Afternoon tea venues in Paddington include hotel lounges near the station and cosy tearooms serving warm scones, finger sandwiches, and delicate cakes. Fall in love with the tiered stands, loose-leaf tea, and optional prosecco upgrades for celebrations. Many spaces cater to dietary needs and provide private tables for baby showers or birthdays. If your plan calls for clotted cream and unhurried conversation, you’re exactly where you need to be.
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £65 hire fee per hour. 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 Paddington, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £59 | to £120 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £59 | to £70 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
Lounge & Terrace at The Pilgrm
in Paddington - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The team was fantastic - attentive, friendly, and catered to our needs throughout the event.’
The Hyde Restaurant & Bar at Roseate House London
in Paddington - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful private dining space, top tier service and incredible food- highly recommend!!’
Whole Space at The Boathouse London - Paddington East
in Paddington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The team was very attentive and made great suggestions of our event to work within the space.’
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 Paddington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average £59 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 35 and 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average £1000 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:
| Hotel | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 35 and 60 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £25000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £69 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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