Afternoon tea is an English tradition so it only makes sense that everyone should be able to enjoy it. If you’re a vegan foodie, there are venues across London offering plant-based afternoon teas that are every bit as tempting as the traditional version. Get ready to indulge in tasty savouries and elegant sweet treats with not an animal product in sight – this is our guide to vegan afternoon tea in London.
Guide to vegan afternoon tea in London
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Vegan afternoon tea in London
- The Library – Thameside afternoon tea
- The Rubens at the Palace – Buckingham Palace views
- Cutter & Squidge – Family-run Soho tea room
- The Drawing Room – Timeless tea room
- Dukes London – High-end Mayfair hotel
- The Wolseley – Grand café traditions
- The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences – Refined place for tea
- The Montague on the Gardens – Townhouse hotel in Bloomsbury
- Cake Boy – Showstopping patisserie
- Hotel Café Royal – Tea in an elegant atmosphere
- The Harrods Tea Rooms – Take a break from shopping
- The Doll's House on the Hill – Vintage-themed café
- Palm Court – Classic spot for afternoon tea
- The Chesterfield – Whimsical afternoon tea
- The Ampersand Hotel – Inspired by the Science Museum
- One Aldwych – Fun themed tea
- The Park Room – Refined parkside tea
- Pinch Café – Independent plant-based café
- The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon – Afternoon tea experts
- The Hyde – Afternoon tea in Paddington
- Brigit's Bakery – Travelling afternoon tea
- The St Ermin's Tea Lounge – Bright and inclusive
- Lanes of London – Botanical themed tea
- The Den – Sleek modern space
- Betty Blythe – Vintage in West London
- The Rosebery – Award-winning afternoon tea service
- The Egerton House Hotel – A vegan experience in Knightsbridge
- Holy Carrot – Popular plant-based restaurant
- Theatre Royal Drury Lane – Vegan afternoon tea in a West End icon
- Nama Café – Afternoon tea in Crystal Palace
Vegan afternoon tea in London
Thameside afternoon tea
Experience afternoon tea with great river views at The Library. This polished tea room has a classic look with book cabinets acting as room dividers. Traditional and vegan afternoon teas are served, with the plant-based option including sandwiches, scones, and sweets like blackcurrant tofu mousse. You can add champagne or English sparkling wine.
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London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank/Lambeth/Southwark
- Website • 020-790 280 00
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Buckingham Palace views
Luxury hotel The Rubens at the Palace is an elegant destination for afternoon tea, with plant-based diners being well looked after. Taking in impressive views of Buckingham Palace, you can sample a delicious afternoon tea, with plant-based options available on request. Enjoy your afternoon tea with vegan-friendly recipes and champagne here.
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39 Buckingham Palace Road
- Website • 020-783 466 00
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Family-run Soho tea room
Cutter & Squidge specialises in signature sweet treats. The cosy Soho tea room is the ideal spot for afternoon tea. This inclusive space offers various menus so no one gets forgotten about, including a vegan selection with treats like vegan sausage rolls, mini cakes, and brownies. You can add bubbles or a cocktail.
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20 Brewer Street, Soho
- Website • 020-773 425 40
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Timeless tea room
Located at upscale Brown's Hotel, The Drawing Room at Brown’s is a timeless space with wood panelling and contemporary art. The atmosphere is refined and the tea room is staffed by trained tea sommeliers. A plant-based afternoon tea is served as well as the classic edition, featuring assorted sandwiches and desserts.
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Brown's Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 360 20
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High-end Mayfair hotel
Luxury Mayfair hotel Dukes London is a sophisticated place with a lengthy history. Visit the Drawing Room for afternoon tea and you can indulge in a plant-based version. You’ll get finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats with refreshing tea, and you can add champagne or mini martinis if you like.
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35 St James's Place, Westminster
- Website • 020-749 148 40
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Grand café traditions
Evoking the feel of grand European cafés, The Wolseley is a classy spot for afternoon tea. Expect a sophisticated environment and a choice of a cream tea, classic afternoon tea, and champagne afternoon tea. Whilst the main menu isn’t designed for vegans, the venue can prepare a plant-based option when requested in advance.
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160 Piccadilly, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 969 96
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Refined place for tea
Visit The Athaeneum for afternoon tea with sweet or savoury menus. A vegan version is available, including tasty treats like a selection of sandwiches, coconut pannacotta, and scones with plant-based cream. You can add English sparkling wine or bottomless prosecco and enjoy it all in refined and sophisticated surroundings.
