Themed Afternoon Tea In London

• Location: 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, W1J 5EB
• When: every day, 12.30 to 5pm
• Price: from £65 per person
• Why we recommend: this luxurious hotel has won awards for its nostalgic afternoon tea, and we love their old school sweet-inspired pastry selection

Winner of Best Themed Afternoon Tea in the Afternoon Tea Awards 2025, The Chesterfield Mayfair hotel needs to be on your list. This luxury destination can be found in Mayfair, promising a stunning setting for your meal, filled with elegant green decor and a few pops of colour to add to your experience.

The Original Sweetshop Afternoon Tea is available every day, with a kids' version on offer too. Start with a selection of homemade sandwiches, before you get stuck into chocolate chip scones and delicious pastries, from a cherry love heart cheesecake to Coco-Cola delice or the rhubarb and custard choux bun. Choose from classic, vegan, vegetarian and halal menus, with the option to add on Champagne for £10 extra.

• Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, West End, WC2N 5BY
• When: every day, 12 to 5pm
• Price: from £50 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a truly unique way to enjoy your food, soaking up the best of British culture with their London-themed afternoon tea

This unique experience is quintessentially British, taking place on a vintage Routemaster bus. On this 90-minute tour, leaving at multiple times throughout the day, you'll explore Central London, enjoying some sightseeing as you tuck into a true taste of London.

There are traditional, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus, each featuring a wide array of eats. Think mini seasonal quiches, salmon and cucumber pretzels and creamy avocado choux, followed by fresh scones, lemon vanilla cupcakes and so much more.

• Location: Broadway Market, Tooting, SW17 0RJ
• When: Sundays, multiple start times
• Price: from £27.50 per person
• Why we recommend: this affordable option is perfect for sweet treat lovers, including an indulgent dessert platter to share

If you're all about the sweet stuff, then check out the Under The Sea afternoon tea at Sea Garden & Grill in Tooting. Located within the buzzing Broadway Market, this stylish spot serves a platter of beautiful ocean-themed desserts every Sunday.

Pair this selection with two glasses of bubbles or bottomless mocktails, all included in your budget-friendly ticket price.

• Location: 101 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, SW1W 0SJ
• When: every day, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
• Price: from £55 per person
• Why we recommend: this iconic musical is a favourite among all ages, and this restaurant has done a brilliant job of capturing it in a theatre-themed afternoon tea in London

As well as their traditional menu, The Tea Lounge at Clermont Hotels served a Wicked-themed version. This ties in well with the hit musical, which is shown at the nearby Apollo Victoria Theatre and is a dream for fans of musical theatre.

Coming in at £55 per person, this tasty tiered meal features green treats like lime cheesecake and a chocolate pistachio bombe. There are some scrumptious finger sandwiches on the menu too, and you can add on a glass of fizz for an extra £10.

• Location: 50 Berners Street, Soho, W1T 3NG
• When: every day, 12 to 7pm
• Price: from £65 per person
• Why we recommend: if anyone knows how to throw a tea party, it's the Mad Hatter, and there are all kinds of themed treats on offer here

A luxurious treat inspired by one of the most iconic children's books of all time, The Restaurant At Sanderson does a Mad Hatter's afternoon tea throughout the week. You'll find this place close to Oxford Street, promising pretty, plant-filled interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in lots of natural light.

There are both kid and adult-sized portions, featuring everything from The Cheshire Cat smoked salmon sandwiches to Queen of Hearts strawberry and Biscoff pastries. There's a plant-based menu on offer too, and there are several boozy upgrades to elevate the experience further.

• Location: 35-39 George's Drive, Pimlico, SW1V 4DG
• When: Friday-Sunday, 12 to 5pm
• Price: from £40 per person
• Why we recommend: magic and whimsy are on the menu at Georgian House Hotel, from the quirky drinks to the surprise desserts

Located in Pimlico, Georgian House Hotel is a gorgeous dining destination, where you can find all kinds of wizard-themed fun. Their magical wizarding afternoon tea features savouries, scones and a mystery selection of desserts, keeping you both intrigued and well-fed.

