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The Den at St Martins Lane - The Den at St Martins Lane London, London,

The Den at St Martins Lane London

4.3
4.3
191 Reviews
£26 to £40
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
A modern gathering place and decompression zone for you to sit back, relax and unwind after navigating the busy streets of London.

The décor is warm and sophisticated with a tongue-in-cheek British flair – even the art on the walls is irreverent, animating the space with larger-than-life portraits and visual puns. Come and make yourself comfortable on our plush leather sofas, complete with warm, cosy lighting creating an enticing ambience



TEA & TALES
A story with every bite, crafted to tell the unique story of St Martins Lane London.

Make your way through a playful yet delicious array of sandwiches and pastries. From a Croque Monsieur to resemble the infamous revolving doors to an elderflower and gold dust tea, symbolising the entrance to our hidden speakeasy. Expect the unexpected here in the centre of it all, The Den.

Daily | 12 pm – 4 pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane -a bespoke and unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Starting from £55 per person.
    Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane photo

  • Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane

    £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you. Priced at £70 per person, with a glass of Champagne.
    Champagne Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane photo

  • Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant

    £65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Tea & Tales at St Martins Lane - St Martins Lane own unique twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Set in our cozy and intimate Den, surrounded by whimsical and magical art work.....even play Chess or Backgammon if the mood takes you! With a glass of Cremant. Priced at £65 per person.
    Tea & Tales with a glass of Cremant photo

Menu

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What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

191 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I had an amazing afternoon tea at The Den. The cozy space is comfy and warm with unique art work that the chef has tied the food servings to through creative expression. Service was very attentive.
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you and your partner had an amazing afternoon tea experience at The Den. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the cozy, art-filled atmosphere and how the chef’s creativity connected the food with the artwork. We're also pleased that our attentive service contributed to your enjoyable visit. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another special experience! Warm regards, The Restaurant team

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Den has a very creative, modern, and refreshing approach to afternoon tea that is impeccable in flavor and presentation
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Diner, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at The Den and appreciated our creative, modern take on afternoon tea. It’s wonderful to know that the flavor and presentation met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful visit! Warm regards, The Restaurant team

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  3. Gabrielle

    London

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun venue with an afternoon tea to match as everything was inspired by the environment you’re in which was such a brilliant and creative touch. Loads of attention to detail in the exquisite sweet treats and the service we received from Frayer was outstanding, nothing was too much and he was friendly and engaging. Would definitely recommend this venue for afternoon tea and it’s all at a very reasonable price!
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on 13 October 2024
    Dear Gabrielle, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique and creative touches in our afternoon tea, and that the environment enhanced your experience. It's wonderful to know that the attention to detail in the sweet treats stood out to you. A special thanks for mentioning Frayer—he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words! We're proud of our team's commitment to making every guest feel welcome, and it’s great to hear that Frayer provided outstanding service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful afternoon tea soon! Best regards, The Restaurant team

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  4. Ben

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The afternoon tea was a disappointing experience - the food was ok but at a price of £55 per person. I'd expect them to be able to understand how to brew a pot of proper loose leaf tea. They didn't understand half of the concept - not up to London level at all.
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on 13 October 2024
    Dear Ben, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your afternoon tea experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially in regard to the quality of the tea service. At £55 per person, we understand that our guests expect a high standard, and it’s disappointing to learn that we fell short in delivering that. We take pride in offering a premium experience, so I will be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure that we improve our tea brewing techniques and overall service. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine our offerings to meet the standards expected, especially in a city like London. We appreciate your comments, and I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Restaurant team

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  5. Julie

    Philadelphia

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cute and quirky afternoon tea. Everything was beautiful and delicious. Way too much food for two people and you really need a sweet tooth to fully enjoy it. Would definitely recommend it!
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on 13 October 2024
    Dear Julie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cute and quirky afternoon tea and found everything beautiful and delicious. We agree—it’s quite the indulgent experience, especially for those with a sweet tooth! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delightful visit soon! Best regards, The Restaurant team

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  6. Francezka

    Liverpool

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing vegan afternoon tea experience. The menu stated they served vegan clotted cream with the scones. They didn't, it was Violife cream cheese which is savoury. The kitchen didn't have any cream alternative so we had to go without. We wouldn't have booked it if we had known. There are other good vegan afternoon teas for a much more reasonable price. Also, the Den was closed so we had to go to the main dining area which was empty with no atmosphere.
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on 13 October 2024
    Dear Francezka, Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the vegan clotted cream. We understand how disappointing it must have been to not receive what was advertised, and we sincerely apologize for this oversight. Your comments have been shared with the kitchen team to ensure this doesn't happen again. We're also sorry that the change in venue affected your experience. While we try our best to provide a consistent atmosphere, we regret that it wasn’t as enjoyable as you had hoped. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to welcome you back for a much better experience in the future. Warm regards, The Restaurant team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I met friends for the tea service in the Den and had a wonderful experience. The staff, Monica, was lovely. She was attentive and answered our questions. Great assortment of teas and goodies to eat. We had two vegans in the group and the vegan tea services was yummy. The art and atmosphere was delightful.
    The Den at St Martins Lane LondonResponded on 13 October 2024
    Dear diner, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had such a lovely time at the Den for our tea service. Monica will be delighted to hear your kind words about her attentive service. We're glad the vegan options were a hit, and that you enjoyed the assortment of teas and treats. It's also great to know you appreciated the art and atmosphere—we love creating a space that feels special for everyone. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Restaurant team

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  8. DeposhMode

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous afternoon tea experience. The attention to detail on preparing the menu and showcasing all the properties’ details was outstanding!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great afternoon tea - very clever and a wonderful time to celebrate a birthday. Thank you.

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  10. Laura

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and afternoon tea. Highly recommend.

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The Den at St Martins Lane London is rated 4.3 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Den at St Martins Lane London

45 St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4HX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Q-Park Covent Garden is located underneath the hotel
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square, Covent garden, Charing cross
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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