Afternoon Tea Week returns from 10th–16th August 2026, giving Londoners and visitors the perfect excuse to indulge in one of Britain’s most beloved traditions. While classic finger sandwiches and scones remain timeless favourites, two London venues are offering creative alternatives that bring fresh flavours and unique experiences to the table.
From a seafood-inspired “Afternoon Sea” in Mayfair to a luxurious Middle Eastern-themed afternoon tea experience in Marylebone and the City, these destinations are redefining what afternoon tea can be.
The Mayfair Chippy’s Seafood-Inspired Afternoon ‘Sea’
For those looking to swap cakes and pastries for fresh seafood, The Mayfair Chippy has created an innovative Afternoon ‘Sea’, available at its Mayfair and Knightsbridge locations.
Inspired by Britain’s coastal heritage, this elevated experience features a carefully curated selection of seafood dishes including Cornish crab on toast, treacle-cured salmon, Atlantic crab claws, king prawns, Carlingford oysters and cooked mussels. Guests can also enjoy freshly baked sourdough alongside a variety of accompanying sauces.
To make the occasion even more special, diners can pair the experience with a bottle of English sparkling wine, creating a luxurious celebration for Afternoon Tea Week.
Visitors can learn more or book via The Mayfair Chippy Afternoon Sea Experience.
The Greenhouses Brings a Middle Eastern Twist to Afternoon Tea
For a more traditional afternoon tea with an international influence, The Greenhouses has introduced a Middle Eastern-inspired Afternoon Tea at its stunning venues in Marylebone and The City.
Set within beautifully designed private dining spaces at One Marylebone and One Smithfield, the experience combines botanical interiors with carefully crafted dishes inspired by Middle Eastern flavours.
Guests can enjoy finger sandwiches filled with pomegranate-cured salmon and roast marinated beets before moving on to indulgent sweet treats including Valrhona chocolate delice and freshly baked spiced fruit scones served with fig and molasses jam.
The combination of elegant surroundings and distinctive flavours makes this one of London’s most unique afternoon tea offerings.
More information is available through The Greenhouses Afternoon Tea.
Afternoons in Bloom: A New Weekend Experience in London
Alongside its afternoon tea menu, The Greenhouses Marylebone has also launched Afternoons in Bloom, a new collection of ticketed weekend events designed to bring people together through food, creativity and shared experiences.
Among the upcoming events is a Fragrance Blending Afternoon Tea in collaboration with Ribbon & Bow, taking place on 2nd August. The experience combines afternoon tea with hands-on fragrance creation, offering guests something beyond the traditional tea service.
Further details and event bookings can be found at Afternoons in Bloom at The Greenhouses.
Where to Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week 2026
Whether you’re a seafood lover seeking something completely different or looking for a refined afternoon tea with Middle Eastern influences, both The Mayfair Chippy and The Greenhouses offer memorable ways to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week in London.