Munch on egg mayonnaise sandwiches and whipped avocado and smoked salmon tartlets to start, before the vanilla and sultana scones arrive. You can even add on bottomless bubbles for £20 extra per person, or try their colour-changing gin instead. And the best part? There are vegan, vegetarian and kids menus available, so everyone can enjoy this feast.

• Location: 21 New Globe Walk, London Bridge, SE1 9DT
• When: every day, 12 to 5pm
• Price: from £42.50 per person
• Why we recommend: one of Britain's most famous historical figures, Shakespeare's work has inspired art for generations - including this excellent afternoon tea

Located on the site of an important British institution, Swan at the Globe is a restaurant bar that celebrates all things Shakespeare. Overlook the Thames while you dine, in a stylish venue that's filled with rustic wooden decor and comfy velvet sofas.

Their Shakespeare Inspired Afternoon Tea is themed around some of the Bard's most beloved work, from a Hamlet-inspired lemon and blood posset in a glass skull to the Romeo and Juliet vanilla heart sable biscuit. There are traditional sandwiches on the menu too, as well as a huge tea selection. Plus, there are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free versions up for grabs.

• Location: 68 Regent Street, West End, W1B 4DY
• When: every day, 12 to 5.30pm
• Price: from £85 per person
• Why we recommend: in one of the city's most decadent dining spots, this Bowie-themed afternoon tea celebrates the iconic popstar through food and drink

West End location Hotel Café Royal is one of the most sophisticated venues in the city, decked out in opulent gold interiors and red furniture. They're known for their A-list clientele, and this is what has inspired their David Bowie afternoon tea, available until 29th March 2026.

The menu features themed sandwiches like the Thin White Duke (with cucumber and cream cheese) or The Berlin Years, made with beef pastrami and sweet mustard. Devour desserts like a red Velvet Goldmine or the Midnight Orange, and you can even add on Bowie's favourite cocktail - a gin and olive. Plus, they've got vegetarian and vegan menus too.

• Location: 10 Harrington Road, Kensington, SW7 3ER
• When: weekdays, 12 to 7pm or weekends 11am to 7.30pm
• Price: from £64.50 per person
• Why we recommend: these unusual afternoon teas in London are perfect for unwinding after a day at the museums, and a great choice for kids too

Located close to both the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, The Ampersand Hotel is a classy destination inspired by all things science, botany, music and astronomy. Tying in with this, their quirky afternoon tea menus are themed around both science and dinosaurs.

Both menus feature savoury bites like pesto chicken buns and seasonal quiches, alongside fresh scones. On the science version, you'll find the likes of galactic macarons and jelly petri dishes, while the Jurassic option includes a chocolate dinosaur egg nest and a mango and lime volcano eruption.

• Location: 31st Floor, 31 Saint Thomas Street, London Bridge, SE1 9RY
• When: every day, 12 to 3.30pm
• Price: from £70 per person
• Why we recommend: you won't find better views than this with your afternoon tea, and we love the quirky Peter Pan theme

Serving some of the best themed afternoon tea at London restaurants, Aqua Shard Bar's offering comes with an amazing view. Look out over the city from its tallest building, 31 floors up, as you devour a Peter Pan-themed afternoon tea.

Step into Neverland with their menu full of warm vanilla and raisin scones, Tinkerbell's heart tartlets, Lost Boy sandwiches and more. There's a £55 version for under 12s, and the adults menu comes with an optional glass of Champagne.

• Location: 1 Aldwych, Embankment, WC2B 4BZ
• When: Wednesday-Friday, 12 to 3pm, or weekends, 12 to 4.30pm
• Price: from £75 per person
• Why we recommend: this is one of the most nostalgic food experiences out there, and it's a particularly great choice if you've got a sweet tooth

A magical, nostalgic experience for kids and adults alike, One Aldwych serves a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea five days a week. They've got classic, vegan and vegetarian menus on offer, filled with both savoury bites and themed sweet treats.

Tuck into the likes of violet macarons, butterscotch and soda, hair toffee mousse and more - alongside coronation chicken sandwiches and blue cheese quiches. This costs £75 per person, with the option to add on 'fizzy lifting drinks' like Champagne or a cocktail.