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 £1200 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 May 2026:
| From £750 | to £2200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £25 | to £50 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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.’
Garden Room at Outpost
in Stratford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with friendly and accommodating staff, perfect for a celebration...’
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. My friends loved 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 Stratford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £3000 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:
| Restaurant | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £173 hire fee per hour | typically around 60 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 |
| Dining Room | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 40 guests |
Page last updated in May 2026
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