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Afternoon Tea at The Waldorf Hilton, London,

Afternoon Tea at The Waldorf Hilton

4.1
4.1
39 Reviews
£41 and over
Afternoon Tea
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
Afternoon tea at The Waldorf Hilton is always special. Put simply, you can't pay us a visit without sampling our take on one of Britain's favourite pastimes. Whether you are celebrating an occasion or seeking an indulgent treat, enjoy our selection of freshly cut sandwiches and savouries before tucking into warm scones with clotted cream and jam. Finish with sweet treats and your choosing from our fabulous range of speciality teas. Creating a real sense of occasion, our popular afternoon tea is skilfully prepared, served with precision and accompanied by our elegant resident harpist every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Additional information

  • Location
    Hotel Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DD
  • Area
    Aldwych
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    7 minutes walk from Covent Garden Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Menu

Winter Afternoon Tea

Monday to Thursday: £45, Friday to Sunday: £49

  • Assortment of Sandwiches

    • Scones and Pastries

      • Tea Selection

        • With Live Music

          Upgrade Your Special Day

          • With a Glass of Champagne

            • Mon-Thurs£54.00
            • Fri-Sun£60.00

          • With Free-Flowing Champagne

            served for 90 minutes

            • Mon-Thurs£75.00
            • Fri-Sun£80.00

          Tea Selection

            Robust & Strong

            • Organic Assam

              A full bodied, organic black tea sourced from the Assam region of NE India. Assam teas are renowed for their strength, thickness and malty character

              • English Breakfast

                A lively full-bodied blend of Assam and Ceylon organic black teas. Assam Provide body and thickness and Ceylon brightness and citrus character

                Light & Delicate

                • Organic Darjeeling

                  Light and delicate, organic black tea. Darjeeling, known as the Champagne of teas, represents less than 5% of Indian tea production, but are their most famous teas, renowned the world over for their muscatel, fruity, floral character

                  • Organic Earl Grey

                    Earl Grey is a black tea scented with Bergamot Oil. Bergamot, a probable hybrid of the sweet lime, gives this blend a distinct citrus character

                    • Organic Jasmine Pearls

                      This is a classic hand – rolled green tea with the clean and delicate scent of Jasmine

                      • Organic Chaquoing

                        A mellow, classic organic green tea, from the luscious gardens of Sri Lanka

                        Special & Unique

                        • Organic Red Velvet

                          A mouth-watering blend. This tisane is 100% organic and caffeine free. Deep ruby red in colour, with a zingy complexity of juicy orange and ripe berry fruit flavours

                          • Organic Masala Chai

                            A full-bodied blend of organic Ceylon black tea and spices, Masala Chai derives from the Hindi literally meaning mixed-spice tea'. Spices such as cardamom and cinnamon have been blended to give a warming, rich blend of flavours and a sweet aroma

                            Smooth & Natural

                            • Organic Peppermint

                              Refreshing tisane 100% organic and naturally caffeine free. Traditionally used to aid digestion

                              • Organic Chamomile

                                Made up of only the finest whole chamomile heads. An organic infusion that provides a light and delicate brew which makes this a perfect drink to relax and unwind

                                • Organic Rooibos

                                  This smooth, mellow tisane derives from the finest leaves of the Rooibos

                                  Champagne

                                  • Pommery Brut NV, France

                                    • 125ml£16.00
                                    • 750ml£75.00

                                  • Pommery Brut Rosé NV

                                    • 125ml£19.00
                                    • 750ml£100.00

                                  • Pommery Blanc de Blancs NV

                                    • 750ml£110.00

                                  • Pommery Royal Blue Sky

                                    • 750ml£120.00

                                  Sparkling Wine

                                  • Bolla Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy

                                    • 125ml£11.00
                                    • 750ml£51.00

                                  • Bolla Prosecco Rose, Italy

                                    • 125ml£12.00
                                    • 750ml£53.00

                                  • Louis Pommery Brut, England

                                    • 125ml£13.00
                                    • 750ml£55.00

                                  Cocktail

                                  • London Frost£15.00

                                    Vodka, manzana verde, lemon

                                    Vegan Menu

                                      Sandwiches

                                        Open

                                        • Artichoke Blini, Vegan Beetroot Mayo, Garlic Cress

                                          • Baba Ganoush, Dijon Mustard, Amaranth, Nordic Seed Loaf

                                            • Pickled Cucumber, Vegan Cream Cheese and Chive, Black Pepper, Pumpernickel

                                              Closed

                                              • Marinated Tomato and Avocado, Beetroot Loaf

                                                • Soy and Tarragon Roasted Field Mushroom, Cashew Butter, White Sourdough Loaf

                                                  • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Red Pepper Hummus, Spinach Loaf

                                                    Scones

                                                    We offer as an alternative gluten free scones or dairy free scones

                                                    • Wild Strawberry Preserve & Apricot Preserve

                                                      Cakes & Pastries

                                                      • Raspberry Frangipane

                                                        • Chocolate Orange Mousse

                                                          • Chocolate and Coconut Tart

                                                            • Blackcurrant Mousse

                                                              Menu

                                                                Sandwiches

                                                                  Open

                                                                  • Smoked Salmon and Caviar Blini, Crème Fraiche, Garlic Cress

                                                                    • Roast Beef, Dijon Mayonnaise, Amaranth, Nordic Seed Loaf

                                                                      • Pickled Cucumber, Cream Cheese and Chive, Black Pepper, Pumpernickel

                                                                        Closed

                                                                        • Free Range Egg, Water Cress and Truffle, Beetroot Loaf

                                                                          • North Atlantic Prawn, Mary Rose Sauce, Baby Gem Lettuce, White Sourdough Loaf

                                                                            • Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Red Pepper Hummus, Spinach Loaf

