Afternoon Tea (14)
Anya Cafe – At the heart of The Village is the new Anya Cafe. Open from 8am-8pm to dine in or for takeaway, it serves breakfast, lunch and early evening drinks. Inspired by the British cafe of old but reimagined with the finest ingredients, and some trademark Anya humour, the Cafe offers a selection of specially created AH cakes and biscuits, designed to be eaten in or taken away as gifts. And their Afternoon Tea must be reserved in advance. 9 Pont St, Belgravia, London SW1X 9EJ
Belmond Cadogan Hotel – Afternoon Tea served in the lounge or bar area of the hotel. During the summer months, hotel guests may also request to have Afternoon Tea in the Cadogan Gardens across the street from the hotel. 75 Sloane St, Chelsea, London SW1X 9SG
The Drawing Room at Brown’s Hotel – “There are Afternoon Teas, and there are Afternoon Teas fit for a queen. It’s believed that Queen Victoria took hers at Brown’s, in our irresistibly elegant Drawing Room.” With original wood panelling, striking contemporary artworks and a genteel ambience, Brown’s Hotel tea room is a place where quintessentially English sensibilities and modern sophistication harmonise. – Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street, London
The Drawing Rooms at the Ampersand Hotel – “Part English drawing room, part ‘salon de thé’, with deep sofas and studded armchairs in scarlet velvets and kingfisher blues, The Drawing Rooms is the place to enjoy pretty pastries, exceptional teas, freshly-pressed coffees and Afternoon Tea.” 10 Harrington Rd, London SW7.
Cinnamon Bazaar – A diversion from the quintessential Afternoon Tea, Chef Tamal Ray, runner up in BBC’s Great British Bake Off 2015 in collaboration with celebrity chef, Vivek Singh have created a modern Indian-inspired version. There is also a vegan version. 28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7JS
Egerton House Hotel – A five-star boutique London hotel set on a quiet street in a red brick 1843 townhouse. Close to Knightsbridge shopping and South Kensington tube station, traditional afternoon tea is served in the lounge. Charming and a great place to bring out-of-towners for something very English. And they even serve a Doggy Afternoon Tea. 17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX(Doggy Afternoon Tea at Egerton House Hotel)
The Parlour at Fortnum & Mason – In the upmarket department store are several restaurants. They allow small dogs that can be carried, and The Parlour on the First Floor allow dogs. 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER
The Parlour at Great Scotland Yard Hotel – The Dog Afternoon Tea is served in The Parlour Room which was inspired by the Imperial Hotel Delhi for its opulence and sense of tradition along with influences from the East India Company. The Afternoon Tea is in partnership with Talula Eats which serves handcraft gourmet organic dog food and sweet treats from their kitchen in Fitzrovia. Great Scotland Yard Hotel – 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1 2HN
The Knightsbridge Hotel, one of the Firmdale Hotels, located on a quiet, leafy street in central London, the interior of the charming Knightsbridge Hotel welcomes guests with Kit Kemp’s genius decor. 1PT, 10 Beaufort Gardens, London SW3 1PX – Due to a change in Management, they are less welcoming than before. You can have Afternoon Tea in the reception area not in the drawing room as we did before.
The Lanesborough serves themed Afternoon Teas in The Withdrawing Room and The Library where dog are welcomed. Find out what their latest themes are. Large dog and small dogs are all welcome. The hotel is at Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
The Milestone Hotel a five-star hotel located across the street from Kensington Gardens, classic afternoon tea served in the main tea room (subject to the staff discretion based on other customers needs) or in the equally nice conservatory. We have made reservations in the past but we have also just walked in after a running session in the park, I needed a cup of tea! 1-2 Kensington Ct, London W8 5DL
The Montague is a boutique hotel set in a row of Georgian townhouse across the street from the British Museum. They serve Afternoon Tea in the conservatory. 15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
Number Sixteen is one of the Firmdale Hotels. Situated in the heart of South Kensington, close to the tube station, it has its own tree-filled private garden. And back there, it is a little oasis. Dining with dogs is in the garden only, but on a good day, that’s the best place to be. 16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG
One Aldwych Afternoon Tea with pooches can be served in The Library. Check out their latest themes. 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
The Lobby at The Peninsula Occupying a refined, airy ground-floor space, The Lobby features triple-height, intricately moulded ceilings, hand-blown crystal chandeliers, and hand-painted de Gournay landscape murals that bring the greenery of the hotel’s courtyard and surrounding Royal Parks inside. The restaurant serves all-day globally-influenced fare and signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea with live music. 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel – another of the Red Carnation Hotel group. They serve a traditional Afternoon Tea in the Palace Lounge – with a view of the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, London SW1W 0PS
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel – Afternoon Tea is served at the Hansom Lounge at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London NW1 2AR
The Rosewood Hotel – A contemporary Art Afternoon Tea is served in the exquisitely designed Mirror Room, “a jewel box of a dining room.” 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
Teas Spitalfields at Verde & Co Building, 40 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields offers a selection of the finest teas from around the world – and serves cakes.
