What is the Prettiest Afternoon Tea in London?

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Afternoon tea has always been about more than tea and cake. It’s about slowing down, celebrating life’s special moments and spending quality time with the people who matter most.

London is home to some of the most beautiful afternoon teas in the world, from elegant floral displays and botanical creations to colourful themed experiences that are almost too pretty to eat.

So, what is the prettiest afternoon tea in London?

According to the team here at Girls Afternoon Tea, and together with feedback from our followers and website visitors, the favourite is the stunning “Into the Garden” afternoon tea from the luxurious 5-star Montcalm Mayfair. Inspired by the pioneering florist Constance Spry, it’s a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds and one of the most beautifully presented afternoon teas we’ve come across.

Montcalm Mayfair “Into the Garden”

A stunning afternoon tea in London at the Montcalm Hotel, Mayfair. Is this the prettiest afternoon tea in London?

The Montcalm Mayfair’s “Into the Garden” Afternoon Tea brings together delicate floral influences, seasonal ingredients and elegant presentation to create a truly memorable treat.

Expect a tempting selection of savoury delicacies, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream, preserves and lemon curd, followed by an exquisite collection of botanical-inspired sweet treats. Complementing the menu is a carefully curated tea selection, developed in partnership with Camellia’s Tea House and featuring a range of premium handcrafted blends.

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Girls Afternoon Tea favourites for the Prettiest Afternoon Tea in London:

Of course, beauty is wonderfully subjective, so we’ve included some of our other favourite pretty afternoon teas In London to inspire your next special day out.

(some of these come with a cheeky little discount so be sure to have a drool)

London Marriott Hotel Park Lane – Lanes of London “The Garden”

One of the prettiest afternoon teas in London - a quirky, garden themed afternoon tea from the Marriott Hotel, Park Lane.

Continuing the botanical theme, Lanes of London has created a delightfully quirky afternoon tea inspired by the floral notes of English gardens and the finest quality ingredients.

Dainty finger sandwiches include delicate crab tartare with sour cream and caviar in a crisp beetroot basket and creamy chicken with spring vegetables encased in puff pastry. Mouthwatering pastries will tempt the palate with showstoppers including a teacup filled with lychee mousse, rose petal jelly and buttery shortbread to a Morello cherry cheesecake.

This afternoon tea experience comes with a sparkling glass of fizz for that extra sparkle.

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Chelsea Harbour Hotel – A Pretty Afternoon Tea with a View

Afternoon tea Chelsea Harbour Hotel, one of the prettiest afternoon teas in London.

With beautiful colours, textures and delicate adornments, the attention to detail has created a cheerful and inviting afternoon tea experience for visitors to the Chelsea Harbour Hotel. Tempting pastries accompanied by traditional, freshly baked scones with lashings of clotted cream and fine, finger sandwiches, all washed down with a selection of luxury teas make this a truly delicious dining experience.

What makes Chelsea Harbour particularly beautiful is the combination of its delightful presentation and unique waterside setting extending beyond its elegant lounge, making this afternoon tea experience all the more relaxing with its unique views looking out across the marina.

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Mamma Mia Themed Afternoon Tea at the Strand Palace Hotel

Mamma Mia themed afternoon tea at the Strand Palace, London. Is this the prettiest afternoon tea in London.

Serving up a fabulous slice of the Greek Islands, London’s Strand Palace Hotel’s vibrant Mamma Mia themed afternoon tea is a real showstopper.

Fun, colourful and a little bit quirky, this afternoon tea offers a mouthwatering afternoon tea display playing a delightful homage to Mamma Mia’s sunny island atmosphere. From Donna’s Dynamo Disco, a shimmering coconut macaroon filled with citrus curd to the “I Have A Dream” lemon drizzle cake topped with a candy floss cloud, you’ll be shimmying in your seats.

Savoury sensations include Tanya’s Chiquitita Wrap – Tikka Marinated Chicken with Mango Chutney and Mint, Slipping Through My – Fingers Fresh Cucumber and Tzatziki Finger Sandwich and a Voulez-Vous Vol-Au-Vent filled with Hot Smoked Salmon, Lemon Basil and Dill Crème Fraîche.

Accompanied by freshly brewed tea and a sparkling glass of prosecco, Mamma Mia, here we go again with a delicious dining experience.

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InterContinental Park Lane – Elizabethan Royal

Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel Afternoon Tea

The InterContinental Park Lane are serving up a truly regal affair with their Elizabethan Royal afternoon tea. Inspired by Britain’s royal history, the pastry chefs have created an afternoon tea that’s almost too pretty to eat. Jewel-like pastries showcase a magnificent display of bright and striking cakes and pastries. Delicately garnished savouries are accompanied by a carefully curated tea menu by the East India Company Tea Master.

This delicious experience also includes 90 minutes of unlimited champagne!

Exquisitely served on the classic Renaissance bone china with 22-carat gold from Wedgwood, this afternoon tea has all the hallmarks of an afternoon tea fit for royalty.

Be sure to arrive early. Those arriving for the first afternoon tea service will be treated to a flamboyant Sabrage ceremony – not to be missed.

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May Fair Hotel – Charbonnel et Walker

Delicious cakes and Charbonnel et Walker chocolate truffles as part of your afternoon tea at the London May Fair Hotel. Prettiest afternoon tea in London.

A colourful palate of exquisite cakes and pastries welcome you for afternoon tea at the beautiful 5* Mayfair Hotel.

Delicate pinks, lemon and cream-coloured cakes and pastries are finely garnished tempting you to bite into their rhubarb and strawberry gâteau roulé, morello cherry and jivara chocolate mousse, Kent mango and mint with ivory chocolate crème, or a coconut and raspberry truffle. These are perfectly partnered with plain or cranberry buttermilk scones accompanied by clotted cream and strawberry vanilla preserve.

Savouries are served on infused rosemary bread including sea salt focaccia, organic white, brioche, wholemeal sourdough, and tomato-infused bread – something for everyone.

Accompanied by freshly brewed tea, this pretty afternoon tea experience offers Charbonnel et Walker Pink Marc de Champagne or Charbonnel et Walker Dusted Milk Sea Salt Caramel Truffles as the final piece de resistance.

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Which Afternoon Tea Would You Choose?

London certainly isn’t short of beautiful afternoon teas, and narrowing our favourites down wasn’t easy.

Whether you’re drawn to elegant botanical displays, colourful themed creations or timeless luxury served on fine bone china, there’s a wonderful afternoon tea waiting to become your next memorable day out.

We’ll continue adding new discoveries as we find them, so if you think we’ve missed one of London’s prettiest afternoon teas, we’d love to hear from you.

Happy tea drinking!

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