Best Afternoon Tea In Covent Garden

This elegant French bistro takes inspiration from 1960s Paris Theatreland with its decor and is set over three floors, adorned with white tablecloths and pretty windows overlooking the streets of Covent Garden below. Boulevard Brasserie is a timeless destination for afternoon tea too, only a short walk from the Royal Opera House should you find yourself wanting to see a show later that day. For £26.95 or £34.95 per person (including bottomless prosecco), you can enjoy egg and watercress sandwiches, chocolate tarts and raspberry macarons. 

The Den St Martins Lane is a cosy hideaway with rich, wooden panelled walls, plush sofas and an eclectic selection of art fixed to its walls. Visit for a playful afternoon tea that tells the story of the characterful venue from 12pm 'til 4pm every day. You can expect to tuck into the likes of Croque Monsieurs that resemble revolving doors, sweet treats like the Cricket Ball, filled with a yuzu cheesecake centre and finished off by a cherry glaze, plus elderflower and gold dust tea to wash it all down with, or Champagne if you're feeling fancy. 

Inamo Covent Garden is the tech-led, Pan Asian restaurant that allows you to order via interactive tables, as well as play a selection of arcade games like air hockey, pool and space invaders. Its sushi and Asian tapas afternoon tea is not to be missed - featuring an array of scrumptious savoury delights such as beef gyoza mango and papaya salad, plum chicken karaage and more. To finish, you can expect pistachio macarons and coconut milk ice cream, as you sip on free-flowing bubbles for an hour, all for £24.95 per person on Sunday to Friday 'til 5.30pm.

Did somebody call for a pretty cream tea? Brigit's Bakery Covent Garden most certainly did. Elegant from the onset, with ribbons of flowers adorning its entrance and featuring bright pink furnishings in its dining room, this gorgeous, Instagram-friendly spot knows a thing or two about putting on a spread. You'll find a knock-out selection of cakes, scones served with clotted cream and strawberry preserve, and tempting macarons all part of a classic affair for £35 each. Upgrade to make it a Champagne-fuelled afternoon for only £8 more. 

You can't go wrong with a Browns Brasserie afternoon tea, especially not at its Covent Garden outpost when it's conveniently located near the theatre and shopping districts of London. As well as being pretty darn swanky, it's incredibly affordable too, starting from £27 per person and served every day from 1pm 'til 4pm. Book your table and delight in a fluffy Victoria sponge cake, ham and Dijon mustard sandwiches, lemon posset profiteroles, and wash it all down with Good Earth teas, Champagne or a cocktail.

On the hunt for a Covent Garden hotel afternoon tea that ticks all the boxes? It's got to be Haxells Restaurant & Bar at Strand Palace. Found only a short walk from the station and fronting modern decor in the form of spherical light fixtures, sleek mirrored walls and neutral tones, it's home to a traditional affair including British classics displayed on a three-tiered stand. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are among the decadent inclusions, and you can pair these with a steaming cup of Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong, or even bubbles from £49 per person.