Whether you’re a Londoner or visiting for the day, this experience for two at the London Eye complete with afternoon tea is the ideal way to explore the capital in the space of a few hours!
Where is traditional afternoon tea in London?
Best traditional afternoon teas in London
- The Langham * Guests have enjoyed The Langham afternoon tea since 1865, and it continues to stay true to the British afternoon tea tradition.
- The Athenaeum *
- Harrods Tea Rooms *
- Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough.
- Brown’s Hotel.
- The Goring.
- The Landmark London.
- The Savoy.
Is London Eye better at night or day?
Avoid peak times
The London Eye is busiest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the UK school holidays, and is quieter at the beginning and end of their opening hours, which vary throughout the year.
Can you just turn up at the London Eye?
Ticket information
The London Eye is one of London’s most popular attractions and at peak times queues are lengthy. If you just turn up on the day you will pay more for your ticket and how long you will have to wait will depend on when the next availability is and the ticket type you select.
What is the best time for afternoon tea in London?
4pm
People usually have afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm, and 4pm is often cited as the best time for afternoon tea.
How expensive is afternoon tea in London?
There are also excellent and affordable afternoon teas in the £20-25 range. If you are really looking to splash out, Afternoon Tea at big-name hotels like Claridges, The Savoy, The Ritz, and the Mandarin Oriental will set you back more than £60 per person, with additional costs for a glass of bubbly.
How much does afternoon tea at The Shard cost?
The Peter Pan Afternoon Tea will be served in the triple-storey atrium of aqua shard, boasting panoramic views of London’s skyline. Served Thursday – Sunday from 12.15 – 4.15pm, the afternoon tea is priced at £52 per person, or £68 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne or £75 with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rose.
Which is better the shard or London Eye?
Overall the Shard offers the superior views compared to the London Eye. Not only is The Shard over 100m taller than the Eye, allowing you to see much further than any other viewing point in the city.
How early should I get to the London Eye?
We advise you arrive around 30 minutes before your Standard or Fast Track experience during off-peak periods. If you are visiting us during a peak period, we advise you allow more time, as the attraction will be busier.
How long is the average wait for the London Eye?
We ask guests to anticipate queues of around 45 minutes for Standard tickets, a queue time of around 20 minutes for Fast Track ticket holders. Please note, these timescales can increase during peak periods.
Can you take food and drink on the London Eye?
Bottled water is permitted onto the London Eye, however no hot food is allowed onto the London Eye. Alcohol is not permitted on the London Eye unless you are partaking in Champagne Experience, and are accompanied by one of our Champagne hosts.
Do you have to make a reservation on the London Eye?
Pre-booking is essential, including flexi ticket holders and anyone with a promotional voucher. For annual pass holders, please follow the annual pass holders pre-book page here.
Can I take a rucksack on London Eye?
Small day size rucksacks and bags (maximum size 18″ x 13″ x 8″ or 46cm x 33cm x 20cm)
What are three rules for afternoon tea?
High Tea Etiquette – Top 5 Tips
- Dress Code. Do dress smart casual.
- All About Scones. Scones should be broken apart with the fingers, not cut with a knife and fork.
- Eating Manners. As the name suggests finger sandwiches should be eaten with your hands, but small delicate sweet morsels require a fork or dessert spoon.
What do you wear for afternoon tea?
Usually, the attire requested for guests to adhere to for afternoon tea is ‘smart casual‘. This will generally mean no sports-branded trainers, t-shirts, shorts, or sportswear. A typical outfit for afternoon tea for men would include smart trousers and shoes, with a shirt.
Do you tip at afternoon tea?
It’s not your average plated meal, so what’s the appropriate gratuity? “Tea servers are working just as hard as traditional meal servers and have studied diligently to learn the different varieties of teas, the menu, the types of Champagne, etc. So, tip the same as a standard meal,” suggests Mercer.
What is the dress code for high tea?
Afternoon Tea Dress Code
Generally, the attire requested for guests to adhere to for afternoon tea is “smart casual,” which falls somewhere between business casual and casual. This will usually mean no trainers, t-shirts, shorts or sportswear. And gentlemen will typically be asked to wear a collared shirt.
Is afternoon tea at the Savoy worth it?
The Fairmont Savoy Afternoon Tea and High Tea are among London’s most famous and most prestigious traditions. The Thames Foyer is probably my favourite venue this year, I just loved everything about it. While it’s not perfect, it’s certainly one of the best experiences one can try while in London.
What is included in afternoon tea?
An Afternoon Tea menu should include light cakes, scones and sandwiches. Traditional sandwich fillings are often cucumber, smoked salmon, coronation chicken or egg mayonnaise. But they should always be served with the crusts cut off – Anne, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, was quite insistent on this point!
What is the dress code for afternoon tea at The Shard?
At aqua shard our dress code is smart casual, we regret that entry will not be allowed if you are wearing shorts, flip flops, sports kit or sports shoes. Please visit us on our website where you can book your Afternoon Tea or call to our reservations team.
How much does afternoon tea at Harrods cost?
Menus & Pricing
Afternoon tea prices start from £62.00 per person.