Festive afternoon tea in London - help!

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Am really struggling (first-world problem, obvs) to pick somewhere for a Christmas afternoon tea in London.I want a lovely, Christmassy venue, and somewhere that looks posh (ie. not Peggy Porschen). Somewhere like the Lanesborough would be ideal - except not that as we want Christmassy-themed food, not Bridgerton-themed. And not the Landmark or Cafe Royal.

Any recommendations?!

Claridges

Oh, Claridges looked perfect - but December all sold out already!! 😮

Oh and preferably with a pianist as well !

The ritz

The Ritz is fully-booked too :(

Oh no! I even set a reminder on my phone for when they released the tickets. I must have missed it.

What about Sketch?

Don’t know if location will work, but we had a lovely Christmas afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace last year after seeing Hamilton.

The NoMad is beautiful for afternoon tea

Browns

Four seasons at Trinity Square near tower Bridge. We have been twice at Christmas and it's been truly wonderful

Dorchester?

The Petersham in Covent Garden is lovely. Not sure about a piano

The Ritz is the best for festive but it’s sold out- might be cancellations though.

Fortnums is great around Christmas.

Another vote for Fortnums

Another vote for the Dorchester

The Corinthia or the Connaught both do very fancy and delicious afternoon teas and go full on Christmas.

The Wolsley was lovely for afternoon tea.

The Goring. Absolutely lovely. Or Sketch depending on who you are going with.

The Wolsey.

Thanks so much, everyone - will check those ideas out.

Browns is lovely, and has great vegan options too! Live pianist, fab service, really special. I think it's better than the Ritz.

Is this the hotel on Albemarle Street, or the restaurant in Covent Garden?

The hotel on Albemarle Street. It's really good.