The best Mother's Day afternoon teas in London and the UK

If you’re looking for a special way to treat mum this year, you can’t go far wrong with a tiered cake stand loaded with sandwiches, scones and cakes. Indulgence should be part and parcel of Mothering Sunday celebrations, and our pick of the best Mother’s Day afternoon teas in London and the UK includes all sorts of experiences, from traditional offerings served in country houses, to a luxurious menu created by a Bake Off: The Professionals pastry chef.

If your mum doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, we won’t lie to you, an afternoon tea booking probably isn’t the best way to surprise her. But if she’s a fan of scones doused in clotted cream, elegant cakes and pastries, plus the odd glass of Champagne, then you can’t go wrong with this classic British affair.

There’s a reason that afternoon tea has become synonymous with celebrating special occasions. There’s something supremely decadent about settling down in a luxurious lounge or dining room for a few hours, knocking back sandwiches, scones and cakes to your heart’s content. In no other situation is such a thing deemed acceptable, but afternoon tea makes scoffing sarnies and sweets the norm, and that truly is a beautiful thing in our books.

Whoever the mothering figure in your life might be, show her you care with one of these Mother’s Day afternoon teas. We’ve included options all over the country, from London’s smartest hotels to a vineyard in Surrey, so you’re sure to find something to suit. We’ve also included afternoon teas for an array of budgets, whether you’ve got 20 quid or £100 to spend.

So, if you’re still Googling ‘Mother's Day afternoon tea near me’ and keep coming up empty, allow us to introduce you to the most special afternoon teas up and down the UK.

Best Mother's Day afternoon teas in London

London boasts an array of fancy, traditional, themed and luxurious afternoon teas year-round, but Mother’s Day gives the capital’s best restaurants and hotels an excuse to really pull out the stops. These are the ones worth treating mum to this year.

Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason, St James's

What: Fortnum & Mason has crafted an exclusive selection of savouries and pastries for the Mother's Day weekend only! Served in the elegant Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, and whilst being serenaded by a resident pianist on a Steinway piano, guests will be able to indulge in limited edition treats including a rhubarb and bergamot mousse, and dark chocolate hazelnut praline. Sounds divine. 
Where: 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER
How much: £82 per person
Book now: Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

The Milestone, Kensington

What: Served in The Milestone’s atmospheric Park Lounge, this luxurious tea is one of the best money can buy, featuring a generous assortment of finger sandwiches, pastries, cakes and scones, plus the option to elevate your experience with a glass of Champagne Lanson. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal afternoon tea menus are also available, so every mum is catered for on the 30 March. Sandwiches keep things classic with the likes of smoked salmon and lemon creme fraiche, while dainty sweets include a banana and dulce de leche cake, a lemon and poppyseed macaron, and a dark chocolate and coconut choux.
Where: 1-2 Kensington Court, W8 5DL
How much: £90 per person
Book now: The Milestone

Pan Pacific London, Liverpool Street

What: One of London’s most exciting afternoon teas right now, Pan Pacific London’s offering is inspired by the secret gardens of the Square Mile. It starts with a Tea Discovery Experience in which guests are invited to explore ten botanical infusions, followed by seasonal savouries and sweet treats. You’ll also receive a beautifully illustrated map of the Square Mile’s gardens, which you can explore post-tea, plus a seed packet for mum to take home with her!
Where: 80 Houndsditch, EC3A 7AB
How much: £68 per person
Book now: Pan Pacific London

Petersham Nurseries, Richmond

What: There are few more enchanting settings for afternoon tea in London than at Petersham Nurseries' garden-inspired greenhouse. Set against a backdrop of florals and greenery, its rustic Garden Afternoon Tea menu features a seasonal selection of wholesome sandwiches and cakes, from a smoked trout and cream cheese sesame puff, to matcha fruit strudel, a semolina slice, and chocolate orange panodoro. Savouries and sweets are presented on a beautiful Florentine-style hand-blown glass cake stand, with a seasonal arrangement of flowers peeking out the top. Green-fingered mums are sure to love this one!  
Where: Church Lane, TW10 7AB
How much: £60 per person
Book now: Petersham Nurseries

The Dilly, Picadilly

What: This is a fun one. The Dilly has thought up a brilliant take on a London-themed afternoon tea, complete with a double decker bus cake stand and desserts inspired by some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Think a Big Ben pastry fashioned out of hazelnut praline and milk chocolate, and a decadent London Eye mud cake. To make Mother's Day even more special, you can order from a selection of exclusive cocktails, like The Buckingham Bliss or the Secret Garden. 
Where: 21 Piccadilly, W1J 0BH
How much: From £49 per person
Book now: The Dilly

