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 poached 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.

Our Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced from £90 per person.
From 1 January 2025 our Traditional Afternoon Tea will be priced from £95 per person.
From 5 November 2024 until 1 January 2025, we will be serving our Festive Afternoon Tea only, from £115 per person (weekdays), £120 weekends per person (weekends). Children's Festive Afternoon Tea is priced from £60 per person.

Sample menus

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu



 



 

Reservations

Make a reservation

Should you be running late for your reservation, please do call us on the following number: 0207 629 8860

Opening Hours

Afternoon Tea is served daily between 2.45 - 5.30pm 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Make a reservation

Max. table size: 6 guests.

From 5 November 2024 until 1 January 2025, we will be serving our Festive Afternoon Tea only, from £115 per person (weekdays), £120 weekends per person (weekends). Children's Festive Afternoon Tea is priced from £60 per person.

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, decorated with the Claridge's iconic jade and white chevrons and made from the finest Bernardaud china. 

A refined afternoon tea display features an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches and intricately crafted pastries, including choux puffs, red-glazed confections, and Mont Blanc swirls, elegantly arranged on Claridge's signature green and white striped plates, accompanied by a glass of sparkling Champagne.
a glossy red dessert, beautifully decorated with a chocolate loop and a dusting of coconut, served atop a delicate biscuit base on a green and white plate.

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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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