Delicious Afternoon Teas To Treat Your Mum To This Mother’s Day
Nothing says I love you like spending time together over delicious finger sandwiches, scones and desserts. Whether you’re looking to treat your mum, nan, aunt or another leading lady in your life, there’s a whole host of London hotels and beautiful restaurants offering some fabulous Mother’s Day afternoon tea experiences this year.
From afternoon teas with a twist, to classic teas in the grandest of locations, these are the best places to go for Mother’s Day afternoon tea that will appease mum to no end – a cup of tea always sorts everything out after all.
The Montague on the Gardens
At The Montague on the Gardens, Mother’s Day weekend calls for a classic Afternoon Tea with a special Mother’s Day cocktail. Served Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, the experience features delicate pastries, warm scones and artisanal sandwiches in the hotel’s charming Bloomsbury setting.
Where: 15 Montague St, London WC1B 5BJ
Website: www.montaguehotel.com
The Rubens at the Palace
Celebrate Mother’s Day in royal style at The Rubens at the Palace with a special Champagne Afternoon Tea served in the elegant Palace Lounge overlooking the Royal Mews. Expect beautifully presented pastries, seasonal cakes and freshly baked scones served alongside delicate finger sandwiches — a refined way to toast Mum.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website: www.rubenshotel.com
The Chesterfield Mayfair
Add a playful touch to Mother’s Day with the Original Sweetshop Afternoon Tea at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Inspired by nostalgic British sweetshops, the experience features colourful handcrafted pastries alongside delicate finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves. To make the celebration extra special, Mum receives a complimentary glass of Champagne when at least two guests dine.
Where: 35 Charles St, London W1J 5EB
Website: www.chesterfieldmayfair.com
The Milestone Hotel & Residences
For timeless British elegance, book Mother’s Day Traditional Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel & Residences. Expect classic finger sandwiches, handcrafted pastries, tartlets and cakes, plus freshly baked plain and raisin scones with clotted cream and preserves. Guests can upgrade to Champagne, Royal or Rosé Royal Afternoon Tea, with the Royal options served with half a bottle of Lanson Champagne. As a special touch, Mum receives a gift bag including a small potted plant, a cupcake and a tea memento.
Where: 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Website: www.milestonehotel.com
Bbar
At Bbar, Mother’s Day celebrations come with a generous twist. For every table of four or more guests, Mum dines free, whether you’re joining for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea. Afternoon tea starts from £30 per person, making it a relaxed, family-friendly way to celebrate near Buckingham Palace, with bold flavours, cocktails and a lively atmosphere.
Where: 43 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PP
Website: www.bbarlondon.com
The Lanesborough
If your mum leans Regency-core, The Lanesborough’s Bridgerton Afternoon Tea is the one. Created in partnership with Netflix and Shondaland to mark Season 4, the experience unfolds beneath the domed roof of The Lanesborough Grill, with character-inspired pastries, delicate finger sandwiches and scones with cream and jam. A bespoke Hendrick’s cocktail — featuring the debut of Another Hendrick’s gin — adds theatre, alongside a floral Bridgerton Blend tea. From £92 per person.
Where: Park Corner, Hyde, London SW1X 7TA
Website: www.oetkerhotels.com
The Ritz
Set in The Ritz’s iconic Palm Court, this is one of the most iconic (and luxurious) afternoon teas in London. With more than enough sandwiches to tuck into (no scrimping here), fresh scones, an extensive tea list, and sweet little pastries, this is the afternoon tea to book for Mother’s Day. Additionally, the grand silverware adds an even more special touch to the whole experience.
WHERE: 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
Website: www.theritzlondon.com
If I could only recommend one afternoon tea in London, it’s this one. From the incredible and interiors to extensive tea menu and generous servings (not to mention the dessert trolley that makes it way around) this is the height of luxury.
Natasha, Digital Editor
The Library
For a Mother’s Day afternoon tea steeped in heritage, book a table at The Library. Set within the historic former County Hall building, this elegant lounge pairs classic British afternoon tea with sweeping views across the Thames towards Big Ben. Expect beautifully presented tiers of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of refined pastries — all served in a setting of rich wood panelling and quiet grandeur. It’s a timeless, central London choice for raising a teacup (or a glass of Champagne) to Mum in style.