The Chesterfield, Mayfair

What: The Chesterfield’s iconic Original Sweet Shop Afternoon Tea is a charming way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Designed to evoke the nostalgic spirit of a traditional sweet shop, this unique affair features retro creations like a Coca Cola slice, a Reece’s peanut butter cup, giant Jazzies and a Rhubarb and Custard choux bun. Even the scones are given an extra sweet makeover with the addition of chocolate chips!
Where: 35 Charles Street, W1J 5EB
How much: From £75 per person
Book now: The Chesterfield

The Montague on the Gardens, Bloomsbury

What: This traditional afternoon tea is served in the hotel’s Leopard Bar Terrace, where the light spills in through floor-to-ceiling windows, and views across its picturesque gardens make for excellent viewing. A selection of classic savouries and sweets are accompanied by high-quality loose-leaf teas, and if you’d like to bring the whole family along, there’s a Little Prince and Princess Tea for kids.
Where: 15 Montague Street, WC1B 5BJ
How much: £70 per person
Book now: The Montague on the Gardens

Rubens at The Palace, Victoria

What: Treat your mum like royalty with this gorgeous Champagne afternoon tea just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. Served in the opulent surroundings of the English Grill, here you’re presented with an exquisite assortment of patisseries courtesy of head pastry chef Sarah Houghting, who you might recognise from Bake Off: The Professionals. Start with elevated classic sandwiches, like pork, stuffing and apple sauce on white bread, and a smoked salmon, caviar and cream cheese loaf, followed by sweet treats such as The Crown (blackberry confit, vanilla sponge, opalys white mousse) and a fig and hazlenut layer cake.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0PS
How much: £105 per person
Book now: Rubens at The Palace

The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London, St James's

What: In collaboration with luxury Parisian perfume house Memo Paris, Sofitel London St James's has created a very special afternoon tea menu for Mother's Day complete with fragrant teas, delicious pastries and the scents of Memo Paris. Served in its elegant Rose Lounge, you and mum can tuck into the likes of Cornish crab rolls with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard and trout roe, a chocolate and Earl Grey opéra cake, and pistachio and raspberry choux buns.
Where: 6 Waterloo Place, SW1Y 4AN
How much: £70 per person
Book now: The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London

The Beaumont, Mayfair

What: Allow us to begin with the patisseries on The Beaumont’s impeccable afternoon tea menu, which includes a rhubarb and vanilla cheesecake eclair (yum) and a ‘Rocher’ hazelnut sponge with caramel chocolate (double yum). Yes, afternoon tea at this stunning art deco hotel in Mayfair is delicious indeed, complete with warm scones with clotted cream and jam, and quintessentially British sarnies, from Coronation chicken to cucumber and cream cheese. The affair is served with a seasonal cocktail upon arrival, and you can always add extra cocktails or Champagne to your booking if you like.
Where: 8 Balderton Street, W1K 6TF
How much: £75 per person
Book now: The Beaumont

Corinthia London, Embankment

What: Corinthia London’s elegant Crystal Moon Lounge is a fine setting indeed for this indulgent affair, with diners seated beneath its magnificent Baccarat-crystal chandelier while they feast on delicate sweet and savoury bites. The sandwich section is filled with all sorts of surprises, like salted cucumber, chilli and coconut yogurt on onion bread, while scones come with strawberry jam, rhubarb and litsea cubeba jam, and Cornish clotted cream. Round off the experience with an assortment of fine pastries including a pistachio eclair, a chocolate and salted caramel tartlet, and a rhubarb, orange and yoghurt gateau. You'll also be able to choose from a staggering selection of teas, including three variations blended exclusively for Corinthia London.
Where: 10 Whitehall Place, SW1A 2BD
How much: £85 per person
Book now: Corinthia London

Royal Lancaster London, Bayswater

What: Royal Lancaster London has created a Blooming British Afternoon Tea menu in partnership with the Natural History Museum, to celebrate Britain’s beautiful flowers and our incredible natural world. Choose from bespoke teas like The Pollinator Blend (a combination of black teas with cornflower, rose, marigold petals and bee pollen) to pair with its seasonal treats, from buttermilk cake with white chocolate whip ganache and shortbread (Snowdrop) to a light vanilla mousse with caramelised apple and sablé Breton (The Ladybird). Children and vegan menus are available if preferred, and you can choose from a selection of upgrades to elevate the experience, such as a glass of Champagne or English sparkling wine.
Where: Lancaster Terrace, W2 2TY
How much: £55 per person
Book now: Royal Lancaster London

Best Mother's Day afternoon teas in the UK

Sure, there are hundreds of afternoon teas up and down the country, but these are the ones that stand out from the crowd. Some are available exclusively for Mother’s Day, others are just really, really lovely. Have a browse to find a Mother’s Day afternoon tea she’ll love.

