ – a collection of carefully curated, ticketed experiences designed to delight the senses, spark connection, and turn an ordinary weekend into something worth remembering, each one deliciously incorporating afternoon tea. Upcoming events include a Fragrance Blending Afternoon Tea with Ribbon & Bow on Sunday 2nd August.
www.thegreenhouses.london/afternoon-tea
www.thegreenhouses.london/afternoons-in-bloom
Rosewood London | Monet Art Afternoon Tea
Curated by Executive Pastry Chef Mark Perkins, the menu reimagines Impressionist art through flavour, colour, and texture, bringing Monet’s masterpieces to life through a series of elegant savouries and intricately crafted pastries.
The experience culminates in three signature ‘Art Cakes’, each paying tribute to one of Monet’s iconic masterpieces – Water Lily Pond (1899) through Pistachio & Cherry Blossom, Impression, Sunrise (1872) as Peach Melba, and Woman with a Parasol (1875) through Apricot & Rosemary. Complemented by a refined selection of premium teas, guests can also choose to elevate the experience with a Champagne pairing.
The Monet Art Afternoon Tea is served daily in the Mirror Room from 12pm–5.45pm, priced at £80 per person, or £108 per person with Champagne.
www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london/dining/art-afternoon-tea
Duck & Waffle | Sky High Afternoon Tea
A playful, theatrical reimagining of the classic tradition, served 40 floors above the city. The Sky High Afternoon Tea begins with a showstopping tableside moment: a hand-painted duck egg inspired by the restaurant’s signature dish, featuring a selection of sweet and savoury delights from Executive Chef Jonathon Bowers.
Highlights include duck rillette with egg yolk and melba toast waffles, Cubano sandwiches with ham, Comté and pickles, oak-smoked salmon sandwiches with horseradish mayo and lemon, as well as jaffa macarons and sticky toffee waffles.
The Sky High Afternoon Tea is priced at £55 per person.
duckandwaffle.com/london/whats-on/sky-high-tea
The Landmark London X Palmaráe | Marylebone
Created in partnership with luxury gin brand Palmaráe, the seasonal special brings a taste of summer to The Landmark London’s iconic Winter Garden with moreish finger sandwiches, botanical-inspired pastries, raspberry and candied lemon drizzle cake and classic rum and raisin, warm scones and a signature ‘Spirit of the Oasis’ cocktail served beneath the hotel’s soaring glass atrium.
From £79pp. Available between 2:30pm – 5:00pm Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Weekends until 20th September
222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 JQ
www.landmarklondon.co.uk/dining/high-palms-high-tea/
High Chai at Cinnamon Bazaar | Covent Garden & Richmond
Swap the traditional afternoon tea for something a little more adventurous with Cinnamon Bazaar’s High Chai – a vibrant celebration of British tradition infused with the bold flavours of India.
Inspired by Chef Vivek Singh’s roots in Kolkata, the experience pairs a pot of Jing Tea with an array of chaats and Indian-inspired bites, including traditional pani puri, masala fish finger sandwiches, spiced paneer rolls and selection of sweets. Complete the experience with a Chai Bellini for an additional £7.50 per person.
️ From £27.50pp. Available daily 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Covent Garden: 28 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7JS | Richmond: 31 Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2NQ
Versailles Afternoon Tea at Royal Albert Hall | Kensington
Experience a taste of Versailles at the Royal Albert Hall with the new Fête de Versailles Afternoon Tea.
Inspired by the Hall’s lavish 1913 celebrations of French artistry, begin with a citrus palate cleanser before a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, seasonal savouries, exquisite pâtisserie and freshly baked scones, alongside bottomless tea.
Celebrate the occasion with a glass of Champagne or opt for a cocktail such as the Petit Désordre Royal.
From £68pp. Available daily 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/tours-and-exhibitions/afternoon-tea
Garden Afternoon Tea at Lanes of London | Mayfair
Discover a garden-inspired twist on a British classic with Lanes of London’s Garden Afternoon Tea. Featuring beautifully crafted savouries, whimsical floral pâtisserie and freshly baked elderflower scones with Cornish clotted cream and homemade strawberry jam.
Each element is designed to capture the charm of an English country garden served alongside a selection of JING teas, or upgrade to free-flowing bubbles.
️ From £50pp. Available daily 12:00pm – 4:00pm
140 Park Lane, London, W1K 7AA
Summer Afternoon Tea at RAILS | King’s Cross
Escape the bustle of King’s Cross with RAILS’ Summer Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of classic finger sandwiches, including roasted beef sirloin with horseradish and smoked salmon with dill and lemon crème fraîche.
Sweet treats include chocolate tea biscuit cake, lemon curd cupcakes, apricot Bakewell tarts and strawberries with cream, alongside freshly baked scones. Elevate the experience with a refreshing Ultimate Spritz, made with Ultimate Provence Rosé, St-Germain elderflower and grapefruit, or opt for a glass of fizz.
️ From £42.50pp. Available Thursday – Sunday 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB
Sopwell House | Hertfordshire
Head to Sopwell House for a quintessential British afternoon tea in the heart of Hertfordshire. Indulge in Britain’s most treasured tradition with moreish finger sandwiches, carefully crafted patisserie and freshly baked scones. Toast to the occasion with a glass of Champagne or a gin cocktail to make the day even more special.
️ From £39pp. Available daily between 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 2HQ