Le Robuchon Deli requires 24 hours notice on their 'Teatime for two', £37 for two or £59 for afternoon tea and a half bottle of champagne Laurent Perrier brut, Le Comptoir Robuchon, named for the late French chef Joël Robuchon who earned 32 Michelin stars at his restaurants across the world, and opened by former members of his team, is where those seeking smart French food in W1 end up. The bakery’s unique Afternoon Tea offering will arrive in an original London Taxi and t he selection of snacks will include finger sandwiches, cakes and freshly baked scones, along with a range of classically British teas. April 8, 2018. The Wolseley’s afternoon tea is delicious, and you will, undoubtedly, leave feeling uncomfortably full, as with all of the teas on this list. ... Tart London pumpkin, cinnamon and pecan muffins with maple butter recipe. Sandwiches set standards high – the chunky salmon and chive cream cheese fingers and salty ham and mustard on spinach bread are standouts. But there’s also a cheddar version that comes with airy, whipped soft cheese and chives for spreading. There are also plenty of herbal infusions for those looking for an option without caffeine. Capers in the ‘tuna’ recipe recreate the tangy, salty flavour you’d expect in fish, and they’re all served between cuts of basil bread and beetroot loaf. It’s a dramatic affair that suits this swanky institution, where over-the-top chinoiserie is combined with ocean-inspired art by Damien Hirst and Frank Gehry. It seems as if it hasn't changed in decades, in a wonderfully old-world way, but in fact was refurbished and subsequently reopened by the Queen in 2012. Dec 1, 2018 - The ultimate guide to afternoon tea in London, from the deliveries to your door to a modern take on the traditional pastime. The sweet and savoury treats are accompanied by a live pianist, making it one of the best afternoon teas in London. And it’s worth knowing that the tea can be made totally gluten-free, too. Address: The Goring Hotel, 15 Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JWTelephone: +44 20 7396 9000Website: thegoring.comPrice: From £50 per person; from £62 with a glass of Bollinger. For the sweet offering, the scones are anything but simple. In an effort to make the institution of afternoon tea yet more quintessentially English, Dukes London hotel in Mayfair launched the Gin and Tonic Afternoon Tea in August 2014, which includes, as its name suggests, a series of teas infused with mother's ruin: gin. The Covent Garden branch is a bright, white deli-style space with hanging basket-chairs, a shamelessly photogenic ‘Guac save the Queen’ neon sign and a clean, green menu built for plant-based diets. The Collet Brut Champagne (if you’re boozing) comes in a cut-glass coupe, the tea – of which there are 10 varieties from lapsang souchong to rooibos – in black-and-white floral-print Burleigh Pottery (a special commission for the Soho House group). There’s nothing better than afternoon tea catered to your friends and family in London, Greater London - yummy scones and piping hot tea will make you sing! Possibly even more of them. We recommend you add a cocktail (the Hendrick’s, cucumber, elderflower and Prosecco concoction is our favourite) to accompany your Earl Grey. The ‘salmon’ is made from marinated tomatoes, seaweed and chipotle, and has a deliciously smoky umami flavour, while the creamy tofu filling could easily pass for egg. And while the teas themselves are quite standard (from English breakfast to chamomile by way of jasmine and chai – because, who would mess with tea in London? By Leah Craig, Address: Fortnum & Mason’s Bar & Restaurant, The Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LRTelephone: +44 20 7734 8040Website: theroyalexchange.co.ukPrices: £35 per person (£48 with a glass of champagne). Instead, there’s avocado, cucumber with mint, and celery with cream cheese, served on a variety of breads (sundried tomato, seeded and, our favourite, traditional, pillowy white). This spring it celebrates the landmark V&A exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, with a dedicated afternoon tea masterminded by pastry chef Mourad Khiat. Address: 7-8 Park Place, London SW1A 1LS Telephone: +44 20 7316 1621 Website: stjameshotelandclub.com Price: From £40 per person. The tea menu is so large it is suitably labelled a library, but charming and informative staff are on-hand to help with recommendations. For the finale, warm, fruity, buttery scones come served with Dorset clotted cream and strawberry jam – it wouldn’t be afternoon