Afternoon Tea
The 5 Best Bottomless Afternoon Tea in London
Free-flowing fizz and tiered stands: where to find the best bottomless afternoon tea in London.
In short: our top picks are Sketch, The Ampersand Hotel and B Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Afternoon tea is civilised; bottomless afternoon tea is a party in a twinset. When the fizz keeps coming alongside the scones, an afternoon can quietly become an evening. These are the rooms doing bottomless afternoon tea in London with real style, rather than a sad glass of prosecco and a teabag.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch | Mayfair | ££££ |
| The Ampersand Hotel | South Kensington | £££ |
| B Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour | £££ | |
| Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration | Mayfair | £££ |
| The Ampersand Hotel | South Kensington | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Sketch
Why we pick itAfternoon tea in the dreamlike pink Gallery, with free-flowing fizz; as much theatre as tea.
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The Ampersand Hotel
Why we pick itA science-and-nature themed bottomless tea in a pretty drawing room; playful and generous.
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B Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Why we pick itBottomless tea aboard a vintage Routemaster as it tours the sights; a only-in-London afternoon.
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Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration
Why we pick itA Victorian-explorer themed tipsy tea with bottomless tipples; eccentric, fun and well done.
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The Ampersand Hotel
Why we pick itA science-themed bottomless afternoon tea in South Kensington.
Before you book
Most bottomless sittings run to a time limit, usually around two hours, so arrive on time to make the most of it. Go with a group; it is far more fun. And eat the sandwiches before the fizz takes hold, or you will regret skipping them later.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Sketch is our editor's choice: Afternoon tea in the dreamlike pink Gallery, with free-flowing fizz; as much theatre as tea. Sketch, The Ampersand Hotel and B Bakery Afternoon Tea Bus Tour lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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