Afternoon Tea
Bridgerton-Inspired Afternoon Teas in London
Where to find London's only officially licensed Bridgerton afternoon tea, plus five grand, Regency leaning rooms that capture the same mood without the Netflix branding.
In short: our top picks are The Lanesborough, Old Royal Naval College, the Colonnades and The Goring. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Only two afternoon teas in London can actually use the name Bridgerton with permission. Everything else claiming the connection is trading on Regency ballrooms, string quartets and pastel macarons, which is a look plenty of historic London hotels already had before the show existed. We have separated the two properly licensed experiences from the rest, and been honest about which is which. The unlicensed rooms below earn their place because the aesthetic genuinely lines up, gilded ceilings, formal afternoon dress, the sense of stepping into a ball rather than a cafe, not because we are pretending Netflix signed off on the scones.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Lanesborough | Hyde Park Corner | ££££ |
| Old Royal Naval College, the Colonnades | Greenwich | £££ |
| The Goring | Belgravia | ££££ |
| The Orangery at Kensington Palace | Kensington | £££ |
| The Ritz London, Palm Court | Piccadilly | ££££ |
| Rosewood London, Mirror Room | Holborn | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Lanesborough
Why we pick itCreated in partnership with Netflix and Shondaland for the show's fourth season, this is the only hotel tea in London with genuine Bridgerton branding. Pastries reference specific characters and moments from the current season, served beneath the hotel's neoclassical domed glass roof, with prices starting at £92 per person.
Worth knowingThe dining offer is in transition since Céleste lost its star and closed, so check what is actually running rather than booking on the old reputation.
Officially licensed Bridgerton afternoon tea
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Old Royal Naval College, the Colonnades
Why we pick itThis one carries the Bridgerton name officially and is served al fresco under the same historic colonnades where scenes from the show have actually been filmed, tea supplied by British specialist Hope and Glory. It costs £65 for adults and £30 for children, with a Champagne or Prosecco upgrade available.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea on the Colonnades
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The Goring
Why we pick itThere is no Netflix branding here, but a triple tiered tea served on the private veranda overlooking the garden, followed by a round of croquet with an expert on hand, is about as close as London gets to the show's leisurely aristocratic afternoons without paying a licensing fee. The croquet sessions run on Thursdays.
Worth knowingThe restraint reads as staid if you are used to contemporary luxury, and the Dining Room is deliberately traditional rather than experimental.
Regency garden tea with croquet, no official Bridgerton tie
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The Orangery at Kensington Palace
Why we pick itBuilt as an actual Georgian orangery for Queen Anne, this room does not carry any Bridgerton branding but gives you the real architecture the show is imitating, right down to a Victoria sponge on the menu. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm, with last entry at 4.30pm.
Georgian royal orangery, no official Bridgerton tie
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The Ritz London, Palm Court
Why we pick itAgain, no licensing deal, but the Palm Court's gilt columns, chandeliers and resident pianist are as close to a Bridgerton ballroom as any working dining room in London gets. Jacket and tie are required for men, and booking weeks ahead is standard practice here regardless of the theme.
Gilded Louis XVI ballroom setting, no official Bridgerton tie
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Rosewood London, Mirror Room
Why we pick itThe current tea here is actually built around Monet rather than Bridgerton, but the low lit, mirror lined room itself has the same dressed up, candlelit grandeur that draws people to the show, making it worth a look if you want the mood without the specific storyline.
Opulent mirrored dining room, no official Bridgerton tie
Before you book
The Lanesborough’s official tea is the one to book if the licensing matters to you, and it should be reserved several weeks ahead given the show’s popularity. The unaffiliated grand hotel rooms are generally easier to get into with a week or two’s notice, and most require smart dress rather than fancy dress, so leave the tiaras at home unless a venue specifically invites them.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Lanesborough is our editor's choice: Created in partnership with Netflix and Shondaland for the show's fourth season, this is the only hotel tea in London with genuine Bridgerton branding. Pastries reference specific characters and moments from the current season, served beneath the hotel's neoclassical domed glass roof, with prices starting at £92 per person. The Lanesborough, Old Royal Naval College, the Colonnades and The Goring lead the guide, with 6 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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