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.

1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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

Afternoon Tea City Cruise – Afternoon Tea while cruising along the Thames. MORE INFO & BOOKING

Grosvenor House Afternoon Tea – Full afternoon tea in the glamorous surrounds of the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN. MORE INFO & BOOKING

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

Afternoon Tea At The Terrace, Amba Charing Cross Hotel – Classic afternoon tea right near the iconic Trafalgar Square and National Gallery.  Amba Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand, Charing Cross London WC2N 5HX, London MORE INFO & BOOKING

Afternoon Tea At Boulevard Brasserie – Situated within the dazzling-theatre district and only a short walk from the Royal Opera House, Boulevard Brasserie is perfectly located to enjoy an Afternoon Tea in Covent Garden. Boulevard Brasserie, 40 Wellington Street London WC2E 7BD MORE INFO & BOOKING

Shakespeare’s Globe Guided Tour & Afternoon Tea – Experience a 40 minute guided tour through Shakespeare’s iconic Globe theatre followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT. MORE INFO & BOOKING