Is your bride-to-be partial to a cuppa? Then she'll love these ultra-luxe afternoon tea experiences in London and beyond. Each are the perfect setting for a bridal shower or as the start of a hen party. We'll take ours with two sugars, thanks!
sketch London
Delve into the depths of 9 Conduit Street for an afternoon tea like no other. Served in the stunningly beautiful Gallery, a vision of pink, rose gold and David Shrigley artworks, sketch's Afternoon Tea is one of the best in London thanks to the superb menu and décor that looks like something you'd see in Vogue Japan.
The venue has a delightful and decadent High Tea experience, which includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with jam and pastries served on whimsical tablewear. Oh, and there's also tea of course! Wouldn't be the same without it.
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The Ritz
If your bride is the kind of gal who oozes old school glamour, there's no afternoon tea in town more old school or glamorous than The Ritz.
The legendary London hotel boasts a quintessential afternoon tea in its grand tearoom. Enjoy warm scones with rich jam and cream alongside tea time nibbles in the luxurious Palm Court as The Ritz' resident pianist tinkles a tune in the background.
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One Aldwych
One Aldwych brings to life the magic of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the form of an utterly enchanting afternoon tea. Whimsical and full of edible surprises, the tea begins in the luxury hotel’s sumptuous salon with a glass teapot filled with the signature Charlie cocktail, smoking mysteriously with dry ice.
Next come a selection of delicious finger sandwiches and warm scones, followed by homemade crème eggs sprinkled with gold foil and sticks of just-spun candy floss.
Spoil the bride rotten with a golden ticket to chocolate heaven!
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Ladurée at Harrods
When it comes to pastry, there's no argument that the French are king. So where better to take your Queen than Laduree's tearoom in the luxurious surrounds of Harrods?
Afternoon tea, or en francais "l'heure du thé", comprises a delicate finger sandwich selection along with mini viennoiseries and pastries. Magnifique!
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The Midland Manchester
Head to this Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Manchester for a taste of true afternoon tea. Served daily from 1pm until 4.30pm, it's the perfect way to treat the blushing bride before hitting the shops and boutiques of the city.
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The Edgbaston
Bringing theatre to the humble cuppa is Birmingham boutique hotel The Edgbaston, which serves up delectable bites of deliciousness in its Art Deco-esque cocktail lounge.
Liquid nitrogen and vintage crockery make this tea a visual as well as a gastronomic treat. Feast on freshly made scones topped with sharp jam and velvety-smooth clotted cream alongside vintage teas – or get a bottle of bubbly to really make it an occasion.
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