Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough

4.7

1204 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Home of the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea.

Whether for a special celebration, or simply the pleasure of a quintessentially English ritual performed with unparalleled attention to detail, Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is an occasion to be treasured. Mere moments from Knightsbridge and leafy Hyde Park just across the road, The Lanesborough is the ideal choice for afternoon tea in London.

Served daily in the majestic, naturally-lit surroundings of the hotel’s dining room, The Lanesborough Grill, afternoon tea is accompanied by a pianist at weekends.

Please view the menus below to find out which afternoon tea menu is served on your booking date.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal menus are also available. Please notify the restaurant of any dietary requirements or allergies with a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your booking.

A children's menu is available and is charged at £50 per child. If your booking includes children please make a note in your booking.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British
Hours of Operation
Afternoon Tea Mon–Thu 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Phone number
020 7259 5599
Website
https://www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/the-lanesborough/restaurants-bars/afternoon-tea/?utm_source=third_party&utm_medium=opent
Payment Options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Shay Cooper
Private party facilities
The Lanesborough offers a selection of stylish semi-private areas and private dining rooms which are the ideal setting for birthday parties, engagement parties, baby showers and more. Please contact our dedicated events team via email at events@lanesborough.com or call +44 (0)20 7259 5599.

Location
Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA
Area
Knightsbridge
Cross Street
Hyde Park Corner
Parking details
The doorman will securely park your car at a rate of £20 for up to three hours; £40 for up to nine hours and £60 overnight.
Public transit
Hyde Park Corner Underground Station: 1 min<br />Knightsbridge Underground Station: 10 min<br />Green Park Underground Station: 10 min<br />Victoria Station: 15 min
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Festive Bridgerton Afternoon Tea
£60.00 - £105.00 per person
13 Nov 2024 - 8 Jan 2025
A festive makeover of our celebrated Bridgerton Afternoon Tea, presented within the Regency surroundings of The Lanesborough Grill and served with either a glass of Champagne or a Bridgerton themed cocktail.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea
£50.00 - £85.00 per person
16 May 2024 - 16 Feb 2025
Our exclusive Bridgerton Afternoon Tea has been crafted in partnership with Netflix in celebration of Bridgerton Season 3 and the hit show's key characters, presented in our Regency dining room.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea with Champagne
£98.00 per person
16 May 2024 - 16 Feb 2025
Our exclusive Bridgerton Afternoon Tea has been crafted in partnership with Netflix in celebration of Bridgerton Season 3 and the hit show's key characters, presented in our Regency dining room. This experience includes a glass of Champagne.

Popular dishes

Bridgerton Blend Afternoon Tea
A delightful rich and floral black tea blend with delicious sweet tones of fruit and rose petals, a wonderful afternoon treat
Lanesborough Breakfast Tea
Combination of rich, malty Indian assam with Sri Lankan and Kenyan black teas for a bright character and wonderful depth of flavour

Teas with a Twist

Chocolate Brownie
White Choco Chilli
Rhubarb & Vanilla

Black Teas

Earl Grey
Darjeeling Afternoon
English Breakfast (decaffeinated)

Green Teas

Sencha
White Apricot
Jasmine

Herbal Teas

Moroccan Mint
Cosy Camomile
Rooibos Orange

What 1,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Afternoon Tea

Review summary

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Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough offers a "wonderful experience" with a charming Bridgerton theme, impeccable service, and beautifully presented food. Guests rave about the "outstanding" selection of sandwiches and scones, and the attentive staff make every occasion feel special. Ideal for a memorable, luxurious afternoon indulgence.

1,204 Reviews

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Peter
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
After 4 previous memorable visits I can no longer recommend this afternoon tea. The food was excellent. The atmosphere is lovely and the noise level is very low. However, after the first service our waiter disappeared, never to be seen again. Second orders never arrived, our orders were seemingly forgotten and confusion reigned. This service was like a boat adrift with no one in charge. At these prices completely disapointing and appaling value for money. We will not be returning. A pity as we had enjoyed it so very much in past visits.
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Pauline
Surrey
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Afternoon Tea. Sandwiches were very tasty and the scones gorgeous. Didn’t have any of the cakes as we were too full but they were boxed up for us so yet to have them. The alcoholic cocktail was most enjoyable together with the champagne we ordered. Went to another high end hotel last year but we all agreed The Lanesborough was far nicer. The staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble and the ambience was relaxing. Definitely recommend.
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Colleen
Berkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived at The Lanesborough, we felt so welcome and at home. It was our daughter's birthday and with her being a Bridgerton fan, the theme of the afternoon tea was perfect. The team were fantastic and made the celebration special. The sandwiches and pastries were excellent, we particularly enjoyed the roast turkey sandwich and Book of Eloise. Thank you so much for a really enjoyable and memorable afternoon.
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Bruce
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A very nice Afternoon Tea experience in a lovely hotel and setting. Very informal and relaxed. The food was delicious but the price is a lot higher than other hotels and the suggested 15% service charge a surprise. The doggy bag of leftover cakes and scones was Lanesborough branded and very nice. If you're lucky you might spot Lilebet the hotel cat prowling around the hotel.
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Lorena
Raleigh
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was definitely a waste of my time and money. $300 USD for subpar/unpalatable finger food and desserts and slow service. Please allocate your money to another experience worthwhile
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Meera
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I was so eager to book this for my sister’s birthday afternoon tea, but unfortunately, it turned out to be quite disappointing. The atmosphere is undoubtedly beautiful, and we had booked the Bridgerton afternoon tea, expecting a theme-related experience. However, there was nothing that connected to the theme, which was quite underwhelming. The desserts weren’t exciting, and overall, it didn’t feel worth the money. They served champagne and hot chocolate together, which wasn’t a great idea—by the time we got to the hot chocolate, it was cold. Scones were served without any condiments, and when we requested cream and jam, it took a considerable amount of time to arrive. Refills for the sandwiches took almost 30 minutes, which was far too long. Overall, I was very disappointed. The service needs significant improvement, and both the quality and taste of the food need to be addressed. Sadly, it was a bit of a letdown for what should have been a special evening.
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Chris
Hampshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked the Bridgerton themed afternoon tea as a 40th Birthday gift. The surroundings were opulent, which, when accompanied by the live pianist (alternating with broadcast music) and the positive vibe from both the guests and staff, made for an altogether wonderful dining experience.
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Louisa
Lincolnshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish it has been an incredible experience! The festive afternoon tea was just amazing. Who knew that chocolate brownie tea could taste so fabulous!! Each member of staff we met were incredible. My daughter had a wonderful birthday so thank you so much.
Afternoon Tea at The LanesboroughResponded 6 days ago
Dear Louisa, Thank you for choosing the Lanesborough to celebrate such a special occasion, it was a pleasure to look after you. We took the liberty of sharing your lovely comment with the rest of the team, and they were so delighted to hear it. We look forward to welcome you back soon! With kind regards, The Lanesborough team
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Manjinder
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately I can’t recommend the festive afternoon tea based on the quality of service I received.
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Fara
London
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
While pleasant, it’s not worth the money. The staff were very good and the service excellent.
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Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is rated 4.7 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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