Travel Reference
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Afternoon tea
The classic English
afternoon tea
- assorted sandwiches, scones and cream, cakes and
tarts, and, of course, lashings of tea - is available all over London. The best venues are
the capital's top hotels and most fashionable department stores; a selection of the best is
given here. Expect to spend at least £40 a head, and leave your jeans and trainers at
home - most hotels will expect “smart casual attire”, though only
The Ritz
insists on
jacket and tie. It's essential to book ahead.
Claridge's
49 Brook St Bond Street 020 7107 8886. Daily 3pm, 3.30pm, 5pm &
5.30pm.
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Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly Green Park or Piccadilly Circus 0845 602 5694.
Mon-Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-8pm.
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The Ritz
Palm Court, 150 Piccadilly Green Park 020 7493 8181. Daily 11.30am,
1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
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The Wolseley
160 Piccadilly Green Park 020 7409 6996. Mon-Fri 3-6.30pm, Sat
3.30-5.30pm, Sun 3.30-6.30pm.
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