Afternoon Tea in London

Naughty, But Nice

One of the best things about afternoon tea is the chance to look inside hotels at which you'll never be able to afford to stay. A great idea! However, some of the hotels have dress codes, so check when phoning to book.

The food consists of scones with clotted cream and jam, or sandwiches and cakes - all served with a refreshing cup of English tea. For the best of these you may pay around £20 (yes, that's twenty pounds sterling), but if you want to be treated like royalty for a few hours, it's a small price to pay.

Some of the best places for afternoon tea in the world (never mind London):

140 Park Lane Restaurant and Bar
Marble Arch

Bodeca
Green Park

Citronelle At The Lowndes Hotel
Knightsbridge

Court Restaurant (at The British Museum)
Tottenham Court Road

Damask At The Athenaeum
Green Park

Goring
Victoria

Homage At The Waldorf Hilton Hotel
Covent Garden

No. 5 Cavendish Square
Oxford Circus

Quod Restaurant And Bar
Piccadilly Circus

St. James, Fortnum and Mason
Green Park

The Crescent Restaurant (at Montcalm Hotel)
Marble Arch

The Dorchester (Krug Room)
Hyde Park Corner

The Ritz Hotel London (Palm Court)
Green Park

The Rose Lounge
Piccadilly Circus

The Savoy Grill
Temple