Step into a world of whimsical delights with the best themed afternoon teas, where every bite is part of the adventure!
Whether you’re sipping tea in a fairytale wonderland, indulging in a Harry Potter-inspired feast, or enjoying a vintage 1920s spread, themed afternoon teas bring creativity and magic to this beloved tradition.
Expect beautifully designed treats, playful decorations, and immersive experiences that transport you to another world. From storybook characters and movie-inspired settings to seasonal and festive themes, each afternoon tea is a unique experience bursting with charm. Enjoy themed sandwiches, creatively decorated cakes, and beautifully crafted drinks, making every sip and bite an Instagram-worthy moment!
Perfect for birthdays, special celebrations, or just a fun day out, themed afternoon teas are a must-try for anyone who loves food with a side of imagination. So, pick your theme and get ready for a tea-time adventure!
Best Themed Afternoon Tea Near Me
Peter Pan at Aqua Shard
Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY
Aqua Shard serves afternoon tea daily. The current afternoon tea is inspired by the adventures of Peter Pan on the island of Neverland.
Drawing on popular motifs from J.M Barrie’s much-loved novel, the afternoon tea is a fitting tribute to the author and his fictional characters.
To start, you will enjoy a savoury selection of finger sandwiches with a creative twist, including a chicken sandwich topped with crispy bacon wrapped in paper denoting the four ‘Lost Boy Rules’, and an ‘Enormous Mushroom Chimney’ – mushroom-shaped bread inspired by the mushroom stools ‘of charming colour’ in Neverland.
Quintessentially British warm scones are hidden within a special treasure chest, accompanied by sweet apricot marmalade as well as coconut clotted cream.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tea at One Aldwych
1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
Fizzy lifting drinks, snozzberry jam, chocolate swudge milkshake mixed by waterfall – it must be the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea at London’s One Aldwych. The hotel is located in London’s theatre land and the food on offer is magical!
From not-quite-as-it-seems salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast beef and horseradish, then there’s fluffy candy floss and a box stacked high with cakes, sweets, marshmallows and creams. The drinks are equally as exciting with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, juicing room mix or water pistol punch cocktails, or fizzy lifting Champagne.
The scones come with snozzberry jam and clotted cream – keeping everything in line with Roald Dahl’s famous story.
Chicken wing afternoon tea at Randy’s Wing Bar
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 28 East Bay Lane, Here East, London E15 2GW
Randy’s Wing Bar in Hackney Wick has created the ultimate afternoon tea for lovers of all things wings.
Art afternoon tea at Rosewood London
252 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EN
A visual feast of an afternoon tea inspired by a current London exhibition. Comprised of typically abstract-looking pastries.
Visit the website for reservations
Science afternoon tea at The Ampersand Hotel
10 Harrington Road, London, SW7 3ER
Taking inspiration from the nearby Science Museum, their afternoon tea arrives in a cloud of dry ice, under which you’ll find marbled ‘planet’ macarons; astronaut-shaped chocolates; dinosaur biscuits to excavate from chocolate soil; and teapot-tails to boot.
Japanese afternoon tea at Ginza St James
15 Bury Street, SW1Y 6AL
Enjoy a selection of mainly savoury bites, such as spider rolls, wagyu sliders, and crab croquettes, washed down with premium-grade green tea.
Afternoon tea takes place in the modern surrounds of the restaurant, with its sleek marble sushi bar, pale woods and monochrome furnishings.
Indian-inspired afternoon tea at Cinnamon Bazaar
28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS
This is a colourful, Indian-inspired afternoon tea that includes sweet treats and wonderfully warming masala chai.
The bespoke menu has been created by legend of the culinary world, Vivek Singh, and Great British Bake Off star Tamal Ray.
Please visit the website for further details
Romeo and Juliet Afternoon Tea at the Swan
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
Adding a theatrical twist to traditional afternoon tea in London, Swan’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ afternoon tea is inspired by the beauty and lyricism of Shakespeare’s great romantic tragedy.
Enjoy sweet treats such as a rose by any other name and under a medler tree with wonderful view.
Charbonnel et Walker Afternoon Tea at May Fair Kitchen
Stratton St, London W1J 8LT
Find treats from chocolatiers Charbonnel et Walker as part of the sumptuous chocolate afternoon tea at May Fair Kitchen. Alongside traditional finger sandwiches, such as roast beef with horseradish and smoked salmon with cream cheese, you’ll uncover chocolate truffles, tiramisu and doughnuts with chocolate sauce.
Game of Thrones Afternoon Tea at Ballygally Castle, County Antrim
Coast Rd, Ballygalley, Larne BT40 2QZ
Ballygally Castle in Ireland’s County Antrim is located amid some seriously dramatic scenery. So dramatic, in fact, that it’s been used as a location in the hit TV series Game of Thrones.
