Gracing the banks of the River Thames, The Green Parlour at The Royal Horseguards Hotel began life as the National Liberal Club, offering its members a sanctuary from the rough-and-tumble of Westminster politics.

Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, whose architectural legacy in London includes the Natural History Museum, it played host to some of Britain's greatest writers, thinkers and political leaders: the foundation stone in the cellars was laid by William Gladstone, one of five Club members who went on to serve as Prime Minister.

More than 120 years on, this magnificent 5 star hotel near Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, The Strand and Covent Garden, has been restored to its full Victorian splendour offering a warm, welcoming and relaxing haven in the very heart of London.

Afternoon Tea is served in The Green Parlour, where heritage meets nature, nodding to both London’s great parks and historic Victorian pleasure gardens renowned for their tropical plants and ornamental glasshouses. 

Just steps from St James’s Park and Whitehall Gardens, this quintessentially English parlour draws inspiration from the nation’s long-held love for botanical gardens and rare exotics from the Tropics. The result is a serene setting that brings the outdoors in, blending parkland charm with a touch of the playful, horticultural eccentricity long championed by English gardeners.

Steeped in the history of a hotel once frequented by Churchill and Gladstone, The Green Parlour invites guests to savour the rhythm of London life in an elegant, all-day setting. Within one of the city’s most historic surroundings, guests can enjoy an Afternoon Tea of delicate savouries, patisserie and rare tea blends, or sip English sparkling wines and botanical-inspired cocktails as the day drifts by.

The hotel has a delightful outdoor terrace that provides a secluded haven to enjoy Afternoon Tea, views over famous landmarks including the London Eye, with the Victorian hotel's exterior providing a stunning backdrop.  

Come in, take a seat and allow us to pour.

This hotel has been awarded a Commended certificate at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2016 to recognise this elegant venue's high standards in Afternoon Tea service.