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The gold standard of afternoon tea. The Palm Court's gilded mirrors, live harp music, and impeccable finger sandwiches define the quintessential British experience.

Art Deco elegance meets modern patisserie in the Foyer. The seasonal scones and Marco Polo tea blend are exceptional.

Afternoon tea in The Promenade is pure Park Lane glamour. The champagne pairing elevates an already exceptional spread of pastries and sandwiches.
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon above the legendary Piccadilly store. The house blend teas and Welsh rarebit fingers are perfection.
Credited as one of the birthplaces of afternoon tea in London. Palm Court continues the tradition with elegance and a superb pastry selection.

The Pret-a-Portea fashion-themed afternoon tea serves cakes inspired by the latest catwalk collections. Playful, creative, and surprisingly delicious.

Opened in 1837, Brown's serves its Drawing Room tea with a sense of timeless English refinement. The Victoria sponge is the best in London.

A grand European-style cafe-restaurant on Piccadilly serving a more relaxed afternoon tea. The scones with clotted cream and the loose-leaf tea selection are outstanding.
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The gold standard of afternoon tea. The Palm Court's gilded mirrors, live harp music, and impeccable finger sandwiches define the quintessential British experience.

Art Deco elegance meets modern patisserie in the Foyer. The seasonal scones and Marco Polo tea blend are exceptional.

Afternoon tea in The Promenade is pure Park Lane glamour. The champagne pairing elevates an already exceptional spread of pastries and sandwiches.
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon above the legendary Piccadilly store. The house blend teas and Welsh rarebit fingers are perfection.
Credited as one of the birthplaces of afternoon tea in London. Palm Court continues the tradition with elegance and a superb pastry selection.

The Pret-a-Portea fashion-themed afternoon tea serves cakes inspired by the latest catwalk collections. Playful, creative, and surprisingly delicious.

Opened in 1837, Brown's serves its Drawing Room tea with a sense of timeless English refinement. The Victoria sponge is the best in London.

A grand European-style cafe-restaurant on Piccadilly serving a more relaxed afternoon tea. The scones with clotted cream and the loose-leaf tea selection are outstanding.

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