For a quintessentially British afternoon tea experience in London? Head to the Chesterfield Hotel, where delicate finger sandwiches and bone china cups come as standard. If you're after something a little different, try their winter wonderland offering, which includes mini yule logs and gingerbread flavoured cupcakes.
Quirky Afternoon Tea In London
Red buses, bad weather and overpriced pubs, there's few things we Londoners excel at, but one thing is for certain, we know how to knock up a good afternoon tea. The capital has loads of options for midday treats and it's not all scones and Earl Grey, there's a brilliant selection of unusual offerings out there too. If you prefer your drinks a little more Mad Hatter and devilish drag than Queen of England, then look no further as we've rustled up the best quirky afternoon teas in London.
Last updated on 31st January 2023
A gorgeous Mayfair restaurant, Hush is whipping up a decadent afternoon tea for those of you looking for something a little different. Putting their own unique twist on things, scones are accompanied by gooseberry, blackberry and rhubarb jams, as well as gin and tonic smoked salmon on German rye bread and more.
@ Ham Yard Hotel on Sat, 25th Feb 2023 @ 10:30 - 14:30
On the hunt for a unique afternoon tea experience? Then Adventures in Art with Willow Kemp is a great choice. Start your day off with a guided tour around the Ham Yard Hotel, where you'll learn about hanging pieces of work, followed by a great array of tasty sweet or savoury treats.
@ yours london on Various dates from Saturday 11th February 2023
Over at Yours London, this fabulous Caribbean Afternoon Tea with Our Roti Island replaces your usual finger sarnies with fresh chicken patties and saltfish fritters. Plus there are sweet treats such as carrot cake to finish, not to mention rum punch, prosecco and soulful tunes.
@ Map Maison on Various dates from Tuesday 7th February 2023
MAP Maison is a cute neighbourhood bar in Dalston full of floral touches and vintage furniture. The East London spot serves up a quirky London afternoon tea in the form of cakes, pastries and the choice of either bubbles or one of their renowned cocktails.
Topping the list of unusual afternoon teas in London is Brigit's Afternoon Tea Ltd, a vintage red bus that roams round the city's most iconic sites all while you work your way through tasty goodness. Glide by Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Royal Albert Hall as you enjoy treats such as sandwiches, cakes and macaroons.
Not just one for fine sushi and interactive tables, Inamo is also a top choice for afternoon tea in the West End. Chow down on panko prawns, dragon rolls and salmon sashimi washed down with bottomless bubbles from Soho to Covent Garden.
@ Little Nan's Deptford Bar on Various dates from Monday 6th February 2023
Little Nan's Bar is the Deptford watering hole that's part tropical paradise, part grandma's house. In other words, it's pretty darn quirky. And the afternoon teas? They're made up of freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes and scrumptious scones, as well as lush cocktails.
Sometimes we fancy our afternoon tea with a side of quirky, so why not check out Biscuiteers across various London locations from Notting Hill, Belgravia to Northcote Road. Boasting a range of afternoon tea events and biscuit icing, this is a spot that can't be missed.
@ The Chocolate Cocktail Club on Various dates from Tuesday 7th February 2023
Do something a little different in London and make your way to The Chocolate Cocktail Club for their fabulous afternoon tea. Enjoy a delicious range of nibbles, from cakes to sandwiches, with their awesome range of cocktails and bubbles.
Why choose a boring ol' spread when you can head to NHow? This cool Shoreditch venue is hosting Bottomless Festive Afternoon Teas, offering up turkey sliders, pigs in blankets and more, as well as a dog-friendly event. Here, both you and your pooch will chomp on tasty treats.
@ Homage Restaurant on Tue, 3rd Jan 2023 - Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Homage Restaurant's Be Our Guest Afternoon Tea takes inspiration from La Belle et La Bête (which influenced Beauty and The Beast). While in gorgeous surrounds, chow down on mouthwatering sandwiches and cakes inspired by the famous fairytale.