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116 Piccadilly, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 934 64
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Townhouse hotel in Bloomsbury
At The Montague on the Gardens, an elegant townhouse hotel, you can enjoy afternoon tea in the bar or on the terrace. This luxurious hotel is full of charm. Vegans and vegetarians can have afternoon tea, and so can gluten-free diners. You can also have a bottomless tea with unlimited food and champagne.
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15 Montague Street, Bloomsbury
- Website • 020-763 710 01
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Showstopping patisserie
Those with a sweet tooth flock to Cake Boy, a riverside patisserie and bakery school that also does afternoon tea. These are showstopping desserts served in a colourful and bold environment. The afternoon tea options include a plant-based selection with sandwiches, spectacular cakes, and plant-based champagne along with exclusive tea blends.
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Unit 2 Kingfisher House, Juniper Drive, Battersea/Wandsworth
- Website • 020-797 855 55
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Tea in an elegant atmosphere
Soho's Hotel Café Royal is elegant and luxurious, whether you're staying a few nights or just stopping for afternoon tea. In a room full of gold and ornate details, indulge in a classic, vegetarian, or vegan selection. Vegan options include sandwiches with roast pumpkin and hummus, scones with vegan cream, and flavoursome desserts.
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10 Air Street, Soho
- Website • 020-740 633 33
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Take a break from shopping
Located within the department store, The Harrods Tea Rooms is big on tradition. The setting is refined, with Art Deco details and live piano music. The menu includes seasonal options and teas for children, and there’s a vegan option with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and a selection of teas. Champagne and cocktails are served too.
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87-135 Brompton Road
- Website • 020-773 012 34
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Vintage-themed café
Cute vintage-themed café The Doll's House on the Hill is located in Harrow. It's a bright and bustling setting. This places does breakfast and lunch as well as an elegant afternoon tea. A vegan tea is available with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, and cake, plus unlimited tea or coffee.
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44 High Street, Harrow, Harrow
- Website • 020-886 491 00
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Classic spot for afternoon tea
Palm Court has been serving afternoon tea since 1865, so you can be sure they know what they're doing. The grey and metallic interior combines modern design with timeless style, creating a luxe look. Their award-winning afternoon tea includes a sophisticated plant-based selection with sandwiches, scones, cake, and chocolates.
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1C Portland Place, Marylebone
- Website • 020-796 501 95
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Whimsical afternoon tea
Discover a magical afternoon tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair. This luxe central London hotel serves a colourful and playful afternoon tea suitable for kids and adults. A vegan version is available with sandwiches, sweet-inspired pastries and cakes, and scones. Feel free to add a glass of champagne.
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35 Charles Street, Mayfair
- Website • 020-749 126 22
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Inspired by the Science Museum
Luxury hotel The Ampersand Hotel does a couple of different themed afternoon teas and one of them - themed on science - can be made vegan-friendly. In homey and contemporary surroundings, kids and adults can try a plant-based afternoon tea inspired by the nearby Science Museum with sweet and savoury bites and dramatic flourishes.
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10 Harrington Road, Kensington
- Website • 020-758 958 95
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Fun themed tea
The Charlie & the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea at One Aldwych is well-known and attracts many with a sweet tooth. What you may not know is that they can provide veganised versions on request. Enjoy afternoon tea in the lobby with views of Covent Garden. A standard vegan afternoon tea is also available.
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1 Aldwych, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-730 010 00
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Refined parkside tea
Head to The Park Room for a refined afternoon tea with views of Hyde Park. This elegant tea room has a sophisticated atmosphere and serves an award-winning afternoon tea, including an option for children. The vegan version includes delicate sandwiches, scones, and tantalising pastries. Alcoholic drinks are available to add on.
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86-90 Park Lane, Mayfair
- Website • 020-739 984 52
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Independent plant-based café
Based in Tooting, Pinch Café is an independent vegan café. The modern interior is full of eye-catching decor and has a cosy feel. Drinks, sandwiches, and wraps are served as well as an indulgent afternoon tea. Enjoy plant-based sandwiches, cakes, scones, and truffles served with a selection of teas and lemonade.
