Indulge in the ultimate vegan afternoon tea, where delicious plant-based treats meet classic British tradition!
Whether you’re fully vegan or just love trying new flavors, vegan afternoon tea offers a decadent selection of dairy-free delights, without compromising on taste or elegance.
Enjoy fluffy scones with plant-based cream and jam, delicate finger sandwiches with creative fillings, and beautifully crafted cakes and pastries, all made without animal products.
Many top hotels, cafés, and tearooms now offer fully vegan afternoon teas, proving that you don’t need butter or cream to create a luxurious spread!
From London’s high-end hotels to cozy countryside cafés, there’s a vegan afternoon tea for every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating, catching up with friends, or just treating yourself, this plant-powered experience is a must-try.
So, grab your teacup and enjoy a guilt-free indulgence—because vegan treats have never been this good!
Best Vegan Afternoon Tea To Enjoy
Positive Bakes
Runcorn, Cheshire
Looking to throw an afternoon tea for yourself and your loved ones? Positive Bakers offer a range of afternoon tea boxes which are both vegan and gluten-free, and are available to order for delivery in the UK.
With different options to choose from, you can get sweet vegan and gluten-free goodies for your afternoon tea, delivered right to your door.
One Aldwych
1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
At first glance a chocolate factory may not seem the place for someone with special dietary requirements, but the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory afternoon tea at One Aldwych is available in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Cake Boy
2, Kingfisher house, Juniper Dr, London SW18 1TX
With a delicious selection of speciality breads with yummy plant base filling, and the most delectable sweets selection the vegan menu has something for everyone’s taste buds, even the champagne is vegan!
Please inform them of any dietary requirements on booking.
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Bridgets Bakery
6-7 Chandos Pl, London WC2N 4HU
The B Bakery Vegan Afternoon Tea London menu includes a choice of freshly-cut sandwiches with vegan fillings, such as beetroot and cucumber, avocado and carrot roll and mixed roasted vegetables on ciabatta.
For sweet treats; vanilla panna cotta on coconut rocher, strawberry mousse verrine and a lemon drizzle slice. A unique vegan cupcake is also served alongside a classic freshly baked scone
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Egerton House Hotel
17-19 Egerton Terrace, London SW3 2BX
Relax in the sumptuous Drawing Room with a fragrant pot of loose-leaf tea. Afternoon Tea is prepared fresh daily, they do request 24 hours’ notice for any allergies or dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests.
Farmacy
74-76 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH
Inspired by afternoon-tea classics, the High Tea menu begins with a CBD infused cocktail followed by a choice of Farmaceutical or Spirit of Hemp Loose Leaf Tea.
Expect a selection of High Tea classics including delicate cucumber finger sandwiches, Mediterranean quiches, blueberry financiers, plain and multigrain scones and many more plant-based sweet & savoury delights!
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Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER
Vegan sandwiches include pickled fennel & whipped feta; apple & celeriac remoulade with watercress, there are classic scones with jam and oat panna cotta with maple caramel & pecan nuts all served with a Pot of Fortnum’s Tea.
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The Savoy
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
The Savoy’s world-famous Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed in the stunning glass-domed atrium. They have a range of over 30 teas are accompanied by classic sandwiches, homemade scones with jam, and lemon curd. They offer a vegan and vegetarian version.
Cutter & Squidge
20 Brewer St, London W1F 0SJ
Bringing the afternoon tea to your doorstep! The wheat free vegan scones are topped with crunchy demerara sugar, a classic gooey vegan brownie and sumptuous lemon loaf with strawberry pieces topped with vegan lemon buttercream and petals.
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Earthcake
71 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1ES
These afternoon tea boxes contain 4 finger sandwiches, 4 mini cakes, 1 cranberry scone, 1 plain scone and home-made vegan cream and seeded raspberry jam.
Cake and sandwich flavours are subject to change depending on seasonal ingredients.
Available for collection on Saturdays between 12pm-3.30pm.
The Comfy Duck
The Oaklands, Barton St, Laceby, Grimsby DN37 7LF
The luxurious afternoon tea at The Comfy Duck is perfect for vegans looking for something special. The vegan menu is available upon request.
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Pettigrew Tea Rooms
Castle West Lodge, Bute Park & Arboretum, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BJ
Pettigrew Tea Rooms is located at the main entrance to Bute Park in the heart of Cardiff City centre.
