Past Afternoon Teas ...

Christmas afternoon tea at mine December 2014. There was no tea drunk !! I had the grand plan of baking and creating sandwiches when it was my turn to host Book Club but was so busy at work Marks and Spencer platter and a selection of pastries and tarts from the Co-op saved the day ! 

The Intercontinental St James was such a treat that I went 3 times in 6 months! 
Not only did they serve  free flow Laurent Perrier Champagne but also it was so delightfully presented in a quiet lounge with excellent service. This was photos from the second time I went for the lovely 30th Vic's birthday - it really was a work of art - this was the Chelsea Flower show tea, we had to eat all of this after we had eaten sandwiches, scones (with lemon curd) and then a special birthday plate at the end.   

Hendricks High Tea Hush Brasserie June 2013. 
We enjoyed this - there was a big group of us and as you can see was served on beautiful crockery with silverware, came with a gin cocktail and the food was beautifully presented on 3 layers. 
If I had one criticism it would be that as we had arrived at slightly different times (we got lost, it's tricky to find ) and some had ordered pre tea drinks,  once everyone arrived they brought out the gin cocktails and the tea and we still all had drinks so we ended up with 3 drinks all at once !
Happily we managed! Food wasn't extensive but delicious. - quite a splendid way to spend a warm afternoon in London.

Not Afternoon Tea at the Oxo Tower - a range of four tasting dessert plates, each paired with a matching cocktail.It's a shame but someone had to do it ! 

We loved this tea with a twist - it wasn't 4 cocktails but a choice of 4 tasting plates with a cocktail so we made sure we tried different ones. The four desserts were filling, and quite exquisite all served on different plates.  We did then have to  try a few more of their extensive cocktail list, so wasn't a cheap option but such a fine view over the river and perfect service !
I think they change the menu regularly - I noticed there was a festive one recently that looked delicious.
definitely worth a visit ! 

 BURGERLICIOUS AFTERNOON TEA at 

BRGR.CO - Soho June 2013