Spoilt for Choice

Five star hotels that don’t offer afternoon tea in London would be a much shorter list than this one! Afternoon tea is almost a requirement for a London five star hotel. But of course, they aren’t all equal. So here are the best afternoon teas at Five Star hotels in London.


Claridges

Claridges have been serving afternoon tea for 150 years so it is no surprise they are rather good at it. The classic afternoon tea gold standard.

ampersand lobby

The Ampersand

Two unique afternoon tea experiences inspired by its museum neighbours: Jurassic Afternoon Tea at Apero and Science Afternoon Tea at French-inspired The Drawing Rooms

the goring afternoon tea

The Goring

Closest afternoon tea to Buckingham Palace and one of the most acclaimed in town.

taj 51 courtyard

Taj 51 Buckingham Gate

Home to one of London’s most delightful and oh so pretty afternoon teas, The Secret Garden.

bridgerton afternoon tea at the lanesborough

The Lanesborough

Home to the extremely popular Bridgerton themed afternoon tea.