Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel London

4.47

4.5(85 reviews)

Private Tour

1 hour 45 minutes

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Overview

1 hour 45 minutes

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Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea experience at a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel overlooking Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana and current residence of Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and their family.

A RITUAL FIT FOR ROYALTY

Highly commended at the 2019 Afternoon Tea awards, Afternoon Tea at The Milestone is upheld in its finest form. Served in either Cheneston's Restaurant, the Park Lounge or the Conservatory, choose from a vast array of teas at your leisure and in fine surroundings, or perhaps indulge in a glass of Champagne, and experience the superior service for which The Milestone is recognised.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Hotel Address: 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL

Please arrive at the hotel 15 minutes before your booked time. Tickets are only valid for the date and time shown on your ticket

Allergies / Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us of any dietary requirements at least 72 hours in advance, including requests for Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Afternoon Teas. Please note that due to the nature of their business and offering the hotel cannot guarantee 100% allergen or intolerant free recipes/dishes.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

This product require minimum two people.

Menus listed are sample menus and subject to variations

Dress Code: Smart casual. We respectfully ask guests to refrain from wearing sportswear, flip-flops, and non-tailored shorts. Guest not adhering to the dress code policy will not be permitted entry into our restaurants and bars

The location of your Afternoon Tea will be subject to availability

Champagne, where included, is only for adults 18+

What To Expect

Indulge in a delightful afternoon at Milestone, where elegance meets comfort. Enjoy a selection of exquisite teas paired with a variety of delectable treats, all served in a charming atmosphere. Guest are greeted with a warm welcome and seated in a beautifully arranged tea area, complete with fine chine and fresh flowers. A knowledgeable host introduces the selection of premium teas available, which may include classic English Breakfast, Early Grey, herbal infusions, and seasonal specialties. Enjoy a delightful assortments of savory pastries, finger sandwiches, and quiches. Options may include cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon, and mini quiches, ensuring a savory start to your tea experience. Savor a variety of sweet delights, such as freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, macarons, and an assortment of pastries. Each bite is crafted to perfection. guest are invited to enjoy one final cup of their chosen tea, allowing for relaxation and conversation. The setting at Milestone is designed for comfort and elegance, featuring soft background music, cozy seating.

Sample Menu

starter

SANDWICHES

Roasted Hereford beef, watercress & horseradish pesto Onion bread Smoked Salmon on Brown Bread Minii Quinches (Lorraine and Vegetable)

dessert

Scones

Homemade plain & raisin scones Homemade strawberry preserve & Cornish clotted cream

dessert

Pastries

Mrs T’s baked vanilla cheesecake, black cherry Coffee & cardamom macaron Milk chocolate & caramel bavarois Peach & basil choux bun

Options

Afternoon Tea Only

excludes Champagne

With Champagne option

glass of Champagne included

What‘s Included

Afternoon tea

Beverages

Glass of Champagne (if inclusive option selected)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.47

