London afternoon tea cheaper than the RITZ?

andrewmoorcroft

Hi money savers. Family are going to London soon and i'd like to take them for a special afternoon tea but not at RITZ prices! Anyone got any sensible suggestions of other more reasonably priced hotel/resturants that do something similar? Thanks.

VickyA_2

We're going for a champagne tea at The Dorchester for £34.50 each, without champagne is £28.50. Friends who have been to both The Ritz and The Dorchester much preferred The Dorchester, and not just because it was cheaper!

Edited to add this website that has links to other establishments in London for afternoon tea.

http://www.elegant-lifestyle.com/afternoon-teas.htm

richardw

Maison Berteaux in Greek Street, for great tea and gateaux.

Jamp

Tea room on the top floor of the National Portrait Gallery has a great view and is (relatively) cheap but a bit special

enevel

Star Cafe, Penton Street. Tea 60p a cup.

lily_the_pink

Fortnum and Mason = £24 without champagne. http://www.fortnumandmason.com/about/restaurants/stjames/

andrewmoorcroft

Jamp wrote:

Tea room on the top floor of the National Portrait Gallery has a great view and is (relatively) cheap but a bit special

Went there as recommended. Not quite the ritz but much better view as you say, and they never told me off for taking my jacket off like they did when i went to the ritz! £10.50 per head. Thanks.

blondie21

VickyA wrote:

We're going for a champagne tea at The Dorchester for £34.50 each, without champagne is £28.50. Friends who have been to both The Ritz and The Dorchester much preferred The Dorchester, and not just because it was cheaper!

Edited to add this website that has links to other establishments in London for afternoon tea.

http://www.elegant-lifestyle.com/afternoon-teas.htm

How much is the Ritz now for afternoon tea ? i went about 12 years ago and it was lovely, probably wont ever be back but a most memorable occassion.

sanora

This article http://observer.guardian.co.uk/travel/story/0,,1858873,00.html from this week's Observer. It suggests the Wolseley at 160 Piccadily

Cazzywazzywoo

I have been to both the Wolsey and the Dorchester.
The Wolsey is noisy and busy, but great fro atmosphere and morning coffee.
The Dorchester is lovely and as afternoon tea should be. I went back a second time for afternoon tea and Christmas Carols which was even better.
I don't think the Dorchester is cheap but it is an experience I would recommend -and it is much easier to get a booking than the Ritz which often has to be booked up months in advance.
At the Dorchester you get tea, lots of little sandwiches and plenty of cakes too. I have done it with champagne and without -both great.
Throughly recommend it!!
I would go again given half the chance!
Cazzy

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lily_the_pink wrote:

Fortnum and Mason = £24 without champagne. http://www.fortnumandmason.com/about/restaurants/stjames/

Fantastic choice, you have good taste.