8 Best Afternoon Tea in London with a View

1. Searcys at the Gherkin

This contemporary and stylish restaurant offers sky-high afternoon tea with sweeping vistas of central London. Starting at £55 per person, the special afternoon tea menu includes sandwiches, cakes and champagne. It’s contemporary and luxurious; a go-to for an indulgent afternoon.

2. Sushi Samba Covent Garden

Perched on the famed opera terrace of the historic Grade II-listed Market Building, Sushi Samba is most known for its Japanese and South American cuisine. But its afternoon tea is just as remarkable.

This vibrant, sun-shroud restaurant also offers a wide assortment of fine teas, and a three-tiered selection of sweet and savoury dishes. At £65 per person, it also includes a glass of champagne upon arrival to get you sipping as you settle in.

3. Oblix at the Shard

Oblix at the Shard offers the best of both worlds: a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience with panoramic views of central London. The East Lounge is particularly famous for its festive afternoon tea offering—and it’s easy to see why. 

Enjoy sandwiches, pastries and an assortment of teas like Assam Breakfast, Organic Sencha and Jasmine Pearl starting at £68 per person. Add soft drinks and bottomless non-alcoholic cocktails for an additional £42 per person, or go all-out and add bottomless champagnes and cocktails at £54 per person.

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4. Aqua Shard

Perched on the 31st level of London’s tallest building, with ceiling-to-floor windows, Aqua Shard makes afternoon tea magical with their Peter Pan-themed offering. It includes a Captain Hook-inspired tea stand, finger sandwiches and warm scones hidden in a treasure chest that’ll look great on your insta story. At £70 per person, it’s a lot like Neverland—you’ll never want to leave. 

5. The Rooftop at St. James 

An oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square, The Rooftop is a famous spot to unwind and dig into contemporary European dishes. The Rooftop at St. James is also infamous for their ‘Tipple Tea’: afternoon tea served with artisan cocktails, champagne and a selection of both sweet and savoury dishes for an indulgent experience. Priced at £48 per person, it’s a memorable experience that’s well worth the price tag.

6. OXO Tower Restaurant

OXO Tower Restaurant is the ideal place to spend an afternoon sipping tea and taking in the sights. Although it runs all year round, the Christmas Afternoon Tea at the OXO Tower is something special. Inspired by The World of Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum, you can expect sumptuous sweets, a glass of bubbly champagne and brews ranging from the greatest greens to the classiest chamomiles. £60 for the champagne afternoon tea, and £50 for the traditional afternoon tea.

7. Yopo Restaurant

Most associate Yopo with live music, classy cocktails and signature South American cuisine—but the Seven Chakra afternoon tea offering is just as splendid. The unique culinary experience guides you through seven dishes built to pair perfectly with the accompanying teas—such as the Blue Aurora, delicate hibiscus & rose and vintage Ripe Pu'er. This afternoon tea experience is only available on Saturdays and starts at £65 per person.

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8. Dalloway Terrace

Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s famed character, the Dalloway Terrace is an enchanting restaurant where the only two rules are to prioritise luxury and indulgence. While it may not offer views of the London skyline, it’s still a space with a magnificent garden view and tea to match. 

Their £75 per person offering comes with an assortment of sweet treats, champagne, British sparkling wine and, of course, the finest brews in the UK.