The Crown Jewels Afternoon Tea is inspired by the treasures of our neighbours at the Tower of London. Kings and Queens of England have stored crowns, robes and other ceremonial regalia at the historic landmark for more than 600 years.
- Reservation
- Available every Friday to Sunday
- GBP 65 per person
- Served With
- Sparkling Tea (non-alcoholic) - GBP 75 Billecart Salmon Brut - GBP 75 Ruinart Blanc de Blanc - GBP 95
Selection of Finger Sandwiches
- Minted Cucumber
- Espelette Pepper Cream Cheese, Plum Tomato Powder
- Cucumber sandwiches emerged during the Victorian Era; a period known for its culinary innovations.
- Egg Mayonnaise
- Fresh Black Truffle, Grain Mustard on Brioche Bread
- A classic American dish that gained popularity in the UK during the 19th century and saw a surge in popularity following World War II.
- Smoked Salmon
- Spinach Crêpe, Herb Cream Cheese, Horseradish and Buckwheat
- Initially brought from Eastern Europe in the late 19th century, smoked salmon became a staple in British cuisine.
- Coronation Chicken
- Mango, Raisins and Curry Mayo
- The story recounts the creation of the Coronation Chicken for the Coronation Luncheon in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II.
- Roast Beef
- Mustard Mayo, Rocket Leaves
- Drawing inspiration from the rich culinary tradition of the Sunday roast, the sandwich promises to delight your palate and evoke the comforting nostalgia of a traditional Sunday roast.
Selection of Pastries
- The Crown
- Yorkshire Rhubarb, Vanilla Crémeux, Japanese Sponge, Yuzu Punch
- The crown symbolizes the proud emblem of the heritage and the rich tapestry of the British monarchy.
- The Highgrove Garden
- Chocolate Sponge, Mint Crémeux, Chocolate Soil, Mint
- Inspired by the private residence of King Charles III in Gloucestershire, where he engages in his passion for gardening.
- The Coin
- Salted Tonka Caramel, Chocolate Mousse, Buckwheat Biscuit
- The stamp on our coins proudly showcases the logo of the six Historic Royal Palaces.
- Tropical Victoria Cake
- Victoria Sponge Cake, Mango and Passionfruit Confit, Coconut Mousse
- A delectable creation inspired by Queen Victoria’s favourite sponge cake, also adored by King Charles I.
Cream Tea
Served with Strawberry Jam, Orange Marmalade, Kalamansi Curd and Devonshire Clotted Cream
TEA SELECTION
BLACK
- Assam Breakfast
- Assam, India
- Full-bodied black tea, rich in honeyed malt flavour
- Earl Grey
- Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
- A rich Ceylon tea, lifted with fragrant, zesty bergamot
- Yunnan Black and Rose
- Da Hei, Yunnan, China
- Smooth textured, malty black tea with effervescent rose florals and rich, dark chocolate complexity
- Chai
- Assam, India
- A rousing traditional blend, with delicate and whole exotic spices
OOLONG
- Ali Shan
- Ali Shan, Taiwan
- Uniquely creamy with tropical fruit notes and a floral, spring freshness
- Wuyi Oolong
- Fujian, China
- A classic oolong, deeply roasted and lifted by notes of stone fruit and minerality
GREEN
- Organic Dragon Well
- Luocun Garden, Zhejiang, China
- Spears of green tea: velvety smooth, creamy and hazelnut-sweet
- Organic Sencha
- Marusen Isagawa Cop., Shizuoka, Japan
- Refreshing green tea that is rounded and sweet as a result of expert steam-processing
- Organic Hojicha
- Kagoshima, Japan
- A comforting organic tea: mellow and smooth exuding length and caramel sweetness
WHITE
- Jasmine Silver Tip
- Yunnan, China
- A delicate tea, scented with whole, natural jasmine flowers
- White Peony
- Yunnan, China
- A sweet tea, delightfully refreshing with hints of rose and gooseberry
HERBAL INFUSIONS
- Whole Chamomile Flowers
- Slavonia, Croatia
- A herbal tea: elegant, floral & deeply soothing whole chamomile flowers
- Whole Peppermint Leaf
- Bavaria, Germany
- An intensely refreshing herbal tea: whole peppermint leaves picked & dried
- Lemongrass & Ginger
- Thailand & Nigeria
- A spicy and warming herbal tea with lemongrass lengths and dried ginger
- Rooibos
- Cederberg, South Africa
- A soft and rich herbal tea, with notes of vanilla, and Seville orange
CHAMPAGNE
- Billecart-Salmon Brut NV
- Glass - GBP 20
- Bottle - GBP 95
- Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV
- Glass - GBP 39
- Bottle - GBP 190
- Dom Pérignon 2012
- Glass - GBP 69
- Bottle - GBP 335
- Ruinart Brut NV
- Bottle - GBP 135
- Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition
- Bottle - GBP 425
ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE
- Billecart Salmon Rosé NV
- Glass - GBP 30
- Bottle - GBP 145
- Laurent-Perrier Rosé NV
- Glass - GBP 38
- Bottle - GBP 180
- Ruinart Rosé NV
- Bottle - GBP 190
SWEET WINE
- Royal Tokaji Late Harvest Hungary 2018
- Glass - GBP 24
- Bottle - GBP 125
Live Music
Meet friends or loved ones for afternoon tea and enjoy a mix of easy-listening tunes from our pianist
- OLLY MUXWORTHY
- Olly is a conservatoire-trained pianist, singer and composer whose talent and skill have made him one of the most sought-after musicians in London.
- KEVIN LEE
- Kevin is one of the finest pianists in the UK, with a repertoire based around current/contemporary chart hits.
- STEVE BRADFORD
- Steve Bradford began classical training at age 7, earning honours in his grades. He plays various styles like rock ’n’ roll, swing, bossa nova, contemporary, and pop. In London, he achieved chart-topping success as the keyboardist for D:Ream, whose hit “Things Can Only Get Better” held the number 1 spot for six weeks in 1994.
- ANDREW MAY
- Andy May toured globally as a pianist and keyboardist for renowned artists like Lou Reed, Marianne Faithfull, and Jack Bruce. During breaks from touring, he served as the resident musician at the prestigious Carnegie Club in Skibo Castle, entertaining guests including the British Royal Family.
- MELISSA HARRISON
- Melissa Harrison, an award-winning Modern Classical Pianist, specializes in creating bespoke piano music experiences for luxury events. She has opened major award shows and fashion events for Bvlgari and is renowned for setting sophisticated atmospheres at corporate dinners in prestigious venues like Harrods and The Savoy London. Melissa’s diverse repertoire blends popular song covers with classical music, tailored to each occasion.
Should you have any dietary or allergen requirements, please do inform our team. A discretionary service charge of 15% will be added to your bill. All prices are in GBP inclusive of VAT. Adults need around 2,000 kcal a day.