The 18 Best Afternoon Teas In London In 2024

"From £75 per person If you dream of being treated like the royalty you are, in a room that looks like the set from The Princess Diaries, book afternoon tea at this five-star hotel in Belgravia. You’ll get the usual fluffy scones and mini cakes, but you’re not really here for the food. You’re here to have your tea poured for you and your plate changed whenever a crumb gets too close to it. Typically, having someone swoop in to check if everything’s OK every millisecond feels invasive, but at The Goring, you won’t even notice. It’s that effortlessly excellent service that makes afternoon tea so popular here, meaning you should book well in advance." - rianne shlebak, eileen twum