A beautifully set afternoon tea at Claridge’s, featuring an elegant spread of finger sandwiches, fine pastries, scones, and champagne, served on the iconic green-and-white striped china in a refined, light-filled setting.

Afternoon Tea

It is said that Anna Russell, 7th Duchess of Bedford, invented Afternoon Tea in 1840. This was to satisfy her peckishness during the long wait between lunch and dinner. Join us in continuing this ritual – with a twist of Claridge’s creativity – with our legendary traditional Afternoon Tea in The Foyer & Reading Room.

Prepared and served fresh each day, our menu faithfully follows the traditional combination of sweet and savoury. The ingredients include British specialities such as smoked Scottish salmon – and our pastries change to reflect the fruits of the season. Of course, at the heart of the experience is the drink itself. From a rich Oolong to the refreshingly complex Claridge’s Blend, you will find teas that complement your food perfectly.

Sample Menus

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu

Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced from £95 per person, Champagne Afternoon Tea is priced from £110 per person, and Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea is priced from £125 per person. 

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Opening Hours

Afternoon Tea is served daily between 2.45 - 5.30pm

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A meticulously arranged selection of delicate pastries, featuring lemon tarts, chocolate ganache bites with gold leaf, and pistachio-adorned meringues, elegantly presented on a striped Claridge’s plate.

Traditional afternoon tea

Savour a variety of finger sandwiches, patisserie and warm scones accompanied by Claridge's Jam and Cornish clotted cream - £95 per person.

Traditional afternoon tea
A lavish afternoon tea spread at Claridge’s, featuring artful patisserie, sparkling champagne, and a perfectly curated table setting, embodying the timeless elegance of this London institution.

Champagne afternoon tea

Raise a toast to tradition. A chilled glass of Billecart-Salmon Brut or Rosé gives your afternoon that extra sparkle - from £110 per person.

Champagne afternoon tea
Two little girls passing each other a cake at the afternoon tea table at Claridge's.

Children's afternoon tea

Sandwiches and pastries are specially made for younger guests. The menu also doubles as a colouring book - £50 per person.

Children's afternoon tea
A refined afternoon tea setting at Claridge’s, with an elegant arrangement of pastries, freshly brewed tea, delicate finger sandwiches, and classic scones, complemented by the sophisticated ambiance of the tea lounge.

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Interior view of The Fumoir bar at Claridge’s, showcasing a backlit Art Deco-style liquor display framed by carved golden panels, with pendant lights hanging over a glossy curved bar counter and richly textured dark walls

The Fumoir

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The Fumoir
Luxurious floral centrepieces from The Foyer and Reading Room, with dining tables in the warm atmosphere of Claridge's.

The Foyer & Reading Room

A celebration of Claridge’s art deco style. Take a seat for breakfast, lunch, dinner – or our world-famous afternoon tea.

The Foyer & Reading Room
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Claridge's Restaurant

Last known as Claridge's Restaurant over 20 years ago, this classic-yet-contemporary spot is serving up a modern twist on British flavours across breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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