Dearest gentle reader, where do I even begin telling you all about the elegant Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough Hotel in London? If you are looking for a traditional British afternoon tea in London, it is no doubt that The Lanesborough offers one of the best. This five star hotel, located near the edge of Hyde Park is celebrating the launch of season 4 of the regency tv-series Bridgerton with a themed afternoon tea offering. A fantastic menu offering delicate sandwiches and freshly baked scones to fresh cocktails and exquisite sweet treats. You are sure to feel well taken care of with The Lanesborough who make sure the experience feels incredibly luxurious and special.
The Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough Hotel is available with or without a specially curated cocktail or a glass of champagne with prices starting at £92 per person.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough in London
I did very careful research before my trip to London to find what afternoon tea to book a table for. Eventually I settled on The Lanesborough after hearing a lot of positive thoughts about it. Furthermore, the Bridgerton theme was just a bonus. So I walked over to the hotel with high expectations but not too much of an idea of what to expect.
As soon as the lovely doormen hold the doors open for you as you arrive, it is an elevated experience inside the hotel. It can easily feel intimidating to step inside luxurious spaces. But I found everyone in the team to be incredibly friendly and helpful. I say everyone, but I did have a little cold shoulder from one person during my experience. Eventually she warmed up the second time I interacted with her so perhaps I just caught her at the wrong time. It was nothing that affected my overall experience, but I always notice little things like that as it’s always so impressive when the team behind a hotel or restaurant manage to present a great experience all together.
Overall I did have a fantastic experience here and would happily come back as soon as I’m back in London. If you are looking for an excellent British afternoon tea experience in London, I can warmly recommend The Lanesborough.
What I liked the most about the afternoon tea at The Lanesborough
- Excellent and attentive service from the restaurant team, in particular within the restaurant
- A mix of interesting and more traditional teas on the menu. After all the tea is a big part of an afternoon tea
- All the food felt fresh and well put together
- Beautiful venue with lots of natural light
- Unlimited tea where you can try as many or as few teas as you wish
- Fresh scones that were fantastic and in particular with the lemon curd and clotted cream
What I liked the least about the afternoon tea at The Lanesborough: that a bottle of sparkling water is £8.
Practical information: Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough
- Address: Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA, United Kingdom
- Nearest underground station: Hyde Park Corner
- Price: from £92/pp or £102 including a cocktail or £110 with a glass of Laurent Perrier La Cuvée
- Dress code: Smart Casual
- Entertainment: Live piano every Saturday and Sunday
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea Menu
The menu for the afternoon tea at The Lanesborough felt really well put together with great flavours and a good balance of traditional and elevated. It was great to see classic sandwiches but not just stick to the classics but include a spicy harissa chicken which was for me the best sandwich out of the three. All the cakes are such a treat to discover and enjoy. I actually got so full before getting to ‘The Lady in Silver’ that it was one of the things I had boxed up so I could take it home and it was delicious even after several hours. A big thank you to David and the rest of the team for looking after me – and even helping a solo travel girl out with taking some photos.
Sandwiches
Westcombe cheddar and spring onion
Scottish smoked salmon and caraway crème fraîche
Spicy harissa chicken and basil
Cucumber, avocado and mint
Truffled potato bun
Pastries
The Lady in Silver – Heavenly sponge with lemon, yuzu, and vanilla cream.
Benedict’s Masquerade – Chocolate and tonka mousse, hazelnut praline.
Let Love Take Flight – Silken blackberry mousse on sesame sponge, inspired by a tender Sophie & Benedict moment.
Cottage Bloom – Ginger and green apple mousse with floral accents, capturing the romance of an English garden in bloom.
Homemade Scones
Served with fruit preserves & clotted Devonshire cream
Drinks
Forbidden Love Cocktail: Another Hendrick’s gin, sweet basil water, London Essence Peach & Jasmine soda, mist of rose water.
Tea: Chinese green tea with flavour of rhubarb & vanilla and White apricot green tea.
A British afternoon tea in London is such a lovely activity, especially if you are with family or friends as it’s so nice to just sit for hours and try different foods whilst chatting away. Furthermore, I thought the Bridgerton themed afternoon tea was nicely incorporated into the experience without making it overly cheesy or less elevated. And I would return for another afternoon tea here, just to see how the menu would change but also because of how excellent the team were. If you are looking for an afternoon tea experience for your next trip to London, I would warmly recommend that you go to The Lanesborough near Hyde Park.
FAQ – Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough
Yes, there is a dress code for The Lanesborough where smart casual clothes is recommended for afternoon tea. Sportswear and trainers are generally recommended to be avoided. Personally I love dressing up for an afternoon tea as it feels part of the elegant experience!
The Lanesborough offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options for their afternoon tea menu or a specialised menu for children.
Children of up to 12 years of age can order the child-friendly afternoon tea menu for £55 per person at The Lanesborough.
The Lanesborough Hotel and their afternoon tea is located in the city centre of London by the south-eastern corner of Hyde Park near Westminster.
The Lanesborough Hotel is located right by the Hyde Park Corner underground station.
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