tea without them, after all. Coronation-chicken sandwiches are lined with mango and coriander in a nod to Brick Lane, and the cheese in the ham and cheese sandwiches comes from a local urban cheesemaker. With its gold-lettered shop fronts, St James's is an easy place for a spot of time-travelling, to rewind to the Victorian age and go shopping for a badger-hair shaving brush, or a silver-topped walking cane or that velvet smoking hat you always wanted. You’ll soon notice that the crockery’s colour scheme precisely matches the Art Deco interiors. The food is equally refined, and includes the most perfectly symmetrical finger sandwiches you may ever see, filled with a satisfying array of fillings, spanning Scottish smoked salmon, Coronation chicken and, of course, cream cheese and cucumber. It’s an afternoon of floral delight. There are very few places that can reinvent the traditional afternoon tea and still make it feel as English as ever. A delivery charge of £10 applies postcodes in W1, SW1 and SW3. The Sketch Shop has launched a number of at-home treats, including cocktails, cakes, a la carte dishes and the Spring MMmm… Afternoon Tea. As a result, they’re a little on the dense side, but the tiny red velvet cupcakes filled with hundreds and thousands are as nostalgic and thrilling as the super-sized crayons, and the carrot cake is topped with a delightful miniature iced buttercream carrot. As soon as you’ve sat down, over trundles a suave waiter pushing a trolley laden with chilled Ruinart. To the west, the London Eye circles; ahead, Tower Bridge proudly straddles the River Thames; train tracks cut a path through the concrete jungle in every direction; and, in the far distance, Canary Wharf stands tall. Anyone who’s always wanted a sneak peek through the hallowed doors can combine tea with a tour (and history lesson), as guests are guided around the auditorium, the gallery and the usually off-limits Royal Retiring Room before being greeted with three tiers of taste. We particularly enjoyed the gin paired with cardamom and rose, which was smooth with just the right hint of tartness. By Olivia Holborow. If you like your tea strong enough to fuel rocket ships, ask for extra leaves – the staff will happily oblige. Coconut mousse has a mango centre. Minimum spend £15. It’s fed A-listers (Rita Ora, George Clooney), fashion icons (Erin O’Connor, Jourdan Dunn) and royalty (Meghan Markle’s known to be a fan). It was originally cast in a pair, but the other not-so-lucky dragon lies on the seabed of the North Atlantic Ocean, in the fated Titanic vessel – the ship’s dining room was designed by the very same architect as The Principal, Charles Fitzroy Doll. Cream is infused with cinnamon. (Luckily, these can be bought in the shop downstairs.) 196A Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9EY. The sheer mass of sweet stuff could be intimidating, but thankfully the pastries are not too sickly – the pleasantly sharp passionfruit cheesecake is a standout, while the muscovado tart tastes as good as it looks. It could be the height of the evening, rather than 3pm, as you enter the warm glow of Balthazar London. The result is a green, serene space; the natural light and presence of nature itself is at once calming and elegant. Then it’s onto the main event. Fortunately, Dukes are more than happy to pack you off with anything you're too squiffy to finish, along with lots of inspiring gin recipes and cocktail tips to try at home once you've recovered.By Becky Lucas, Address: Dukes London, St. James's Place, London SW1 Telephone: +44 20 7491 4840 Website: dukeshotel.com Price: From £35, or £45 with Champagne. For afternoon tea, though, we recommend a third locale – the orangery in the conservatory, which in winter has a hugely agreeable fireplace spot, as well palms, ferns and hanging plants all year-round. The treat is tweaked with the seasons, and the Easter edition is available from 2-5 April priced £55 for two, £99 including a bottle of Pommery Champagne or £15pp for the children’s afternoon tea (free delivery within three miles of the hotel; fee applies for deliveries up to six miles away). From Sir Robert Smirke’s original neoclassical design to the tessellated-glass canopy by Foster and Partners, this is an ancient temple with a modern touch. Shimmy past the sharp-suited doormen, across the imposing colonnaded lobby of the hotel, and you’ll find yourself in a room festooned with paintings hung in gilt-edged frames and oversized, over-the-top chandeliers hanging from an 18ft-high stuccoed ceiling. Afternoon