Afternoon Tea at Blakemore Hyde Park

The Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel is a distinguished place to enjoy one of London's most quintessential past times: afternoon tea. Just moments from Hyde Park, this luxurious, four-star hotel is ideally located for a day of shopping in central and meeting with friends, set in the heart of the capital and yet just across from one of its most peaceful green spaces. 

Afternoon tea is a fabulous idea for special occasions such as a pre-wedding get-together with the girls or clinking a glass with your mum on Mother's Day, but it's also a lovely indulgence for those staying the night and spending some time in London on holiday. While The Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel's version nods to all the traditional elements, menus also offer 'inventive' signatures such as the homemade Cherry Bakewell and their famous Coconut Slice.

Diners can opt for either a traditional afternoon tea or the Kings Guard menu, which is a little more playful. Each sitting starts with brioche bites filled with ham and cheese, Coronation chicken or egg and cress; followed by sweet treats such as royal red velvet sponge macaron, a mini chocolate solider and even a jelly shot. Scones are served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, alongside a selection of teas with the option to upgrade to a glass of prosecco if you fancy something sparkling. 

For little diners, The Blakemore Hyde Park Hotel offers a 'Prince and Princess' afternoon tea serving up freshly made bite-sized sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats and a jelly shot, as well as a milkshake, hot chocolate or juice. It's an adorable way to treat the small people in your life and include them in some grown-up luxury. 

Afternoon tea is served in the Terrace Restaurant which feels suitably swish with sleek interiors and atmospheric lighting, and a changing atmosphere throughout the day. Keep an eye out for seasonal versions, too, with the afternoon tea offering changing for the likes of Halloween, Christmas and Mother's Day.