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Afternoon Tea
(menu)We found 11 restaurants in Best places for afternoon tea in London.
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Forget the French-accented ghost of Aubergine; slick Italian food now rules the roost at 11 Park Walk – following the lead of its siblings… more »
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The Parlour Restaurant, situated on the First Floor, provides a gastronomic ice cream indulgence to children (and adults) of all ages. Many of… more » This review is not by Square Meal
The reason why afternoon tea in The Foyer at Claridge’s continues to win gongs is down to a careful blend of tradition without stuffiness, plus… more »
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Long live The Goring and its quintessentially British way of doing things. It may court global Anglophiles rather than progressive foodies… more »
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‘Quite the place to be on a sunny day', says a fan of Hush's perpetually rammed cobbled courtyard, but this whirling brasserie soaks up… more »
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A superb collection of contemporary art (courtesy of the Saatchi Gallery) is an eye-catching featuring of this capacious, high-ceilinged restaurant… more »
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The Parlour serves breakfast, afternoon tea and comfort food during the day, but morphs into a lively metrosexy members' bar by night. But… more »
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This allcomers' adjunct to Shakespeare's Globe may be firmly rooted in tradition with its mullioned windows and ornate brickwork, but inside the… more »
When Kate and co checked in at The Goring before the Royal Wedding, nobody could say the Middletons didn’t have good taste. This five-star Belgravia… more »
At the heart of The Ritz’s unashamedly opulent Edwardiana, The Palm Court hits a crescendo of gilded gold & lemon among polished marble pillars… more »
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The mother of grand cafés in the capital – and a genuine icon in its own right – the all-conquering Wolseley is an egalitarian high roller… more »
Afternoon Tea has taken London by storm over the past few years and has become one of the most popular culinary experiences. There are so many afternoon tea venues to choose from in London right now so check out the very best that London has to offer in afternoon tea with this handy Square Meal guide to the best afternoon tea places in London. Freshly prepared finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and jam and an assortment of delicious cakes and pastries all served with pots of the finest tea – there’s no denying that afternoon tea is a real treat. A quintessentially British tradition, afternoon tea is big business in London, attracting everyone from visiting tourists to local residents.
There is something very special about enjoying afternoon tea in London so to help you find your perfect afternoon tea in London; Square Meal has carefully compiled this list of the best afternoon tea places in London. Whether it’s an utterly traditional afternoon tea you wish to enjoy or perhaps one of London’s more innovative and contemporary afternoon teas, you’ll only find the very best afternoon tea places here.
Every one of the Places for Afternoon Tea in London featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top Places for Afternoon Tea in London have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.