The introduction of afternoon tea, a quintessentially English tradition, is usually credited to Anna, Seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the early 19th century.

The Duchess grew hungry between an early lunch and a late dinner and conceived the idea of a separate meal, served in her boudoir in the mid-afternoon, to ward off her own and her guests’ hunger pangs. The Duchess’ early snack evolved into the afternoon tea we know today, a meal growing in popularity around the turn of the century when it became chic to eat out.

Claridge's offers a huge choice of over 30 different teas from all over the world. These are accompanied with a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, French pastries and freshly baked raisin and apple scones served with Claridge's own popular tea-infused jam and thick Devonshire clotted cream.

Afternoon Tea is available daily from 3pm to 5:30pm and reservations are essential.

£31.50 per person for Afternoon Tea £39.50 per person for Champagne Tea £49.50 per person for Taittinger Millesime 2002 Champagne Tea

Special Occasion Teas:

Claridge's High Tea (8-21 November 2008) Festive Afternoon tea (22 November 2008 - 4 January 2009)

All prices exclude a service charge of 12.5%

Voted "Best Afternoon Tea" by the Tea Guild 2006

Reservations may be made either by completing the online form located on the left or by Telephone: +44 (0)207 409 6307