London: Afternoon Tea at The Ritz Carlton
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 11:30 - 19:30
The Vibe:The definitive London afternoon tea 🫖
Held beneath the gilded chandeliers of the Palm Court, tea at The Ritz has been a London institution since 1906. A live pianist, a strict dress code, and the most photographed afternoon tea table in the country make booking months ahead standard.
Piano notes drift over Louis XVI interiors; tea pours from polished silver. A waiter adjusts a linen napkin as scones arrive warm, still wrapped in their own embroidered towel.
- • Afternoon tea served at The Ritz since 1906
- • The Palm Court is Grade II listed for its Louis XVI interior
- • Frequently cited as London's most iconic tea experience
Persona Fit
- 💕 Couples: The definitive special-occasion booking
- 🎁 Gift-experience seekers: Milestone celebration default
- 👵 Seniors: Traditional service at its most polished
- 🎂 Birthday parties: Accommodates advance dietary and cake requests
Highlights
- Tea service in the Grade II listed Palm Court
- Live pianist during most sittings
- Strict formal dress code including jackets for men
- Five daily sittings — limited capacity per seating
- Ritz's signature Royal English Breakfast blend — Hidden Gem
Sarah Riches
Our London Local Expert
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