What started as a way for British royalty to beat the midday munchies in the 1840s has become one of the most widely spread culinary staples of the nation. Nowadays, no trip to London is complete without at least one afternoon tea. Here’s a look at some of the best.
Claridge’s
Claridge’s is an ode to timeless Art Deco glamour, and stepping into the lobby brings you back to a time where the luxury hotel was the meeting point of royalty, statesmen, fashion designers and movie stars. More than 150 years after opening, the afternoon tea maintains the same traditional elegance as it had in its heyday. British specialities are served while gentle music from the 1920s plays from a cello in the backdrop.
Fortnum & Mason
The wonderfully old-world afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason has been served on the fourth floor of the iconic department store for nearly 100 years. The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, reopened by the Queen herself in 2012 in honor of her Diamond Jubilee, serves around 45 speciality teas and offers an optional tea-tasting session.
Prêt-à-Portea
Afternoon tea at The Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea is loud, colorful and Instagram-able in all the right ways. Fashionistas will recognize collections from London Fashion Week shows on their plates, with decorated finger foods that mirror designer creations from the Burberry vanilla trench coat to red-bottomed Christian Louboutin heels. Chefs at The Berkeley even go so far as to attend the fashion shows each season to draw inspiration for the designs.
The Ritz, London
If you’re looking to surround yourself with old-school glitz and glamour, look no further than the afternoon tea at The Ritz, London. The renowned hotel has long since set the standard for afternoon tea in England. You will find fresh finger-sized sandwiches, warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream and a mouthwatering assortment of chocolate cakes, macaroons and fruit tarts.
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