London's Prettiest Christmas Afternoon Teas

If you're after a quirky festive afternoon tea, they don't come much more unique than this. Served on a moving vintage London bus, you'll be able to enjoy a selection of delicious sweet treats whilst enjoying views of the capital city in all its twinkly light glory.

The Sipping Room is a swanky bar located in Canary Wharf with an affordable afternoon tea menu (teaming up with Sipsmith for the ultimate experience). Identified by their signature cosy igloos, this is the perfect place to spend an afternoon holed up with a group of your closest friends and a menu of miniature treats.

Treat yo'elf to a taste of indulgence with Christmas afternoon tea at the Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall by Searcys. Tuck into festive cranberry and orange eclairs or smoked turkey rillettes whilst sipping on their expertly matched bubbles.

If a winter wonderland afternoon tea in a plush hotel doesn't scream festive frivolities, we don't know what does. This food experience is the ultimate Christmas soirée for those looking for a sophisticated shindig with family and friends, so book your table at The Chesterfield Mayfair now.

Take it to a secret speakeasy this December with Sherlock's Boozy Afternoon Tea. Taking place on Saturdays and Sundays, you'll enjoy scones with a puzzling side as you tuck in to bubbles and bites, with a mini-mystery to solve alongside.

Littered across Instagram feeds everywhere, Dalloway Terrace is one of London's prettiest spots. Their heated outdoor area, known for its fluffy blankets and fairy-lit foliage is the perfect place to sample their contemporary afternoon tea menu alfresco style.

Hotel Café Royal is famed for its luxurious afternoon tea offerings, with its Christmas version featuring duck liver sandwiches, cherry cake, Christmas pudding vanilla tart and 25 types of tea. Feeling extra festive? Add a glass of Champagne for a little extra yuletide spirit. 

Cahoots is a fun 1940s bar known for its all-out blitz spirit and vintage vibes. Located just off the forever bustling Carnaby Street, this homage to years gone by serves up 'squiffy picnics' on the weekend, presented in a wicker hamper and washed down with one of the bar's signature cocktails (because the tea itself is the least important part). 

When it comes to a Christmas afternoon tea with the wow factor in London, few do it quite like The Ritz. An upmarket experience in The Palm Court, you'll be treated to pastries, mince p[ies and more, in some of the city's most elegant (and festive) surrounds. Carols? Oh yeah, there's a choir singing those too.