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The best bottomless afternoon tea in London

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.

  1. Bottomless afternoon tea in London
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      The Library Polished Thameside tea room
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      The Leopard Bar Afternoon tea with bottomless food and drink
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      116 One for the savoury enthusiasts
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      The Rubens A royal bottomless afternoon tea
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      Brigit's Bakery See the sights of the city as you feast
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      Map Maison Afternoon tea with a Medi twist
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      Oblix Bottomless afternoon tea with unlimited views
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      The Mind Palace One for the detectives
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      Boulevard Brasserie An affordable and bottomless afternoon tea

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Bottomless afternoon tea in London

The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall
The Library at County Hall – Bottomless afternoon tea
The Library at County Hall

The Library

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.

  • London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
  • Website
    The Library at County Hall
    020-790 280 00
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The Leopard Bar

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.

116

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.

The Rubens

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.

Brigit's Bakery

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.

Map Maison

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.

Oblix

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.

The Mind Palace

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.

  • W12 Shopping Centre, Shepherd's Bush Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
  • Website
    The Mind Palace
    020-813 000 21
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Boulevard Brasserie

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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