Find a cheap afternoon tea in London

If you would like to enjoy a cheap afternoon tea in LondonHere's a list of places you need to visit.

Cheap afternoon tea in London: article summary

What is afternoon tea?

Afternoon tea consists of tea served with sandwiches, scones and petits fours. Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, created the concept by inviting friends over for tea and cake to pass the time between lunch and dinner.

Since the Duchess, afternoon tea has evolved, and we now sometimes find champagne, gin and cocktails on the menu! According to tradition, it's usually consumed between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Tea and Tittle Tattle

Tucked away in the basement of a bookshop selling titles from all over the world is Tea and Tittle Tattle. This quaint tearoom is the perfect place to retreat to after a morning at the British Museum.

On site, you can choose between a shared afternoon tea at £38, or you can pay £19 each and enjoy :

• Tea
• Sandwiches
• Scones
• Cakes

You can even enjoy a glass of homemade lemonade and a selection of jams.

The venue opens :

• Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cheap afternoon tea in London: Tea Terrace

Visit Tea Terrace allows you to enjoy afternoon tea exactly the way you like it. Choose from standard, gluten-free, vegan or even gourmet afternoon tea, and select from a range of sandwiches, cakes and more.

And that's not all, as you can choose from 17 teas and around six scone flavors. The place itself is also lively and offers a good atmosphere, whatever time of day you visit.

You can visit us on site:

• Every day from 11 a.m.

To a Tea

To A Tea may be popular for its cakes, scones and sandwiches, but here the star of the show is the tea.

Inside, there are three boilers, each at different temperatures. This means you can be sure it's made with the perfect water, whatever type of tea you choose.

If you're looking for something stronger, there's prosecco, and you can even pay extra for unlimited drinks.

How to get there:

• Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cheap afternoon tea in London: Wallace

Visit Wallace restaurant is located in the magnificent pink gallery Wallace Collectionconsidered one of the UK's finest fine art collections.

Surrounded by natural light and exquisite decor, it's the perfect place to sit and enjoy an afternoon tea, and you can even add sparkling wine or champagne.

One of the highlights of this experience has to be the Peyton and Byrne preserves served with scones.

The site remains open:

• Every day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Roast

Located in one of the capital's most popular food markets and close to the London BridgeThis British butcher's shop offers traditional afternoon tea and a never-ending prosecco option.

The Roast menu includes:

• Egg sandwiches with truffle and mayonnaise
• Raisin scones
• Rhubarb cream pie
• Lemon cake.

The food itself, the location and the history of the building make it a perfect choice for all ages and tastes.

The restaurant remains open:

• Monday to Saturday 11.45 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Cheap afternoon tea in London: Browns

With a few plants around London, Browns is a favorite for affordable afternoon tea.

Expect classic sandwich fillings with a touch of sophistication and different types of bread on the menu.

Hot scones, cakes and puddings then follow, and you have the option of enjoying tea or bubbly.

See you there:

• Every day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Wolseley

Once a car showroom, now a sophisticated London institution, The Wolseley serves cream tea and afternoon tea every day of the week.

The restaurant itself is located in the heart of Piccadillywhich means it's close to the action.

Served on a classic three-tiered stand, afternoon tea includes all the favorites and homemade cakes.

To take advantage of it, you can go to :

• Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday to Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

There's nothing more typical than an afternoon tea in London. During your trip, it's an activity you must do at least once.

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