Where to Find the Best Vegan Afternoon Tea in London (2026)
Looking for vegan afternoon tea in London? From traditional to whimsical here’s where to find the best plant-based high tea in the capital — from a Londoner.
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If you’re plant-based and love afternoon tea, you may run into one problem…
“Where do you find vegan afternoon tea in London?“
Don’t worry. London’s vegan afternoon tea game has levelled up big time in recent years, and I’ve got just the recommendations.
We’re talking delicate finger sandwiches, bubbly on tap, and decadent desserts — all totally plant-based.
Whether you’re a cucumber sandwich traditionalist or the “I’ll try anything once” type, here’s the best vegan afternoon teas in London — from a Londoner.
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Don’t have time to read the whole article? The best vegan afternoon tea in London is the Palm Court at The Langham.
They’re the first restaurant in London ever to serve afternoon tea, and have absolutely perfected their vegan afternoon menu.
The Best Vegan Afternoon Teas in London
Palm Court at The Langham: An Iconic British Tradition with a Vegan Twist
1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA
For a luxurious afternoon tea, step into Palm Court at The Langham, where they’ve perfected the art of a classic afternoon tea rooted in British tradition, and made it vegan too.
As the first-ever restaurant in London to serve afternoon tea back in 1865, their vegan feast pays homage to the past while embracing modern flavours.
Executive patisserie chef, Andrew Gravett, will have you covered from delicate cucumber sandwiches with vegan cream cheese and chives to indulgent caraïbe chocolate shells with dark mint-infused ganache.
Price: £75 per person.
The Dilly: A Vegan Botanical Extravaganza
21 Piccadilly, London W1J 0BH
Indulge in the love of high tea at The Dilly’s Vegan Afternoon Tea botanical terrace for their picnic-style vegan afternoon tea.
The delightful spread includes vegetable baguettini, hummus sliders, and cream cheese cucumber sandwiches.
Just make sure to let them though in advance you’ll need the vegan menu.
Price: £49 per person.
One Aldwych – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea: A Sweet Wonderland
1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
For a whimsical experience inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic tale, head to One Aldwych.
Here you can indulge in spinach roly-poly, coronation cauliflower sarnies, and mouthwatering Chocolate mango mousse for a vegan afternoon tea in London worth remembering.
The fun extends to their mystery cocktails too, with fizzy lifting Champagne to name a tipple…
Price: £70 per person (£85 with Champagne or Cocktail).
Farmacy: Embrace Experimental Vegan High Tea
74-76 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH
At Farmacy, afternoon tea is all about experimentation, with a festive high tea featuring CBD-infused chocolates and rose water prosecco jelly (yes, really).
Savoury delights include smoked tofu and truffle sandwiches, while poppy seed scones and hemp loose tea are sure to please your palate.
If you’re looking for a very non-traditional vegan afternoon tea in London, this is your spot.
Price: £60 per person.
Sanderson Hotel – Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea: An Immersive Wonderland
50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
Prepare for a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with Sanderson Hotel’s vegan Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea.
Marvel at menus hidden inside vintage books and teapots decorated with ticking clocks and birdcages, before savouring a delectable spread of yummy vegan treats.
Options here include mushroom duxelles and avocado sandwiches, chia seed wraps with wild rice, and a grilled vegetable, tomato, and avocado super seed roll.
Top it off with Tweedle Dee’s orange and peanut butter cupcakes, a Queen of Hearts pecan, chocolate, and coconut cookie, and so much more.
Price: £48 per person.
The Ampersand Hotel: An Artful Fusion of Science and Gastronomy
10 Harrington Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3ER
The Ampersand Hotel’s Vegan Afternoon Tea combines physics and chemistry for a totally unique and gastronomy-inspired vegan afternoon tea.
Expect playful jams served in Petri dishes and chocolate spacemen alongside dinosaur biscuits. Guacamole and vegan cheese, carrot, watercress, and pickled beetroot roll sandwiches.
Not to mention scrumptious chocolate and coconut half-moon cake and rhubarb and orange jelly petri dishes.
Price: £54.50 per person
The Savoy: A Fusion of Veganism and Tradition
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
The Savoy is one of London’s most renowned hotels, with a renowned afternoon tea, and a vegan one at that!
Their modern twist on tea-time classics includes wild mushroom finger sandwiches, pickled cucumber, and artichoke, alongside scones topped with vegan cream and jam.
Elevate your experience with a glass of their signature Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée, and you’ll leave feeling relaxed and indulged.
Price: from £75 per person
Fortnum & Mason: Timeless Elegance Meets Vegan Decadence
4th Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1A 1ER
For timeless elegance, add Vegan Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason promptly to your list.
Savour finger sandwiches like pickled celeriac with kale pesto and grilled courgettes with artichoke and root vegetable hummus here before treating yourself to scones with Fortnum’s signature strawberry preserves.
Delightful desserts include passion fruit and avocado mousse, mandarin and coconut yoghurt, and orange meringue and chocolate teacake.
Accompany with a pot of Fortnum’s Tea or a glass of Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs, Hostomme N.V., and you’re golden.
Price: from £78 per person.
Cutter & Squidge: A Wizarding Vegan Adventure
20 Brewer St, London W1F 0SJ
For a world of wizards and witches at Cutter & Squidge’s Potion Room (in Soho, no less), you’ll want to have your vegan afternoon tea here.
