Royal-themed afternoon tea in London for the King's coronation

London's luxury hotels and tea rooms are pulling out all the stops to offer royal-themed Coronation Afternoon Tea experiences in honour of King Charles III's upcoming coronation at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023. With an abundance of choices available, we've handpicked some of our favourite indulgent afternoon teas to help you celebrate the bank holiday weekend in style.

 
Coronation Afternoon Tea at Haymarket Hotel

Image: Coronation Afternoon Tea, Haymarket Hotel

#FLODown: Celebrate the King's Coronation in style with a special Afternoon Tea at the chic Brumus Bar and Restaurant within the Haymarket Hotel, located in the heart of London's theatre district. Treat yourself to classic afternoon tea favourites, such as sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and a delightful raspberry Victoria sponge. Conveniently located near renowned landmarks like Trafalgar Square and St. James's Park, it's the ideal place for a pitstop on the coronation day.

Date: until 10 July 2023. Location: Haymarket Hotel, 1 Suffolk Pl, London, SW1Y 4HX. Price: form £40. Book now.

Coronation Afternoon Tea at Searcys

The Searcys Coronation Afternoon Tea at The Gherkin

#FLODown: Searcys at The Gherkin is introducing a coronation-inspired twist to its traditional afternoon tea, featuring sweet treats adorned with the coronation emblem, a pheasant pie and a sherry trifle which was the signature dessert for the Queen’s platinum jubilee. Guests can also enjoy a glass of English sparkling wine with their tea. Additionally, to celebrate the Coronation of the King, Searcys will host a variety of coronation-themed events and experiences across its restaurants, champagne bars and event venues. With a history of hosting celebrations for over 175 years, including previous coronations, Sercys promises a range of exciting experiences such as champagne masterclasses and a concert by the London Chamber Orchestra!

Date: 3-6 May 2023. Location: from £55 per person. Location: The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF. Book now.

Dolly’s Café Selfridges

Image: Dolly’s Café, Selfridges

#FLODown: Dolly's Café, located within the renowned department store, Selfridges, is rolling out the red carpet for its customers with a special coronation afternoon tea. The menu boasts an array of usual delights such as traditional finger sandwiches, warm scones, and savoury bites, but with a regal twist. Diners can relish in a sweet selection of desserts featuring a coronation emblem, along with a unique and mouth-watering commemorative HRH Coronation edible plate, with a delicious passionfruit caramel and dark chocolate ganache. Indulging in this luxurious treat is the perfect way to complete a day of shopping at Selfridges.

Date: 4 - 5 May and 8 May 2023. Location: 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB. Price: from £70 per person. Book now.

Royal Afternoon Tea at Ochre

Image: Ochre National Gallery

#FLODown: Ochre at the National Gallery, is offering an exclusive royal afternoon tea experience over three days to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. The Afternoon Tea is themed around the King's favourite foods and includes finger sandwiches such as coronation chicken, Severn & Wye smoked salmon, and St. Ewes egg and watercress. Guests can indulge in homemade coronation-themed pastries, cakes, tarts, and scones, and add Champagne Laurent-Perrier to toast to his reign.

Date: 6 - 8 May 2023. Location:  National Gallery, Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN. Price: from £42.95 per person. Book now.

Coronation Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason

Image: Fortnum & Mason, The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon 

#FLODown: Fortnum & Mason, a popular destination for afternoon tea has launched a new coronation afternoon tea menu. The menu is inspired by the organic farming methods, sustainable food production, and seasonal eating that are important to King Charles III. The menu showcases the skills and elegance of the patisserie chefs at Fortnum & Mason by incorporating the finest British ingredients, botanicals, and traditions into a unique and special menu.

Location: 4th Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1A 1ER. Price: from £75 per person.Book now.

Biscuitters Coronation Afternoon Tea

Image: Coronation Afternoon Tea at Biscuiteer

#FLODown: Biscuiteers is offering a one-of-a-kind coronation-themed afternoon tea experience at their Notting Hill and Belgravia locations. Delight in a variety of sweet and savoury treats, featuring their iconic biscuits and macarons. You can even decorate your own set of biscuits to take home! As part of this unique experience, guests will be served with a bespoke Tregothnan tea blend and can even opt to add a glass of Biscuiteers' refreshing fizz to their tea.

Date: until 31 May2023. Location: Biscuiteers Notting Hill or Belgravia. Price: from £45 per person. Book now.

 Big Ben Afternoon Tea

Image: Big Ben Afternoon Tea, Library County Hall

#FLODown: Indulge in a royal experience with The Library at County Hall's special Royal Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, signature pastries inspired by the iconic Elizabeth Tower, also known as Big Ben and a royal coronation cake, fit for a King's coronation. As an added bonus, if your name is Charles, you'll receive a complimentary glass of bubbles to raise a toast to the King!

Location: London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, United Kingdom SE1 7PB. Price: from £55 per person Book now.