London’s top Afternoon Teas
Even the most dedicated theatre buff cannot live on showbiz alone, which makes Afternoon Tea the perfect meal to schedule in before that evening performance. Here we pick five of the best, from the glitzy Ritz to the alternative oriental afternoon tea of Yauatcha.
- The Wolseley
- Refined, decadent and continental - a stylish choice for tea
- 160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB Tel: 020 7499 6996 (Map)
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- The Ritz
- No afternoon tea list is complete without the opulence of tea at the Ritz
- 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR Tel: 020 7493 8181 (Map)
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- The Wallace Restaurant
- Set in the beautiful Sculpture Garden of the Wallace Collection
- The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN Tel: 020 7563 9505 (Map)
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- Fortnum and Mason
- Founded in 1707, Fortnum & Mason are grocers to the Queen and a wonderful tea is served in their St James's Restaurant
- 181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER Tel: 0845 602 5694 (Map)
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- Yauatcha
- East meets West in this delicious oriental afternoon tea
- 15 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 0DL Tel: 020 7494 8888 (Map)
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Grosvenor House Anna’s Tea
Grosvenor House was one of the largest private houses situated on Park Lane in Mayfair. The house was the home of the Grosvenor family for more than a century. Afternoon tea will be held in the Park room, that offers great views over to Hyde Park and features a resident pianist to complement the traditional atmosphere. You will be treated to a complete afternoon tea experience that is Anna’s legacy, which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, plain and raisin buttermilk scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Cornish strawberry jam, a selection of cream puffs and pastries, and a choice of tea. Opt for a touch of luxury with a glass of premium French Champagne on arrival – perfect for special occasions!
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7 June 2010
