Afternoon tea venues in Covent Garden are more than a tradition. From sunlit tearooms behind bustling piazzas to elegant hotels serving up scones and clotted cream, this neighborhood does teatime in serious style. Planning a birthday, baby shower, or just a treat-yourself day? There’s a table here with your name on it. No guesswork, no waiting lists. Just real venues, live availability, and that Covent Garden magic. Time to spill the tea and maybe some jam.
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £1500 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 Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £650 | to £3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £60 | per person |
| From £1750 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill
in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I booked Maxwells for my sisters surprise birthday party.’
The Judges Chamber at Browns Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great private dining room!’
Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We didn’t have to wait long for anything and the waiter was consistently attentive...’
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 Covent Garden, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 85 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 70 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 65 guests |
| Bar | prices average £550 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £3300 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 110 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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