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

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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

Thibault Hauchard at The Painter's Room

On Fridays and Saturdays, The Painter’s Room lends a refined setting to a new Claridge’s ritual: Afternoon Tea by Executive Pastry Chef Thibault Hauchard. In a contemporary interpretation of tradition, sweet and savoury courses are reimagined with bold flavours and painterly flair, from caviar tartlets to summer-light cakes and a signature peanut Paris-Brest. Each is thoughtfully paired with cocktails from the bar, capturing the artistry and spirit of The Painter’s Room.

Available on Fridays and Saturdays, with one sitting at 3pm.

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A pastry chef in a white uniform, named Thibault Hauchard, places colourful pastries on tiered white stands in an elegant setting with soft lighting and a wall illustration of birds.
A chef seated at a marble table arranges an afternoon tea spread featuring a variety of artful pastries, chocolates, and drinks including pink and amber-toned beverages.
A close-up of a round table set for two with savoury tartlets and canapés on a wooden stand, flanked by two glasses of rosé wine and scalloped white plates with silver cutlery.
A bartender in a navy jacket and tie stirs one of several tall glasses of pink sparkling cocktails lined up on a bar, each with large square ice cubes.
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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A smiling chef in a white uniform, seated at a marble table in a softly lit lounge, enjoys an elaborate afternoon tea spread with pastries, tarts, and drinks including rosé wine and cocktails.

Thibault at The Painter's Room

On Fridays and Saturdays, The Painter’s Room lends a refined setting to a new Claridge’s ritual: Afternoon Tea by Executive Pastry Chef Thibault Hauchard.

Thibault at 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
Claridge's Restaurant room with beautiful flowers and table dressed up.

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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