85 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tasty and comfy
Troy H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent in many ways. Staff is so polite and our attendant offered great tea selections. Seated at a window table in the most comfy chairs. Started with Prosecco. Presentation was beautiful. The individual sandwiches were tasty with our favorite being the chicken with mayonnaise surrounded with toasted almonds. Then the desserts —-awesomeness, followed by the freshly baked scones topped with jam, or lemon custard. Yum-Yum.
Afternoon Tea
Sandra S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Although it was a little more expensive than some other afternoon teas, the service and experience was above the ordinary. Here we were able to sample more than one selection of teas. The scones were made fresh for us and the tea sandwiches were delicious. Everything is served in fine silverware. The library setting is very relaxing and comfortable. We left the experience feeling we had got our money's worth. The location which is just outside Kensington Palace makes for an ideal afternoon of pampering.
Great Experience
Mark H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The food was great and the staff was very attentive and made sure we had enough tea and sandwiches. There was enough to make a meal from it.
Lovely afternoon tea spot
Mandip B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Scones were served warm and the cakes and sandwiches were refillable. The staff were excellent. Large selection of teas and right by Kensington palace/gardens
Nice Afternoon Tea
Denise T,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Wanted to experience afternoon tea. It was a nice well-appointed traditional hotel, friendly service, unlimited choice of tea, food was ok, heavy on the sweets, but overall a fun experience
A Royal Experience
quesaxa,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tea service is everything you might envision for formal team in London. The room where tea is served feels like an Englishman's library. It is beautiful and comfortable. The service itself is gracious and delicious. We were especially pleased with the scones that are like soft biscuits--just excellent. Although the cost might be in the higher end of afternoon tea, it was worth every penny for an experience we will never forget.
High tea must do experience!
Joan k,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
When in London, a bucket list experience for sure! Enjoy an English tradition of tea, finger sandwiches, and scrumptious deserts in an elegant setting.
Delicious and fun experience
Jonna G,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time for our first 'english afternoon tea'! The food was delicious and the tea was tasty, we must have tried 6 or 8 different ones between us. The added champagne was nice but probably not worth the prices. The staff was attentive and very professional.
Very fancy, less delicious
95liliannac,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
While the service and fare were overall excellent, I felt that this was not my favorite or best high/afternoon tea experience in London. On my most recent trip to the city, my usual spot for afternoon tea was closed, so I tried Milestone based on reviews here. Milestone's website made it seem very important that one book in advance, so I made sure to lock in my table reservation ahead of time. I arrived a few minutes early, and was shown to the tea room. The host said that I could sit at the indicated table, but also that I could sit anywhere I liked because the 1:00pm tea was "light" today. By "light," it seems they meant that I was the only booking that day. So, I had a fancy tea by myself in the tea room. It was a little silly, but not terrible. The place is very cute, tastefully decorated, and had classical piano playing during my visit. The afternoon tea, I learned, includes: two different pots of tea, a "bottomless" sandwich and mini desserts tray, and a final tray with two scones (one with dried fruit, one plain), jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. The tea itself was very good and the scones were my favorite part, though they are not served until the end. The main sandwiches and mini desserts tray is brought out with the first tea, and the scones are brought out when that is finished and you have your second tea. The sandwiches were honestly just so-so, and I didn't care for the miniature desserts on top of that tray much (could be personal preference!). I also thought the lemon curd that came with the scones was really not good at all (felt low on the lemon, and was like, a mayonnaise texture?). I feel bad giving it four stars, because the service was friendly, the place was beautiful, and the tea was good, but it felt very overpriced and a bit too formal for what it was. I also think that replacing some of the middle tray desserts with a salad or something would really give the whole set of food a much needed lift. I know it's afternoon tea, but this one FELT really heavy. I don't think I would return again, but am glad I tried it.
Highly Recommended
Melissa M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it! Come hungry because there was an abundance of food for each person, including multiple sandwiches, pastries , scones, etc. Their tea options were also exceptional. Excellent service & overall experience in a historic hotel.

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Overview

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

A RITUAL FIT FOR ROYALTY

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Hotel Address: 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL

Please arrive at the hotel 15 minutes before your booked time. Tickets are only valid for the date and time shown on your ticket

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

This product require minimum two people.

Menus listed are sample menus and subject to variations

The location of your Afternoon Tea will be subject to availability

Champagne, where included, is only for adults 18+

What To Expect

Sample Menu

starter

SANDWICHES

Roasted Hereford beef, watercress & horseradish pesto Onion bread Smoked Salmon on Brown Bread Minii Quinches (Lorraine and Vegetable)

dessert

Scones

Homemade plain & raisin scones Homemade strawberry preserve & Cornish clotted cream

dessert

Pastries

Mrs T’s baked vanilla cheesecake, black cherry Coffee & cardamom macaron Milk chocolate & caramel bavarois Peach & basil choux bun

Options

Afternoon Tea Only

excludes Champagne

With Champagne option

glass of Champagne included

What‘s Included

Afternoon tea

Beverages

Glass of Champagne (if inclusive option selected)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.47

