Naturally, theres no shortage of traditional options, which take their cue from her preferred menu: scones with lashings of jam and cream; cucumber finger sandwiches; trays of pastries and cakes; and pot after pot of Darjeeling and Earl Grey. Travers' book, itself set in and above London, the menu contains nods to various characters who Mary and the Banks children meet on their adventures. TheLevel 8ight Skybar at the Hilton offers the best views of Bournemouth. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus are available and there is a childrens menu for smaller visitors. Where patisserie can often get rich with mousses and jellies, we enjoyed the tiny square of simple and classic fruit cake in honour of the Queens 9ft tall, 500lb wedding cake. In-keeping with the theme are chocolate scones, which are definitely an upgrade to your standard, but traditionalists can order warm, plain scones instead. Your next course, after a fresh round of specially designed plates with Peter Pan characters on them, are freshly baked scones served with delicious apple jam and coconut clotted cream. We enjoyed a selection of light choux buns, tart raspberry pastries and creamy lemon mousses. A word of warning there are no toilets on board, so go easy on the tea.
Or, for a cocktail-drenched outing, head to Lyaness at Sea Containers London, where legendary mixologist Mr Lyan pairs melon-infused gimlets with coconut panna cotta. The sandwiches are traditional and moreish, with lapsang souchong smoked Scottish salmon, organic egg mayonnaise and mustard cress, classic cucumber and coronation chicken on walnut bread. At a glancePrice: from 65 per person / 75 with a glass of champagneBest for: historic surroundings and excellent service, ideal for special occasionsContact details: Hotel Caf Royal, 68 Regent Street, London W1B 4DY. At a glancePrice: from 62.50 per person/a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling ros: 72.50pp/a glass of Lanson champagne: 72.50pp.Best for: a Jubilee afternoon teaContact details: The Park Room, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN. The Sky Lounge offers luxurious interiors and panoramic views of Leeds and Yorkshire. The crowning glory of the tea is undoubtedly the pastry plate delicate macarons, squidgy cakes and light choux bites are on offer for hungry patrons. London's tallest building seems the obvious place to head when you want a view of any sort, and afternoon tea fans are catered for in abundance. Afternoon Tea at Aviator is served the gorgeous Sky Bar or the Brasserie. At a glancePrice: 53 per person/ 68 with a glass of champagneBest for: whimsical bites and literary luxuryContact details: Aqua Shard, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY. The final patisserie are all inspired by the Jubilee in different ways: theres a tangy take on lemon posset (a Buckingham Palace banquet staple) and an indulgent Valrhona chocolate biscuit cake. Choose from either 'darling tea', which has delicious floral notes, or 'adventure tea', made from black tea with citrus, mango and ginger. At a glancePrice: 56 per person for traditional afternoon tea / 75 for sake afternoon teaBest for: special occasions and dessert gourmandsContact details: The Rosebery Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA. Service is seamless without being stuffy, and we found the waiting staff charming, relaxed and exceptionally well informed with 92 teas on offer, they need to know their stuff. Bridgerton fans will delight in this playful, Regency-inspired afternoon tea, the brainchild of baker extraordinaire Lily Vanilli and served in the historic theatres Grand Saloon, recently restored to glory with sugary pink walls, green marble panels and crystal chandeliers. Overall, this boozy, cocktail-filled tea was a relaxed, very enjoyable experience. The selection of teas on offer in the glass-domed Thames Foyer is vast; we opted for The Savoy blend, which was pleasantly bitter and smoky. Our team attended these establishments as guests. There are delicate Reuben and chicken caesar sandwiches as well as still-warm scones, but the pastries are the main attraction: a chocolate macaroon infused with peanut butter and jelly, a cheesecake topped with slivers of rhubarb, a key lime and matcha-stuffed religieuse, and an elegant slice of Boston cream pie., Following its afternoon tea menus paying tribute to the likes of Picasso, Van Gogh and Rodin, the Holborn hideaways latest is a love letter to Japanese legend Yayoi Kusama, whose Infinity Mirror Rooms exhibition has been dominating Instagram feeds since it opened at the Tate Modern. We've carefully reviewed a selection of offerings around London and considered the price against the service, quality of food and drink and atmosphere. The must-read London articles.
Afternoon tea at The Beaumont hotel is served in the aptly-named Gatsby room, which is home to a grand baby piano, a hidden door posing as a bookshelf and plenty of oil paintings to gaze at and soft furnishings to relax on. Cloud 23 has an amazing view over the Manchester skyline. At a glancePrice: from 65 per person / 80 with a glass of Gusbourne Brut Reserve or Blanc de blancsBest for: exceptional serviceContact details: The Langham, 1c Portland Place, London W1B 1JA.
We opted for lemon drizzle and it made the perfect pick-me-up when you eventually start to get hungry again. At a glancePrice: from 35 per person / 45 with a glass of Mot & Chandon brut champagneBest for: a couples day outContact details: Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY. With themed afternoon teas, vegan afternoon teas and super-glamourous afternoon teas, an afternoon tea has to something special to stand out these days. The oven-fresh scones were exceptional, and the buttery, sharp lemon curd served alongside was exquisite. Step into the glamorous Palm Court salon with mirrored surfaces, gold detailing and leafy palms. There are 18 luxury teas to choose from, including everything from passion fruit and orange to chocolate mint rooibos and more.