tea delivered to your door? Enchanting details like this have been stitched into the fabric of the hotel and will no doubt become as much a part of the Grade II-listed building’s history as the green-fingered Humphry Repton. Sandwiches are served with flavour twists such as egg mayo and truffle, more of which you’ll seriously consider forgoing the cakes for, and a tandoori take on coronation chicken. Savouries come in the form of pillowy milk buns that are delicate enough to ensure the focus is firmly on the punchy seasonal fillings. Savour freshly made finger sandwiches, homemade scones and a selection of delicious cakes and pastries including a Coca-Cola slice, Reece’s peanut butter cup and raspberry cheesecake liquorice allsort. Make like the City crowd and stop here for a sweet reviver following an afternoon’s hard work, then browse the foodie delights in the enticing shop. M&S. As one of the best bars in London, there's no need to move to a second location – the cocktails here are a knockout. By Becky Lucas, Address: Balthazar London, 4-6 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZTelephone: +44 20 3301 1155Price: From £29.95 per person, or £39.95 for the NY-Fizz Afternoon Tea, served with the Yankie cocktail or a glass of Delamotte Champagne.Website: balthazarlondon.com. To mark the milestone, its second building in Burlington Gardens was revamped and now houses, among other things, free displays of previously hidden-away works by Michelangelo, Constable and Gainsborough – and a new dining room. Ox-tongue with mustard butter sandwich is a favourite from the savoury front, along with crayfish mayonnaise and watercress. £75 for two via london.zumarestaurant.com Dressed in trademark eau-de-nil, right down to the tea plates, Fortnum & Mason's Tea Salon is a peaceful oasis (accessed in a lovely wood-panelled lift) off Piccadilly. The freshly baked scones, plain and raisin, are fluffy with just a slight crunch on the outside. And despite the hushed, exclusive vibe this offering is brilliantly affordable. Attentive waiters roam the room wielding giant silver teapots, topping up the leaves in your tea (there’s a concise choice of four blends from the Rare Tea Company; two black, one green and one herbal) before the three tiers arrive. At the top of the stand are miniature creations so elegant you’ll feel guilty for demolishing them so quickly. And finally, there’s an espresso zabaione, a creamy concoction served in a cocktail glass, that packs such a rich punch of flavour you’ll feel silly for first thinking it was on the small side. But most delicious of all is the laid-back atmosphere. And, if you’re feeling particularly bold, the Coral Room will replenish your tier of choice for free. Address: The Pelham London, 15 Cromwell Place, London SW7 Website: starhotelscollezione.comTelephone: +44 20 7589 8288Price: £40 per person; £55 including a ticket to Mary Quant at the V&A. Owner Prosper Assouline is an antiques addict – his personal collection includes more than 100 serpent trumpets – and his refined taste is apparent down to the last detail; he chooses everything from the 24-carat-gold teaspoons to the tailored jackets worn by the waiters, and he even hand-picks the music. 1840 is a pretty big date for the afternoon-tea aficionado: it's the year that it was supposedly invented by the Duchess of Bedford, a close friend of Queen Victoria's. googletag.cmd.push(function() { } Bite-size buns – bright yellow and punchy green, packed with delicately sliced cherry tomato and cheddar and cooling cucumber – represent Quant’s line of mulicoloured make-up crayons. Best contemporary afternoon tea Best afternoon tea for art lovers – The Mirror Room, Rosewood hotel, London WC1. Lead image: The Chesterfield Mayfair’s Original Sweetshop Afternoon Tea Takeaway. Check the website for specifics. The Stafford London’s afternoon tea follows an edible journey through the streets surrounding this classic hotel, built in 1912. Address: Claridge's, Brook Street, Mayfair, London[/link] W1 Telephone: +44 20 7629 8860 Website: claridges.co.uk Price: From £70 per person. To simply take a few snaps is not to fully appreciate the sight; better to sit down for a leisurely afternoon tea. But the cool, airy Palm Court makes for a lovely change from some of the over-stuffed, over-fluffed tea rooms in London. And now, they’ve just shaken up the weekend routine: it’s out with brunch, in with afternoon tea. Time your tea wisely, and you can even eavesdrop on rehearsals for the evening’s performance. At the centre of the