Afternoon Tea at Grand Royale is served within Grand Royale Hyde Park at 1-9 Inverness Terrace. The hotel’s richly detailed historic salons create an unusually theatrical setting for a traditional tea close to Hyde Park and Bayswater.
The savoury course follows the classic format of delicate finger sandwiches with a selection of fillings. Their restrained size allows diners to sample several combinations before moving naturally into warm scones and the sweeter part of the service.
Freshly baked scones arrive with clotted cream and strawberry jam, followed by cakes and macarons that bring a range of textures and flavours. The sequence is designed to be enjoyed slowly, making the experience as much about the setting and ritual as the individual items.
Jing teas include familiar black and herbal choices, while Prosecco can add a celebratory note. Afternoon Tea at Grand Royale is especially suited to a quiet catch up, a special occasion or visitors who want a recognisably British dining tradition in an ornate period interior.
Address: Grand Royale Hyde Park, 1-9 Inverness Terrace, London W2 3JP, England