Best Kid-Friendly Afternoon Teas In London

Bbar is a contemporary spot located near Buckingham Palace that's getting the kids involved with its afternoon tea for £15 per child.

Head to this Victoria-based bar kitted out with printed furnishings, wolf down a fish and chips-inspired spread for yourself, and treat the children under 12 to miniature lemon cheesecakes, chocolate brownies and mini sandwiches. It's a fantastic chance for children to experience a fun feast while you tuck into your own afternoon tea - there's even a fish and chips one (£30 per person).

If you know a little one with a big appetite, get them down to the May Fair Kitchen. Its children's afternoon tea menu is enough to satisfy most adult appetites.

Expect to see everything piled high on their plate, from ham and cheddar or lemon roasted chicken sandwiches and every kind of scone to Madagascan vanilla, mandarin and cinnamon, and hazelnut chocolate patisseries. They don't even need to like tea - hot chocolate and fresh fruit juice are ready and waiting to stand in.  

Looking for a family-friendly Afternoon Tea in London? The Rubens at the Palace welcomes little royals with a 'Prince & Princess Afternoon Tea' (£45 per child), specially designed for guests under 12. Little ones can enjoy bite-size sandwiches, freshly baked scones, pastries, and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate, tea, or soft drink.

Parents can relax with the Royal Afternoon Tea, featuring hand-crafted pastries and delicate finger sandwiches made by pastry chef Sarah Houghting. The venue caters to dietary requirements, ensuring a safe and indulgent experience for all. The Rubens also runs kids-themed special events, including ticket-holder discounts for shows like The Baddies, making it perfect for a pre-theatre treat. 

Benugo is the ultimate kid-friendly day out. A collection of cafés inside the iconic Natural History museum, it's the perfect place for a bite after a morning making your way around the exhibitions.

The Inspired by Nature Afternoon Tea is served up in the elegant Anning Rooms, You and the little ones can tuck into seasonal savouries, handcrafted cakes and classic scones, all washed down with artisanal tea and fresh juices.

The Montague On The Gardens Hotel is a gorgeous spot in the heart of London that provides a gorgeous spread of sandwiches and cakes as part of its afternoon tea. Prices start from £24.50 per child under 12 years old and the dining room overlooks the peaceful gardens.

Tuck into the likes of jam and peanut butter sandwiches, followed by cupcakes and ice cream alongside hot chocolate or soft drinks. If you're accompanying them with the adult option, it starts from £60, with seasonal pastries and scones to tuck into.

Coming to Cutter & Squidge in Soho for a two-month period this summer, miffy's Afternoon Tea is a great choice for families. This is part of a wider miffy collaboration, including themed table decorations and a quirky menu to match.

Expect a spread of egg mayo charcoal rolls, miffy's Strawberries Peach Melba Cake, freshly made scones and more. Plus, you'll get to take home a limited-edition Cutter Squidge x miffy Notebook.

For the best child's afternoon tea in London, head to The Milestone Hotel and Residences in Kensington. The charming venue provides an opulent setting to truly indulge in and treat your little princes and princesses.

Its spread includes freshly-made miniature sandwiches, baked scones, selected royal cakes and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate or soft drink for £45 per child.

Only a short walk from Knightsbridge is The Egerton House Hotel, inviting guests to enjoy a five-star experience and elegant afternoon tea, fit for kids (and dogs, for that matter). This luxurious spot promises cosy, traditional interiors, and welcomes your little ones for their very own feast.

The Prince and Princess Tea Party is £45 per child and includes a fine selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones and tea or hot chocolate, all to be enjoyed in the luxurious setting of The Drawing Room. The adult version costs £75, with the option to add on a glass of Champagne as well.

If your kids are normally glued to screen, watching Peppa and friends on their adventure, why not take them on one of their own with the Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea experience. Hosted on an vintage routemaster bus, you'll climb aboard and enjoy family-friendly games, themed food and drink, plus a cute Peppa Pig travel cup for your little one to take home as a souvenir.

Looking for afternoon tea for kids in London? Check out The Chesterfield Mayfair's Original Sweet Shop Afternoon Tea for a delicious time that also happens to be award-winning.

Inspired by Original Sweetshop, it includes a selection of homemade cakes, scones and pastries from £39 per child. Located only moments from Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus, it's in a prime spot when it comes to soaking up the city and enjoying some creative flavours. 

Treat the little ones to an unforgettable culinary safari at The Queen's Gate Hotel, located just 300 meters from the Natural History Museum. Their spectacular Animal Kingdom Afternoon Tea transforms the elegant Q Restaurant into a plush, animal-filled haven designed to spark young imaginations.

While adults indulge in a premium spread, children are treated to a bespoke £40 menu featuring milk chocolate chip scones, Marshmallow Sheep cake-pops, and Coconut Panda cupcakes, all washed down with Sloth fruit smoothies or hot chocolate. It is a whimsical, stress-free afternoon out that kids and parents will love equally.

Set high above London on the 32nd floor of The Shard, Oblix offers a playful children's afternoon tea designed especially for under-12s, complete with sweet and savoury treats like a chocolate bunny, strawberry ladybird and finger sandwiches. Served alongside freshly baked scones and a choice of tea or hot chocolate, it's a fun and luxurious experience for little ones.

Available Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, this special menu starts at £39 a person and runs alongside the classic afternoon tea, with adults able to upgrade to bottomless non-alcoholic cocktails, Prosecco or Champagne.