Enjoy a delicate feast nestled within the heart of London, overlooking the 19th century St Stephen's church, at the Secret Garden. Take your seat in one of the transparent domes and tuck into scones, tarts and macarons for only £35 per person. For an affordable cream tea in London, this ticks the box.

Egg sandwiches? Raspberry macarons? Raisin scones? Offering a cracking selection of miniature bites for £26.95, Boulevard Brasserie serves a cheap afternoon tea in the West End. Wanna add some bubbles? That'll cost you an extra fiver - an absolute steal.

Decked out with leather booths and sleek decor, The Den at St Martins Lane is your one-stop-shop for the best cheap afternoon tea in London. Check out their options for less than £40, whether you're after a vegan version or gluten-free alternative.

Located in Victoria, Bbar is the South African-inspired bar slinging out the most affordable afternoon tea in London, as well as the most unique with its chip shop package. There's also a traditional option that features mini cheesecakes and sandwiches, for around £30 per person.

Colonel Saab, the picturesque Indian eatery in the heart of London, is offering a traditional afternoon tea for £25 per person (or £31 with a glass of prosecco). Save an extra £2 by booking as a pair and devour dainty bites underneath sparkling chandeliers in its rusted-red dining room. On the menu, you'll find a selection of dhokla sandwiches with coriander and mint chutney, samosas, freshly baked raisins scones with clotted cream and jam, mini cakes and a selection of petit fours, plus macaroons.

The best afternoon tea in London can be found overlooking Chelsea Harbour at Estiva Restaurant and Terrace. Served between 12pm to 4pm, a traditional affair will only set you back £35 and includes crowd-pleasing miniature sweet treats and sandwiches. 

Whiskers & Creams might be known for being a feline-friendly cafe, but did you know they're also knocking up a fabulous, affordable afternoon tea in London? Crack on with dainty pastries and miniature cakes for £31 per person, with delicious vegan and veggie editions too.

With locations scattered throughout London such as Victoria, the City of London and West India Quay, Browns' afternoon tea in London is a belter, coming in at £27. Served daily from 3pm to 5pm, their deal includes sandwiches, pastries and scones all served on a three-tiered beauty.

Googling 'cheap afternoon tea near me'? Well, Slug and Lettuce has plenty of locations to choose from, including Romford and Aldgate. Tuck into chocolate brownies or chicken skewers for just £14 per person, or go for their Tipsy Tea which sets you back an extra £6 if you fancy two glasses of fizz or cocktails.

Gaze out onto the Thames and enjoy some trendy eats at Vicinity with their afternoon tea package. For £35 per person, you can tuck into the likes of eton mess, cucumber fingers and of course, scones with clotted cream. Add on a cocktail for only a fiver more and you'll see why this spot is a firm favourite (and bargain).

This stunning Kensington restaurant, Scoff & Banter, has both gorgeous high ceilings and delicious afternoon tea for a reasonable price. A booze-less affair will cost you £30, and it's only an extra £6 to add on prosecco. Enjoy finger sandwiches like lemon roasted chicken with truffle mayonnaise on artisan bread, plus a selection of floral-inspired pastries.

Great Northern Hotel's RAILS Restaurant and Little Bar has an afternoon tea that will set you back £35 per person. Mixing Victorian grandeur and Parisian chic, it's not just the interiors that a worth the trip here. Expect everything from lemon meringue tartlets to prawn cocktail brioche.

When it comes to out of the ordinary afternoon teas in London, The Chocolate Cocktail Club promises sandwiches and chocolate treats in a stylish setting. While chowing down, sip on unlimited tea, coffee or hot chocolate for £25 per person.

You'll be pleased to know that Bond St. Tea Rooms are experts at serving a sensational afternoon platter of sandwiches and sweet treats. If you're not too busy gazing at the cute, pastel crockery and dark wooden furnishings, feast your eyes on clementine and cinnamon meringue, plus fluffy focaccia paired with a brew for £40 each.

Boasting neon lights, colourful couches and quirky décor, NHow is one of the swankiest (and most affordable) spots on our list. Nab their dog-themed afternoon tea for £25 and treat your pooch to something luxe, like a puppuccino or a peanut butter treat.

Afternoon teas rarely come as unique as Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel's. Their rooftop gentleman's event puts a Japanese twist on afternoon tea, complete with wagyu beef sliders, slow-cooked pork hirata buns, and its signature whiskey and Davidoff cigar pairing to finish.

For just £20 each, you can sink your teeth into the quirky treats served on tiers exclusively at Ping Pong's St Katharine Docks restaurant. There are dumplings, skewers, black coconut ice cream-stuffed bao and more in store here, with boozy upgrades starting at just an extra fiver per person too.