![]() It is located just a stone’s throw away from the swanky Covent Garden district. The Savoy Hotel is the place to be if you want to enjoy good food on a long afternoon by the Thames. This blog is dedicated to finding the best sweet and savoury locations for high tea in London. You will find Londoners nibble on finger sandwiches, scones and macarons while devouring their tea with equal enthusiasm. Unbeknownst to her, she went on to set a trend that would evolve into a national tradition! Today, high tea in London is a habit rather than tradition. More information can be found here.The UK’s obsession with tea originates from the Seventh Duchess of Bedford, who shared her guilty secret of enjoying tea and snacks a few hours before dinner. This playful and stylish approach to afternoon tea proposes an edible version of Balenciaga’s new collection- reimagined with velvety cheesecake and adorned with an oversized chocolate hat.Įnjoy its elegance whilst having fun discovering what’s come fresh off the runway. The cakes and pastries resemble the latest and popular fashion designs with the menu changing seasonally (SS22 we are ready for you). If you’re fashion-centric, appreciate couture or just fancy something a little more different to the tourism aspect of afternoon tea, then Pret-A-Portea at the Berkeley hotel may be what you’re looking for. Pret-A-Portea Image © Facebook via Berkeley, Wilton Place, London, SW1X 7RL If this is not something you’re entirely partial to, the Park Grand offers many other variations of afternoon tea that we are sure you’ll enjoy. They offer a wide selection of sumptuous Indian treats providing the traditional with a twist.Ī really flavoursome choice, especially for those that are vegetarian, you can enjoy Mumbai’s favourite tea time snack, the ‘Bombay Aloo Bonda Pay’, a mini mango tart, and many other sabot street food favourites that’ll have your taste buds dancing with excitement. If you’re craving sugar, spice and all that is nice head to the Park Grand at Lancaster Gate where you can experience afternoon tea inspired by the flavours of India. Indian- Inspired Afternoon Tea Image © ġ4-16 Craven Hill, Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3DU Indulge in their white chocolate and mixes berries planet that will shoot you into the stratosphere, to jellies served in petri dishes, mooncakes, space men and much more!Ī truly one-of-a kind experience expertly prepared to bring the unusual to afternoon tea. With vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu’s available this is afternoon tea that will not only be suitable for everyone but will delight at the same time. Inspired by their South Kensington neighbour: The Science Museum, The Ampersand Hotel experiments with sounds, visuals and, of course, flavour to create an afternoon tea experience that will take you out of this world. Science Afternoon Tea Image © Instagram via Harrington Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 3ER In the heart of London’s theatre land, you can feast on scrumptious savouries such as salmon and beetroot macaron’s, to mouth watering sweets such as lemon sherbet tea, fizzy lifting champagne, cakes, mallows and creams: the list just goes on. If you’re really into the author you’ll even come across some subtle references from the BFG. And at One Aldwych, it does- their Pure Imagination afternoon tea is an elevating experience of crazy concoctions and masterful flavours. We’ve all dreamed of witnessing the Roald Dahl classic of Charlie and the Chocolate factory come alive. ![]() One Aldwych Image © Facebook via Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ Tea is served on both decks- complete with scones, sandwiches and mini pastries- as the Routemaster travels around Central London taking in the sights. We like to multi-task these days and taking in London’s many sites can be a time consuming process, it is a big city after all! The B-Bakery however offers the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone with the proverbial through their Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. Read on to discover our favourite quirky spots for afternoon tea in London…ī Bakery Image © Facebook via from 8 Northumberland Avenue and Victoria Coach Station daily, prices start at £45pp. In homage to the wonderful practice of afternoon tea we have listed some of the more unusual locations. Anna felt the need for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, and we as a country never looked back. In the early nineteenth century it was a standard practice to eat only twice a day: breakfast and late dinner at 8pm (I know, that made my tummy rumble just thinking about it). We can all doff our caps to Anna- the Seventh Duchess of Bedford- for the tradition if this well known British past time. Top 5 Afternoon Tea with a Twist in Londonĭiscover the more unusual afternoon tea choices around London….Top 5 Afternoon Tea with a Twist in London
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