Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Kensington & Chelsea
Although one of the smallest boroughs in London, Kensington and Chelsea is also one of the Capital's most exclusive. Having been granted royal status, Kensington and Chelsea is a haven of culture and class, home to Kensington Palace, the Chelsea Flower Show, and a hotbed for some of the most famous museums in the country including the V & A and Natural History Museum.
Whether you wish to treat yourself to traditional Afternoon Tea at the iconic Royal Albert Hall or an exciting themed Science Tea suitable for the whole family at the award-winning Ampersand, Kensington & Chelsea has something to suit every occasion and pocket. Take a look at our 'Focus on Kensington' for ideas on how to build up an appetite for your Afternoon Tea with a saunter around some of the area's lesser known streets, attractions and architectural delights.
Our comprehensive guide of venues features everything from decadent Bottomless Champagne Afternoon Teas to exclusive deals.
Browse the best places to have Afternoon Tea in Kensington & Chelsea below:
The Animal Kingdom Afternoon Tea
at The Queen's Gate Hotel
This elegant 19th-century town house boutique hotel has a privileged upscale location in South Kensington, just 300 meters from the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
Fashion Becomes Tea Afternoon Tea
at The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington unveils Fashion Becomes Tea - an avant-garde Afternoon Tea inspired by the radical imagination and surrealist elegance of The V&A Museum’s highly anticipated exhibition, Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art.
25% Off Afternoon Tea
at 11 Cadogan Gardens
Enjoy the signature Afternoon Tea experience at 11 Cadogan Gardens with 25% off until 30th April 2026. Originally priced at £55 per person, now only £41.25 per person.
