The Best Value Afternoon Teas in London (2026)
All the ceremony, none of the sting — full afternoon teas from just £18 per person.
Afternoon tea is a quintessential London treat, but it needn't cost three figures. Away from the grand hotels, plenty of tearooms, cafes and casual chains serve a full spread — sandwiches, scones and cakes — for a fraction of the price. Here are the best-value afternoon teas in the capital. Prices are indicative per person and change seasonally. For the other end of the scale, see our most expensive afternoon teas guide.
The Muffin Man & Slug and Lettuce — from around £18–19
For the lowest prices, The Muffin Man in Kensington offers a full afternoon tea from around £19 per person, while the Slug and Lettuce chain runs a casual version from about £18 — proof you can enjoy the ritual without a grand-hotel budget.
Masala Zone, Cinnamon Bazaar & Tea House Theatre — around £27–28
For something with a twist, Masala Zone (around £27.50) and Cinnamon Bazaar (around £27.50) offer Indian-inspired afternoon teas, while the charming Tea House Theatre in Vauxhall serves a classic spread for around £28.
CORD by Le Cordon Bleu — around £28
For a more refined but still reasonable option, CORD Cafe by Le Cordon Bleu offers an afternoon tea from around £28 — excellent pastry-school quality at a genuinely fair price for central London.
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