Where: Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
Website: www.thelibraryatcountyhall.com
Michael Caines at The Stafford
At The Stafford, Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea comes with a welcome glass of Champagne for every mother (14–15 March). Expect classic sandwiches, warm scones and refined pastries served in quietly elegant surroundings — traditional in the best way.
Where: 16-18 St James’s Pl, London SW1A 1NJ
Website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
InterContinental London Park Lane
The Wellington Lounge presents a royal-leaning Afternoon Tea, complete with a complimentary welcome drink for mothers. Expect artful pastries and delicate savouries in a setting that feels polished but relaxed — ideal for multi-generational tables.
Where: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
Website: www.ihg.com
The Biltmore
Few settings feel as fitting for Mother’s Day as The Biltmore’s elegant afternoon tea. Designed for sharing, it’s a quietly luxurious affair: savouries, warm scones and finely finished pastries arriving in steady succession, encouraging conversation to last long.
Where: 44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP
Website: www.thebiltmorehotels.com
Lucky Cat Mayfair
Lucky Cat’s new afternoon tea reimagines the ritual entirely. Japanese-inspired nigiri, sandos and vibrant sweets replace the usual tiers — and every mother leaves with a complimentary Diptyque candle (score). A sharp, design-led take on tradition in Grosvenor Square.
WHere: 10 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6JP
Website: www.gordramsayrestaurants.com
Great Scotland Yard
The Parlour’s “40 Elephants” Afternoon Tea draws inspiration from London’s infamous all-female gang, blending tradition with a rebellious edge. Expect refined patisserie with a storytelling twist. From £65 per person.
Where: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
Website: www.hyatt.com
The Beaumont Mayfair
The Beaumont keeps things timeless: live pianist, classic finger sandwiches, warm scones and seasonal pastries (currently matcha and mango choux, banoffee tart, red velvet cheesecake). Add Champagne if you must — this is the sort of place built for it.
Where: 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
Website: www.thebeaumont.com
The Gore
For a classic, heritage-rich setting, The Gore London delivers a proper traditional afternoon tea inside one of Kensington’s most characterful historic hotels. Expect finely cut finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and jam, and a polished selection of pastries served with premium loose-leaf teas in an intimate, old-world drawing room setting.
For Mothering Sunday (15 March 2026), the hotel is offering a special treat: mums dine for free and receive a complimentary glass of English sparkling wine (one complimentary tea and glass per booking). It’s an elegant, timeless way to celebrate — particularly for those who want a quintessentially English experience rather than a themed twist.
Where: 190 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5EX
Website: www.collexione.starhotels.com
CORD
CORD Café is the only London outpost of Le Cordon Bleu with an afternoon tea offering, and it leans into classic British ritual with French pastry-school precision: handmade sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream, and seasonal patisserie in a relaxed Fleet Street setting near St Paul’s. The offering runs Monday through Friday from 2–5pm.
Where:85 Fleet St, London EC4Y 1AE
Website: www.cordrestaurant.co.uk
TOKii
TOKii’s afternoon tea is a genuinely polished East-meets-West take on the classic — traditional scones served alongside matcha cranberry scones, with savouries that lean Japanese (think smoked salmon with yuzu crème fraîche and roast sirloin with rocket and wasabi cream). It’s all presented as a refined “blend of two cultures”, with tea options including matcha and yuzu oolong — plus Champagne or sake upgrades if you want to make it feel like a proper occasion.
Where: 50 Great Cumberland Pl, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD
Website: www.tokii.co.uk
TĪNG at Shangri-La The Shard
If skyline views are the selling point, afternoon tea at Ting is one of the most elevated settings in the city — the experience begins with a selection of delicate finger sandwiches and refined savoury bites, followed by warm, freshly baked scones served with jam and clotted cream. Plus, you can upgrade the meal with a selection of vintage Champagnes for a bigger “toast to Mum” moment.
Where: Level 35, 31 St Thomas St, London SE1 9QU
Website: www.ting-shangri-la.com
One Aldwych
For a Mother’s Day pick that’s pure escapism, One Aldwych’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea is as playful as it sounds — with savouries like the beetroot and horseradish “hot ice cream for cold days”, plus scones served with “snozzberry” jam and “all the creams”. It’s theatrical, nostalgic, and very easy to sell as a “special occasion” tea.
