Afternoon Tea in London That"s Not Cheap But Not Expensive Either

There are an incredible amount of afternoon teas in London - and I've tried most! This list is dedicated to the middle range which means you could find cheaper or go for the big names and pay a lot more but all on the list have an honest review to help you chose.

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•Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea

It's worth leaving central London for this Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea as the view across The River Thames have a real wow factor. The Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea is at the Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf hotel which is in Canary Wharf.More »

•Kensington Hotel

The renovated Kensington Hotel is only ten minutes walk from the South Kensington museums so it would be easy to combine a morning museum trip with a relaxing afternoon tea here. The hotel is actually four connected grand Victorian townhouses and there are many period features left to admire. Considering the hustle and bustle at the museums, a visit to Kensington Hotel's Drawing Room is a peaceful and calm oasis.More »

•St Ermin's Hotel

St Ermin's is a Victorian hotel that reopened after a full refurbishment in 2011. Afternoon tea is served in The Library is this hotel with many spy connections. St Ermin's is leading the way with hotel bee keeping in London and uses its Buckfast Bees honey harvest in late summer.More »

•Bateaux London Afternoon Tea Cruise

If you'd like to enjoy some London sightseeing while indulging in posh tea and cakes then this is the option for you. The cruise starts in central London and you'll pass the London Eye before continuing past the Tower of London and under Tower Bridge.More »

•Chesterfield Mayfair

The Chesterfield Mayfair serves afternoon tea in the Conservatory or Butler's Retreat restaurant.

The traditional afternoon tea is most popular but you can upgrade to the Champagne afternoon tea or indulge in the Chocolate Lovers afternoon tea. Children are always welcome and there is a Little Prince and Princess afternoon tea menu too.More »

•The Orangery at Kensington Palace

For a traditional afternoon tea where you can dine in a palace and wear sneakers, you must visit the Orangery at Kensington Palace. How often can you say that you dined in a palace? There are different options but the basic afternoon tea comes in under £20 so I have included The Orangery on the Cheap Afternoon Teas list too.More »

•St James's Hotel and Club

 This luxury boutique hotel offers a gluten-free afternoon tea and I compared it to the standard offering and really couldn't tell the difference.More »

•108 Marylebone Lane Afternoon Tea

 This is another venue that offers gluten-free afternoon tea so I tried the 'Healthy' option with lower dairy and sugar too. I can confirm this too was exceptional and, at last, those who need a gluten-free diet can enjoy really good quality cakes.More »

•Royal Horseguards

This five star London hotel is close to Trafalgar Square and I've visted twice: with adult friends and with my young daughter for a children's tea. I like the venue and staff do their best to make everyone feel welcome. Music is provided by a harp player positioned just outside The Lounge and it is wondrous to discover her location and enjoy your final cup of tea listening to the music.More »

•London Hilton Park Lane - Chocolate Afternoon Tea

Podium Restaurant at The London Hilton on Park Lane offers 'Confessions of a Chocoholic' - a chocolate afternoon tea menu. The traditional tiered cake stand overflows with chocolate goodies such as freshly baked chocolate chip scones served with home made chocolate praline spread, chocolate cupcakes and miniature chocolate fancies. What a sugar rush!More »