wide courtyard is a giant almond-shaped bar, a glittering metal oasis ringed by mint-green stools, each pair lit with individual gold lamps. Service is lively, liveried and brisk, respectful but not fawning, attentive without being obtrusive, resolutely on the right side of stuffy. But it’s at teatime – which actually starts at 11.30am – in the millennial-pink Gallery that the place really comes into its own. Delivery to WC2 is £10, Central London £20, and Greater London upon request. Going to Borough Market is always a treat, whether you’re planning to stock up on ingredients to assemble at home following the ‘prime produce needs little technique’ strategy or aiming to browse the fresh food, ranging from raclette to oysters on the shell. Come hungry – everything’s swiftly replenished the moment there’s space on the plate – but staff are more than happy to pack you off with a doggy bag if you’ve overdone it. Inside the box you’ll find salmon sandwiches, Coronation chicken, truffle buns, cherry choux pastry, strawberry cheesecake, cranberry Battenberg, chocolate & coffee tart, scones and more. Cheesecake is soaked in yuzu juice. Oblix at The Shard have launched a delivery service for their classic afternoon tea, with a range of luxurious sandwiches such as Wagyu beef and horseradish and lobster mayonnaise, as well as sweet treats, pastries and a selection of teas sourced from The Rare Tea Company. Special mention needs to go to the grilled-courgette and vegan rocket-pesto sandwich, which was delightful. To start are healthy-tasting matcha-tea shots, followed by your choice of Champagne or a selection of teas (you can try as many as you like). Inspired by Repton’s original plans for the square (which involved shrubberies, flowerbeds, a grove of trees and a lawn divided into four quadrants), the Principal hotel (now the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel), which overlooks the square, took a similar approach with its newly renovated Palm Court. if (window.innerWidth >= 728 && window.innerWidth < 1024) { This is a more-than-stylish spot to sit and people-watch. The tea itself takes place in the first-floor Verdi Restaurant – admittedly, it’s a lot less regal than the auditorium, but with crisp white tablecloths, a turquoise tiled bar and sweeping views of the Royal College of Music, it’s a step up from most museum cafés. In short, it's spot-on. chesterfieldmayfair.com, 2 Conrad London St James’ Afternoon Tea at Home BUY NOW. The afternoon-tea menu, created by Rome-born Melissa Forti, author of The Italian Baker and owner of Melissa's Tea Room in Tuscany, certainly delivers on its promise of an Italianate feast. There’s a pastel-pink stiletto cookie, complete with Dior-branded sling-back ribbon, from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s current collection; a Miss Dior perfume-bottle cake topped with a gumdrop spray cap (which your waiter will spritz with rose water to recreate the scent); and a quilted Lady Dior handbag, the famous design named after Princess Diana. This five-star luxury hotel located in Kensington gives its visitors the traditional … But Brown’s does just that, with its modern take on tried-and-tested classics – and a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne for those wanting to make things a little more grown-up. Sandwiches are fresh, crustless, finger-sized and not shy of a cucumber slice or two; and the scones are warm, gigantic and accompanied by strawberry jam and lashings of Cornish clotted cream. They resemble tiny pillowcases and are made from Egyptian cotton, without plastic, glue or staples, for maximum freshness, flavour and sustainability. Scones are infused with Earl Grey tea, making them seem fresher, and the mango jam is a welcome change. 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There are two sittings of early and late afternoon tea at Claridge's, set in the hotel's sensational Foyer (our recommendation - if you can get a table), or the more tucked-away Reading Room. So good that you’ll definitely agree to the offer of a second helping. A pianist plays classic tunes, which means the conversation isn’t limited to a whisper, and the relaxed vibe and welcoming staff make it easy to lose an afternoon here, regardless of the food. On the afternoon-tea menu, classic finger sandwiches include smoked salmon and smoked chicken. Read more But onto the good stuff: the highlight was the freshly-baked scones, plain, and raisin, with stick-to-your-spoon clotted cream and Marco Polo jam. It remains a traditional affair and, located