Soft sofas dot around the airy room to create a sense of cosiness that offsets the grand staircase and even grander chandelier that centres the room. Theyve been serving afternoon tea since 1865, so theyve had plenty of practice. Freshly baked eye of newt scones are served with curdled cream and crushed strawberries after which a fresh bird cage is brought out with an abundance of sweet treats, a favourite had to be the web topped passion fruit jelly which almost looked too good to eat. It's a budget-friendly option, and views of London's rooftops towards Westminster are thrown in. Once youre seated and have been talked through the extensive range of teas, your experience will start with a dramatic smoking pink lemonade topped with a flying saucer, youll then move onto a selection of beautifully presented finger sandwiches, our favourites were the Scottish smoked salmon with chive cream cheese and roast chicken with mustard mayonnaise and nibbed almonds. Its a sweet tooths dream: rainbow layers of bubblegum-flavoured panna cotta, mysteriously flavoured candy floss and honeycomb cake pops take centre stage, but our favourite was a chocolate egg filled with vanilla cheesecake and fruit pure. The scones are light and fluffy, paired with a unique earl grey tea jelly. You might be too busy watching the world go by to even tuck into your traditional afternoon tea, but do take time to look inside the window too the gorgeous, book-lined establishment is like a great big hug.
Tea kicks off with an iced granita version of the Queens favourite tipple, gin with a fortified wine aperitif, as a refreshing palate cleanser before the indulgence begins. To say this tea is generous is an exaggeration, but we can think of no better way to while away an afternoon. For anyone in search of a quintessentially traditional English afternoon tea, The Goring tops the list.
Copyright 2022 Afternoon Tea Online | Disclaimer | Privacy. Scones are served warm with Cornish clotted cream and a selection of jams and marmalade. It doesnt stop there either, youre offered a choice of slices of cake to take home with you.
All three are rich and creamy from the chocolate mousse tower to the lemon and raspberry bell with a whole raspberry hidden inside, adding some welcome freshness. The Clevedon at Ben Ryhddingboasts a terrace with great views of West Yorkshire. At a glancePrice: 60 per person/ 81 with glass of Barons de Rothschild ChampagneBest for: timeless luxuryContact details: The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR. The experience starts with a choice of tea brought brought to your table the Librarys own signature blend is our top pick and soon to be available to buy and take home with you, too. This would be a great offering for those looking for a classic afternoon tea with top-notch service. At a glancePrice: 59 per person/69 per person with a glass of champagneBest for: airy ambience and classic flavoursContact details: The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ. TING in the Shangri-La Hotel is a remarkable setting on the 35th floor of the Shard.
A bottle of chocolate milk washes it all down. The new menu has a transatlantic twist in true Gatsby fashion, youll find sandwiches filled with devilled egg mayonnaise, shrimp cocktail and salt beef which are replenished as much as youd like. Fans of the royal family will enjoy this special Platinum Jubilee-themed tea in the decadent surroundings of the Park Room. Savoury bites included miniature duck pancakes, chicken liver parfait and a selection of imaginative finger sandwiches. Add to that classic finger sandwiches, sweet and savoury scones, and the tranquility of the setting the plush Palm Court and you have an unforgettable afternoon. What a beautiful spot this is for afternoon tea overlooking the river, a must try! Here, nearly 1000 varieties of rare teas are displayed in antique wooden shelves alongside a range of packaged products, such as tea-themed gift sets, teapots, cups, strainers, books and more.
Generous staff, to-die-for patisserie and supremely scoffable sarnies in an intimate and stylish setting Flemings gets big ticks all round. Everyone around the room was busily snapping photos of their sweets displays, and when ours arrived, we could see why. Some could even predict instinctively which ones we would enjoy with great success! The menu begins with a glass of Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuve and a wide selection of teas including darjeeling, assam, English breakfast, organic rose grey and sencha aloe vera. The setting gives a stylish nod to art deco with the huge lights that really come into their own as the afternoon fades to evening (book at 4.30pm for this timing), and theres a relaxed air about the place that welcomes all ages. The team of thoughtful pastry chefs and mixologists created recipes using the royal celebrations as inspiration; the platinum fizz cocktail combines strawberries, pineapple and lemon juice and is the perfect way to start a luxurious afternoon.
To make your own dishes at home, see our afternoon tea recipes for all things scones and sandwiches. On our visit in December, we warmed ourselves in front of an open fire and chose the festive afternoon tea, although we were more than tempted by the evergreen teas, including sake and beer. Treat yourself and a loved one to special afternoon tea in the capital city with our top afternoon tea in London recommendations. Scones come as both savoury (with extra cheese on the side) and sweet with cream and homemade preserves. Breathtaking views of the London skyline at Aqua Shard, one of London's popular tea rooms. Created by Chef Michel Roux Jr and Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett, the current menu is inspired by the nations favourite biscuits, reimagined with clever textural changes and flavours. The Macdonald Old England Hotel sits on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere. Located in the heart of Marylebone, The Landmark London offers a phenomenal afternoon tea with classic British dishes and flavours. Flemings is the quintessential afternoon tea for the modern traditionalist.
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