Where: 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
Website: www.onealdwych.com
Great Foster’s Estate
Set on a historic country estate less than an hour from London, Great Fosters is doing Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Grade II-listed Tithe Barn — a classic spread of finger sandwiches, scones and sweet treats, with a glass of Champagne (or an Elderflower Fizz) included for adults. Every mother also receives a complimentary gift, and there’s a face painter on hand to keep little ones entertained — making it an easy, family-friendly upgrade from the standard city tea.
Where: Stroude Rd, Egham TW20 9UR
Website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
Great Foster’s is a special spot to take your mum for mothers day for a sense of occasion without the fuss. So easy to get to, the grounds are absolutely stunning, and the staff are outstanding. Quintessentially British.
Robyn, Managing Director
Lilli by Akira Back
Afternoon Tea at Lilli by Akira Back, in partnership with Camellia Tea House, takes a floral, botanical direction, drawing inspiration from Constance Spry — the pioneering florist and culinary figure known for blending food and flowers. Expect a refined tiered experience with delicate savouries, scones and patisserie, framed by a curated tea offering in a polished Mayfair setting.
Where: 2 Wallenberg Pl, London W1H 7TN
Website: www.montcalmcollection.com
Barnett Hill
For a countryside-feeling tea without going too far, Barnett Hill is a calm, elegant option just outside Guildford. Their Mother’s Day offering centres around a traditional afternoon tea format — finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and sweet treats — designed for an unhurried afternoon in a classic hotel setting.
Where: Blackheath Ln, Wonersh, Guildford GU5 0RF
Website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
Kona
Kona’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea is one of the most immersive themed teas in London: a five-act, Shakespeare-inspired journey filled with whimsical presentation, poetic savouries and “magical” sweets. If you want to dial it up, there’s an optional Moonlit Alchemy cocktail upgrade, making it a particularly strong pick for spring celebrations and Mother’s Day plans.
Where: 51 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AF
Website: www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk
The Franklin
If your mum loves a little fantasy with her pastries, The Wicked Wizard Afternoon Tea at The Franklin leans fully into a Wizard-of-Oz-inspired storyline, pairing a polished Knightsbridge setting with playful, themed sweet and savoury elements. It’s a great choice when you want something that feels special and slightly unexpected, without sacrificing five-star finesse.
Where: 24 Egerton Gardens, London SW3 2DB
Website: www.collexione.starhotels.com
The Pelham
Afternoon tea at The Pelham is a botanical-leaning, South Kensington classic served in an elegant hotel setting — ideal after a museum morning. The menu hits traditional notes with roast beef, wild rocket and horseradish mayo, plus smoked salmon with cream cheese and chives, followed by warm scones and patisserie — finishing with a standout pistachio tiramisu for an Italian-tinged finale.
Where: 15 Cromwell Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2LA
Website: www.collexione.starhotels.com
Sanderson
Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at Sanderson is a long-standing London favourite. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the experience leans into playful presentation with beautifully crafted pastries, classic finger sandwiches and warm scones served in whimsical crockery.
Served in the hotel’s light-filled restaurant space, it’s ideal for mums who appreciate something fun.
Where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
Website: www.morgansoriginals.com
St. Martin’s Lane
This Mother’s Day, celebrate her properly with Tea & Tales at St Martin’s Lane London. An afternoon of beautifully crafted treats and perfectly brewed tea, served in the heart of Covent Garden, designed for quality time and giving back. To make the occasion extra special, every mum will receive a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival, a little treat to say thank you.
Where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
Website: www.morgansoriginals.com
Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier is taking a broader approach to Mother’s Day, pairing an indulgent bottomless brunch with a live illustration keepsake. The three-course brunch leans leisurely, designed for stretching out the afternoon, while artists capture portraits for a memento that lasts longer than dessert. Alternatively, settle into Riverside Market for coffee with Thames views.
Where: Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
Website: www.fulhampier.com
Rake’s Cafe Bar
At Rake’s, the Mother’s Day tea starts at £49 per person and keeps things elegant without being stiff. Finger sandwiches, patisserie and scones come alongside fine teas, with the option to add Gusborne English sparkling wine.
Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN, UK
Website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
Twenty8 NoMad
For something less traditional, Twenty8 NoMad delivers a Manhattan-leaning tea. Think egg salad with truffle, smoked salmon on everything bagels, blue cheese scones and sweets like pumpkin cheesecake and apple crumble choux. Served Thursday–Sunday and £75 per person.
Where: 28 Bow St, London WC2E 7AW
Website: www.hilton.com