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Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Street, Tooting
- Website • 074-286 425 10
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Afternoon tea experts
Try afternoon tea at The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason. Afternoon tea is the name of the game at this sophisticated eatery. A vegan selection is available of finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts, served with a pot of tea. Add a cocktail or champagne for a real treat.
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Fortnum & Mason, Mayfair
- Website • 020-773 480 40
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Afternoon tea in Paddington
At The Hyde you'll discover a sophisticated and classic space for modern European cuisine. This place does a traditional and a vegan afternoon tea as well. The vegan option includes sandwiches, scones, and pastries, in addition to a choice of 25 different tea blends. Private dining is also available here.
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3 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington
- Website • 020-747 966 00
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Travelling afternoon tea
With Brigit’s Bakery you can have afternoon tea at the bright and cute café in Covent Garden, or go on a roving tour with afternoon tea on a double decker bus. This place caters to various dietary requirements, including plant-based diets. Choose the classic experience, a seasonal special tea, or a boozy option.
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6-7 Chandos Place, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-302 611 88
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Bright and inclusive
Everybody can enjoy afternoon tea at The St Ermin's Tea Lounge. This bright and stylish place is a relaxed venue for indulging in this treat. There are menus to cater to various dietary needs, including vegan diets. The veggie and vegan tea includes sweet and savoury bites and a selection of teas.
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2 Caxton Street, Westminster
- Website • 020-722 278 88
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Botanical themed tea
Lanes of London specialises in sophisticated British cuisine, including a botanical afternoon tea with eye-catching presentation. The restaurant shows modern and classic style with colourful furniture for bursts of colour. Vegan and vegetarian afternoon teas are available on request. You'll get a range of nibbles plus carefully-selected teas and bubbly.
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140 Park Lane, Mayfair
- Website • 020-764 756 64
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Sleek modern space
The Den is crammed with mid-century style and is a relaxed place. Relax on a leather sofa to enjoy food all day, including a modern British afternoon tea. Vegan and classic selections are available, both including sweet and savoury treats. You can enhance afternoon tea by adding champagne or a cocktail.
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45 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-730 055 00
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Vintage in West London
Vintage lovers flock to Betty Blythe. This vintage café specialises in afternoon tea and hosts private tea parties as well as accepting café bookings. The on-theme interiors are filled with character. A range of afternoon teas are available here, including a completely vegan option with sandwiches, cake, and a choice of teas.
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73 Blythe Road, Hammersmith and Fulham
- Website • 020-760 211 77
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Award-winning afternoon tea service
Pull out all the stops with an award-winning afternoon tea at The Rosebery. Part of the Mandarin Oriental, this sophisticated venue is modern and elegant. A number of afternoon tea menus are served, including a vegan variety. Sparkling tea or alcoholic drinks pairings are available with each afternoon tea menu.
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66 Knightsbridge
- Website • 020-720 138 28
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A vegan experience in Knightsbridge
The Egerton House Hotel offers upscale accommodation in Knightsbridge and is also a popular choice for afternoon tea. In the sumptuous Drawing Room you can experience a taste of tradition, with afternoon tea, champagne afternoon tea, and a children’s tea available. The vegan selection includes sandwiches and scones with coconut clotted cream.
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17-19 Egerton Terrace, Chelsea
- Website • 020-758 924 12
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Popular plant-based restaurant
Plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot is all about mindfully preparing ethical and seasonal produce. Food is served in a rustic and airy setting. Afternoon tea includes a pot of tea of your choice with sweet and savoury bites like caramel sponge cake, berry mousse cake, and avocado toast. This menu is also gluten-free.
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156 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
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Vegan afternoon tea in a West End icon
The historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London's oldest theatre, has been a splendid venue for captivating performances and events for many generations. It also features the Grand Saloon, a refined café that offers daily afternoon tea served on exquisite custom-made fine bone china. The delightful afternoon tea menu is designed to accommodate diverse dietary needs, including options for vegans and those with gluten sensitivities.
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Catherine St, Covent Garden
- Website • 020-755 773 00
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Afternoon tea in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is home to Nama Café & Cake House, a café and bakery serving up 100% vegan treats. The space is homey and modern, serving food and sweet treats throughout the day. You can also visit for a plant-based afternoon tea featuring scones, flavoursome sandwiches, and a selection of cakes and pastries.
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33 Westow Hill
- Website • 0793-923 46 57
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