With the food on the menu named after some of our favourite characters from the show like Jon Snow cakes, Arya’s Madeleines and more guests are immersed in the wonderful world of Westeros.
Sushi and Asian Tapas Afternoon Tea at Inamo Covent Garden
11-14 Hanover Pl, London WC2E 9JP
Make you tea extra special with an hour of bottomless fizz and tuck into an array of delights, crispy panko prawns, minted lamb & spring onion yakitori, chicken lollipops, inamo’s signature Dragon Roll and more, with a separate vegetarian menu available.
On the sweet side, you’ll be served fun and delicious passionfruit lollipops, mini white & dark chocolate mousse and more.
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Map Maison Tapas Afternoon Tea
321 Kingsland Rd, Dalston, London E8 4DL
MAP Maison is a cute neighbourhood bar in Dalston full of floral touches and vintage furniture.
The East London spot serves up a quirky London afternoon tea in the form of cakes, pastries and the choice of either bubbles or one of their renowned cocktails.
The Mind Palace
Doyle’s Opticians, ground floor of the West 12 Shopping Centre, W12 8PP
As well as the bar’s cocktail experience where you’ll solve puzzles in return for booze, The Mind Palace also serves up a Sherlock inspired afternoon tea.
Once you’ve solved the mini-mystery, you can tuck into a selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones served with cream and jam, and Sherlock-inspired sweet treats such as the 221B Brownie and a delicious Deerstalker Cookie.
Visit the website for further details of prices and how to book
Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
Victoria Coach Station or Trafalgar Square, London
Treat your little ones to a special Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour.
You can enjoy many Peppa Pig themed treats such as a Grandpa Pig’s Chicken & Tomato burger bun or Suzy Sheep’s Chocolate Truffle Sprinkled with confetti.
Runs Thursday – Sundays
Italian Afternoon Tea with Prosecco for Two at Veeno
Various locations
Delight in a traditional afternoon tea experience with a unique Italian inspired twist.
Tuck into a tempting array of sugar sweet nibbles and savoury delights at one of a range of Veeno Italian Wine Cafés dotted throughout the UK.
Visit the website for further details
Indian Afternoon Tea for Two at Soho Wala
21 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HL
Get ready for an array of sweet and savoury delights with this Indian Afternoon Tea for two.
Located at the brand-new Soho Wala in the 5* Courthouse Hotel, you’ll be surrounded by contemporary, vibrant décor, matching the exquisite food on offer.
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Burger Bites Superior Afternoon Tea
1 Adelaide Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW3 3QE
Traditional sandwiches and scones are out; enjoy six delicious mini burgers from the eclectic pick ‘n’ mix menu, homemade burger cupcakes and cakes (plus tea or coffee for two people)
Whiskers and Cream Cat Cafe
593 Holloway Rd, Archway, London N19 4DJ
Relax and unwind with their incredible cats whilst indulging in artisan drinks, light bites or even better still treat yourself to an incredible afternoon tea.
Whiskers & Cream only uses the finest ingredients to ensure your afternoon tea is of the highest quality.
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South African Inspired Afternoon at B Bar, London
43 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PP
Afternoon tea consists of traditional and Amarula scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of cakes and pastries, and a selection of sandwiches.
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The Mad Hatter Oxford
43 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA
Head to the Mad Hatter Oxford for a tipsy afternoon tea. This one certainly pulls out all of the stops with salmon sandwiches, savoury tarts and pastries, scones with clotted cream and jam and a cocktail in a quirky teapot to share.
This is available to both to eat in or take away, and with optional extras to make your day. Booking in advance is required via [email protected]
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Alice’s Queen of Hearts Tea at Taj 51
51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6BS London
The brand-new Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea features beautifully designed pastries and scrumptious savoury treats inspired by the foul-tempered monarch from the beloved children’s classic Alice in Wonderland.
Some of the sweet temptations down the rabbit hole include Off With Their Heads – a delicious banana moelleux with a raspberry crémeux dress; Running Late – a strawberry pocket watch macaron, intrinsically decorated with milk chocolate piping; Checkmate – a redcurrant and chocolate Battenberg cake in the style of a classic checker board.
Vegetarian and vegan versions of the tea are also available upon request 48 hours in advance.
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The Chesterfield
35 Charles St, London W1J 5EB
From the smoking pink lemonade, to the delicious sweetshop-themed cakes – The Chesterfield’s whimsical afternoon tea is sure to bring you to a world of pure imagination.
Scrumptious chocolate scones and finger sandwiches are accompanied by an impressive tea list. The afternoon tea is suitable for Halal. There is also a children’s option.
Children’s Afternoon Tea – There’s a selection of ham and cheese, chocolate, cucumber and cream cheese, egg mayonnaise and jam sandwiches; fruit and chocolate chip scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam; delicious pastries and delights, milkshake or tea.
