Explore the Best Festive Afternoon Teas in London and Beyond! 🎄☕

As the festive season approaches, there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than indulging in a delightful afternoon tea experience. Whether you’re looking for a cosy escape in the heart of London or venturing beyond the city, we’ve curated a selection of the finest festive afternoon teas to enjoy. 

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS

LONDON

Straits Kitchen, Pan Pacific London – Liverpool Street 

Enjoy a magical experience for all ages with a picture-perfect festive afternoon tea at Forbes five-star hotel Pan Pacific London. Seasonal delights, served in the hotel’s flagship restaurant Straits Kitchen, include Rudolph pecan tarts, mint chocolate wreath macarons and plum and chestnut mousse ‘baubles’, alongside delicate finger sandwiches and orange and cranberry scones. And for the little ones? They’ll love getting hands-on with the children’s immersive afternoon tea, complete with fun interactive activities like biscuit decorating and cupcake crafting.

From £68 per person, Children’s Afternoon Tea from £29 per person

Available from 13^th November to 5^th January – Thursday to Monday between 1pm and 4pm

www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-london/dining/straits-kitchen

Lanes of London, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane – Mayfair 

Located moments from London’s most famous shopping streets, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane’s beautiful grid-worthy Festive Afternoon Tea is the perfect post-Christmas shopping treat.  Alongside dainty finger sandwiches, enjoy pretty pastries and classic sweet delights including milk chocolate and nutmeg reindeers, a vanilla mince pie log and the showstopping snow global deco ball, paired with an array of flavourful JING teas. 

From £50 per person inclusive of a glass of bubbles 

Available from 21^st November to 3^rd January, daily between 12pm – 4pm

www.lanesoflondon.co.uk

Wellington Lounge, InterContinental Park Lane – Mayfair

Feel like royalty when you head to the Wellington Lounge at the InterContinental London Park for its Festive Afternoon Tea, served on the finest Renaissance Gold teaware by Wedgwood. Blending the best of tradition with modern flair, delight in hand crafted savoury bites fit for the monarchy – think Pheasant En Croute Royale; Regal Scottish Lobster Bliss; and Champagne Cured Salmon served with a Caviar Éclair. Satisfy your sweet cravings with delectable scones; a Jubilant Bauble Cake; and a slice of the Elizabeth I Syllabub Crown – a British apple cake served with a calvados mousse. 

From £74 per person, or £84 per person with a select glass of Champagne | £35 for children under 12 years old 

Available from 1st November-1st January, Wednesday – Sunday between 1pm – 5pm.

www.parklane.intercontinental.com/dine/the-wellington-lounge/afternoon-tea-in-mayfair/

RAILS Restaurant, Great Northern Hotel – King’s Cross 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the shoppers and commuters at King’s Cross and retreat to the cosy confines of RAILS Restaurant on the first floor of the Great Northern Hotel. Delectable savouries on offer include turkey & cranberry and brie & apple sandwiches, as well as a leek, thyme & comté quiche. The sweet course features an eggnog tart with a gingerbread man, a spiced apple crumble muffin and a red cherry & chestnut yule log – in addition to fluffy scones with lashings of jam and cream. Toast to a magical festive season with tea from the East India Company, or a glass of fizz. 

From £39.50 per person

Available from 14^th November, Thursday – Sunday from 1pm – 5pm

www.gnhlondon.com

OUTSIDE LONDON 

Sopwell House, St Albans – Hertfordshire

Nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, Sopwell House invites guests to a traditional afternoon tea with a delightful festive twist. Savour a selection of seasonal treats, from buttery mince pies to a decadent Valrhona Dulcey maple pecan roulade, accompanied by an assortment of exquisite finger sandwiches, including roast bronze turkey with cranberry chutney in cranberry bread, and scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. Complete your experience with a glass of mulled wine or raise a toast to the season with a glass of Taittinger champagne.

From £47.00 per person, £53.00 per person with mulled wine or £58.00 per person with a glass of Taittinger Champagne

Available from 2^nd to 24^th December

www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year-2024/festive-afternoon-tea/

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate – Essex

Indulge in the ultimate festive experience with Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate’s quintessentially British festive afternoon tea, fit for the whole family in the newly refurbished Grand Hall. Begin with a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, such as turkey, stuffing and cranberry and smoked salmon, dill and mayonnaise, followed by warm scones, homemade patisserie and a range of seasonal sweet treats. Level up your experience and bring the little ones for a visit from Santa on selected dates between 30 November and 23 December inclusive.

From £52.50 per person, children 2-12 at £25.

Available from 23^rd November – 29^th December from 2pm – 5:30pm

www.downhall.co.uk