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Best Places for Afternoon Tea at The Shard
Afternoon Tea at The Shard in London is always a very popular experience. Whether you are a visitor to London, enjoying the sights, or a local looking for somewhere special to enjoy Afternoon Tea, The Shard offers spectacular views across the capital and beyond – on a clear day you can see for 40 miles!
The Shard offers several Afternoon Tea options to suit different tastes and budgets. Whichever one you choose, you’ll be treated to a selection of tasty treats and fine teas, to enjoy as you relax and pick out the sites of London through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
TING at Shangri-La The Shard, London
TĪNG restaurant and lounge at Shangri-La The Shard, London is situated on the 35th floor of The Shard, enjoying unrivalled views of London's skyline.
As spring approaches, Shangri-La The Shard, London prepares to mark the new season with the launch of a nature-inspired ‘Bees in Bloom’ Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the luxury jewellery brand Alex Monroe.
Served on a stand adorned with dried florals, the Afternoon Tea will include nature-inspired pastries such as The Bee, The Ladybug and The Marguerite Daisy followed by delicious savouries and finger sandwiches. The tea will be finished with the hotel’s signature miniature chocolate Shard pastry, decorated with a honeycomb pattern, filled with berry mousse and served over clouds of dry ice.
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Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua Shard
Aqua Shard, located on Level 31 of The Shard, offers a contemporary British Afternoon Tea with breath-taking views of the London skyline.
The Peter Pan Afternoon Tea menu encompasses all of the magic of the classic children's fairy tale. Begin with a selection of delicious sandwiches and savouries including a 'Codfish' Captain Hook brandade and a ''Lost Boys' chicken and bacon sandwich. Then, tuck into freshly-baked vanilla and golden raisin scones, followed by a tempting sweet plate.
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Oblix at The Shard
Enjoy a contemporary English Afternoon Tea at Oblix, with stunning views of the London skyline from the 32nd floor of The Shard.
Afternoon tea is served in Oblix East, a cosmopolitan lounge that channels the creative energy of East London, which stretches out below in views from the Gherkin and the Walkie-Talkie to Tower Bridge and beyond.
To start, the savouries offer a selection of sandwiches including ‘Severn & Wye smoked salmon, seaweed & cucumber’, a ‘Mini prawn & lobster roll’ and an ‘Avocado, tomato & buffalo mozzarella tart’. Freshly baked scones are served with whipped clotted cream, and homemade honeycomb and raspberry preserve. The sweet section includes a ‘Passion fruit, mango & pistachio bar’, ‘Warm honey madeleines with chocolate sauce’ and the ‘Oblix hazelnut rocher’ amongst others.
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Gift Vouchers
You can also give the gift of Afternoon Tea at The Shard, or combining The View from The Shard with Afternoon Tea at a nearby hotel. A range of gift vouchers are available in our online shop.