The best gluten-free afternoon tea in London

The Lanesborough is a luxury hotel, but you can also visit the on.site restaurant just for afternoon tea, served in opulent surroundings. At weekends, the afternoon tea menu is accompanied by live piano music. As well as the classic afternoon tea, there are vegetarian and vegan versions and a gluten-free version. Afternoon tea for children is also available here.

Visit The Rosebery tea rooms at the Mandarin Oriental for an award-winning afternoon tea experience. seated in modern and lavish surroundings, you can sample a number of seasonal menus, including a gluten-free afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and delicate pastries. Drinks pairings are also available, if you want to make the experience even more special.

Have your gluten-free afternoon tea treat in a distinctive vintage-inspired environment at The Doll's House on the Hill. This cutesy place in Harrow is bright and bustling, serving breakfast and lunch as well as afternoon tea. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets can be catered for – just let them know what you need when you book.

Enjoy afternoon tea at Brigit's Bakery's site in Covent Garden or make it more memorable with an afternoon tea tour on a double decker bus. The vibe is unashamedly pink and girly and there are various afternoon tea trips to choose. A range of dietary needs are catered for and there's a gluten-free afternoon tea selection available.

Based in the heart of London, The Wolseley gives you the experience of a grand European café. Combine that with an English tradition here by visiting for afternoon tea. A gluten-free afternoon tea selection can be prepared if you request it at the point of booking. Gift vouchers for tea here are also available.

Visit famous department store Fortnum & Mason and The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon for a varied choice of afternoon tea and high tea menus. This refined tea room, officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II herself, offers a lavish gluten-free afternoon tea menu with finger sandwiches, plain and fruit scones, and cakes and treats. You can also add on a cocktail.

Creative and Instagrammable venue Sketch serves afternoon tea in The Gallery. This warm Art Deco space was once famously pink, but is now enhanced with artwork by Yinka Shonibare. The venue aims to be inclusive and has developed allergen-free afternoon tea menus that are suitable if you're gluten-intolerant. Add champagne or English sparkling wine to make it more special.

The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington is a high-end destination, with British design and eccentricity apparent in all the spaces here. Two different themed afternoon teas are offered – a Jurassic theme or one inspired by the nearby Science Museum. Both of these unique teas include gluten-free selections of savouries, pastries, and scones.

Savour an English tradition in a relaxed environment at The St Ermin's Tea Lounge. The setting is elegant, with original Rococo plasterwork adding to the atmosphere. Afternoon tea here includes sandwiches, sweet treats, and freshly baked scones, and there's a gluten-free menu available. There's also a vegan option, and afternoon tea for kids is available on request.

Enjoy a GF afternoon tea session with friendly felines at Whisker & Cream, a cat café in Holloway Road. Rescue cats with distinctive personalities live here and you can hang out with them whilst you enjoy a treat in the modern venue. There are several afternoon tea options to choose from, all with a selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes. 

Everything about The Egerton House Hotel says luxury. Set in a grand Georgian townhouse, you can book a room here, or visit just for afternoon tea, enjoyed in the cosy drawing room. The menu can be adapted to be gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian, if you make a request in advance.

Overlooking Green Park, The Athenaeum is a refined hotel that offers a sophisticated and indulgent afternoon tea in its restaurant. Both sweet and savoury selections are available and the venue caters for a number of dietary requirements, including gluten-free, veggie, and vegan options. You can expect sandwiches, homemade cakes and pastries, and scones.

You can really go all out with afternoon tea at The Ritz. Served in ornate and luxurious surroundings, you can enjoy tea accompanied by live piano music. As well as the classic menu, allergen-free options are served, including a gluten-free afternoon tea. A menu for children is also available here, featuring decaffeinated tea.

The retro-styled Sanderson London Hotel offers five-star accommodation within walking distance of major London sights, as well as an afternoon tea menu that's sure to delight little ones in particular. Made gluten-free on request, their themed afternoon tea is inspired by Alice's adventures in Wonderland, featuring whimsically crafted treats of the savoury and sweet variety.