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If you plan to visit the UK soon, don’t miss the quintessentially English tradition. Afternoon tea is one soothing indulgence that should be on your bucket list – and you can have it in many different ways – at a hotel, on the River Thames and even on a sightseeing bus tour<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many choices around the capital, it can be challenging to decide where to go, so we\u2019re here to help pick the best places to savour afternoon tea in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubens at the Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Before stepping into the resplendent State Apartments of Buckingham Palace, settle into the Palace Lounge at luxury hotel The Rubens at the Palace for their classic Afternoon Tea offering. Overlooking the Royal Mews, the Rubens afternoon tea<\/a> takes inspiration from some of the Royal family\u2019s favourite teatime treats, like the chocolate biscuit cake served at Prince William and Kate\u2019s wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Milestone Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Revel in the grandeur of this English Heritage Grade II listed hotel in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea while tucking into a traditional English Afternoon Tea<\/a>. Taking great pride in this British tradition, The Milestone Hotel serves a selection of classic sweet and savoury items, including delicate finger sandwiches with smoked Scottish salmon and freshly baked scones with homemade preserves, all accompanied by an extensive selection of teas worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortnum & Mason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having been opened by Queen Elizabeth II, The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason is one of the city\u2019s most iconic venues for afternoon tea, combining style with a reverence for the great British tradition. Here, you should try the classic Tea Salon Afternoon Tea menu, which includes finger sandwiches, scones, and tea cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claridge\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having served afternoon tea to guests for around 150 years, Claridge\u2019s is one of the most famous venues for enjoying this tradition. Within the hotel\u2019s 1930s Art Deco-style foyer, finger sandwiches, warm scones and sweet pastries are offered alongside teas selected by the hotel\u2019s specialist tea connoisseur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dolly\u2019s at Selfridges<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Combine shopping in one of London\u2019s most prestigious department stores with some afternoon indulgence by having afternoon tea at the Art Deco<\/em>-inspired caf\u00e9 Dolly\u2019s, where the finger sandwiches and scones come with lavish desserts from Belle \u00c9poque<\/em> Patisserie and a selection of teas from Selfridges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about British etiquette, we have the perfect tips for you! And if you’re more into exploring London than having afternoon tea, have a look at our fantastic London tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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