Afternoon Tea
The 4 Best Vegan Afternoon Tea in London
Plant-based scones, sandwiches and patisserie: where to take the best vegan afternoon tea in London.
In short: our top picks are La Suite West, Farmacy and Saint Aymes. 4 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Vegan afternoon tea has come a long way from an apologetic plate of fruit. The best London rooms now do a full plant-based stand, finger sandwiches, warm scones and proper patisserie, that you would never know was vegan. These are the places doing it brilliantly.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| La Suite West | Bayswater | £££ |
| Farmacy | Notting Hill | £££ |
| Saint Aymes | Maida Vale | ££ |
| The Tea Terrace | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
La Suite West
Why we pick itA fully vegan hotel afternoon tea overseen by a celebrated plant-based chef; the real benchmark.
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Farmacy
Why we pick itA stylish plant-based room doing a generous vegan tea; wholesome without being worthy.
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Saint Aymes
Why we pick itA gilded, Instagram-famous cafe with a lovely vegan tea option; pretty and indulgent.
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The Tea Terrace
Why we pick itA characterful tea room with a solid vegan stand; good value and centrally placed.
Before you book
Always book the vegan option ahead; many kitchens make it to order rather than keeping it on standby. Flag any other allergies when you reserve. And go to the rooms that take it seriously, not the ones treating it as an afterthought; the difference is night and day.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
La Suite West is our editor's choice: A fully vegan hotel afternoon tea overseen by a celebrated plant-based chef; the real benchmark. La Suite West, Farmacy and Saint Aymes lead the guide, with 4 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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