Themed Afternoon Tea In London

• Location: The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 5BD
• When: served daily from 12pm - 3pm
• Price: from £35 per person
• Why we recommend: for an indulgent afternoon tea in a stunning setting, it's hard to beat the legendary Natural History Museum

Benugo at the Natural History Museum is a collection of cafés and dining spaces in one of London's most iconic landmarks. The Inspired by Nature Afternoon Tea is served up here, inside the super elegant Anning Rooms.

Drawing on the natural world, it packs in seasonal savouries, handcrafted cakes and freshly baked scones. All this is yours from just £35 per person.

• 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.

If your weekend needs pastries, bubbles and a view that does half the work for you, JOIA at art'otel Battersea is ready. Tickets range from £48.60 to £70.20, with afternoon tea packages that include treats, tea choices and optional sips like cocktails, Caves De Montanha or Champagne.

Add live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, plus a 14th and 15th-floor setting overlooking Battersea Power Station and treats shaped like the iconic landmark, and you've got a very stylish table worth booking.

• 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: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick Street, Soho, W1B 5NF
• When: various dates from 7th April 2026
• Price: from £44
• Why we recommend: we love the size of the spread up for grabs here. You can tuck into everything from fresh sushi to steamed gyozas and indulgent desserts - all washed down with top tier brews

Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel is the place to be for an Eastern twist on a long-standing British tradition. The Japanese-inspired Afternoon Tea packs in all kinds, from soft-shell crab sliders and delicate tuna tataki to pecan pie, panna cotta and caramelised lemon tart.

To wash it all down, there's a carefully curated selection of Japanese teas, like hojicha, matcha, and chamomile and vanilla. Served Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 6pm, all this is yours from just £44 per person.

• 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: 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: 20 Brewer Street, Soho, W1F 0SJ
• When: 10th July to 31st August, multiple sittings
• Price: £48.60 per adult, or £27.50 per child
• Why we recommend: this limited-edition afternoon tea brings a whole load of cute food and drink to Cutter & Squidge, perfect for a family day out

For an adorable meal out, check out miffy's Afternoon Tea this summer. Coming to Cutter & Squidge in Soho for two months only, this cute collaboration promises a themed menu and decorations to match.

Tuck into everything from coronation chicken sourdough sandwiches to miffy's strawberry sprinkle posset and delicious scones. What's more, they're giving everyone a limited-edition Cutter Squidge x miffy Notebook to take home.

• 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:  31-34 Queen's Gate, Kensington, SW7 5JA
• When: Fridays to Sundays, 1pm - 4.30pm
• Price: £60 per person
• Why we recommend: the afternoon tea here is so fun, and we love how the kids menu is tailored to little ones, with even the chance to do some colouring in which the adults enjoy some bubbles

For an afternoon tea, The Queen's Gate Hotel invites you to unleash your wild side with their Animal Kingdom theme. Drawing inspiration from its legendary South Kensington neighbours, the hotel brings the wonders of nature indoors with playful, animal-inspired culinary artistry. 

You can tuck into expertly crafted pastries like the dark chocolate and blood orange ladybird mousse, the elderflower and berries giraffe trifle, and a gorgeous meadow honey cake. Complemented by speciality libations like the Safari Martini, this creature-filled tea party is the perfect blend of high-end pastry work and theatrical storytelling.

• 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: 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: 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.

• 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.