Hi, looking for suggestions for places to have tea in London. Thanks!
If you do a search of this site, there are many threads on this subject.
Search on “London Tea” on this forum, and you will find recent posts like this one:
Have a great time!
Here's a recent thread about afternoon tea suggestions:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/england/afternoon-tea-suggestions
My two cents as I didn't see either of these places mentioned in the other two threads:
I've had afternoon teas at both Brigit's Bakery and the Sanderson hotel in London. The latter was a Mad Hatter/Alice in Wonderland themed tea, which was really fun/cool, but spendy and a lot of food for one person. I did like the nice variety of savory and sweet though.
With Brigits, I really wanted to do the bus or boat afternoon tea, but they wouldn't allow me to book for just one person without paying for two. Ended up having tea at their shop and it was a bit underwhelming to be honest.
If you are doing this for two or three people, either of these options would work well. The Brigit's Bakery boat option might be cool!
Cup of tea? Afternoon Tea? Cream Tea?
If you like cheese and honey, you might have afternoon tea in HIVE Restaurant in Selfridges Department Store, which was featured in the PBS series a couple of years ago. Cost for one is about £30, or £40 if you want a glass of fine champagne.
I’m planning to enjoy afternoon tea there in a week or two from now.
Thank you all!
Fortnum & Mason had the best Afternoon Tea we’ve ever had any where in England and Edinburgh. All you can eat and the highest quality.
My friend just made reservations for Afternoon Tea here. It’s on the 35th floor of The Shard with amazing views. Looks good.
Another request to clarify, tea can be an cup of, childrens early evening meal or a fancy afternoon affair with little fancy cakes and sandwiches.
Most of us assume what most Americans mean when asking where to have tea,… Afternoon Tea.
I'm referring to afternoon tea, or "low tea." I don't think I'd be making advance reservations for the other teas. Thanks
Tea and Tattle
For something different, and by that I mean 'quirky':
The Zetter Townhouse. fantastic food, drink and service. Special surroundings.
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