Let them eat cake: it's your favourite afternoon teas in London

Rob Greig

Pass the clotted cream, Marjorie! Londoners pick their go-to locations for a spot of tea.  

Sanderson London: Fitzrovia

 

A photo posted by Sanderson (@sandersonlondon) on Sep 16, 2015 at 10:38am PDT

'The Sanderson Hotel's Mad Hatter's afternoon tea, without question! Chocolate bread, blancmange, rhubarb and custard tea. Plus fantastic, quirky cakes and loads of them!' Rachel Borland via Facebook

Corinthia Hotel: Embankment

 

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'A very nice place to have tea. A beautiful room with excellent service - just the place on a cold winter's afternoon.' Louise via www.timeout.com

Sketch: Mayfair 

 

A photo posted by kumiko Iida (@kumide25) on Oct 14, 2015 at 9:11am PDT

 

'It isn't conventional but that's what makes it all the more lovely. Service is outstanding too.' Hannah Mills via Facebook

The Ritz: Mayfair 

 

A photo posted by Elizabeth Swain (@leswain) on Oct 11, 2015 at 1:03pm PDT

'The Ritz, of course! I'm a traditionalist.' Cheryl Devall via Facebook

Claridge's: Mayfair 

 

A photo posted by Megan Weekes (@weekseym) on Oct 11, 2015 at 10:23am PDT

'The best of the best all-round - but impossibly hard to get a reservation.' Feathers M via www.timeout.com

The Magazine At Serpentine Sackler Gallery: Hyde Park 

 

A photo posted by @restaurant_hunter on Aug 8, 2015 at 9:09am PDT

'Offers a great 'wellness' afternoon tea, with a selection of healthy sweets, as well as a good range of caffeine-free teas, available in the beautiful contemporary architecture of Zaha Hadid's building.' Ana K via www.timeout.com 

The Langham: Marylebone

 

A photo posted by Lauren Neighbour (@laurenneighbour) on Apr 26, 2015 at 12:29pm PDT

'How can any list be complete without The Langham? Beautiful surroundings and great sandwiches!' John S via www.timeout.com

Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

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