The Rosebery, at Mandarin Oriental
This venue is commonly rated as top pick for a gluten-free Afternoon Tea!
That’s thanks to the magic of multi-award-winning pastry Chef Emmanuel Bonneau, set in a stunning award-winning hotel, creating delicious little masterpieces that leave nothing to desire. Make sure to inform them of your needs at the moment of booking, so that they can accommodate you in the best way possible.
B Bakery
Brigit’s bakery offers one of the best gluten-free afternoon tea menus in London. Or a few of them, if you consider the varierìty of exciting experiences they offer. Their chefs have truly mastered the art of making delectable gluten-free foods.
They serve a wide range of savories such as Turkey ham & cheese sandwich, Hummus & roasted pepper sandwich, Smoked salmon finger sandwich, all the big faves, just as they do with the sweet treats, the gluten-free cakes and tarts like Lemon tart, Blueberry macaron, and especially, freshly baked plain scones with clotted cream and jam.
The gluten-free drinks option includes various tea selections such as Jasmine Tea, green tea, but also coffee and hot chocolate are available.
As usual, contact them in advance about your needs, better to be safe!
The drawing rooms (at the Ampersand hotel)
Located at the heart of Kensington, this beautiful hotel fits perfectly with the environment, and its architecture agrees with that of the surrounding structures.
The drawing rooms form a perfect place to have that afternoon tea – as a British tradition with family and friends. In addition, the science-themed tea menus are captivating for the kids.
The hotel is captivating from the outside. Its perfectly selected décor and the deep and comfy sofas bring about a relaxing feeling as you enjoy the sweet and savory varieties.
Gluten-free tea and accompaniments usually served with a glass of champagne occupy a sizable part of the menu.
The savories and pastries include gluten-free bread, sandwiches, and cranberry. They are delicious, and their presentation is exceptional.
The Royal Opera House
Put a spring in your step with the limited edition floral tea they created with L’Occitane to paying homage to the La Collection de Grasse.
The menu is as impressive as the location: native lobster with citrus and dill crème fraîche on lemon thyme brioche, Opéra Gâteau and Champagne baba with rose petals and Ruinart rosé. Choose one of the perfumes from the collection to accompany your tea (yes, exactly). Not one to go away empty handed, for each afternoon tea ordered you will also receive a complimentary bottle of your chosen scent to take home. Best of all, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options are also available on request – total win.
One Aldwych – Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea
In the heart of London’s theatreland, you can sit in a quirky location and feast on scrumptious savouries like their special salmon and beetroot macaron and juicy roast beef and horseradish,
then move on to sweet, fluffy floss and a box stacked high with whimsical cakes, sweets, mallows and creams – all of which you can accompany with chocolate or lemon sherbet tea, juicing room mix or water pistol punch cocktails, or some fizzy lifting Champagne.
They are ready to cater to different dietary needs, but it’s suggested to ask in advance.
Fortnum & Mason – The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Fortnum’s prides itself of being “the undisputed home of this most uplifting and fulfilling of rituals”
With their precisely-cut sandwiches, freshly baked cakes, definitely delicious scones and their tea they serve in a beautiful, classy location, the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon ( which was opened by no less than Her Majesty the Queen in 2012) every day. They actually offer three venues for different moods, but all with the same quality.
It’s suggested to ask in advance.
Corinthia
Afternoon tea is taken seriously at Corinthia London. They don’t see it as the convenient refreshment it’s come to be, but a celebration of grace, charm and tradition.
A slow paced, delightful reminder that time is a luxury to be cherished. Savour tea from their ample selection, bathing under the warming glow of 1,001 Baccarat crystals in their Crystal Moon Lounge, accompanied by the music of their resident pianist, enjoying a luxurious and indulgent dining experience, and the gluten-free options lack absolutely nothing.
The menu is full of enticing afternoon-tea treats such as finger sandwiches made with gluten-free bread, freshly made scones and a range of cakes. Their tea menu is impressive with many blends to choose from.
You can also switch up your afternoon tea to a champagne afternoon tea, with an additional cost.
It’s suggested to ask in advance.
The Beaumont
This venue is known for serving some of the best afternoon tea experiences in London, also because they cater to multiple dietary requirements, including vegan and gluten-free.
Tea is served in the Gatsby Room, an incredibly elegant, charming lounge. Let yourself be impressed by the artwork adorning the walls, lulled by the melodies of the piano, granting you a warm, rounded experience. The menu is just as impressive as the room, counting a savoury excellence of gluten free finger sandwiches that include shrimp cocktail, salt beef, devilled cacklebean egg mayonnaise, and sweets starting with freshly baked gluten-free raisin and plain scones, and for their sweet treats such as Alabama lane cake, Mississippi mud pie, wild blueberry religieuse and caramelised apple pie that will leave you… happy, just happy.
Gluten-free options available, it’s suggested to ask in advance.
The Lanesborough
Their afternoon tea experience is Just. So. British.
The Lanesborough are constantly coming up with themed afternoon tea ideas to make your high tea unforgettable.
This luxury-oriented venue boasts a delicious exclusively gluten-free afternoon tea menu, so you know that they are fully aware of cross-contamination and generally that people with gluten intolerance deserve to eat well.
To start, you’ll indulge in a tasty mix of organic cucumber, yoghurt and mint sandwiches with rare roast beef sliders — followed by artfully crafted pastries, homemade scones, along with a decadent Pall Mall cocktail and special blends of Tea, connected to the theme of the moment (last one was Bridgerton).
They also offer vegan and vegetarian options.
The Grand Saloon at The Lane (Drury Lane Theatre)
One of the most beloved theatres in Covent Garden, this beautiful venue hides The Grand Saloon at The Lane for a lovely afternoon tea experience.
All the gluten-free goodies (and there are plenty) are crafted by the famous ‘Queen of Cakes’, the artisan baker Lily Vanilli.
The selection of teas is a trip around the world, you can find tea from every and anywhere! Enjoy the taste of Portuguese Peppermint and the flavour of Sri Lankan Lemongrass, while biting into savoury salmon and caviar sandwiches, whipped goat cheese and beetroot, and their royal signature scones.
They also offer vegan, nut-free, and Halal (advance notice required)