The Reading Room at the historic 5-Star Claridge Hotel in London is purported to have the best afternoon tea in town. It is THE destination for tea enthusiasts, who may choose from 30 different blends of gourmet tea from all over the world.
Claridge’s Reading Room is actually a restaurant in the hotel, which is located in the heart of London’s prestigious West End just a few minutes walk from the Bond and Oxford streets shopping district (similar to New York City’s Fifth Avenue or Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive). This area is rich with English history—Hyde Park, Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square are nearby. The Claridge Hotel and Reading Room also have a rich history having been in existence for over 100 years and serviced the crowned heads of Europe as well as other famous people.
Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s
Claridge’s Reading Room offers afternoon tea that is served everyday in the best English tradition. Tea connoisseurs can choose from a delicious array of finger sandwiches, a selection of sweet pastries, freshly baked raisin and apple scones with tea-infused jam (the house specialty), and Devonshire clotted cream. The many and varied gourmet tea selections include exotic perfumed teas, green teas, Claridge’s signature teas grown on an English tea estate, and rare teas from around the world.
Claridge’s Special Occasion Teas
These afternoon theme tea events are quite popular at Claridge’s. Throughout the year, The Reading Room publishes a list of upcoming special occasion afternoon tea events.
