Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in London

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Bridal Shower at The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We made use of the Library for the drinks reception and their Games Room for the Private Dining.’

• Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair in Mayfair - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I wish I could give the team and venue more than 5 stars!! Everything was PERFECT!’

• Private Dining Room at The Mandeville Hotel in Marylebone - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Staff and venue were great. It made the baby shower the chilled stress free afternoon I needed!’

You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Library Bar at Cinnamon Club on The Old Westminster Library 30-32 Great Smith Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
  Venue said: With exquisite food at the top of its genre, a stunning site in the heart of Westminster, and a formidable team at the helm, The Cinnamon Club is a landmark London restaurant.
• Rembrandt Suite at The Rubens at the Palace on 39 Buckingham Palace Road - 0.7 mi from centre.
  Venue said: On-site accommodation allows hosts to combine an event with overnight stays for organisers or guests. Best for: Private dining and afternoon tea, corporate dinners and receptions, milestone celebrations that require guest...
• Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo on 139 Westminster Bridge Road - 0.8 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The space is really well- decorated and perfect for chill events or meetings.’

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Salon Bleu at L'Escargot, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 22 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: The room suits intimate, seated dinners and small, formal gatherings that require a quiet, private dining environment. What guests say: The room has an old‑school French atmosphere and a cosy, slightly secluded...

• Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
  Our user said: ‘Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch!’

• Terrace at 2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia, rated 4.9/5 - terrace for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘Lovely venue for a small Christmas party. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!’

Cheap afternoon tea venues in London start from £50 hire fee per hour or £30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Private Dining/Meeting Room at Bennie Restaurant, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, value for money, staff went above and beyond to execute our event and the food was amazing!’

• The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman, from £30 per person (up to 20 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘We were able to decorate the room as we pleased and it was a great space for an event. Good value for money.’

• Terrace at 2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Great space and lovely hosts! They were so helpful...’

The typical time for afternoon tea is between 3 and 5 pm. However, since so many hotels and eateries provide it between noon and early evening, you are free to choose the time and hours of your event. Remember that many people will want to book an afternoon tea venue for the same time, so try to secure your location as far in advance as you can. You might need to reserve the space months ahead of time for some of the most in-demand venues in London.

Check out some of our tips for hosting the best afternoon tea party in London:

• Consider hosting an afternoon tea party with a theme (Victorian high tea, Vintage tea party and Jane Austen tea party are all popular options). You can also plan themed entertainment, such as quizzes about the Victorian era or other activities related to your theme, such as readings from literature, classical music, and formal dances. The event can be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. Some venues, like Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea, already offer a themed afternoon tea experience.

• Try to serve both savoury and sweet dishes along with a selection of teas (excellent options include English Breakfast, Earl Grey, peppermint, chamomile, fruit, and herbal teas). Also, why not introduce exciting new flavours to your guests' palates by taking a modern approach to this long-standing tradition. And, of course, you can also serve cocktails.

There are many places in London where you can enjoy afternoon tea - and some of them definitely are unique! These are venues that are built around a central theme, concept, or cuisine and reinterpret traditional afternoon tea in new and exciting ways. There are Asian afternoon teas inspired by Taiwanese tea houses, Scandinavian teas, Indian savoury afternoon teas, vegan options, burger-themed teas and slightly boozy cocktail teas.

If you are a literary fan, check out the Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at the Sanderson London. Also, Swan, Shakespeare's Globe offers a Midsummer Night’s Dream Tea.

Some afternoon tea venues offer a quirky approach to the atmosphere, although the menu itself may be more traditional. You can take your tea in an unusual location, such as a double-decker bus as it travels the streets of London or on a tour boat as you sail the afternoon away.