Top 10 London Christmas Afternoon Teas

by The AfternoonTea.co.uk Team

  1. Festive Afternoon Tea The Grand Saloon at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Delight in the magic of the season with a captivating Christmas Afternoon Tea at the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Located in the heart of London’s West End, this iconic venue transforms into a delightful winter wonderland, offering a festive experience in a theatrical setting. Perfectly located for a day of theatre, or seeing some of London's best sights. 

Where is it?
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5JF

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2. That Christmas Afternoon Tea Sheraton Grand London Park Lane

That Christmas is a heartwarming book written by Richard Curtis (Love Actually and Notting Hill) about Christmas plans that keep going awry, and the film is coming to Netflix December 4th. The menu features festive favourites and playful themed pastries. 

Where is it?
Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BX

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3. Festive Afternoon Tea Dalloway Terrace

The iconic Dalloway Terrace has had a wintry makeover. Enjoy all of the trappings of a winter wonderland, but in the cost warm. Dive into their Greek yoghurt mousse with blueberry and the rich Cru Virunga devil’s chocolate cake. Indulge in freshly baked scones with mulled pear jam and Cornish clotted cream for an elegant experience. Dalloway Terrace at the Bloomsbury Hotel is situated right in the heart of London, near the shopping haven of Oxford Street, and just a short walk away from Tottenham Court Road station.

Where is it?
The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN

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4. Festive Afternoon Tea The Peninsula London

Enjoy a beautiful traditional Afternoon Tea sprinkled with Christmas charm at The Peninsula London. Superbly situated alongside Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London occupies one of the city’s most prestigious addresses. Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea set amidst soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, hand-painted de Gournay murals and live music.

Where is it?
1 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HJ

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5. Festive Afternoon Tea The Stage at The Londoner Experience pure luxury at The Londoner a new 5-star hotel, situated on the south west corner of Leicester Square and enjoy an elegant Festive Afternoon Tea. Square-cut sandwiches include Sweet paprika cured salt beef with pickled cornichons and chive Pommery mustard on brioche and Ruinart Brut poached cornfed chicken with caramelised onion and truffle tarragon on onion bread. Both plain and sultana scones, baked in The Stage’s kitchen that morning, are served with indulgent Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry preserve and lemon curd. Beautifully crafted patisseries complete the menu, including the Purple cheesecake a Velvety cassis sponge with basil mandarin crémeux, feuilletine crunch, and a bright mandarin pepper jelly. Enjoy 20% off selected sittings, find out more here

Where is it?
38 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7DX

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6. Festive Afternoon Tea The Beaumont MayfairImmerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with a Festive Afternoon Tea at The Beaumont Mayfair. Available from 19th November - 6th January. Treat yourself to Afternoon Tea at The Beaumont Mayfair, a 5-star luxury hotel in Mayfair exuding the glitz and glamour of the 1920s. The 5-star Beaumont Mayfair occupies a fine Art Deco building on a quiet garden square, close to the boutiques, galleries and museums of Mayfair, St James's and the West End.

Where is it?
Brown Hart Gardens, Mayfair, London, W1K 6TF

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7. Festive Afternoon Tea InterContinental London Park Lane

The celebrated Elizabethan Royal Tea has been reimagined for the festive season, showcasing a delectable array of finely-crafted sweet delicacies and savoury delights hailing from noble menus of past and present, with a sprinkle of festive merriment, of course. Each morsel is served on the finest Renaissance Gold teaware set by Wedgwood, a Royal Warrant holder, for an authentic regal experience. Enjoy 25% off the Festive Afternoon Tea at The Wellington Lounge. Usually priced at £74 per person, enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea for just £55.50 per person with this offer available until 31st December 2024. Click here for more information.

Where is it?
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1J 7QY

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8. Festive Afternoon Tea The Biltmore MayfairHighlighting fresh and heritage produce from across the UK, The Biltmore's luxury Afternoon Tea experience is served in the dedicated Tea Lounge. The cakes take centre stage, with festive desserts such as the snowman, with ivoire chocolate and coconut mousse, kumquats compote, pistachio marshmallow and pistachio sable. The Golden Bell is filled with jivara chocolate ganache montee, candied chestnut and spiced sponge. Located in London’s prestigious Grosvenor Square, The Biltmore Mayfair is a luxury hotel, surrounded by gardens and greenery.

Where is it?
One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1J 7QY

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9. Festive Afternoon Tea London Marriott Hotel Park Lane

The Lanes of London Botanical Afternoon Tea is transformed for the festive season. Savour seasonal savouries such as chicken and truffle cream cheese bon bon with olive snow. Homemade plain and seasonal spiced & mixed fruit scones are served with Cornish clotted cream and cranberry jam. The delicate pastries feature a snow globe deco ball, chocolate and nutmeg gingerbread reindeer and mini Christmas tree cake.

Where is it?
140 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AA

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10. Festive Afternoon Tea B Afternoon Tea Bus Tourbrigits-festive2.png (736×757)

Come and experience a Festive Afternoon Tea with a difference on the Brigit's Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. This vintage London double decker bus will drive round Central London, taking in some of the City's best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous B Afternoon Tea with a seasonal twist.

Where is it?
164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria Coach Station, London, SW1 W9TB

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