5 Stunning Places to Enjoy Afternoon Tea in London

Stunning places to enjoy Afternoon Tea in London.

Quench your thirst with a cup of tea and indulge in the best savoury and sweet accompaniments. With top London views to enjoy, there is always time for a cup or two while you indulge in the best afternoon tea in the city. Here’s where you can find the best places for afternoon tea in London and experience luxury at affordable prices.

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Roseate House London 

London, Paddington has great places to visit and one of them is the Roseate House. The tearoom located within the 5-star hotel is a Victorian-era inspired room, where you are able to indulge in a lovely afternoon tea.

It is the perfect location and located ten minutes from London Paddington Station where you can make this your first stop before going further north into London and outside, or the last stop before you head out towards the West Country.

The tearoom is nice if you are after an intimate homely setting. Great to take your family to and for the young ones, the hot chocolate (replacing tea) experience will ensure they do not miss out on the experience. 

You can also opt for sparkling afternoon tea where you have a choice of Prosecco or Champagne for those special occasions.

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DoubleTree by Hilton, Hyde Park

As well as being a world-famous hotel chain, the Hilton have an affordable brand hotel within its chain called the DoubleTree hotel. Within this hotel chain is the urban Meadow Café where you can find an array of pastries and afternoon tea. 

The Hyde Park branch is perfect for those who want to soak in the views of Kensington Palace whilst sipping on a range of teas, cream scones and sandwiches. Being accessible through Notting Hill and Bayswater tube stations means you can pop into bustling nearby Notting Hill to continue the day or evening. 

To end the afternoon tea experience here, many have been known to walk to Buckingham Palace across Hyde Park, soaking in more views and scenery on the way.

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The Soho Hotel

Central to the hustle and bustle of Soho London, you can get away for a relaxing tea break at the Soho Hotel. This is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience a more relaxing side of London. Tottenham Court Road tube station is the best way to get to this hotel and there you are not only able to unwind with a great afternoon tea but with great décor around you too.

This hotel, in particular, is great at accommodating larger groups (15+) so gather your nearest and dearest for a great day out. As well to providing traditional cream scones and sandwiches, you can try something different with the experience such as blood orange treacle tarts and After Eight lollypops. An afternoon tea with a great twist.

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The Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 

What better and unique way to have afternoon tea than on a yacht? A great way to see how the other half live but without anyone taking pictures of you unless you want to that is, the staff are very accommodating in this department.

The Sunborn London Yacht Hotel sits on the Royal Victoria Dock and provides stunning views of the East London dockside, whilst you sip on a range of teas, sandwiches, pastries, and scones. For ultimate luxury, you can upgrade to Champagne tea and really set the mood for the luxury experience. 

It does not set sail, but you have the opportunity to take in beautiful views on a different side of London. Accessible by many routes including Euston, Victoria, Stratford, and London Bridge stations there is no excuse not to treat yourself to the unique luxury experience of having afternoon tea onboard a luxury yacht. 

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The Harbour Hotel, Richmond

For an afternoon tea that is a little outside of London but still has the city feel, the Richmond Harbour Hotel is the perfect place to go. Easy to get to from any Southwest London station including bus routes (the closest one being Richmond), you can enjoy afternoon tea in an 18th-century Georgian hotel that looks like it should be at a pier side. 

The tearoom is on the lower ground floor and has a warm contemporary décor and backs out onto a lovely garden where in good weather you can soak up the rays whilst enjoying your afternoon tea. For other weather conditions, there is always the hotel’s beautiful glass roof where you can soak up sun rays or view a beautiful sunset. As with most afternoon teas you can upgrade to Champagne or Prosecco and there is a vast range of different teas available to sample with the usual delights.

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Author: Roopa Bains