Help me pick
Help me pick an afternoon tea in London
Answer four quick questions and we'll suggest three afternoon teas in London that fit: the best match, the best value and a wildcard, with what each one costs.
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How to choose an afternoon tea in London
With 30 afternoon teas priced in London, from £45 to £95 per person, these are the things that make the most difference to the day and the bill:
- Budget. The price is per person. A glass of champagne usually adds about £15, and many places add a service charge on top.
- Where. More than half are in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly and Covent Garden, close enough to pair with shopping or a walk in the park.
- Dietary needs. Vegan and gluten-free teas often need booking ahead; tell them when you book.
- Dress code. Some rooms ask for smart dress; others are happy with jeans and trainers.
Prefer to browse? See every afternoon tea in London, cheapest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is afternoon tea in London?
Of the 30 afternoon teas we've priced in London, the standard price per person runs from £45 at Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington to £95 at The Ritz London. The middle price is £80.
How much more is afternoon tea with champagne?
A glass of champagne adds a middle of £15 per person at the 25 teas that list both prices, from £5 to £70. Tick “With a glass of champagne” above and we'll compare the champagne prices instead.
Where can I find a vegan or gluten-free afternoon tea?
17 of the teas we've priced offer a vegan afternoon tea and 11 a gluten-free one, some only on request. Choose your dietary needs above and we'll show only the teas whose own page says they cater for them. Always mention it when you book.
Do I need to dress up for afternoon tea?
Most grand hotels ask for smart casual. Of the teas whose dress code we've checked, 10 ask for smart casual, 1 for smart dress (The Ritz London) and 2 are happy with casual. Choose “Jeans and trainers are fine” above to see only the casual ones.
How do you choose the best match?
We never rate or review teas ourselves. The best match is the tea that fits your answers and is listed by the most of the awards and guides people already trust, such as Afternoon Tea Awards, Time Out London and Tea Guild. The best value is the lowest price that fits, and the wildcard is another strong fit in a different part of town.
Where do the prices come from?
From each tea's own website or booking page, checked by hand. Every tea page shows the day we checked and links to the page we read the price on. Prices change, so always confirm when you book.