What better pastime in London, than an afternoon tea…

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to sip champagne with the girls, eat finger sandwiches with the in-laws or to take your other half for a special occasion, you can never go wrong with an afternoon tea. Here are our top London afternoon tea venues you’ll love…

The Bingham

This family run hotel which backs onto the river Thames prides itself on its offering of a luscious dinner with a relaxing stay. And now it’s offering you the chance to experience an Afternoon Tea which you will not forget. You will be offered a delicate selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and patisseries served with a special selection of 11 loose leaf teas from British tea advocate, Canton. If you’re looking to celebrate you can also treat yourself to glass of champagne!

We stayed at the Bingham when Seen in the City first launched – you can read our review here.

Pricing: £25 per person
Location: 61-63 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UT
Website: www.thebingham.co.uk 

The Little Yellow Door

Looking for something a little different than your ‘traditional’ afternoon tea? Not a problem, we have just the place for you. (Be warned this is a Saturday-only event and sure to sell out fast so book while you can!)

The Little Yellow Door – a summer pop up – is putting on their first ever cocktail tea party in the heart of Notting  Hill.

If you like the sound of being greeted at the door by a bohemian host, before sipping on alcoholic teapots which include Tea with Mussolini, a Bacardi Blanca rum infused chamomile tea with pomegranate and blueberries, then this is the tea for you. And that’s not all, you will also tuck into a selection of finger sandwiches and cakes including Chocolate brownies with malt cream (a real favourite here at Seen in the City!)

(Warning, you will be expected to play traditional board game or two!)

Location: 68 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3HT
Website: www.thelittleyellowdoor.co.uk/

Mr Fogg’s Parlour

For all you Gin lovers out there, we have an afternoon tea experience which should not be missed.

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, My Fogg’s Parlour have taken their own approach to the ‘traditional’ Afternoon Tea and transformed it into a Gin and Tea evening.

You will be able to rekindle your love of this classic spirit by sitting back and enjoying a sample of some very well known gins from their selection of over 300, before embarking on some gin cocktails. These will be served alongside a selection of home-made and authentically Victorian sweet and savoury delicacies.

(You may want to organise a taxi home for this evening!)

Pricing: G &Tea with a single teapot to share between two £40 per person
G &Tea with a bottomless teapot to share between two £69 per person
Location: 58 St Martin’s Ln, Theatreland, London WC2N 4EA
Website: https://mr-foggs.com/gin-parlour/g-and-tea/

Cahoots

London is full of quirky haunts and if you’re looking for a place that will top them all, look no further than Cahoots. For this afternoon tea you won’t be in your traditional restaurant enjoying a fruit scone and maybe a glass of champagne… you will be far from it!

Cahoots take their own approach and for this tea you will  be transferred from the streets of Soho to their underground war-inspired Vintage Bar where your evening can start. You will be provided with a drink on arrival and fancy dress for if you really want to get into the spirit. You will then pass through the years back to 1946 where you sit on a picnic table complete with a tartan blanket, flowers and a dedicated hamper menu that pays homage to food and cocktail favourites from post-war Britain.

Three different hampers, all of which are packed with scrumptious fare and delightful tipples for the ideal picnic experience are available.

Pricing: £46 per a person
Location: 13 Kingly St, London W1B 5PG
Website: https://cahoots-london.com/

B-Bakery Afternoon Tea

Experience an afternoon tea like never before, with a tour of Central London on a Vintage double Decker bus.

With B-Bakery you will get to capture iconic London and see all of the city’s major landmarks whilst sipping on a cup of tea  and immersing yourself into a selection of finger sandwiches, sweet pastries and of course scones (where you may argue if its Jam or Cream first!)

On arrival you will be greeted by their uniformed driver who will guide you to your seat and set off to streets where you will get taken to all the major landmarks including: The London Eye, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Piccadilly Circus, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street and more…

Pricing: From £45 per a person
Location: 8 Northumberland Avenue, off Trafalgar Square WC2N 5BY or Victoria Coach Station
Website: http://b-bakery.com/afternoon-tea/afternoon-tea-bus-tour/

Have you had a unforgettable afternoon tea? Please comment below…