The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Tea store · St. James's

The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason

Tea store · St. James's

4th Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER, United Kingdom

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Sophisticated Edwardian-style venue for afternoon tea, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

4th Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER, United Kingdom Get directions

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"The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason Fortnum & Mason is a department store in Piccadilly that’s famous for supplying the royals with their tea, and at times can feel like a very posh human zoo—until you sit down for the extremely pleasant tea service. The entire fourth floor was designed for the sole purpose of afternoon tea. Come for a classy experience, and if you’re with someone who refuses to eat clotted cream, the servers will accommodate pretty much any dietary requirement. Book online a couple of days before to get a spot." - rianne shlebak, eileen twum

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@infatuation

"Fortnum & Mason is a department store in Piccadilly that’s famous for supplying the royals with their tea, and at times can feel like a very posh human zoo—until you sit down for the extremely pleasant tea service. The entire fourth floor at Fortnum & Mason was designed for the sole purpose of afternoon tea. Come for a classy experience, and if you’re with someone who refuses to eat clotted cream, the servers will accommodate pretty much any dietary requirement. Don’t turn up expecting a table, but you can usually book online a couple of days before and get a spot." - Team Infatuation

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@cntraveler

"This historic spot for afternoon tea has been an upper crust British favorite since it began importing leaves from Asia in 1707. It's no wonder the beloved tearoom was reopened in 2012 by the Queen after a sensitive refit. The room retains a fittingly regal affect, decorated in the store’s trademark eau de nil (take that, Tiffany). There’s often a pianist tinkling away in the corner of the airy elegant room in the afternoon. The tea itself will leave even the most discerning of tea snobs with their mouths open. There are 50 different blends and tea sommeliers to help you chose which one is for you." - Ramsay Short, Sonya Barber

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@infatuation

"Available for nationwide delivery. We imagine presenting a mother with the Fortnum & Mason ‘Fit For Your Queen’ hamper would induce similar feelings to someone catching a glimpse of a Tiffany box in their partner’s pocket. The only difference is one is filled with edible treats. The afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason is pretty special, and their hampers are no different. What these hampers lack in table service and scones, they make up for in rose champagne and jars of passionfruit curd. Not to mention the huntsman basket they arrive in." - rianne shlebak

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Georgina Chamberlain

Google

This is a bucket list experience that met all my expectations and more. The tea selection is extensive, and the server will help steer you in the right direction should you have questions. There are multiple menus to choose from for food, from gluten free to savoury, to high tea. The gluten free selection was absolutely amazing. The sandwiches were light, fluffy, and flavourful. The scones came out warm with a selection of jam, clotted cream, and lemon curd. The desserts were a gluten free girls dream! Refills for each selection are available at no cost, so come hungry!

Alex Pierce

Google

Come for the experience! The prices were slightly high for the product in my opinion. It was £270 for 3 persons to have the afternoon tea. We wanted to do the tea tasting for £6 which was listed on their menu, however they do not allow you to do it if you didn’t mention it in advance. Reservations seem to fill up quickly but we also went on a weekend. The sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and lemon curd/strawberry preserve were the best. The desserts weren’t that great. Our favorite sandwich was the trout. Overall fun experience, upscale, but slightly over priced.

John Mauro

Google

The place is wonderful and since it was my first time in London I really had to try this restaurant for an afternoon tea. The menu is a little bit pricy, but the atmosphere, the place itself, the quality of the teas and the food are the main reasons behind it. There was even a man playing the piano. The scones are the best scones I’ve ever had! The service was nice but sometimes I felt that there was a communication problem between the waiters and waitresses. It took us a long time just to have the bill and even a longer time to get the take away boxes. It was also a bit loud inside the restaurant, which was quite unexpected.

Kristy Sanderson

Google

Brilliant for a solo diner. Arrived an hour early for my booking and the lovely staff accommodated me with a spacious table by the window. Exceptional afternoon tea, savoury and sweets all outstanding. Couldn't pick a favourite. The Victoria Earl Grey tea recommended.

Aditya Harneja

Google

Our first visit to Fortnum & Mason for afternoon tea was something we had always dreamt of, and while the food did not disappoint, the service sadly did. The setting was elegant, and the variety of treats offered was delightful, but our experience was overshadowed by the service. From the moment we were greeted by a waiter who seemed utterly disinterested, it was clear that customer service was not a priority. We found ourselves constantly having to call for attention, which detracted from what should have been a seamless experience. To top it off, when we requested takeaway boxes, we were met with looks that made us feel as if we were doing something wrong. For a place renowned for its tradition of afternoon tea, we expected far better.

Shriya Sheth

Google

Really lovely food I recommend getting one savoury and one sweet afternoon tea because you can get refills! The food was great! Christin was a very attentive and wonderful host. He made our experience so much more incredible! I look forward to coming back.

Sarah Freia

Google

Fortnum & Mason have a brand that precedes their afternoon tea, and they pulled out all the stops in ensuring they did it justice. As a gluten free individual, this is an excellent choice that This afternoon tea is classy, with a touch of whimsy. Live piano music, Tiffany-blue tea sets, and excellent desserts (with soft and squishy gluten free scones) make it a great spot you should check out. Enjoy each and every drop of their lemon curd - and ask for refills (they're unlimited)!

TeeRod

Google

I’ve always wanted to experience a proper afternoon tea in London, so my husband surprised me with a visit to Fortnum & Mason for their Jubilee Tea. It turned out to be more about the experience than the food, honestly. While the tea itself was lovely, the food was surprisingly bland—none of the items really stood out to me, and it felt like we were mostly paying for the name and the fancy setting. For the price, I think there are other afternoon tea spots that offer a much better value. One thing that left a strange impression was our server. She started off very friendly, but towards the end, her attitude seemed to shift. When we didn’t finish the jam and clotted cream, we noticed she was packing leftovers for another table, but for us, it felt like we had to practically beg for the same courtesy. It was just an odd and awkward note to end on. Overall, I’m glad I got to experience it once, but I wouldn’t go back. For anyone wanting to try afternoon tea in London, there are plenty of other places that offer a better experience without the steep price tag.