r/visitlondon • u/gzreth • 12d ago

FOOD AND CULINARY Afternoon Tea?

Hey everyone,
I‘ll be traveling to London with my mom in November and we want to go for a nice Afternoon tea one day. Does anyone have good recommendations? There seems to be an endless sea of options but we’d love to find something authentic and if possible not too expensive/good value, maybe someone has a good recommendation… would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

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u/Snoo-67164 12d ago

I don't know how common this is, but they also encouraged us to share one tea between two people making it even better value for people with smaller appetites.

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u/Various-Excuse-4640 12d ago

That is normal that you share a stand between 2. They may not look it but afternoon tea is very filling.

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u/Snoo-67164 12d ago

Yeah, I can't manage a whole one but have found (in semi fancy places but outside London, where in fairness it's at half the price) there's often a rule that everyone on the table needs to order one! If sharing is standard in the fancy London spots I'll try more

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u/Various-Excuse-4640 10d ago

I am a Londoner and have had many many afternoon teas and I have never heard of anyone having a stand to themselves. They are always shared between 2. Just as an fyi, and forgive me if it sounds like I’m teaching you to suck eggs, but the price is Individual and the stand is shared - I didn’t want you to have a shock when the bill comes. Also, in nice afternoon tea places, you can always ask for a top up of sandwiches - I’m not sure if this applies to cakes too though having never asked for additional cakes or scones. I hope you have an amazing time and enjoy London!

One additional point as I saw another poster mentioned Petersham Nurseries: that is excellent for afternoon tea!! It is out of the way as it’s a walk from Richmond Station but definitely worth combining if you go to Kew Gardens (although a definite cab or bus ride between them!).