Sip on Galaxy Juice made from passion fruit, hibiscus, and unicorn tear tea before indulging in a vegan roast dinner, hummus, avocado, and roasted vegetable sandwiches, vegan fudgy chocolate cake, and a ‘knickerbocker’ bite.
P.S. – All afternoon teas come with a choice of refillable leaf tea, Americanos, or pumpkin juice.
Price: from £34.99 per person.
Sketch: A Whimsical Vegan Wonderland
9 Conduit St, London W1S 2XG
At Sketch, The Gallery Vegan Afternoon Tea is ready to invite you in with its pink velvet seats and playful art installations, setting the scene for an unforgettable vegan afternoon tea.
Indulge in an array of delectable vegan treats, including truffled arancini, cucumber and vegan cream cheese sandwiches, and hazelnut chocolate millefeuille.
Their presentation is exquisite, and their attention to detail makes this vegan afternoon in London a true feast for the eyes (and taste buds).
Price: £80 per person.
The Ritz: Timeless Elegance Meets Vegan Sophistication
150 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9BR
The Ritz is known for its timeless elegance, and thank goodness that comes with a vegan twist on its traditional afternoon tea.
Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, such as roasted vegetables with basil pesto, followed by warm vegan scones with fruit preserves and vegan clotted cream.
The dessert selection certainly doesn’t disappoint either — with a selection of lemon drizzle cake, raspberry macaron, and heavenly dark chocolate and passion fruit tart.
Their opulent surroundings and impeccable service make this a luxurious vegan indulgence, well worth the visit.
Price: £72 per person.
Claridge’s: A Timeless Vegan Tradition
Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
Claridge’s is another vegan afternoon tea shout, steeped in tradition with a bespoke vegan afternoon tea in their iconically beautiful Foyer and Reading Room.
The sandwiches include roasted pepper and avocado, coronation cauliflower, and cucumber with vegan cream cheese, and the scones are a true delight as well, served warm with vegan butter and preserves.
For dessert, you’ll have an array of vegan pastries and cakes to choose from, beautifully crafted to complement their tea selection.
Price: £85 per person.
Brown’s Hotel: A Vegan Afternoon Tea Classic
Ground Floor, 33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP
At Brown’s Hotel, you’ll find a classic vegan afternoon tea served in their iconic English Tea Room.
The sandwiches feature fillings such as roasted Mediterranean vegetables, hummus and rocket, and avocado with roasted red pepper.
Savour their warm vegan scones here with raspberry jam and vegan clotted cream before moving on to a delightful assortment of vegan pastries and cakes.
It’s relaxed, elegant and a charming place to indulge in vegan afternoon tea in London.
Price: £75 per person.
The Berkeley: A Fashionable Vegan High Tea
The Berkeley, Wilton Pl, London SW1X 7RL
The Berkeley offers a stylish and fashionable vegan high tea experience at their Collins Room.
Their inventive tea time sandwiches include quinoa and guacamole, roasted vegetables, pistachio tapenade, and truffled mushrooms on focaccia.
The sweets are equally impressive, with raspberry choux and chocolate hazelnut mousse cake on the menu.
A fashion-forward vegan feast in London!
Price: £80 per person.
Lyaness at Sea Containers London: A Vegan Twist on Mixology
20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Lyaness takes quite a unique approach to vegan afternoon tea, incorporating its mixology expertise alongside a delectable bespoke menu.
Enjoy savory delights like vegan Welsh rarebit and cucumber and dill sandwiches, followed by vegan scones with coconut cream and homemade jam.
The real highlight is the vegan cocktails — expertly paired with the sweet treats, for a delightful twist to the traditional afternoon tea experience.
Just make sure you specify you’ll need the vegan menu when you book!
Price: £63 per person.
Rosewood London: A Vegan Tea with a Royal Touch
252, Rosewood, High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
The Rosewood London’s Vegan Afternoon Tea is fit for a royal affair.
Indulgent sandwiches include smoked tofu and cucumber, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and truffled eggplant caviar.
And the scones? Served with a side of coconut cream and delicious fruit preserves. Dessert? Prepare for vegan treats like Earl Grey tea-infused chocolate mousse and pistachio cake with rosewater glaze.
The elegant setting and regal atmosphere make this vegan afternoon tea truly, truly special.
With this one as well, make sure you specify you’ll need the vegan menu when you book!
Price: £75 per person.
The Landmark London: An Oasis of Vegan Delights
The Landmark, 222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ
For true vegan delight, step into The Landmark London’s Vegan Afternoon Tea.
The sandwiches are a fusion of flavours, with fillings like roasted butternut squash and sage pesto and Mediterranean vegetable tapenade.
Then there’s the vegan scones — served with coconut cream and fruit compote and an array of creative and delicious vegan treats.
Between its stunning glass roof and beautiful palm trees, it’s the perfect setting for your vegan afternoon tea escapade.
Just make sure to give the venue 24 hours to book their vegan menu!
Price: £65 per person.
The Corinthia London: A Vegan Tea with European Flair
Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
And lastly, indulge in a vegan tea experience with a European flair at The Corinthia London’s Crystal Moon Lounge.
Sandwiches include delightful combinations such as asparagus and truffle, avocado and lime on rye bread, and grilled vegetables and hummus on tomato bread.
The vegan scones are also worth a gander, served with vegan cream and fruit preserves, and the dessert selection features European-inspired vegan pastries and cakes.
P.S. – Very Instagrammable too.
Price: £75 per person.
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