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. 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.
A selection of exquisite pastries and tarts, meticulously arranged on a signature green-and-white striped Claridge's plate, showcasing delicate meringues, rich chocolate tarts with gold leaf, and citrus-infused confections. A selection of exquisite pastries and tarts, meticulously arranged on a signature green-and-white striped Claridge's plate, showcasing delicate meringues, rich chocolate tarts with gold leaf, and citrus-infused confections.
On the table are delicious cakes, pastries, and tea in mint green with white striped cups and saucers.

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.

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. Seasonal Afternoon Tea is priced from £125 per person. 

Sample Menus

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu

Seasonal Afternoon Tea

From 19 May to 26 May, we will be serving our Chelsea Flower Show-themed Afternoon Tea, which includes a glass of Billecart-Salmon Rosé Champagne and a gift to take home. 

Reservations

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Opening Hours

Afternoon Tea is served daily between 2.45 - 5.30pm

During the month of August, afternoon tea will also be available at 1pm, 1.15pm and 1.30pm.

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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 - £45 per person.

Children's afternoon tea

Bring Afternoon Tea home

Afternoon tea at Claridge’s is a daily ritual, so why not practise it in your own home? Capture the romance and style of The Foyer and Reading Room and this legendary tradition with our Afternoon Tea set for two, deorated with the Claridge's iconic jade and white chevrons and made from the finest Bernardaud china. 

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An exquisite platter of handcrafted desserts, including citrus-infused confections, chocolate delicacies, and piped meringue creations, artfully placed on Claridge’s signature green and white porcelain.
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.

Gift Vouchers

Give someone special a gift voucher to experience afternoon tea at Claridge’s, and share in the delight of a truly memorable traditional afternoon tea experience.

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Pastel pink interior design of The Painter's Room cocktail bar at Claridge's Hotel.

The Painter's Room

Discover a contemporary take on art deco detailing, where bespoke cocktails and fine vintages capture the spirit of Claridge’s.

The Painter's Room
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
L'Epicerie at Claridge's, a beautiful table set up with tableware and flowers, and the open kitchen behind it

L'Epicerie

Set within Claridge’s hallowed kitchens, this beautiful space has been designed to seat 14 guests and offers front row seats to the culinary theatre of the kitchen.

L'Epicerie
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