Afternoon tea is practically a London ritual, and Piccadilly sits right at the heart of the tradition. Elegant hotels, historic salons, and quietly glamorous lounges line the streets between Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, where tiered cake stands and polished silver teapots still make an entrance. Planning a celebration, birthday gathering, or relaxed catch-up with friends feels especially fitting here. If you’re browsing afternoon tea venues in Piccadilly, you’ll find spaces ready for long conversations, clinking china, and a final round of pastries before the bill arrives.
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £2250 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 Piccadilly, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £55 | to £80 | per person |
| From £600 | to £3240 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino's
in St James - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We absolutely loved our experience in the Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino’s!’
Main Restaurant at The King's Head Pub
in Mayfair - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were really accommodating for our private event and helped to ensure everything ran smoothly.’
Andes Room at Gaucho Piccadilly
in Mayfair - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The private room decor was very eye pleasing. And even the open dining area looked really nice.’
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 Piccadilly, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £7000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Dining Room | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 60 guests |
| Cafe | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 10 and 80 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £1680 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 60 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Piccadilly, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Clarges Suite at Flemings Mayfair, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 24 guests
Venue said: The room receives natural daylight and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets. Ideal for: Corporate teams and private dining groups seeking a polished, seated dinner in an intimate, conversational setting.
Amalfi Room at Theo Randall - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: Choose from the Puglia Dining Room for up to 18 guests or the Amalfi Dining Room for up to 40 guests. Both private dining rooms can be connected to accommodate up to 58 guests.
The Graham Bell Room at Brown's Hotel - function room for 14 guests
Venue said: Brown’s Hotel offers six meeting and event rooms in central London, suitable for business meetings, private events, weddings, and social gatherings. The spaces can accommodate between 8 and 120 guests and combine period features...
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Piccadilly start from £500 minimum spend per event or £700 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Main Restaurant at The King's Head Pub, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 65 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The staff were great. The manager really looked after us. Great value for money. Convenient location.’
Winchester Suite at The Washington Mayfair Hotel, from £700 hire fee per day
(up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Fully air conditioned, lined in polished ash and featuring built in, electrically operated drop down screens at either end, this room is a flexible space for your meeting in London of up to 50 people.
Group Dining at Hawksmoor Air Street, from £30 per person
(up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Group Dining is a Dining Room in Hawksmoor Air Street featuring screened bays that create semi-private dining areas. Design: The room shows art‑deco details in dark wood panelling, herringbone parquet flooring, low coffered...
Page last updated in September 2026
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