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 April 2026:
| From £500 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £60 | per person |
| From £50 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 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 Cote 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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in April 2026
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