The first image showcases a refined afternoon tea spread with an assortment of elegant sandwiches and intricate pastries, paired with a glass of Champagne on Claridge’s signature green and white striped china. a platter of exquisitely crafted pastries, including a red fruit-glazed dessert, a Mont Blanc swirl, and golden-topped choux puffs, arranged with artistic precision.
a platter of exquisitely crafted pastries, including a red fruit-glazed dessert, a Mont Blanc swirl, and golden-topped choux puffs, arranged with artistic precision. a platter of exquisitely crafted pastries, including a red fruit-glazed dessert, a Mont Blanc swirl, and golden-topped choux puffs, arranged with artistic precision.
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 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.

Sample menus

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu
Festive Afternoon Tea weekday menu
festive Afternoon Tea weekend Menu

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.



 



 

Reservations

Make a reservation

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

Please note that Afternoon Tea is fully booked throughout December.

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. Please note that Afternoon Tea is fully booked throughout December.

a close-up of the pastry platter, emphasizing the intricate details of each sweet creation, all set on Claridge's iconic patterned plates.

Traditional afternoon tea

Savour a variety of finger sandwiches, patisserie and warm scones accompanied by Claridge's Jam and Cornish clotted cream - £90 per person.

Traditional afternoon tea
a sumptuous tea setting in an elegantly decorated room, complete with classic tea service, Champagne, and seasonal floral arrangements, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere for festive gatherings.

Champagne afternoon tea

Raise a toast to tradition. A chilled glass of Laurent-Perrier Brut or Rosé gives your afternoon that extra sparkle - from £100 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, decorated with the Claridge's iconic jade and white chevrons and made from the finest Bernardaud china. 

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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.

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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