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 £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 Paddington, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £59 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £550 | to £795 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 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: ‘Absolutely LOVE the venue, would recommend! The team were so lovely and helpful before and after the event.’
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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 35 and 50 guests | prices average £69 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £550 hire fee per event | typically between 35 and 50 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £15000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £69 hire fee per hour | typically around 10 guests |
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Paddington start from £500 hire fee per event or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
Lounge & Terrace at The Pilgrm, from £500 hire fee per event
(up to 35 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The drink menu was at a reasonable price with good wine and cocktail options.’
Dining Room at Lockhouse, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 55 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Great venue for a drinks and dinner party. Good value for money.’
Pullman Suite at Mercure London Paddington, from £59 hire fee per hour
(up to 8 guests seated)
Venue said: The Pullman Suite has comfortable chairs and a large table that can fit up to 8 people. It also has plenty of lighting, making it an ideal space for meetings.
Page last updated in August 2026
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