Guide to vegan afternoon tea in London

Guide to vegan afternoon tea in London

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.

In this guide
  1. Vegan afternoon tea in London
    1. The Library – Thameside afternoon tea
    2. The Rubens at the Palace – Buckingham Palace views
    3. Cutter & Squidge – Family-run Soho tea room
    4. The Drawing Room – Timeless tea room
    5. Dukes London – High-end Mayfair hotel
    6. The Wolseley – Grand café traditions
    7. The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences – Refined place for tea
    8. The Montague on the Gardens – Townhouse hotel in Bloomsbury
    9. Cake Boy – Showstopping patisserie
    10. Hotel Café Royal – Tea in an elegant atmosphere
    11. The Harrods Tea Rooms – Take a break from shopping
    12. The Doll's House on the Hill – Vintage-themed café
    13. Palm Court – Classic spot for afternoon tea
    14. The Chesterfield – Whimsical afternoon tea
    15. The Ampersand Hotel – Inspired by the Science Museum
    16. One Aldwych – Fun themed tea
    17. The Park Room – Refined parkside tea
    18. Pinch Café – Independent plant-based café
    19. The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon – Afternoon tea experts
    20. The Hyde – Afternoon tea in Paddington
    21. Brigit's Bakery – Travelling afternoon tea
    22. The St Ermin's Tea Lounge – Bright and inclusive
    23. Lanes of London – Botanical themed tea
    24. The Den – Sleek modern space
    25. Betty Blythe – Vintage in West London
    26. The Rosebery – Award-winning afternoon tea service
    27. The Egerton House Hotel – A vegan experience in Knightsbridge
    28. Holy Carrot – Popular plant-based restaurant
    29. Theatre Royal Drury Lane – Vegan afternoon tea in a West End icon
    30. Nama Café – Afternoon tea in Crystal Palace

Vegan afternoon tea in London

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

The Library

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.

The Rubens at the Palace

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.

Cutter & Squidge

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.

The Drawing Room

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.

Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London
Dukes London – Vegan afternoon tea
Dukes London

Dukes London

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.

The Wolseley

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.

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

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.

The Montague on the Gardens

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.

Cake Boy

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.

Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal – Vegan afternoon tea
Hotel Café Royal

Hotel Café Royal

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.

The Harrods Tea Rooms

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.

The Doll's House on the Hill

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.

Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham
Palm Court at The Langham – Vegan afternoon tea
Palm Court at The Langham

Palm Court

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.

The Chesterfield

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.

The Ampersand Hotel

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.

One Aldwych

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.

The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room
The Park Room – Vegan afternoon tea
The Park Room

The Park Room

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.

Pinch Café

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.

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

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.

The Hyde

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.

Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery
Brigit's Bakery – Vegan afternoon tea
Brigit's Bakery

Brigit's Bakery

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.

The St Ermin's Tea Lounge

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.

Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London
Lanes of London – Vegan afternoon tea
Lanes of London

Lanes of London

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.

The Den

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.

Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe
Betty Blythe – Vegan afternoon tea
Betty Blythe

Betty Blythe

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.

The Rosebery

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.

The Egerton House Hotel

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.

Holy Carrot

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.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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.

Nama Café

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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