Ready for a spot of tea? Afternoon tea venues in Stratford serve up everything from dainty sandwiches and scones to a bit of local history and riverside charm. Picture sipping Earl Grey in a cosy tearoom just steps from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, or enjoying cakes and chatter in a chic hotel lounge overlooking the River Avon. Whether you fancy vintage-inspired cafés, elegant hotel parlours, or hidden gems tucked away on Chapel Street, there’s a spot to suit every taste and occasion.
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £750 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 Stratford, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £60 | to £1200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £45 | to £121 | hire fee per hour |
| From £650 | to £900 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Club Room at HWK Coffee & Bar
in Stratford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I’d highly recommend HWK Bar for anyone looking to host a private event.’
Entire Venue at The Breakfast Club Hackney Wick
in Stratford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The perfect venue and team for my birthday, so great full to all the staff.’
The Bar at Lanterna at Lanterna Fish Island
in Bow - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The space, the food and friendliness of staff was amazing! I need to come back.’
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 Stratford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 75 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £2000 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:
| Restaurant | prices average £150 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 75 guests |
| Cafe | prices average £600 hire fee per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 90 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £750 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 80 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Stratford, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Space 2 at The Stratford Hotel - meeting room for 35 guests
Venue said: Continuing the legacy of The ST Pancras Renaissance Hotel and Chiltern Firehouse, The Stratford is a design hotel that does things differently. But instead of reviving one of London's most beautiful buildings, this time we...
Whole Venue at Kotch Pizza - restaurant for 30 guests
Venue said: Kotch! Pizza – A modern and authentic space for unique events in East London Kotch! Pizza is a contemporary, welcoming venue located in the heart of Maryland, East London, just a short walk from Maryland Station and easily...
Creative Conceptual Studio at Rift Studios - creative space for 25 guests
Venue said: The space has a simple rectangular layout, which makes it easy to adapt. You’ve got an open floor plan that works for photography and video shoots, rehearsals, small performances, DJ sets, pilates or yoga classes, workshops,
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Stratford start from £25 per person or £60 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Dining for 20+ at Lanterna Fish Island, from £25 per person
(up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The space, the food and friendliness of staff was amazing! I need to come back. My friends loved the space.’
Space 1 & 2 at The Stratford Hotel, from £60 minimum spend per event
(up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: Space 1 & 2 can accommodate up to 70 guests for business meetings, corporate parties, wedding celebrations and private events. The space features natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and is equipped with Wi-Fi, TVs,
Main Space at Thingy Café, from £500 hire fee per event
(up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: The main cafe and gallery space with 100 standing capacity and up to 60 seated. Two gender-neutral toilets, kitchen, and garden.
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