                                                                              Scones

                                                                              • Classic and Blueberry Buttermilk Scones Devonshire Clotted Cream

                                                                                • Wild Strawberry & Apricot Preserve

                                                                                  Cakes & Pastries

                                                                                  • White Chocolate and Coconut Macaroon

                                                                                    • Bitter Chocolate Choux Bun

                                                                                      • Vanilla and Orange Snowflake Cake

                                                                                        • Yuzu and Lemon Snowball Tart

                                                                                          What 39 people are saying

                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                          4.1
                                                                                          4.1 based on all time ratings
                                                                                          • 4Food
                                                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                                                          • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                          • 3.8Value

                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                          39 Reviews

                                                                                          1. BeatrizR

                                                                                            Miami

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 5 June 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The experience was great! My daughter enjoyed as like a England lady!

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                                                                                          2. ToniG

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 14 May 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            As it was our wedding anniversary we decided to have high tea! The food and service was ok, the noise levels were shocking with a Nigerian wedding in the next room! The atmosphere was very nice but was spoilt by noise! The service charge is outrageous 12.5% and quite ridiculous for an afternoon tea! I would not recommend it to a friend!

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                                                                                          3. Jy2610

                                                                                            Las Vegas

                                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            27 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 11 May 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The staff was so friendly and service was spectacular! This was a last minute reservation and I’m so happy I made it!

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                                                                                          4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            Gloucestershire

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 9 April 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            It was my mums 60th Birthday celebrations, she was blown away with the surprise. We booked afternoon tea with Champagne. They added a extra special touch when she was presented with a beautiful cake complete with candle and happy birthday iced on a slate! The staff were so friendly and gave us plenty of time and made us feel very comfortable. Definitely looking forward to visiting again!

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                                                                                          5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 19 March 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            We had a fabulous afternoon. The whole experience completely exceeded my expectations. The food was gorgeous, champagne plentiful. The harpist set a lovely ambiance. The staff were great !

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                                                                                          6. Bassim

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            85 reviews

                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                            85 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 12 March 2022

                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                            2. Food 1
                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            We went to the Waldorf Hilton in London on Saturday 12th March for Afternoon tea. Over the years we have been to over thirty hotels and restaurants for afternoon tea and I can say with some confidence that this was unfortunately the worst we have ever sat through. The sandwiches were anaemic and the scones microwaved and rock hard. By the time the ‘winter cakes’ arrived with what seemed to be a very Christmas theme (weird for mid March) I realised that it was possible that these cakes were actually leftover from Christmas. Totally inedible and stale. This was all pointed out to our waitress / restaurant manger and she very kindly removed the optional service charge from our bill. A gesture so empty it was insulting. I even had to explain that what she was doing as an apology was just something I could do myself. I am truly saddened that a hotel where I have had so many excellent experiences in the past has let it’s standards slip so badly. Very very disappointed.

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                                                                                          7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                            Dined on 31 December 2021

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Our afternoon tea experience was absolutely outstanding. The food was nice, the team was superb. Professional, polite and helpful. I must highlight loana the manager and Courtney the waitress who took brilliant care of us. Fantastic team. We received high value hospitality from them. Thank you again!

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                                                                                          8. Jules

                                                                                            Buckinghamshire

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 18 December 2021

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            Service was superb! Food very sparse and had to pay extra for three fingers of sandwiches (£10). Cream for the scone was non-existent and based on the price of the afternoon tea in general was expecting a slight abundance of fare. Champagne was lovely as was the accompanying music (Harpist). We left feeling slightly underwhelmed and picked up some food at the theatre in order to fill the gap. Definitely not worth £270…sadly!

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                                                                                          9. Deelady

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                            1.0

                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 4 December 2021

                                                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                            4. Ambience 1
                                                                                            My daughter and I went for winter afternoon treat as a Christmas treat and was very disappointed. I’ve been to many establishments in London for afternoon tea and this place did not compare. Staff were polite but service very slow and not very attentive. No spoons on the table so had to take from another table because staff took so long to bring some. Same with requests for water, milk, bill etc. I ordered a cocktail upon arrival and after two rounds of tea and having eaten the sandwiches I cancelled it. It still eventually arrived and to their credit, staff did not charge for it. The food wasn’t great, three small finger sandwiches with hardly any filling, three coin sized open sandwiches, four tiny cakes and two small scones. The tea was warm at best. Food tasted ok but nothing special. No replenishments were offered, unlike other venues I’ve been to. It’s the the only time I’ve been for afternoon tea and felt hungry afterwards. The room was decorated lovely and the harpist was pleasant, overall it could have been so much better.

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                                                                                          10. Mandym

                                                                                            London

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                            Dined on 13 October 2021

                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                            Very very quite no atmosphere at all apart from a Harpist. The Tea had changed to a new more expensive menu since I had booked it, but I wasn’t notified of this. 3 Very average sandwiches and 3 ‘tiny’ mouth bites. Cakes were better but a couple of them had cracked icing on and again quite bland really nothing to cheer about. All in all 2nd time there and would go again.

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                                                                                          Afternoon Tea at The Waldorf Hilton is rated 4.1 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                          Hotel Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DD

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Area
                                                                                            Aldwych
                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                            Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                            £41 and over
                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                            Afternoon Tea
                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                            Smart Casual
                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                            Street Parking
                                                                                          • Public transit
                                                                                            7 minutes walk from Covent Garden Station
                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                          • Executive Chef
                                                                                            Karl Richardson
                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                            Gluten-free Options
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