Nowadays, afternoon tea is a celebratory occasion typically enjoyed within elegant hotels around the UK. London is one of the best cities in the world for it: think delicate finger sandwiches ...

I visited a botanical afternoon tea that had some of the cutest sweet treats inspired by London’s most recognisable icons.

English afternoon tea set including hot tea, pastry, scones, sandwiches and mini pies on marble top table. High tea, a quintessentially British institution, finds its truest expression in London.

Most visits to London will at some point include one of the most quintessential of all activities – a classic afternoon tea, much as the royals or socialites have been doing for centuries.

Time for tea? If you want to treat the kids, read on for our picks of the best afternoon tea for kids in London, with teas inspired by sweets, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more Time for tea?

I visited a botanical afternoon tea that had some of the cutest sweet treats inspired by London’s most recognisable icons. The Lanes of London on London’s busy Park Lane currently has a new afternoon ...

Afternoon tea at The Landmark London in Marylebone should definitely be on your 2025 treat bucket list. The Landmark London offers an afternoon tea experience that is nothing short of magical ...

An curved arrow pointing right. "Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across London to find the best afternoon tea in the city. They visit three locations in just one day to see what ...

from London and beyond. The Savoy’s reputation for serving a pilgrimage-worthy afternoon tea is renowned across the country. What should we be drinking? The Savoy has its own tea blends—one ...