Looking for a change to your normal Christmas schedule in the city? Take a peek at our recommended list of Christmas afternoon teas in London. We've discovered a number of classic venues in the capital putting on a special festive feast for the more discerning London tea drinker, so take your pick from our selection of Christmas afternoon teas in London and treat yourself or a friend to a luxurious and quintessentially British experience.
Athenaeum HotelAthenaeum's Festive Afternoon Tea offers such Christmas delights as whisky-soaked fruit cake, spiced scones and stollen (festive German fruitcake). The tea is served between 12.30pm and 7pm and costs between £26.50 and £42.
116 Piccadilly,
London,
W1J 7BJ
Brown's HotelThe traditional Brown's Festive Afternoon Tea starts from £37 per head and weekday sessions start at 3pm, weekends at 1pm.
Albemarle Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S 4BP
Claridges HotelFestive Champagne Afternoon Tea is served from 27th November until the 2nd January with highlights including sandwiches, a glass of champagne, freshly-baked apple and raisin scones and a selection of traditional Christmas pastries. Prices start at £35 per person.
Brook Street,
Mayfair,
W1K 4HR
Dorchester HotelSample the delights of the Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea at weekends in the Dorchester for Christmas. A local children's choir will provide the festive ambience as you savour the minced pies and chilled champagne. £56 per adult.
Park Lane,
Mayfair,
London,
W1K 1QA
The Winter Garden(British, Mediterranean)From the December 1st to January 3rd, the Winter Garden will be serving a Christmas afternoon tea menu consisting of mini mince pies and chilled champagne. £40 per head, weekdays 15:00 - 18:00, weekends 14:30 - 18:30.
The Landmark Hotel,
222 Marylebone Road,
Marylebone,
London,
NW1 6JQ