Best places for afternoon tea in London
The top 3 according to 49 votes from people: Claridge's · The Savoy – Thames Foyer · The Ritz – Palm Court. (Updated Oct 9, 2025.)
Scones, finger sandwiches and silver teapots: the London afternoon teas that local writers and regulars rate highest.
Top 10
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Claridge's
Art deco Foyer with a traditional tea.
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The Savoy – Thames Foyer
Tea under a glass dome with live piano.
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The Ritz – Palm Court
The most famous afternoon tea in London, with a strict dress code.
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The Langham – Palm Court
Hotel credited with popularising afternoon tea in 1865.
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The Dorchester – The Promenade
Grand Park Lane tea with seasonal pastries.
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The Peninsula London
Luxury tea at the Belgravia hotel.
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Fortnum & Mason – Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Tea at the Piccadilly grocer to the royals.
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The Connaught
Refined tea in Mayfair.
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sketch – The Gallery
Pink dining room and whimsical tea.
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Brown's Hotel – The English Tea Room
Wood-panelled room said to have inspired Agatha Christie.
Candidates
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The Goring
Tea in the lounge near Buckingham Palace.
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The Wolseley
Grand café on Piccadilly with afternoon tea.
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