Where To Find Rooftop Afternoon Tea In London

By Lauren Cole • Lead Editor, DesignMyNight 9 years' expertise in guides and reviews for UK food & drink, arts and entertainment. Last updated on 15th May 2026

Gaze out across the skyline while eating lovely sandwiches, desserts, pastries and other treats when you find the best rooftop afternoon teas in London on DesignMyNight.

Discover rooftop bars and rooftop restaurants serving the best afternoon tea with a view, including a Peter Pan afternoon tea at the Shard, views of landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral and Battersea Power Station, and stunning tiers themed around the Crown Jewels. Read our recommendations and book a table or tickets to your experience today.

Best Afternoon Teas With A View In London: Our Recommended Rooftops

Japanese Inspired Afternoon Tea

1 review

@ Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel on Various dates from Tuesday 19th May 2026

Experience a distinctive twist on the classic British tradition with our Japanese-inspired Afternoon Tea. Savoury highlights include soft-shell crab sliders, delicate tuna tataki, and steamed vegetable…

Food & Drink
Tickets from £53.46
Soho

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Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour of London

@ Golden Tours Bus Stop 1 on Various dates from Friday 22nd May 2026

Have afternoon tea with a twist on our delightful London Afternoon Tea bus! As its name indicates, this traditional double decker offers beautiful views of London including the London Eye, Tower of London…

Bus Tour ⋅ Daytime ⋅ Food & Drink
Tickets from £58.32 - £63.72

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OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie

OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie offering heavenly views over London from the Southbank. Its high-class interior design and huge windows make sipping gorgeous cocktails here feel like being ona…

Waterloo ⋅ City of London ⋅ London Bridge
Restaurant ⋅ Rooftop Bar ⋅ Cocktail Bar

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Aqua Shard Bar

13 reviews

Aqua shard bar is located on the 31st floor of London Bridge's iconic skyscraper The Shard. From the same people who bought London aqua kyoto and aqua nueva restaurants, aqua shard covers the 31stfloor…

London Bridge
Restaurant Bar ⋅ Cocktail Bar ⋅ Lounge Bar

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Joia

Battersea is home to a vision in pastel in the shape of rooftop bar and restaurant, Joia, found in the Art'otel (complete with rooftop pool). Shared across social in abundance thanks to its uber-pretty…

Battersea
Restaurant Bar ⋅ Rooftop Bar ⋅ Restaurant

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Mercer Roof Terrace At Vintry & Mercer

Vintry & Mercer is located in the heart of the City of London; only a one minute walk from Mansion House Underground Station and a 3 minute walk from Cannon Street. Their vision and design take reference…