Afternoon tea - The Glass Magazine

An elegant summer in the city at Montague on the Gardens

June 20, 2025

TUCKED away in the stylish heart of Bloomsbury, The Montague on the Gardens invites Londoners to embrace the warm season in elegance. With a thoughtfully curated calendar of summer events and exclusive ope...

Sheraton Grand London Park Lane launches The Great Gatsby-themed Afternoon Tea

Sophie Richardson

May 19, 2025

Dining, News

AFTERNOON Tea may be a quintessentially British tradition, but now it’s getting an American twist. This spring, Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has teamed up with The Great Gatsby: A New Musical to craft a new...

Glass delights in a wonderfully Wicked Afternoon Tea at The Franklin London

Sophie Richardson

March 7, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News

Transforming teatime into an immersive experience, The Franklin London — Starhotels Collezione has just unveiled a new afternoon tea offering: The Wicked Wizard of The Franklin. After the remarkable success...

Glass stays at Edinburgh’s landmark hotel, The Balmoral

Sean Sheehan

November 18, 2024

Feature, Travel, United Kingdom

THERE are classic historic hotels so grounded in their locations that their name and the city are inseparable – the Waldorf Astoria, New York; The Peninsula, Hong Kong; La Mamounia, Marrakech – and up there wi...

Jumeirah Carlton Tower welcomes summer with a new regal afternoon tea

Sophie Richardson

July 1, 2024

Dining, News

FOR THOSE seeking an afternoon tea steeped in opulence and glamour, Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s new dining experience inspired by Highgrove House & Gardens is an excellent option. Having launched its latest o...

Glass indulges in Revery Bar’s first afternoon tea experience

Sophie Richardson

June 24, 2024

Dining, Food & Drink, News

WITH SO many afternoon tea offerings available across the eclectic capital, choosing which venue to visit can be difficult. However, for those wanting to experience a slightly more subversive afternoon tea, Re...

Glass indulges in Be Our Guest: The Enchanted Rose Afternoon Tea at The Waldorf Hilton

Nicole Pereira

May 30, 2024

Feature, Food & Drink

THE WALDORF HILTON invited Glass to indulge in the new 'Be Our Guest' Afternoon Tea, with its Spring theme titled The Enchanted Rose, an experience straight out of a Disney fantasy. The initial launch...

Feast on Cloud 9 returns to The Grove for a flavourful summer

Nicole Pereira

April 22, 2024

Food & Drink, News

FEAST on Cloud 9 by Feast Events returns to Hertfordshire's The Grove this summer for a delectable Champagne Afternoon Tea and a nine-course Tasting Menu. The experience is truly breathtaking, with the dini...

Glass enjoys a sky-high afternoon tea at The Shard’s Oblix

Sophie Richardson

January 5, 2024

Dining, Food & Drink, News

LOCATED on the 32nd floor of The Shard, Oblix’s heavenly location is just one of the renowned restaurant’s attractions. The food is, of course, the ultimate focal point. Split across two sides of the floor...

Glass goes to Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley

Georgia-Sky Little

December 18, 2023

Dining, Food & Drink, News

AFTER a year of iconic looks down the runaway during fashion week, Prêt-à-portea establishes an astonishing, new selection of sweet treats which have all been inspired by looks from the runway of AW23. Loc...

Smeg launches new afternoon tea with Sofitel London St James

Sophie Richardson

November 22, 2023

Dining, Food & Drink, News

USHERING in the winter season with a new culinary dining experience, the infamous Sofitel London St James has just announced its partnership with leading Italian home appliance manufacturer Smeg. The two a...

L’Escargot provides an exclusive afternoon tea experience

Sophie Richardson

November 17, 2023

Dining, Food & Drink, News

SINCE being established in 1896, L’Escargot has remained one of London’s most prestigious dining venues. Jumping forward to now, the restaurant has unveiled the arrival of an indulgent afternoon tea experience...

The Kensington 80 Days Around The World Afternoon Tea

Glass indulges at The Kensington’s second 80 Days Around The World Afternoon Tea

Alicia Tomkinson

April 18, 2023

Dining, News

UPON arrival for this next chapter of taste explosions, we are immersed in the familiar setting of the regal and elegant Kensington Hotel dining room, filled to the brim with a lining of fresh and floral decor....

Glass indulges at The Kensington Hotel for their 80 Days Around the World Afternoon Tea

Alicia Tomkinson

November 23, 2022

Dining, Feature, Food & Drink

AS we arrive at the extraordinaire that is The Kensington Hotel, we are transported through a world of exquisite vintage-esque interiors that feature decorated animal plaques and a gallery of paintings. Yet thi...

Carlton Tower teams up with Jessica Prealpato for a new afternoon tea experience

Jamison Kent

July 29, 2022

Food & Drink, News, Restaurants

LUXURY hotel Carlton Tower introduces an all-new afternoon tea menu crafted by award-winning pastry chef Jessica Prealpato. Prealpato disrupts and enhances the traditional afternoon tea experience using unexpec...

Shangri-La Hotels partners with Make-A-Wish International & offers a bespoke range of dining experiences

Ben Sanderson

July 4, 2022

Food & Drink, News

IN CELEBRATION of the importance of family, luxury hospitality group Shangri-La announced their collaborative project with the Make a Wish International on World Family Day. Dedicating a selection of summer ...

Glass indulges in a Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea at The InterContinental Park Lane

Olga Petrusewicz

May 23, 2022

Dining, Feature

LAUNCHING ahead of the Platinum Jubilee this summer, Intercontinental Park Lane invites its guests to experience their offering of the special celebratory Afternoon Tea to commemorate the Queen’s 70 years of se...

The Beaumont hotel brings a roar to afternoon tea with their 1920s-inspired Gatsby’s Room

Pia Brynteson

December 15, 2021

Dining, Food & Drink, News

HAVING undergone 18 months of refurbishment, this September Mayfair’s Beaumont Hotel reopened its doors once more. One of their most significant updates, all designed by New York-based architect Theirry Des...

Marriott Park Lane Botanical Afternoon Tea

Glass selects the best afternoon teas in London

Joshua Hendren

August 24, 2021

Dining, News

NOTHING elevates a city experience quite like a British afternoon tea. Whether you’re a savoury enthusiast or a self-confessed sweet tooth, London’s prime hotels have something to offer just about every taste. ...

Burlington Arcade launches Tea for Two picnic basket for shoppers to celebrate its reopening

Rhiannon Jenkins

July 16, 2020

Dining, News

BURLINGTON ARCADE, the original shopping arcade in Mayfair, has just reopened and to celebrate, it is bringing back the afternoon tea summer tradition. In collaboration with Ladurée and Moët & Chandon Champ...

Fortnum & Mason opens its very first shop and restaurant in Hong Kong

Cara Jenkins

December 11, 2019

Food & Drink, News

BRITISH retailer Fortnum & Mason has opened a new store and restaurant in Hong Kong, right in time for Christmas. To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Fortnum & Mason has also unveiled the brand’s ...

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