85 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tasty and comfy
Troy H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent in many ways. Staff is so polite and our attendant offered great tea selections. Seated at a window table in the most comfy chairs. Started with Prosecco. Presentation was beautiful. The individual sandwiches were tasty with our favorite being the chicken with mayonnaise surrounded with toasted almonds. Then the desserts —-awesomeness, followed by the freshly baked scones topped with jam, or lemon custard. Yum-Yum.
Afternoon Tea
Sandra S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Although it was a little more expensive than some other afternoon teas, the service and experience was above the ordinary. Here we were able to sample more than one selection of teas. The scones were made fresh for us and the tea sandwiches were delicious. Everything is served in fine silverware. The library setting is very relaxing and comfortable. We left the experience feeling we had got our money's worth. The location which is just outside Kensington Palace makes for an ideal afternoon of pampering.
Great Experience
Mark H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The food was great and the staff was very attentive and made sure we had enough tea and sandwiches. There was enough to make a meal from it.
Lovely afternoon tea spot
Mandip B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Scones were served warm and the cakes and sandwiches were refillable. The staff were excellent. Large selection of teas and right by Kensington palace/gardens
Nice Afternoon Tea
Denise T,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Wanted to experience afternoon tea. It was a nice well-appointed traditional hotel, friendly service, unlimited choice of tea, food was ok, heavy on the sweets, but overall a fun experience
A Royal Experience
quesaxa,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tea service is everything you might envision for formal team in London. The room where tea is served feels like an Englishman's library. It is beautiful and comfortable. The service itself is gracious and delicious. We were especially pleased with the scones that are like soft biscuits--just excellent. Although the cost might be in the higher end of afternoon tea, it was worth every penny for an experience we will never forget.
High tea must do experience!
Joan k,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
When in London, a bucket list experience for sure! Enjoy an English tradition of tea, finger sandwiches, and scrumptious deserts in an elegant setting.
Delicious and fun experience
Jonna G,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time for our first 'english afternoon tea'! The food was delicious and the tea was tasty, we must have tried 6 or 8 different ones between us. The added champagne was nice but probably not worth the prices. The staff was attentive and very professional.
Very fancy, less delicious
95liliannac,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
While the service and fare were overall excellent, I felt that this was not my favorite or best high/afternoon tea experience in London. On my most recent trip to the city, my usual spot for afternoon tea was closed, so I tried Milestone based on reviews here. Milestone's website made it seem very important that one book in advance, so I made sure to lock in my table reservation ahead of time. I arrived a few minutes early, and was shown to the tea room. The host said that I could sit at the indicated table, but also that I could sit anywhere I liked because the 1:00pm tea was "light" today. By "light," it seems they meant that I was the only booking that day. So, I had a fancy tea by myself in the tea room. It was a little silly, but not terrible. The place is very cute, tastefully decorated, and had classical piano playing during my visit. The afternoon tea, I learned, includes: two different pots of tea, a "bottomless" sandwich and mini desserts tray, and a final tray with two scones (one with dried fruit, one plain), jam, lemon curd, and clotted cream. The tea itself was very good and the scones were my favorite part, though they are not served until the end. The main sandwiches and mini desserts tray is brought out with the first tea, and the scones are brought out when that is finished and you have your second tea. The sandwiches were honestly just so-so, and I didn't care for the miniature desserts on top of that tray much (could be personal preference!). I also thought the lemon curd that came with the scones was really not good at all (felt low on the lemon, and was like, a mayonnaise texture?). I feel bad giving it four stars, because the service was friendly, the place was beautiful, and the tea was good, but it felt very overpriced and a bit too formal for what it was. I also think that replacing some of the middle tray desserts with a salad or something would really give the whole set of food a much needed lift. I know it's afternoon tea, but this one FELT really heavy. I don't think I would return again, but am glad I tried it.
Highly Recommended
Melissa M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it! Come hungry because there was an abundance of food for each person, including multiple sandwiches, pastries , scones, etc. Their tea options were also exceptional. Excellent service & overall experience in a historic hotel.