The afternoon tea or five o'clock tea in London is much more than just tea and pastries. It is a display of luxury, glamour and highly photographable pastries that will surely leave you hungry until the next day. The most traditional menu consists of tea (Earl Grey is the favorite of the British at that time), an assortment of sandwiches with fillings as disparate as cucumber and mint, boiled egg and mayonnaise or 'coronation chicken' (the Queen's favorite), scones and, finally, a cake or pastries. The most pro 'afternoon tea' usually include, in addition, champagne or Prosecco.
London is full of coffee shops where you can have tea and scones, but we've compiled the most luxurious salons Are you planning a weekend getaway to enjoy the most typical gastronomic experience of the British capital? In March you have offers of Air Europa to fly to London from 71 euros... less than what your afternoon tea can cost you if you choose some of the places on our list. If you're on a budget, we're sorry we're guilty of making your teeth too long.
1. The Connaught: 90 euros/person
In the Mayfair neighborhood, this luxurious venue offers the classic menuThe tea is a very modern twist, and they promise a very new fusion of flavors. Undoubtedly one of the best tea places in London.
2. Sexy Fish: 84 euros/person
Also in Mayfair, this Asian restaurant combines British tradition with Japanese influence. Their afternoon tea is served on trays that will delight lovers of decoration... and Instagram.
3. Claridges: 84 euros/person
We are still in the same neighborhood. The third place on our list is occupied by this elegant premises, which has three versions of the 'afternoon tea': the traditional one, the one served with champagne... and the children's one. So that children learn from an early age to snack like lords and ladies in miniature.
4. The Savoy: 78 euros/person
Run by chef Daniel Pearse and close to Charing Cross station, the highlight of this menu is the scones and pastries. The Savoy is the ideal place for those with a sweet tooth.
5. The Ritz: 72 euros/person
The famous hotel can boast of being one of the most exclusive in London (staying one night easily exceeds 600 euros) ... and serving one of the 'afternoon tea' more top. It has four different menusThe most complicated thing, besides paying for it, will be to choose the best one.
6. Sketch: 70 euros/person
It is one of the most curious places in London: Sketch is, at the same time, 5 restaurants in oneeach one with a completely different ambience from the rest. The most visited and photographed is undoubtedly Gallery, where they serve five o'clock tea among pink velvet sofas and paintings by David Shrigley.
7. The English Tea Room Mayfair: 66 euros/person
With vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, this afternoon tea is located inside Brown's Hotel, and on special dates such as Mother's Day (celebrated in the UK in March) they usually offer plans that include the traditional afternoon tea and an afternoon at the hotel's spa.
8. Hotel Café Royal: 66 euros/person
Centrally located on Regent Street is this hotel with one of the most more luxurious salons in London. With leather armchairs and gilded walls, the place boasts of serving the old-fashioned five o'clock tea, just as Queen Victoria drank it 200 years ago.
9. The Lanesborough: 63 euros/person
Another of the most prohibitive hotels in the British capital (at about 700 euros per night) offers a very original 'afternoon tea'. In charge of the menu is Peggy Porschenthe pinkest baker in the UK. If you want to brag about your pretty snack in networks, this is the place for you.
10. The Landmark: 54 euros/person
The cheapest venue on our list is also one of the most picturesque. Next to Marylebone station is this hotel, which serves its five o'clock tea in a large room called the Winter Garden. With live piano, Winter Garden recreates a warm garden with palm trees even on the coldest winter days.
