

London: Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Operating Hours:Monday - Saturday: 11:30 - 19:00. Sunday: 11:30 - 18:00
The Vibe:Tea from London's oldest tea merchant 🍵
Held in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon on the fourth floor, tea here carries the weight of Fortnum's 1707 heritage as grocer and tea merchant to the British Crown. The hotel-grade service pairs with the largest tea library in central London.
Soft Wedgwood blue walls; silver pots gleaming under linen tablecloths. The signature Eau de Nil menus rustle as diners choose from 70-plus tea blends.
- • Fortnum & Mason has traded on the same site since 1707
- • Tea Salon opened for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012
- • Holds royal warrants to the British Crown
Persona Fit
- 💕 Couples: Romantic without ostentation
- 🎁 Tea enthusiasts: Largest blend selection among London's tea rooms
- 👵 Seniors: Quiet elegance and unhurried service
- 👨👩👧 Families: Children's tea option on the menu
Highlights
- Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon on the fourth floor
- Over 70 tea blends from the in-house tea sommelier
- Traditional tea with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries
- Champagne and vegan menu upgrades
- The tea selection can be explored in the ground floor tea hall — Hidden Gem

Sarah Riches
Our London Local Expert
Table of Contents
- Piccadilly Circus Tube — three-minute walk
- Green Park Tube — five-minute walk
- Main entrance on Piccadilly
Food & Coffee Shops
Tea included — or browse 1707 Wine Bar post-tea
45 Jermyn St restaurant downstairs for dinner
Parlour on-site for ice cream stops
Tea included — or browse 1707 Wine Bar post-tea
45 Jermyn St restaurant downstairs for dinner
Parlour on-site for ice cream stops
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday afternoons for easy booking
Hack: Consult the tea sommelier — recommendations are strong and free
Hidden Gem: Take the lift from the ground floor tea hall — walking through first sets the tone
Book 3–5 weeks ahead for weekends
Best Time: Weekday afternoons for easy booking
Hack: Consult the tea sommelier — recommendations are strong and free
Hidden Gem: Take the lift from the ground floor tea hall — walking through first sets the tone
Book 3–5 weeks ahead for weekends
Photography Tips
Diamond Jubilee Salon's Wedgwood blue photographs beautifully in soft afternoon light
Tiered tea stands against patterned wallpaper give strong composition
Store façade at dusk with its clock is an iconic Piccadilly shot
Diamond Jubilee Salon's Wedgwood blue photographs beautifully in soft afternoon light
Tiered tea stands against patterned wallpaper give strong composition
Store façade at dusk with its clock is an iconic Piccadilly shot
Things To Do Nearby
Royal Academy of Arts — two-minute walk for major exhibitions
Jermyn Street — one-minute walk for heritage shopping
Green Park — five-minute walk across Piccadilly
Royal Academy of Arts — two-minute walk for major exhibitions
Jermyn Street — one-minute walk for heritage shopping
Green Park — five-minute walk across Piccadilly







