Best afternoon tea in London /

The best places in London to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea have been nominated for the Afternoon Tea Awards 2023, sponsored by AfternoonTea.co.uk.

Three main category awards were presented:

Best Traditional Afternoon Tea – Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Best Contemporary Afternoon Tea – The Carlton Tower Jumeirah
Best Themed Afternoon Tea – The Berkeley

A team of independent judges looked at all aspects of the afternoon tea experience, from making a booking to paying the bill, with a strong focus on presentation and service. An ‘Award of Excellence’ was also awarded to 14 locations that the jury judged to have delivered the highest standards of Afternoon Tea service.

Keith Newton, Managing Director of AfternoonTea.co.uk, said: “Reading the feedback from the judges reminded me of the intricacies of the whole Afternoon Tea experience. There are so many different elements to manage: presentation, service and customer expectations. These awards recognize the effort it takes to make the magic happen.”

The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park – Best Traditional Afternoon Tea

The judges said: “This was everything an afternoon tea should be. Great service, great food, great tea, in a great environment. It is actually incredibly difficult to find fault or suggest an improvement!”

A tribute to nature at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah – Best Contemporary Afternoon Tea

The judges said, “This is a fine dining experience; I felt the staff wanted to make sure we had a magical time and a luxurious experience. There are many places in London that offer traditional Afternoon Tea, but this one is unique and takes your experience to the next level.”

Ready-to-Portea at The Berkeley – Best themed afternoon tea

The judges said: “’The skill and artistry of everything served was impeccable. One of the best Afternoon Tea’s I’ve ever been to. The whole afternoon was a delight and the attention to detail really set it apart.”

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The ‘Award of Excellence’ was presented at the following locations:

The promenade at The Dorchester
The Landmark Hotel
The Milestone Hotel
The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London
Mirror room in Rosewood London
Maison Lounge at The Cadogan
The stage at The Londoner
The Guardsman Hotel
The Orchid Lounge at Pan Pacific London
Gatsby’s room at the Beaumont Hotel
The Lanesborough Hotel
Indigo at One Aldwych
The salons of the Ampersand Hotel
The Chesterfield Mayfair