Name: The Athenaeum Hotel And Residences
Address: 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7499 3464
Price range: From £269

An expertly crafted festive afternoon tea

Step in from the winter bustle and enjoy a festive afternoon tea at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences. It is a truly substantial, seasonal treat and the perfect pause after a day of Christmas shopping or a wander through Winter Wonderland. Settle into the warmth as you’re served plenty of delicate sandwiches, along with plain and Christmas-spiced scones, followed by pretty, hand-crafted cakes and pastries that offer a joyful nod to the season.

For an extra touch of celebration, why not add a glass of sparkling English wine? It’s the ideal way to toast this magical time of year.

Festive afternoon tea menus

Starting at £60 per person, our festive afternoon tea features unlimited teas and sandwiches. Options include Maldon Cured Smoked Salmon with horseradish crème fraiche, Coronation Chicken with fresh coriander on khobez bread and Singaporean Kaya Eggs on overnight sourdough. After indulging in warm Christmas-spiced scones, served with Tiptree jam and English clotted cream, enjoy our sweet fancies with a festive twist. Sample a delicious gingerbread house, ‘Swan Lake’ chocolate brownie and Mont Blanc snowball.

Options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free available. Please let us know dietary requirements on booking.

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A ritual as unique as you

The ritual builds on the hotel’s ethos of “Stay Individual”. Guided by our team, guests explore 45 bespoke ingredients — crafted by renowned Master Tea Blender Alex Probyn — including English-grown tea from Cornwall by Tregothnan, and seasonal botanicals like cherry black, coconut fruit and rose petals. Or, why not try Emelyne’s Christmas tea blend? After a few thoughtful questions, your perfect blend is revealed.

The blending experience package includes a unique cocktail that builds on the seasonal flavours of the afternoon tea dining experience, while your tea is delicately blended, with both an alcoholic and non-alcoholic option. To include the blending experience upgrade, Afternoon Tea costs £70 per person.

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Bottomless Afternoon Tea

Upgrade your afternoon tea experience with bottomless prosecco. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, cakes, pastries and traditional scones with free flowing prosecco for 90 minutes for an additional £20.

Cream Tea

A lighter version of the classic afternoon tea, cream tea includes traditional homemade scones with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, served with your choice of artisan tea and priced £15 per person.

Make Your Booking

Alternatively, please email 116@athenaeumhotel.com or call 020 7499 3464.

Gift Vouchers

Afternoon Tea for two or more makes a perfect gift for a loved one celebrating a special occasion. Treat them to a quintessentially British experience with one of our gift vouchers.