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Afternoon Tea
The Carlton Towers  This five star hotel in the heart of Knightsbridge offers a relaxed atmosphere and an excellent range of traditional teas. The Carlton Towers opened in 1961 and was the first contemporary five star hotel to open in this exclusive area. Managed by the Corporation of America it enshrined a dramatically modern approach to hotel keeping in London. The most expensive tea option includes strawberries and champagne but the cakes and speciality teas are the real attraction, all delicious and light. Take your tea in the elegant Chinoiserie to the strains of beautiful harp music. Walk off your meal afterwards in the hotel’s picturesque garden. Children are well catered for and staff are courteous and efficient. Address: Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY Tea: 15:00 – 18:00 Cost: Knightsbridge £19.50pp, Cadogan £25.50pp Reservations: 0207 235 1234 goldlimo's Choice The Ritz Taking tea at the Ritz symbolizes the comfortable colonialism of the old British aristocracy. For many Londoners, Tea at the Ritz is a byword for luxury, indulgence and impeccable service. Everybody has the same tea determined by the maitre’d and a jacket and tie are essential for gentlemen visitors. Step back to a more refined era and see how the gentry took their tea with musical entertainment and impeccable service for your every need. Tea at the Ritz can be the icing on the cake of your visit to London. Early booking is essential at this famous location. Address: 150 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9BR Tea: 3 sittings at 13:30, 15:30 and 17:30 daily Cost: £27 pp Reservations: 0207 493 8181 goldlimo's Choice The Dorchester Winner of the Tea Council’s award for the Best Afternoon Tea in London for 2000 and 2002, this hotel has been a byword for style and comfort for over 70 years. Of the 3,000 meals served daily at the Dorchester none receives more care and attention than its fabled Afternoon Tea. Tea is taken in the famous Promenade, and your party will be made to feel truly privileged by the opulent setting and polished service. There are three tea services: Traditional Afternoon and Champagne Tea that includes a glass of pink champagne. High Tea is served slightly later and is the perfect pre theatre meal, among the mouthwatering savouries are perfectly scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Booking is essential at this exclusive location. Address: 53 Park Lane, W1A 2HJ Tea: 14:30 – 18:30 Cost: Afternoon tea £23.50, high tea £32.50 Reservations: 0207 629 8888 Fortnum and Mason  Fortnum and Mason went into business in 1707 and from the beginning one of their main concerns was tea. The fabulous foodstore stocks over 100 blends including rare and exotic teas from India, China, Nepal, Japan and Ceylon, along with their own in-house infusions and range of green teas. You can order any of these for Afternoon Tea and take your refreshment in the charming St James’s Tearoom that opened just a few years after the British discovered their now beloved cuppa. Choose from a Traditional Tea, a Champagne Tea or High Tea. Fortnums is the original London tea house. Address: Piccadilly, London. W1A 1ER Tea: 15:00 -17:30 Cost: £18.50 - £21.50 Reservations: 0207 734 8040 Orangery at Kensington Palace  The idyllic Orangery is set in the grounds of historic Kensington Palace. Relax under its impressive Corinthian arches and pamper yourself with a sumptuous afternoon tea. The Orangery was built by Queen Anne in 1705 and was known as the Greenhouse in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In winter it was used to house plants and in summer it was the venue for court entertainments. Work up an appetite with a stroll through picturesque Kensington Gardens. These gardens once a favoured retreat of Diana, Princess of Wales are open to the public and offer an oasis of tranquility just minutes from the shopping mayhem of High Street Kensington. The Tea is excellent and the views breathtaking. Fresh strawberries and double cream is a seasonal specialty. Address: Kensington Gardens, London. W8 3UY Tea: 15:00 – 17:00 Cost: Afternoon Tea £8.95, Wedding Tea £5.95, Grand Tea £13.95. Reservations: Bookings not possible Claridge’s This beautiful hotel hidden away in Mayfair is famous for its Art Deco interior, world class accommodation and restaurants. Recent refurbishments have increased its international appeal and it is worth the price of afternoon tea just to sneak a peek at the spruced-up Foyer and Reading Rooms. Choose from a selection of 14 teas from specialist importer, Mariage Frères and a fresh selection of heavenly scones and pastries from Claridge’s in house patisserie. Tuck into the soothing sounds of an enchanting piano and violin duo and slip into the atmosphere of a bygone era. Gentlemen must remember to wear a jacket at all times and a tie after 18:00 Address: Brook Street, Mayfair W1A 2JQ Tea: 15:00 – 17:30 Cost: £26, £35 with a glass of champagne Reservations: 0207 629 8860 The Landmark  Opened in 1899, the Landmark combines magnificent Victorian architecture with five star service and luxury. Massive iron girders and soaring palm trees arch above the central atrium to create a glass hallway of staggering height. The best time to take tea here is in the winter months after dark when the hall is floodlit and the palm trees give the illusion of summer. It’s a truly inspiring setting with a fantastic central location and the tea and cakes are delicious. Take a date for tea and watch them swoon over the cakes, pastries and you by the end of the evening! Address: 222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ Tea: 15:00 – 18:00 Cost: Winter Garden Afternoon Tea £17.50, Landmark Tea £24.50 Reservations: 0207 631 8000 Sothebys Café Take a break from shopping in Bond’s Street exclusive boutiques to enjoy Afternoon Tea at this chic and extremely popular café. Relax in the sumptous surroundings of the world’s most famous auction house and enjoy good food in a sophisticated setting. The Afternoon Tea menu offers house-blended teas and a delectable selection of traditional cakes and scones at very reasonable prices. A good choice for a refueling stop in the centre of town. Address: 34 Bond Street W1A 2AA Tea: 15:30 – 16:45 Cost: £5-£10 Reservations: 0207 293 5077 |
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