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Royal Afternoon Tea in London

07/29/19 | British High Tea, Delicious Eats, London

Small Tea Sandwiches at Royal Afternoon Tea

There are a few things when moving to London that I was really excited about and that list included red phone booths and afternoon tea.    What I came to realize, is afternoon tea as an everyday occurrences is nearly identical to an afternoon coffee in New York but once in a while sitting down for a proper, old school tea is lovely.  Thus, when my family was in town in early July for Wimbledon I booked us a table for Royal Afternoon Tea at InterContinental Park Lane. 

I had been to this tea before with a friend so I knew it was something my parents and grandmother would love.  For a flat price you are seated in the cozy Wellington Lounge, complete with a live piano player, and are treated to what the menu describes as a A twist on the English Classic [taking]  inspiration from ingredients across the Commonwealth countries visited by Her Majesty The Queen over the last 70 years.”

You start with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne and then choose your tea for the savory part of the menu.  When the tea is serve the tiers of sandwiches come out, inspired by Canada, Scotland, England, New Zealand, and Jamaica.   My favorite was the Scottish salmon, cucumber, cream cheese, basil bread and the Poached chicken, apple, tarragon, beetroot bread – so tasty!  Then it is an interlude of scones, both raisin and plain, served with homemade Devon clotted cream and strawberry preserve which was to die for.  

Menu at Royal Afternoon TeaChampagne at Royal Afternoon TeaEnglish Breakfast at Royal Afternoon TeaBeef and Mashed Potatoes at Royal Afternoon TeaTea Sandwiches at Royal Afternoon Tea

 

As if that was not enough food, you get to choose a different tea for the dessert round of Royal Afternoon Tea (though four of the five us just kept with our original orders) and then the dessert trays arrived – or as the Brits call it, the pudding.  There were five options, again, from all of the Commonwealth countries, and I particularly liked the Bronte’s pistachio roll sponge with pomegranate confit and the Cold guava cheesecake with lime.  So tasty, take a look: 

Scones at Royal Afternoon TeaDesserts at Royal Afternoon TeaFamily Shot at Royal Afternoon Tea

It was a very enjoyable afternoon and even better than the first time that I went as it was my Dad’s birthday and the piano player sang him happy birthday!  (And you may recognize the outfit, I featured it a few weeks ago on Fashion Friday here).  My only regret was that we could not also have the High Coffee  too, especially as it was paired with chocolate – but a great reason to go back!

 

Would you go to Royal Afternoon Tea? 

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Comments

  1. Lucy says

    August 2, 2019 at 8:51 am

    This looks like a lovely day and is definitely something I would want to do when I visit London!

    Love,
    Lucy

  2. Gentry says

    July 31, 2019 at 6:40 am

    What a cool experience! I had a layover in London a few weeks ago and now I’m itching to travel back and spend some time experiencing the city!

  3. Elizabeth says

    July 30, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Why are those countries chosen? I saw the adorable maple leaf on top of one of the desserts and wondered why until I read on.

    Looks like a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

  4. Mel Hwang says

    July 30, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    OMG! This post has officially made me hungry! I’m headed to London next month and can’t wait!

    xx, mel
    http://melinspired.com/summer-vitamin-d/

  5. Molly says

    July 30, 2019 at 10:57 am

    Yes I would go to afternoon tea, especially when bubbles are part of the menu.

    Such a nice way to spend the afternoon and the food looks so yummy and the place really posh…

    So British of you Kelly.

  6. Aimee says

    July 30, 2019 at 9:43 am

    Those desserts look too pretty to eat.

    I have done high tea at the Plaza hotel in New York City but this one is over the top. I will have to make sure I get to experience it next time I am in London.

  7. Lucy says

    July 30, 2019 at 7:32 am

    This looks like such a lovely experience and so tasty, yum!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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