Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Inner London

In total, there are 95 award winning restaurants serving afternoon tea in Inner London, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants listed that serve afternoon tea in Inner London? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; that's less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland. The proportion of those restaurants that offer afternoon tea will be even lower than this.

Leading restaurant guides issue awards to restaurants based on dining from a full menu and will not normally consider afternoon tea when deciding how highly to rate a restaurant. Therefore the above restaurants are not ranked, although it's a safe bet that any restaurant serving award winning food in Inner London is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Inner London! Please also note that for the restaurants listed above, afternoon tea may be offered within the parent hotel/venue the restaurant resides in, rather than in the restaurant itself.

The best restaurant serving afternoon tea in Inner London is Helene Darroze at The Connaught in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Helene Darroze serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Helene Darroze at The Connaught currently holds 3 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes and a rating of Exceptional in the Good Food Guide. Please note that afternoon tea may not be provided by the same restaurant team and may be served in a different dining area if this restaurant resides in a hotel or larger parent venue.

There are currently 14 listed Michelin Star restaurants serving afternoon tea in Inner London consisting of 3 restaurants holding 3 Michelin Stars, 4 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 7 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 23 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 81 listed AA Rosette restaurants serving afternoon tea in Inner London consisting of 2 restaurants holding 5 AA Rosettes, 6 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 11 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 44 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 18 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Ah, Inner London! There truly is no better place in the United Kingdom to indulge in the timeless tradition of afternoon tea. Whether you are wandering the cultured streets of Covent Garden or the historic lanes near St Paul's Cathedral, this splendid part of the capital presents a charming assortment of tearooms and luxury hotels dedicated to the fine art of tea. A stroll along the Embankment or across the quaint cobblestones of the City will beckon any tea enthusiast to pause and savour the rich scones, perfectly brewed blends, and delicate finger sandwiches on offer. For those seeking an elevated experience, venues such as The Savoy, located just a stone's throw from the Thames, provide afternoon tea steeped in centuries of British tradition. Their exceptional selection mingles stately grace with delectable delicacies, making it a treat for both the palate and the eyes. Moving through the bustling energy of the West End or near the Tower of London, one can find equally revered haunts for tea aficionados. Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly stands as one of the grand old dames of afternoon tea, where tradition meets refinement, and the atmosphere is imbued with a knowing nod to connoisseurs of this elegant experience. For those seeking something a touch more contemporary, you need not look further than Marylebone's Chiltern Firehouse, where the menu takes classical ingredients and gives them a more modern spin. Whether you are a visitor or a time-honoured resident, the afternoon tea offerings throughout Inner London never fail to capture the grace and serenity of Britain's most refined dining ritual.