Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in South Kensington, London

Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in South Kensington, London

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Top Afternoon Tea Venues in South Kensington

Science, style, and a postcode that means business. This pocket of London sets the bar high. Afternoon tea venues in South Kensington are ready and waiting with tiered stands, warm scones, and a well-timed pour of Champagne. Sink into a grand hotel lounge near the Natural History Museum, book a chic restaurant just off Exhibition Road, or reserve an intimate private drawing room overlooking one of the garden squares. Planning a birthday, bridal shower, or an elegant catch-up before a stroll past the V&A? Take your pick below and book a table worthy of SW7.

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Book One of South Kensington's Cheap Afternoon Tea Party Spaces

Private Room 7
from £40
per person / per evening
Private Room 7
8
15
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
(6)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
The Vanderbilt is a 19th century Grade II listed building combining historical features and modern style. This hotel is less than five minutes’ walk from the world famous Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and
Private Room 8
from £40
per person / per evening
Private Room 8
8
12
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
(6)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Room is equipped with the latest technology and free high-speed WiFi. It would be an ideal fit for small meetings. Our caterers will provide you and your guests with the best food and refreshment to make your event perfect.
Private Room 3
from £400
hire fee / per day
Private Room 3
12
20
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
(6)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Private Room number 3 is a modern meeting room sitting up to 12 guests. Room is equipped with the latest technology and free high-speed WiFi. It would be an ideal fit for small intimate dinners or meetings.
Private Room 6
from £400
hire fee / per day
Private Room 6
28
25
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
(6)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
Room is equipped with the latest technology and free high-speed WiFi. It would be an ideal fit for small intimate dinners or meetings. Also, the room can be set in different layouts upon request.
Cromwell Suite 3
from £400
hire fee / per day
Cromwell Suite 3
30
40
DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington
(87)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Hotel
Private space
V
Victoria M.
“Fantastic service from all staff Food was a big hit with all children and parents”
Cromwell Suite 2
from £500
hire fee / per day
Cromwell Suite 2
40
40
DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington
(87)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
R
Rayan H.
“Also, we were so thankful for the room upgrade to the one we were expecting, it was a lovely surprise!”
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Mark the Occasion in a Lovely Afternoon Tea Hotel

The Games Room
from £700
hire fee / per morning
The Games Room
30
50
The Ampersand Hotel
(107)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Hotel
Whole venue
A
Audrey
“We absolutely loved the Ampersand Hotel. The location is fantastic and the catering was great.”
Vanderbilt
from £400
minimum spend / per evening
Vanderbilt
12
25
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
(6)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
The Vanderbilt is a 19th century Grade II listed building combining historical features and modern style. This hotel is less than five minutes’ walk from the world famous Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and
Library
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Library
30
40
DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington
(87)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Function Room in a Hotel
Semi-private area
Semi-private area close to the hotel's main bar. Perfect for drinks receptions, dinners, and family get-togethers.
The Alexander Room
from £950
hire fee / per session
The Alexander Room
70
100
The Bentley London
(1)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Hotel
Private space
Our Kensington Hotel is one of London’s best-kept secrets! The Bentley Hotel London is discreetly hidden in the residential area of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, providing that feeling of being home from home.
Kings Suite
from £3500
hire fee / per day
Kings Suite
200
200
The Rembrandt Hotel
(56)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
Ideal for Christmas parties, weddings, funeral receptions, christenings and other private and corporate events. It is located in a separate area of the hotel with a dedicated reception and breakout area.
Hogsmire
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Hogsmire
40
80
The Other House
(2)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Event Space in a Hotel
Semi-private area
A
Anuja W.
“Food was excellent. I highly recommend this place if you want a special event.”
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Host a Memorable Afternoon Tea in One of South Kensington’s Charming Restaurants

Conservatoire
from £30
per person / per session
Conservatoire
50
60
Jakobs Cafe
(1)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Jakobs is a restaurant with both a bar and a private backroom space in a conservatoire. Our venue is rustic and warm, with earthy, terracotta colours, perfect for a drinks reception or informal party as well as a more intimate,
Entire Venue
from £85
per person / per session
Entire Venue
80
Macellaio RC South Kensington
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Want the place to yourself? You can book out the whole restaurant for your crew. It’s perfect for birthdays, work dos or big family gatherings. You’ll get both floors, the full menu, and a team who’ll make sure everything
The Restaurant Lounge
from £1200
hire fee / per day
The Restaurant Lounge
50
60
The Lavery
(4)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Restaurant
Private space
From one of our 14 historic Grade II-Listed galleries to our contemporary Pavilion Gallery to our ornate and characterful restaurant, we offer a range of solutions for all event requirements.
Gallery
from £700
hire fee / per session
Gallery
30
50
The Pelham Hotel
(8)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Meeting Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our largest event space, The Gallery faces Cromwell Place, and with its’ floor to ceiling windows, it reveals a beautiful view overlooking South Kensington.
Exclusive Private Hire
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Private Hire
130
180
PJ's Chelsea Brasserie
(31)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
H
Helen S.
“Beautiful venue, very attentive staff and great food.”
Entire Venue
from £15000
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
85
Myrtos by Asimakis
South Kensington Station
South Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
The room feels like a pause in motion. Pale stone tables drift across warm parquet floors, olive trees grow indoors, and soft globes of light hover like moons at dusk.
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Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in South Kensington, London

FAQs about Top Afternoon Tea Venues in South Kensington

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £750 hire fee per day. 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 South Kensington, based on Tagvenue data from March 2026:

Prices of afternoon tea venues in South Kensington
From £400 to £1200 hire fee per day
From £40 to £60 per person
From £500 to £2000 minimum spend per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated March 2026), the best options include:

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 South Kensington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (March 2026):

Small up to 30 guests prices average £400 hire fee per day
Medium between 40 and 50 guests prices average £900 minimum spend per event
Large over 70 guests prices average £3000 minimum spend per event

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