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.
Also see: All Afternoon Tea tours
1. Thames River Sightseeing Cruise & Afternoon Tea
What can be more civilised that gently sailing down the Thames in London, seeing all of the magnificent sights, and enjoying a British afternoon tea?! If your time is limited in London, then this is the perfect combination.
Pick up: Tower Pier, near Tower Hill underground station (Map)
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2. Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Andrew Lloyd Webber has spent millions restoring this beautiful, historic theatre, and not just the auditorium! The theatre’s lavish public spaces have also had a facelift, creating a number of beautiful bars and restaurants. Enjoy a perfect afternoon tea in the Grand Salon, before catching a show.
Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF (Map)
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3. The Delaunay
The new sister restaurant of The Wolseley is based on a grand European Café Restaurant and has immediately made a big impact on London’s afternoon tea life.
55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB (Map)
Tel: 020 7499 8558
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4. The Ritz
No afternoon tea list is complete without the opulence of tea at the Ritz, the world’s most famous Afternoon Tea.
150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR (Map)
Tel: 020 7493 8181
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5. The Wallace Restaurant
Set in the beautiful Sculpture Garden of the Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN (Map)
Tel: 020 7563 9505
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6. 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 (Map)
Tel: 0845 602 5694
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7. Yauatcha
East meets West in this delicious oriental afternoon tea
15 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 0DL (Map)
Tel: 020 7494 8888
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MORE GREAT AFTERNOON TEAS
The Wolseley Afternoon Tea – Refined, decadent and continental – a stylish choice for tea. The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB, Tel 020 7499 6996. WEBSITE
Dean Street Townhouse Afternoon Tea – A great and good-value choice in the heart of Soho. Dean Street Townhouse, 69 – 71 Dean Street, London, W1D 3SE, Tel: 020 7434 1775. WEBSITE
Shakespeare’s Globe Afternoon Tea – Have afternoon tea in the Swan Restaurant at Shakespeare’s iconic Globe theatre. Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT. MORE INFO & BOOKING
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