London Vacation Secrets - Where To Take Tea In London

Where To Take Tea In London

Taking Tea in the afternoon is a very British tradition and there are several places in London where this ritual is taken to new heights.

Claridges Hotel

Brook Street

Mayfair

London W1K 4HR

tel:+44 (0) 20 7499 2210

e-mail: info@claridges.co.uk

The tea room is large and impressive and the scones and sandwiches tiny and delicate. They offer a huge range of teas.

Brown's Hotel

Albermarle Street

Mayfair

London W1S 4BP

tel: +44 (0) 20 7493 6020

fax: +44 (0) 20 7493 9381

Founded by Lord Byron's butler and recently refurbished to a high standard, yet keeping it's traditional ambience, Browns offers an intimate, private atmosphere for taking afternoon tea coupled with great service.

Fortnum and Mason

181 Piccadilly

London W1

One of London's oldest tea rooms located above the world famous Food Hall in this fascinating food emporium. They have a collection of very rare teas and cater particularly well for children. Currently undergoing major refurbishment.

The Ritz Hotel

150 Piccadilly

London W1J 9BR

tel: +44 (0) 20 7493 8181

fax: +44 (0) 20 7493 2687

toll free from USA 1-877 748 9536

Overlooking Green Park and within a stones throw of Berkeley Square, this is London's tradition place for afternoon tea, taken in the spectacular Palm Court.

The Tea Palace

175 Westbourne Grove

London W11 2SB

tel: +44 (0) 20 7727 2600

This is London's newest location dedicated to the joy of tea drinking. Experts are on hand to advise on the 150 different blends of tea it took founder, Tara Calcraft, two years to source. Babies and children are welcome and they can supply high chairs.

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