Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

4.4

1324 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Child-friendly
Good for special occasions
Charming

Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea, that has had a dazzling makeover.

Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall –all tantalisingly tremendous items inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.

In the heart of London’s theatreland, you can find a wonderful taste of Willy Wonka’s factory. Feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems macaron and classic Coronation chicken. Journey on for fabulously fluffy floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams. If you find this thirsty work, wash it down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, Juicing Room mix, water pistol punch cocktails, or fizzy lifting Champagne - spot on for spectacular special occasions or simply an indulgent afternoon immersed in one of the tastiest tales ever told.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Phone number
020 7300 0300
Website
https://www.onealdwych.com/
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ
Area
Aldwych
Cross Street
1 Aldwych
Parking details
None
Public transit
Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main

Experiences

Festive Afternoon Tea 2024
£65.00 - £95.00 per person
13 Nov 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
Festive fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall. Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting festive afternoon tea – inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story. This Christmas season, in the heart of London’s theatreland, feast on scrumptious savouries such as our not-quite-as-it-seems salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast turkey and cranberry sandwich, then journey on to fabulously fluffy, mince pie-flavoured floss and a box stacked high with wondrous cakes, sweets, mallows and creams – all washed down with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, mulled snozzberry cocktails or mocktails, or Champagne.
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea
£50.00 - £70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall – indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with our enchanting afternoon tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic story.

Popular dishes

Raisin with Fudge and Plain Scones
with 'snozzberry' jam and 'all the creams'
Scrumptious Strawberry and Pink Champagne Sweet
'All The Beans' Ganache
tonka, coffee and jelly
Fizzy Lifting Lemonade Posset
'Hair Toffee' Mousse
Caramel Chocolate Milkshake
mixed by waterfall
Fabulous Fluffy Floss
Strictly not for dentists!

All the Teas

Chocolate Noir
A velvety smooth tea with decadent, dark chocolate notes
Caramel Noir
A delectable blend of a deep rich black tea scented with soft, sweet caramel
Lemon Verbena
Elegant, pale green leaves, bursting with playful notes of lemon sherbet
Berries & Hibiscus
An entirely natural, caffeine-free infusion of juicy hedgerow berries and 'snozzberries', hibiscus and liquorice
Lychee & Rose
A scarlet explosion of intense forest fruits

Fizzy Lifting Drinks

An Additional Glass of Champagne

Gremillet Sélection Brut Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£18.00
Gremillet Brut Rosé Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£21.00
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, NV£24.00

An Additional Cocktail

Strawberry Juice Water Pistol Punch£18.00
Vodka, strawberry purée, sweet vermouth, Aperol, Electric Bitters and lemonade
The Juicing Room Mix£18.00
Gin, pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, passion fruit, apricot liqueur and soda
The Chocolatier£18.00
Whisky, cherry liqueur, grapefruit juice, cherry purée, chocolate bitters topped with Champagne

What 1,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

London
Child-friendly
London
Afternoon Tea
West End London
Child-friendly

Review summary

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The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych offers a whimsical experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Ideal for families, the themed decor captivates children while attentive staff cater to dietary needs. Though the ambiance may not fully capture the storybook magic, the overall experience is memorable and enjoyable.

1,324 Reviews

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leona
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
While it was a nice afternoon tea with good service and the ability to have extra of most things if you wanted it. It was very expensive for what it was. We were hoping to be brought into the world of the book or movie a bit more. There were really only a couple of elements that reminded us of the Charlie and the chocolate factory theme in the food - and very very limited decor downstairs to remind us of the theme. I do feel more of an effort could have been put in to bring us into the book. The people and food was nice enough - it just didn’t deliver on the magical theme.
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Sara
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was good, food was delicious, but decor could have been way better, no creativity had gone into the experience. Children looked bored around us and be prepared for a hefty service charge.
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Marguerite
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous afternoon tea. Little ones everywhere where with the book which I found out later was giving to them for free. Friendly attentive staff, delicious sambos and champagne. Couldn’t ask for a nicer afternoon tea.
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Christina
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was scrumdiddlyumptious! We had the most wonderful tea time experience. Truly felt like we were in the chocolate factory eating Wonka’s sweets.
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Mia
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all adored it. An extra touch could have been for Willy Wonka to show up.
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Louise
Dublin
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is the fourth time over the years that I have been to the One Aldwych for the Charlie and Chocolate factory afternoon tea. My friends were so looking forward to the experience, after all the times, I had told them how amazing it was and unfortunately this time we all left somewhat disappointed. What has happened to all the extra bells and whistles, the scented smoke effects etc? It could have been any afternoon tea at a top hotel. And at £95 and an additional £15 service charge, I expected a whole lot more from the experience. I certainly won't be rushing back again sadly.
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Sophie
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience today at the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory afternoon tea. From the start, the staff were attentive and meticulous in everything they did. Food was out of this world too! Definitely recommend.
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Gemma
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The service was impeccable and the quality of food was exceptional. My friend and I had a great time for our birthday treat to each other! The candy floss was a nice touch to remind us of our youth :)
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Becky
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous treat, had a lovely time, great atmosphere and staff were amazing.
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Cliff
Perth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here today for the Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea. It was beautiful! Staff were so welcoming and our waiter, Pio, was attentive, helpful and friendly. Such a terrific way to take an adult experience like high tea and make it suitable for the whole family. Our two girls loved it and had their fill of hot chocolate and fairy floss. They even came away with a copy of the book and a lollipop. A fabulous experience. Highly recommend it!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych is rated 4.4 stars by 1324 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

1 Aldwych, London, Greater London WC2B 4BZ

Additional information

Cross Street
1 Aldwych
Area
Aldwych
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Find us in Covent Garden at the point where The Aldwych meets The Strand, just opposite Waterloo Bridge.5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station5-minute walk from Charing Cross Station – tube & mainline10-minute walk from Holborn tube station15-minute walk from Waterloo Station – tube & main
Payment Options
Contactless Payment

Website
https://www.onealdwych.com/
Phone number
020 7300 0300

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea at One Aldwych

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Additional information

Festive Afternoon Tea 2024

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea

Scones

Chocolate Noir

Spinach Roly-Poly

Splendid Savouries

Coronation Chicken Sarnie

Salmon and Dill Quiche

Egg Mayonnaise and Watercress Sarnie

Spinach Roly-Poly

Not Quite as It Seems Beetroot Macaron

Scrumptious Sweets

Raisin with Fudge and Plain Scones

Scrumptious Strawberry and Pink Champagne Sweet

'All The Beans' Ganache

Fizzy Lifting Lemonade Posset

'Hair Toffee' Mousse

Caramel Chocolate Milkshake

Fabulous Fluffy Floss

All the Teas

Chocolate Noir

Caramel Noir

Lemon Verbena

Berries & Hibiscus

Lychee & Rose

Fizzy Lifting Drinks

An Additional Glass of Champagne

Gremillet Sélection Brut Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£18.00

Gremillet Brut Rosé Champagne, Côte des Bar, NV£21.00

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, NV£24.00

An Additional Cocktail

Strawberry Juice Water Pistol Punch£18.00

The Juicing Room Mix£18.00

The Chocolatier£18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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