TOZI Grand Cafe at art’otel London Battersea Power Station offers guests Italy’s greatest treasures in the heart of Battersea Power Station’s Electric Boulevard. Located on the ground floor of the hotel, the all-day cafe and restaurant is inspired by the elegance of Europe’s famous grand cafes where you can enjoy a selection of incredible Italian produce and authentic Venetian dining traditions. They offer an Italian Afternoon Tea from 3pm, a tower of Italian delicacies both sweet and savoury. art’otel, Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station
The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, a 24-bedroom Georgian townhouse and cocktail lounge enjoys an enviable location. It is the second addition to the independently owned Zetter Group’s ‘Townhouse’ boutique hotel family. Afternoon Tea is a daily ritual here at The Zetter Townhouses! Afternoon Tea is served Wednesday to Sunday at Marylebone and Weekends only at Clerkenwell. The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, 28-30 Seymour St, London, W1H 7JB
Sweet Things – Patisserie/Cake Shops/Gelateria (9)
Badiani Gelato Chelsea – There are a few of this iconic Italian Gelato in London. The one closest to us is at 303 Fulham Rd, London SW10 9QH
Claridges ArtSpace Cafe – Open daily with a focus on breakfast and lunch, the Café offers a vibrant menu with crêpes as a signature, alongside tortillas, toasties, croque monsieurs and madames, mega madeleines and, naturally, Claridge’s cakes galore. Claridge’s, Brook Street, Mayfair, London W1K 4HR
The Connaught Patisserie – the cakes and pastries were crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Rouzaud and his team of patissiers. The Connaught, Carlos Pl, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
Hummingbird Bakery – There are at least three branches of this cupcake, American style bakery. At the South Kensington branch, we are allowed to go inside with the dogs to sit and indulge. It changes all the time. If not, there are outside tables. 47 Old Brompton Rd, London SW7 3JP
Knoops is experts in the craft of creating the perfect drinking chocolate – a process they call ‘Knoopology’. What fun! There are several Knoops all over London, but the one we went to is at 69 King’s Rd, London SW3 4NT
Le Cafe by Nicolas Rouzaud – a newly opened French-inspired all-day café located in the historic Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, the first standalone café concept from the celebrated pastry chef, Nicolas Rouzaud known for his tenure at The Connaught. Burlington Arcade 51 Piccadilly London W1J 0QJ, London W1J 0PA
Maitre Choux – Eclairs, choux, chouquettes baked fresh every morning by three Michelin Star pastry chef Joakim Prat. Stop to look at the amazing array of beautiful choux or stop and have coffee or tea and indulge in these delicious pastries. There are two shops: 15 Harrington Rd, London SW7 3ES and 59 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4ND CLOSED
Marchesi 1924 – Steeped in tradition, Pasticceria Marchesi is one of Milan’s oldest and finest pastry shops. It is considered a benchmark for the quality of its fresh patisserie, its signature chocolates and its classic Milanese Panettone.117 Mount St, Mayfair, London W1K 3LA
Oree – bringing a taste of the boulangeries and patisseries of rural France to London, Orée offers freshly baked viennoiserie, artisan bread and fine patisserie, alongside a selection of breakfast dishes, salads and coffees, to eat-in, or takeaway. 277 Fulham Rd, London SW10 9NY
Peggy Porschen – Pretty in pink is how we describe this chic bakery featuring creative cakes and sweet treats which serves coffee, tea and champagne! Also an Instagram sensation! They have recently made it dogs outside only – probably due to its Instagram popularity, it has become very crowded – and probably complaining clients. You are allowed to go in with your dog to purchase items from the counter
The original store on 116 Ebury St, Belgravia, London SW1W 9QQ. Their store on the King’s Road is not dog-friendly but since Covid has a few tables outside.
Sketch London – There are afternoon teas in London, and then there is afternoon tea at Sketch, a place that has long held a spot on many visitors’ “must-do in London” lists. Every bit as indulgent as you might expect, the French chef reinvents the quintessentially British Afternoon Tea. Seasons on, the French chefs have continued to tweak, twist and adapt traditional recipes. An Afternoon Tea re-imagined. Now a Sketch tradition. 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG
