{"id":29370,"date":"2022-02-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/uncategorized\/best-places-for-afternoon-tea-in-london"},"modified":"2022-05-11T12:17:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T12:17:43","slug":"best-places-for-afternoon-tea-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/food-drink\/best-places-for-afternoon-tea-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tea parties have always held a special place in my heart since I was a little girl. From the pastel goodness of Alice and the Mad Hatter to the iconic \u201cLet them eat cake\u201d moment in Sofia Coppola\u2019s 2006 film <em>Marie Antoinette<\/em>, afternoon tea is something to be savored. In England, high tea is inextricably linked to the culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two meals a day were the standard during the 19th century. You\u2019d start the morning with an early breakfast, and then you\u2019d have to wait until 8 p.m. for your evening meal. It wasn\u2019t until 1840, when Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, decided a snack was in order to curb her hunger pangs that things changed. She asked her staff to prepare a light repast and serve it in her boudoir.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She satiated her hunger with tea, bite-sized sandwiches, sweet rolls, and cakes. The idea caught on so well that Englishmen began drinking aftertoon tea at 4 p.m., a ritual that\u2019s commonplace now. Today, the British consume 165 million cups of the hot beverage, a startling stat when you consider the Chinese invented tea. So, it\u2019s time to spill the tea about the must-visit places to have a cuppa in the British capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brigit-s-bakery-bus\"><strong>Brigit\u2019s Bakery Bus&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the distinctive red double-decker bus is one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/trains\/london?utm=source_omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=February&amp;utm_content=AfternoonTeainLondon&amp;utm_term=US_trainsLondon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a>. But did you know that some of these driving landmarks also serve some of the best afternoon tea in London? While you enjoy a feast of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, mini cupcakes, scones, and exquisite pastries such as a lemon tart with meringue, vintage Routemaster buses from Brigit\u2019s Bakery drive around the streets of Central London, taking in some of the city\u2019s best sites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        London      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to London  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brigits-Bakery-Bus-6-940x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31962\"\/><figcaption>Brigit\u2019s Bakery Bus takes you on a scrumptious tour of London landmarks. Credit: Brigit\u2019s Bakery Bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Brigits-Bakery-Bus-4-940x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31968\"\/><figcaption>Travelers can savor delicious treats while admiring the scenery. Credit: Brigit\u2019s Bakery Bus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bite into their decadent treats as you admire Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and Downing Street from the comfort of your spot in the top or lower deck\u2014the buses have been reconfigured with tables and cozy diner-style loveseats. The 90-minute tour is the perfect way to see the city and get your fill of the British tradition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sketch\"><strong>Sketch&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a high-end afternoon tea in an Instagram-worthy setting? Head to Sketch, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the upscale Mayfair district. The former Christian Dior workshop-turned restaurant boasts two floors, each with a distinct theme. Unlimited afternoon tea is served in the playful David Shrigley Gallery, with more than 200 of the Turner Prize\u2013winning artist\u2019s whimsical illustrations adorning the walls. The theme until recently was rose quartz velvet\u2014banquettes and curvaceous chairs, designed by India Mahdavi\u2014a wannabe princess\u2019s dream come true. But the decor was recently changed to decidedly Art Deco yellow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sketch-3-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31974\"\/><figcaption>Sketch boasts traditional treats and high tea. Credit: Sketch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Savor creative dishes such as caviar and egg mousse on toast. The high tea also features sophisticated sandwiches with corn-fed chicken and smoked salmon and sweet treats such as raspberry cakes and ever-so-flaky apple tart. And then there&#8217;s the requisite scones with clotted cream. But before you leave, use the bathroom. It\u2019s eggactly as you\u2019d expect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sketch-4-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31980\"\/><figcaption>The pink palace is one of the most Instagrammed restaurants in the world. Credit: Sketch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"london-secret-garden\"><strong>London Secret Garden <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"london-secret-garden\">Tucked away in the back streets of Kensington, you\u2019ll find London Secret Garden, a setting so calm, you might forget that you\u2019re in Central London. The oasis operates five private domes, each with heat and AC and comfortable rattan furniture, in a one-acre garden. It\u2019s become a hotspot since COVID restrictions came into place in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/London-Secret-Garden-2-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31986\"\/><figcaption>London Secret Garden serves classic sandwiches as well as raisin scones. Credit: London Secret Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/London-Secret-Garden-1-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31992\"\/><figcaption>Guests can enjoy their meal in COVID-secure domes. Credit: London Secret Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshly made classic sandwiches, such as free-range egg salad and oak-smoked Scottish salmon with dill cream cheese, are served. End your light repast with traditional Earl Grey tea, along with plain or raisin scones with Cornish clotted cream. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mr-fogg-s-gin-parlour\"><strong>Mr. Fogg\u2019s Gin Parlour&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a tipsy tea, this list of the best afternoon tea spots in London wouldn\u2019t be complete. The eccentric British adventurer Phileas J. Fogg, the protagonist of Jules Verne\u2019s novel \u201cAround the World in 80 Days,\u201d inspired this Covent Garden gin emporium. The Victorian-themed Mr. Fogg\u2019s, complete with vintage chaise longues and tufted chairs, boasts a collection of more than 200 gins, ranging from well-known favorites (Hendricks, Bombay) to unique gems (Ki No Bi Kyoto, Sipsmith).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"31998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/GIN-PARLOUR-VENUE-3-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31998\"\/><figcaption>Mr. Fogg\u2019s Gin Parlour serves liquor-infused drinks in a vintage setting. Credit: Mr. Fogg\u2019s Gin Parlour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose from five of Mr. Fogg\u2019s best teapot cocktails, each created by in-house mixologists and infused with botanicals. Sip on your favorite cocktail made of gin, tequila, rum or bourbon (or opt for the alcohol-free variety) from quaint Victorian teacups while eating a variety of plant-based treats, all served inside a birdcage with lush flora and vegetation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/JohnnyStephensPhotography-001-1-834x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32011\"\/><figcaption>Expect gin-based drinks infused with botanicals. Credit: Johnny Stephens Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32005\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mr-Foggs-Gin-Parlour-2-834x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32005\"\/><figcaption>The Jules Verne classic \u201cAround the World in 80 Days\u201d inspired the bar. Credit: Mr. Fogg\u2019s Gin Parlour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kai-mayfair\"><strong>Kai Mayfair&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A little birdie once told me that the Chinese Whispers afternoon tea at Kai Mayfair was one of the most delightful afternoon tea menus in London. Cake with coconut and pandan custard, white chocolate bonbons in the shape of Mah-Jong tiles, crispy duck bao, and marble tea eggs\u2014is your stomach already grumbling? The Michelin-starred eatery returns tea to its Asian origins with Chinese takes on sweet and savory dishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Kai-Mayfair-1-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32017\"\/><figcaption>Kai Mayfair returns tea to its Chinese origins. Credit: Kai Mayfair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect quirky quotes on each menu and the sound of songbirds nearby. Instead of the ubiquitous scones with clotted cream, Kai serves delicate macarons with the creamy condiment. Teas run the gamut from Earl Grey to Jasmine Pearl to Dragon Well, the last being the most famous green tea in China.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/115988597_10158405774158959_3509238879657125516_n-834x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32023\"\/><figcaption>The Michelin-starred eatery serves both sweet and savory dishes. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omio.com\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/78-834x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32029\"\/><figcaption>Paper birds in cages sing songs during afternoon tea. 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