on the fourth floor of the iconic Fortnum & Mason shop (where London afternoon teas have been served for almost 100 years), it's a delightful place to while away an afternoon. Scones are of the fruity variety, kept warm under a cloche, to be topped with lashings of clotted cream and jam. By Sophie Knight, Address: Ivy Garden Chelsea, 195–197 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EQTelephone: +44 20 3301 030Website: theivychelseagarden.comPrice: From £18.95. It’s not just hot tea that is the focus at Brown’s: a dainty glass of seasonal iced tea marks the start of the procession of miniature treats arriving at the table. Address: Ting Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street SE1 Telephone: +44 20 7234 8000 Website: shangri-la.com Price: British Summertime Afternoon Tea from £52. Expect typical British delights: smoked salmon and cucumber, egg and cress, ham with farmhouse chutney and coronation chicken. This quirky London bakery is now delivering afternoon tea up and down the country. It can feel a shame to waste a rare sunny day staying indoors for afternoon tea, but if you do have to go inside, The Lanesborough is probably the best hotel in London to choose. The obligatory finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and cakes are impeccable; the teas, from the house blend to the splendidly named Iron Buddha Oolong and Flowering Osmanthus, likewise. While the surroundings can make you feel rather small and insignificant, the discreetly charming staff have the opposite effect – you are treated like the server’s most important (and better yet, favourite) guests. googletag.display("ad-slot-lb-2-desktop"); Since its major revamp in the 1990s, the entire quadrangle has been covered with an undulating glass roof and the round space inside now contains the museum shop. This Mayfair stalwart, swathed in gold with imposing chandeliers and arching pillars and black-and-cream tiles, is best-known for its lavish breakfasts, topping our edit of the best brunch in London. Finger sandwiches are themed around Asian ingredients such as tandoori chicken on raita caraway bread and carrot with star anise, and the gorgeous scones come in flavours such as matcha and sesame or Earl Grey, all deliciously delicate and – don’t fear – still served with Cornish clotted cream and seasonal jam. There’s no need to guess where The Bloomsury Hotel's Coral Room gets its name from, with the space painted the colour from head to toe. Bang in the centre of busy Soho is the colourful Ham Yard Hotel from Tim and Kit Kemp, whose portfolio includes the splashy Whitby in New York. The hamper is available for delivery at £100 via claridges.slerp.com. At a glance… Price: £56 per person for traditional afternoon tea / £75 for sake afternoon tea Best for: special occasions and dessert gourmands Contact details: The Rosebery Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London … Everyone was taking their time, enjoying the sunshine streaming in through the windows and heroically trying to finish those scones. The string quartet in the corner plays the Beatles rather than Beethoven, a bit of a contrast to the elevator music of most hotel lobbies. Nestled in the frightfully grand … Gin Afternoon Tea on a Vintage Bus. Renowned for its beautiful array of cakes and bakes, London institution Cutter & Squidge’s afternoon tea at home does not disappoint. £75 for two via london.zumarestaurant.com, It’s difficult to focus on anything but the skyline at Oblix West, perched 32 levels up in the glassy Shard – a fact that happily hasn’t escaped them. Vegetarians and the wheat intolerant can also be catered for with extra non-meat servings or leafy salads on request. 21 of the Best Easter Meal Kits from Top London RestaurantsPost-Lockdown Easter Egg Hunts in London3 Sketch’s Spring MMmm… Afternoon Tea Print + Digital Address: Brown’s Hotel, Albermarle Street, London W1Telephone: +44 20 7493 6020Website: roccofortehotels.comPrice: Traditional afternoon tea, £55; Champagne afternoon tea, £65. In order to see this embed, you must give consent to Social Media cookies. From the extensive menu we chose a Tregothnan Earl Grey, blended with a blend from an ancient Cornish estate that has been around since 1335; and Darjeeling, the 'Champagne of teas'. The tea kicks off with the classics: three sandwiches – fresh cucumber and cream cheese, honey-roast Wiltshire ham and mustard, and smoked salmon – all finger-sized and joyously resembling those of your childhood. 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