{"id":8488,"date":"2023-06-02T15:07:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T15:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontrowedit.co.uk\/?p=8488"},"modified":"2023-06-07T09:24:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:24:33","slug":"five-of-londons-best-afternoon-tea-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontrowedit.co.uk\/five-of-londons-best-afternoon-tea-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"FIVE OF LONDON’S BEST AFTERNOON TEA VENUES"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having been first introduced by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford after she noticed she always felt a little peckish each day at the same time way back in 1840, afternoon tea has since become a rather quintessential British staple, and unsurprisingly, it\u2019s a true delight! This Spring, enjoy a brew of the good stuff and munch your way through these exceptional afternoon tea offerings adorning London.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The Berkeley<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Strike a pose as you dive into London\u2019s most fashionable afternoon tea experience. Pr\u00eat-\u00c0-Portea at The Berkeley has become iconic in its own right among the fashion set and, quite frankly, we\u2019re equally obsessed! Each month there\u2019s a new outstanding finale designed by a fashion world tastemaker. This month sees Laura Jackson, English TV presenter and columnist, take to the stage with her spectacular biscuit, on gianduja-glazed caramel mousse and embellished with sugar pearls, in honour of the Simone Rocha hair slides. Catch the tea for the \u2018gram and your tastebuds.<\/span><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Hotel Caf\u00e9 Royal<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re after the Queen of Afternoon Teas, look no further than Hotel Caf\u00e9 Royal. Inspired by the treats Queen Victoria delighted in over 200 years ago, expect to be delighting in smoked salmon and dill with fennel cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche sandwiches, rich raspberry Victoria sponge and traditional raisin scones.<\/span><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> 68 Regent Street, Piccadilly, W1B 4DY<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Covent Garden Hotel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Covent Garden Hotel is continuing the celebrations of the King\u2019s coronation throughout the summer with a special Royal Afternoon Tea created in honour of King Charles III. The menu features much loved Coronation chicken sandwiches and fluffy scones to lemon cr\u00e9meux and strawberry tarts. Bar Manager, Flavio Carvalho has also created a Royal Cocktail, inspired by the King\u2019s love of whisky and Darjeeling, that can be enjoyed as part of the tea. Darjeeling infused whisky is mixed with Cointreau, lemon and English sparkling wine for this.<\/span><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> 10 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9HB<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n The Connaught<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Enjoy a slice of tradition when you tuck into The Connaught\u2019s afternoon tea offerings. At Jeans-Georges at The Connaught, begin your adventure with a selection of exotic teas \u2013 or, a glass of champagne, if you want to add some sparkle to the afternoon \u2013 before delighting in finger sandwiches which combine both British and South East-Asian flavour combinations. The roast ham and sweet potato with cranberry chutney in beetroot bread is just exquisite.<\/span><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 2AL<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Roast<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Have yourself a very Quintessentially British afternoon tea experience courtesy of Roast this Spring. Nuzzled in the beating heart of Borough Market, spend your afternoon delighting in four exceptional courses of traditional sandwiches, plentiful scones and gallons of tea. You seriously don\u2019t want to miss out on their blood orange drizzle cake with lemon cream either \u2013 it\u2019s divine.<\/span><\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> The Floral Hall, Stoney St, London SE1 1TL<\/span>
\n Website:<\/strong> www.the-berkeley.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.hotelcaferoyal.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n Website:<\/strong> www.firmdalehotels.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n Website:<\/strong> www.the-connaught.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n Website:<\/strong> www.roast-restaurant.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n