London Afternoon Tea at Grosvenor House
- Location:London, United Kingdom
- Duration:Varies
- TOUR Code:3517LONGROS
Afternoon tea was invented by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford (1783-1857), one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting. In her day, the upper crust ate a huge breakfast, little lunch, and a very late dinner. Every afternoon, the duchess experienced a "sinking feeling."
One afternoon she instructed her servants to serve tea and little cakes in her boudoir. The experience was so delightful that Anna repeated it every afternoon thereafter. Soon others followed the Duchess' lead, and in just a few decades the custom of "taking tea" in the afternoon had become well established.
Highlights
- Visit the famous London tea room at Grosvenor House
- Enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea in London
- A delicious selection of sandwiches, cakes and pastries on offer
- Relax to the tunes played by the resident pianist
- Chose from a wide variety of English and international teas
- Follow in the footsteps of the Royal Family
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Grosvenor House was one of the largest private houses situated on London's exclusive Park Lane in the district of Mayfair. The house was the home of the Grosvenor family - (better known as the Dukes of Westminster) for more than a century. Their original house was on Millbank, but after the family had developed their Mayfair estates, they move to Park Lane to build a house worthy of their wealth and of their status and influence in the 19th century.
Afternoon tea will be held in the Park room, that offers great views over to Hyde Park and features a resident pianist to complement the traditional atmosphere.
You will be treated to a complete afternoon tea experience that is Anna's legacy, which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, plain and raisin buttermilk scones with Devonshire clotted cream and Cornish strawberry jam, a selection of cream puffs and pastries, and a choice of tea. Opt for a touch of luxury with a glass of premium French Champagne on arrival - perfect for special occasions!
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Grosvenor House Afternoon Tea
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- Anna's Afternoon Tea
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- Hotel pickup and drop off
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- Dress code is smart casual
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