Budget Afternoon Tea in London

You don't need to spend £70+ per person for a genuinely good afternoon tea in London.

Department Store Options

Fortnum & Mason's smaller tea offerings and several department store cafes offer quality afternoon tea well under the top hotel prices, often bookable closer to your visit date too.

Museum & Gallery Cafes

Several museum and gallery restaurants run a simpler, more affordable afternoon tea — good quality without the ceremony premium.

Tips

• Look for "traditional" rather than "champagne" afternoon tea options to keep the price down.
• Weekday afternoons are cheaper and less crowded than weekends at most venues.