Afternoon tea is a great British tradition first introduced in England in 1849 by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who enjoyed afternoon tea to curb her appetite as dinner was usually served late in her household. Since we Londoners love to get boozy, we took this quintessential English custom and added a bottomless element to it, which might just be the most British thing we’ve ever done. Now you can enjoy cute finger sandwiches and scones with endless amounts of prosecco. From cocktails served in teapots to afternoon tea on a double-decker bus, here’s our guide to bottomless afternoon tea in London.
A colourful afternoon tea spread arranged on platters
The best bottomless afternoon tea in London
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Bottomless afternoon tea in London
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1The Library Polished Thameside tea room
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2The Leopard Bar Afternoon tea with bottomless food and drink
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3116 One for the savoury enthusiasts
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4The Rubens A royal bottomless afternoon tea
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5Brigit's Bakery See the sights of the city as you feast
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6Map Maison Afternoon tea with a Medi twist
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7Oblix Bottomless afternoon tea with unlimited views
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8The Mind Palace One for the detectives
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9Boulevard Brasserie An affordable and bottomless afternoon tea
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Bottomless afternoon tea in London
Polished Thameside tea room
Savour afternoon tea with great views of the Thames at polished tea room The Library at County Hall. Both traditional and vegan afternoon teas are served in this elegant space. If you fancy a boozy option, you can add on a glass of champagne or go for the bottomless afternoon tea with free-flowing English sparkling wine.
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London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
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The Library at County Hall
020-790 280 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Afternoon tea with bottomless food and drink
Enjoy unlimited champagne with sandwiches, pastries and scones at The Montague Hotel in Bloomsbury. The hotel is located in a quaint townhouse in close proximity to some of the city's top attractions. The bottomless afternoon tea includes 90 minutes of free-flowing Lanson Champagne and a tasty afternoon tea with a scrumptious selection of homemade cakes, scones, and sandwiches.
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15 Montague St, Bloomsbury
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The Leopard Bar
020-763 710 01 - Read more on Thatsup
One for the savoury enthusiasts
Feast on a selection of finger sandwiches, traditional scones with Tiptree jam and clotted cream, pastries, and cakes at the Athenaeum's bottomless afternoon tea in London. You also can choose vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free afternoon tea, so no matter who you're dining with, everyone gets to enjoy it. If you prefer savoury to sweet, you can opt for their fully savoury afternoon tea, with a selection of savoury pastries and cakes. The menu includes 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco.
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116 Piccadilly, Mayfair
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116 at The Athenaeum
020-749 934 64 - Read more on Thatsup
A royal bottomless afternoon tea
The Rubens at the Palace offers a bottomless champagne afternoon tea overlooking the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. It includes two hours of free-flowing champagne alongside a selection of fresh pastries and cakes made by pastry chef Sarah Houghting, finger sandwiches and scones. They also offer a vegetarian savoury afternoon tea.
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39 Buckingham Palace Road
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The Rubens at the Palace
020-783 466 00 - Read more on Thatsup
See the sights of the city as you feast
Expect plenty of pink, florals, and sweet treats at Brigit's Bakery's afternoon tea in Covent Garden. Inside, the restaurant is adorned with flowers and hosts a range of afternoon teas, like a unique gin cocktail edition or a Peppa Pig version which is ideal for kids. On the menu, you'll find cupcakes, scones, macarons, sandwiches, and quiches, best paired with bottomless prosecco, champagne, gin or cocktails. You can even enjoy it on board their convertible double-decker bus, which cruises around London as you sip and snack.
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6-7 Chandos Place, Covent Garden
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Brigit's Bakery
020-302 611 88 - Read more on Thatsup
Afternoon tea with a Medi twist
This London bottomless afternoon tea comes with a Mediterranean twist. Enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing bubbles and cocktails alongside comforting sweet and savoury treats. You can enjoy one main and a side dish from the brunch menu; the pretzel bun pulled-pork burger is a firm favourite, alongside the mixed tapas platter and Mediterranean potato salad.
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321 Kingsland Road, Dalston
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Map Maison
020-742 114 41 - Read more on Thatsup
Bottomless afternoon tea with unlimited views
For a sophisticated bottomless afternoon tea, hit up Oblix at The Shard, where you can enjoy incredible views of London from the 32nd floor location. It's modern, laidback, and luxurious and serves an exquisite bottomless afternoon tea menu with free-flowing champagne, prosecoo, cocktails, or non-alcoholic options.
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The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, Southwark
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Oblix
020-706 867 00 - Read more on Thatsup
One for the detectives
Don your detective hat for this immersive afternoon tea experience at The Mind Palace, a secret speakeasy in Shepherd's Bush. Test your powers of deduction with a prison escape simulator and nuclear deactivation games whilst sipping on Sherlock-inspired cocktails. Crack the code with your table whilst tucking into tasty homemade treats and supping on bottomless fizz for 90 minutes.
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W12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
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The Mind Palace
020-813 000 21 - Read more on Thatsup
An affordable and bottomless afternoon tea
Boulevard Brasserie might be known for serving sophisticated French cooking but it's also a great destination for bottomless afternoon tea. The chic spot serves an affordable version of this classic British treat, with the option to include unlimited prosecco. The brasserie has a classic style and has been open since 1991.
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40 Wellington St, Covent Garden
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Boulevard Brasserie
020-724 029 92 - Read more on Thatsup
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