This British afternoon tea institution is closing its flagship store in Hong Kong

Sad news for tea and biscuit lovers – Fortnum & Mason will be closing its Hong Kong flagship store at K11 Musea this month. Announced just this morning on the official Instagram account for its Hong Kong restaurant, Fortnum & Mason shared that its store and dining venue in Tsim Sha Tsui will serve its last customers on Sunday, January 25.

Fortnum & Mason entered the Hong Kong market in 2019, marking a milestone achievement as the Hong Kong outpost was Fortnum’s first brand-owned and brand-operated location outside of the UK since the brand was founded in 1707. With the opening of a retail shop and a restaurant, Fortnum’s brought its renowned teas, biscuits, hampers, chocolates, and afternoon tea service to Hong Kong. 181 at Fortnum & Mason, named after its legendary Piccadilly address, serves traditional British high tea, alongside elevated modern British gastronomy for lunch and dinner. Its Hong Kong retail outlet also offered custom tea blending services, bottle personalisation, and even bespoke build-your-own-hamper services, so that’s a handy gifting option we’ll definitely miss.

It’s not all bad news: you’ll still have a few weeks to stock up on your Fortnum’s faves at K11 Musea before the shop shutters. Plus, Fortnum’s is running a sale of up to 60 percent off in-store, so here’s a bittersweet opportunity to snag some good deals. If you’re a fan of Fortnum’s exclusive Hong Kong tea – the Fortnum’s Musea Blend with strong black Keemun, Golden Yunnan Buds, and safflower petals – better snap up the whole lot.

Lane Crawfords around town will continue to stock Fortnum & Mason products, and Fortnum’s brick-and-mortar location at the Hong Kong International Airport remains open. Its products can also be purchased online at fortnumandmason.com.

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