London Cream Tea Top 5 Locations

Delicate, delicious, devine, no matter how you slice it cream cakes are an English tradition. In hopes to inspire some home baking here is our top cream tea locations in London.

1. The Tea Rooms (The Tea Rooms, 155 Stoke Newington Church St, N16 0UH )   No Frills, but budget friendly. Reserved for the weekends, you will be provided with high quality tea selection and homemade jam. From just £10 per person.

2. National Dining Rooms (The National Dining Rooms, Sainsbury Wing, The National Gallery, WC2N 5DN) The grandeur of the location adds to the experience. A must to try is the Millionaire’s shortbread. From £14.50 per person.

3.  The Wallace (The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN  www.thewallacerestaurant.com) The quintisential British tea done with a French twist. Hey they cook! Enjoy traditional cakes and tarts along with fromage frais and homemade pâtés. From £21.50 per person.

4. The Lanesborough (1 Lanesborough Place, SW1X 7TA www.lanesborough.com). This is the place for proper tea connoisseurs, as they employ a  tea ‘sommelier’. Cakes are traditional, and gluten free cakes are available on prior request. From £33 per person

5. The Ritz (150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea/london-,default-en.html). You knew it was coming. With a variety of 17 different teas and a champagne option as well, this is english afternoon tea at its best. From £40 per person.

Dust off that cream whipper and load it with fresh cream chargers and get back to baking. Summer is still a long way a way, so cheer up those gloomey afternoons with a homemade cream tea inspired by the greatest of what |London has to offer.

Happy New Year from the team at www.directcream.co.uk

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