This proudly independent restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner events throughout the year. Get in contact in advance for their vegan menu.
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The Vegan Cakery
Fleckney, Leicester LE8 8TW
Following a delicious Amuse-Bouche an assortment of freshly prepared finger sandwiches will be served.
They have freshly baked plain and fruit scones with vegan ‘cream’ and preserves and a selection of incredible miniature cakes and pastries.
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Midland Tea Room
The Midland Hotel, Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS
As Manchester’s only setting specifically designed for, and dedicated to, afternoon tea, The Tea Room at The Midland is truly one of a kind.
Their vegan afternoon tea includes sandwiches such as Coronation tempeh, scones with soy cream, olive oil and pistachio cake and chocolate and apple macarons.
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Cuthbert’s Bakehouse
103 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TB
Cuthbert’s offer a range of vegan sandwiches and canapes including a Teriyaki sesame jack fruit and pickled sub, fresh scones, and a variety of cakes.
There is unlimited loose leaf tea, filter coffee, or a single bottle of soft drink.
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Loaf Vegan B&B
14 Riverside Rd, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2HQ
Whether you’re omnivore, veggie, vegan, dairy intolerant or looking to reduce your cholesterol, you will find a delicious option at Loaf b&b.
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The Ampersand
10 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ER
Vegan afternoon tea the Ampersand includes a leek and mushroom tart; Vegan hot dog and watercress bun; homemade cranberry & plain scones served with vegetable butter and homemade strawberry preserve.
The sweets include fruit gel squeeze tube; cherry and apricot macaron; dark chocolate spaceman and mixed tropical fruits & kiwi jelly in a petri dish plus frozen red berry and blood orange planet mousse.
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium
152-154, Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 6DG
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is a cat café like no other! Escape the worries of everyday life in the basement forest surrounded by quiet, contented cats.
A staple at Lady Dinah’s are the vegan scones with dairy free spread and jam.
Choose between raisin and plain scones. Visit the website for further details
Ham Yard
1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
Ham Yard Hotel has pushed forward with its Afternoon Tea offering by including alternative menus including healthy, reduced sugar, gluten free and vegan options.
The chefs are continually producing new ideas for extraordinary cakes, macarons, desserts, scones and home-made jams.
The Rubens at the Palace
39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
With a reputation as one of the best in London, the Rubens at the Palace also cater for a range of dietary restrictions and offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free afternoon teas.
When booking online, please note dietary requirements in the ‘special requests’ section.
The Rosebery Lounge
66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
To complement your choice of selected teas, The Rosebery serve a range of perfectly matched delicacies created by pastry chefs. Wine, Sake and Beer pairings are also available to create the ultimate experience.
Set against a stylish, contemporary backdrop, a vegan Afternoon Tea in The Rosebery at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is a truly memorable occasion.
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InterContinental London Park Lane
One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
Standing proudly on the former site of 145 Piccadilly; Her Majesty the Queen’s former childhood home.
The Wellington Lounge pays respect to its heritage by offering traditional Afternoon Tea with a modern twist for an experience fit for royalty. Ask in advance about their vegan options.
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Metrodeco
38 Upper St James’s St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1JN
Temporarily Closed, check out website for further details
Metrodeco in Brighton cater for most dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.
You must state when booking with us if anyone on your table is vegetarian, vegan or gluten intolerant.
The vegan afternoon tea includes a smashed avocado, radish and olive tapenade open sandwich, vegetable quiche, vegan scones, apple tart and turkish delight.
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Terre à Terre
71 East St, Brighton BN1 1HQ
At Terre à Terre a savoury plate is served first, followed by three tiers of sweet delights with a choice of tea or coffee.
There are steamed rice bao buns, kimchi Chinese salad, polenta plumps; tea soaked scones; polenta cake and clementine sorbet among many other delights.
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Waldorf Astoria: Peacock Alley
Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 2AB
Located in the heart of the hotel, the stylish sophistication of the new Peacock Alley will re-connect to all the glamour and traditions of the original Waldorf & Astoria Hotels in New York.
The classic place to be, from morning to night. A comfortable lounge for residents enjoy a vegan afternoon tea.
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The Hidden Lane Tea Room
Unit 8, 1103 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8ND
Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with over 30 teas to choose from and all of the cakes are made by the staff at the Tearoom. They cater for Gluten free and Vegan diets.
Afternoon Tea is available made without gluten or vegan.
Please give at least 24hrs notice.
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