The Ritz, One Aldwych, Hotel Café Royal, the Lanesborough and more. The festive afternoon teas confirmed for 2026, with dates and prices.
Christmas afternoon tea in London 2026: dates and prices
Festive afternoon tea is one of London’s favourite Christmas treats, and the best slots go early. These are the 2026 teas with confirmed dates and prices, from the most expensive down.
The Ritz: £125
Christmas afternoon tea in William Kent House, decorated as an Edwardian winter wonderland. 14 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. £125 for adults and £83 for children. On Christmas Day it’s £140 and £92.
One Aldwych: £95
A festive version of its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tea, in Covent Garden. 11 November 2026 to 2 January 2027, closed 25 and 26 December. £95 for adults, including a glass of Champagne, a cocktail or a mocktail. £65 for children aged 12 and under.
The Milestone, Kensington: £90
Festive afternoon tea from 30 November, £90 for adults.
Hotel Café Royal: from £85
Festive afternoon tea from 5 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, not served on Christmas Day. £85, or £95 with Laurent-Perrier. Children aged 12 and under pay £55.
The Rubens at the Palace: £82
A Winter Wonderland tea with mulled wine, opposite the Royal Mews. £82 for adults. It starts in mid-November and runs into early January.
The Chesterfield Mayfair: £75
Also Winter Wonderland themed. 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. £75 for adults and £45 for children.
The Lanesborough
A festive Bridgerton tea, based on season 4 of the series. 5 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. Check the price with the hotel when you book.
Still to be announced
Claridge’s, the Savoy, Fortnum & Mason, the Langham and Sketch haven’t confirmed their 2026 festive teas yet. We’ll add them when they do.
Making a day of it? Pair your tea with the Christmas lights or a Christmas market.
Sources
- The Ritz: Christmas afternoon tea
- One Aldwych: festive tea
- Hotel Café Royal: festive afternoon tea
- The Lanesborough: afternoon tea
- What The Redhead Said: Christmas afternoon tea 2026
- DesignMyNight: Christmas afternoon teas
- London Travel Planning: Christmas afternoon tea
Last checked: 20 October 2026. Dates and prices can change, so check with each venue before you go. Photo: Russ London / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.
