Big Ben marking the hour, the Thames drifting past Parliament, and a quiet table laid with china cups, tea feels right at home in Westminster. This area has long been linked with British tradition, so afternoon gatherings often carry a sense of ceremony. Guests settle into plush chairs while pastries arrive and speeches occasionally follow a celebratory toast. Afternoon tea venues in Westminster are an easy choice for refined get-togethers in the neighbourhood’s posh hotels and elegant salons. Browse below and find the place where your afternoon becomes a proper London ritual.
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £1500 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 Westminster, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £65 | to £90 | per person |
| From £108 | to £250 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
Van Dyke Room at The Rubens at the Palace
in Westminster - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Even when I made some changes, they were accommodating.’
Whole Venue at Notes Coffee & Bars - Victoria
in Westminster - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had a lovely time at our engagement party at the venue!’
Meston Suite at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place
in Whitehall - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I had my baby shower at the Terrace room in August 2017.’
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 Westminster, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £132 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 90 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 30 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 50 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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