Adults Afternoon Tea – Sandwiches include honey roast ham with cheddar cheese and tomato chutney; Scottish smoked salmon with chive cream cheese. Freshly baked chocolate chip scones served with Cornish clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam; Coca-Cola slice; Reece’s peanut butter cup; Drumstick macaroon; Strawberry liquorice allsorts cheesecake; Blue raspberry and bubblegum battenberg; Giant jazzies!
The Potion Room at Cutter & Squidge
20 Brewer Street, W1F 0SJ
The potions master will arrive and take you on a spellbinding journey, mix your own potions and see it magically transform before you eat and drink your concoctions.
Yorkshire pudding, scones, butterscotch biscuits, sandwiches and the Galaxy Juice potion with hibiscus, passion fruit, and unicorn tear tea.
As well as offering a fantastic experience we have a wide range of different afternoon tea packages for you to choose from.
They have party packages that are suitable for eight years and above.
Visit the website for further details
The Georgian House Hotel
35 – 39 St George’s Dr, Pimlico, London SW1V 4DG
Venture down to the Pimlico Pantry of the Harry Potter themed Georgian House Hotel and take part in an immersive dining experience.
Enjoy a three-course afternoon tea filled with mystery and magic.
You can upgrade your wizard experience with bottomless bubbles or a cocktail made with a mix of frozen crystals, druid’s water and ancient red fairy dust for a mystical moment you will never forget!
Private Afternoon Tea at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour
Warner Brothers Studio, Watford WD25 7LR
Get the whole magical experience with a studio tour and a refectory-style afternoon tea right on the premises. Stop by the Food Hall and enjoy an afternoon tea spread of finger sandwiches, mini Scotch eggs, and a brie and leek tart for savouries.
Sweets include scones, treacle tart and a take on Dumbledore’s favourite sweet a lemon sherbet cupcake.
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The Cauldron
57a Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 1LH
A bewitching afternoon tea experience where you use working magic wands to brew interactive teas and taste treats.
During your time with us you will brew two different types of interactive teas, the first of which focuses on transfiguration and second of which has been designed to encourage experimentation.
Your Wizard Afternoon Tea Experience includes a scone and a carefully curated selection of sandwitches, and desserts.
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The Hansom, King’s Cross
Euston Road, NW1 2AR
Visit one of the franchise’s most famous locations, King’s Cross station, where Harry caught the Hogwarts Express steam train from platform 9 ¾.
Enjoy afternoon tea in the Hansom Lounge at St Pancras Renaissance hotel in parts of the original rail station.
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Durham Cathedral, Durham
The College, DH1 3EH
Durham Castle was used in many of the Hogwarts scenes.
You can enjoy a traditional selection of afternoon tea goodies including finger sandwiches, mini scones and homemade cakes in the Undercroft whilst enjoying the beautiful architecture.
Visit the website for further details
The Wizard Exploratorium
26 Greek Street, W1D 5DE
A bewitching afternoon tea experience where you use working magic wands to brew interactive teas and taste fantastical treats.
Wizard Afternoon Tea at the Wands & Wizard Exploratorium is a brand interactive tea-brewing experience where you step into the imagined worlds of your childhood through the subtle science of tea brewing, molecular gastronomy, and technology.
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Matilda Afternoon Tea
New Park Manor, Lyndhurst Road, New Forest, SO42 7QH
The much-loved, timeless tale of Matilda has been brought to life through words, screen, theatre and now food.
The story of a very small and very smart little girl who, through bravery, sheer determination, and a little help from her friends, overcomes the much bigger bullies in her life and changes her story for the better
For The Adults – The afternoon tea experience has been lovingly crafted to celebrate the magical foodie moments from the Matilda story, allowing you to share in all the surprise and delight of the tale together and create wonderful family memories.
Not to spoil the surprise, but they guarantee that the “Brucie chocolate cake” will be one to remember.
For The Youngsters – The creation of the children’s afternoon tea is an experience to treasure featuring a selection of treats, inspired by Matilda’s magical foodie moments.
The eagerly anticipated children’s afternoon tea is served alongside Matilda themed activity sheets for children to enjoy during service, or to continue the experience at home.
The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea At the Franklin
24 Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2DB
Perpetual dreamers, daring adventurers, and seekers of friendship, slip on your sparkling ruby slippers and embark on a journey of magical discovery.
Follow the yellow brick road to the Wicked Wizard of The Franklin Afternoon Tea, where the beloved tale unfolds in an enchanting, fairy-tale experience that sweeps you away from the plains of Kansas to the technicolour wonder of Oz.
On the winding path to the Emerald City, draw courage from the tangy lemon meringue tart of The Lion, embrace your heart with The Tin Man tiramisu, and awaken wisdom with The Scarecrow’s velvety chocolate mousse ice cream.
While there’s no place like home, you won’t want to miss this mouth-wateringly charming adventure.
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