Cliveden House, Berkshire

What: Grade l-listed Clivedon House pays homage to some of the estate's most important milestones with its 'Create Your Moment In History' afternoon tea. The menu has been curated to reflect the influential figures and moments that have had a lasting imprint on the estate in its 350 years. That means you'll find Winston Churchill's roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, and Charlie Chaplin's soft sour cake on the menu, as well as sweets like Queen Victoria's sponge and Lady Cranborne's chocolate mousse. 
Where: Taplow, SL6 0JF
How much: £65 per person
Book now: Clivedon House

The Clockspire, Somerset

What: The Clockspire has taken its already decadent afternoon tea and dialled it up a notch for Mothering Sunday. This one includes a crisp glass of AYALA Champagne alongside delicate savouries, scones and sweets. The Clockspire’s dining room is sure to make the affair even more memorable, thanks to grand features like hanging candle chandeliers, vast windows and natural oak beams.
Where: Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5BA
How much: £55 per person
Book now: The Clockspire

Antsy Hall, Warwickshire

What: Available exclusively on 30 March 2025, Antsy Hall is serving a version of its 'High Chai' tea for mums, filled with classic sandwiches, scones, and delicate pastries - plus a selection of chai teas and chai lattes. Start with Coronation egg brioche, and Cotswold brie and apple chutney, followed by rhubarb and ginger scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. The sweets sounds delicious too: think pomegranate and vanilla Victoria Swiss roll, a chocolate hazelnut salted caramel Cremieux and seasonal fancies. 
Where: Main Road, North Coventry, CV7 9HZ
How much: £42 per person
Book now: Antsy Hall

Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire

What: This 18th-century Georgian manor is home to a quintessentially British afternoon tea, so if you're looking to keep it traditional for your mother's day celebration, then look no further. Now offering up a brand new menu in honour of its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Hampshire brings a touch of luxury with afternoon tea served in its idyllic Drawing Room. This tranquil spot boasts wood-panelled walls, white-clothed tables, and large windows that allow for views of the perfectly manicured grounds. Delve into classic flavours with elevated twists, from cucumber and ricotta to coronation chicken, or egg with truffle mayonnaise, followed by eye-catching sweets, teacake and freshly baked scones. Be sure to treat your mum to a glass of fizz to really celebrate.
Where: Dogmersfield Park, Hook, RG27 8TD
How much: £75 per person
Book now: Four Seasons Hampshire

The Vineyard Restaurant at Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey

What: Wine and cake sounds like a pretty foolproof combination if you ask us, a duo you can enjoy within the uplifting surrounds of Denbies Wine Estate's Vineyard Restaurant. Enjoy a glass of its award-winning sparkling rose, accompanied by a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and cream, while you gaze over a lush landscape of grape vines. Heaven.
Where: London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA
How much: £43 per person
Book now: The Vineyard Restaurant at Denbies Wine Estate

Sopwell House, Hertfordshire

What: The team at Sopwell House understand it’s the little things that make an experience special, which is why every adult receives a glass of Champagne with its Mother’s Day afternoon tea, and all mums receive a little gift from the kitchen to take home. Of course, you can expect an array of decadent baked treats to tuck into, from sandwiches filled with the likes of smoked chicken and sun-dried tomato, or truffle egg mayonnasie, to cakes that span a honey and mascarpone sponge, a lemon and ginger loaf, and a rhubarb choux bun.
Where: Cottonmill Lane, AL1 2HQ
How much: £64 per person
Book now: Sopwell House

Chicheley Hall, Buckinghamshire

What: Served from 12-3pm on 30 March, Grade I listed mansion Chicheley Hall is hosting a Mother’s Day afternoon tea party complete with sweet and savoury snacks, elegant teas and a live harpist! If it’s warm enough, we recommend venturing outside to its pretty gardens, where you can enjoy pristine views of manicured lawns and tree-lined pathways.
Where: Newport Pagnell, MK16 9JJ
How much: £39.95 per person
Book now: Chicheley Hall

The Garden Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel, Gloucestershire

What: By far the best-value afternoon tea in this list, for just over £20, you can indulge in a line-up of freshly made sandwiches and cakes with your choice of tea or coffee at Stratton House Hotel this Mother’s Day. Set to a playlist of calming live music, Cirencester locals should snap up this deal quick!
Where: Gloucester Road, Cirencester, GL7 2LE
How much: £22 per person
Book now: The Garden Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel

Now, discover the best children's afternoon teas in London and the UK so that little ones can join in the fun, too. Or if you'd rather she chooses where to dine on Mother's Day, you can always buy her a SquareMeal gift voucher, redeemable at hundreds of restaurants.