7 Tennis-Themed Afternoon Teas
Plan for a delicious tennis season this year by booking one of these special tennis-themed afternoon teas for the Wimbledon fortnight.
Pictured: ‘Centre Court Yard’ at Ham Yard Hotel
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The Dog and Fox
Wimbledon Village
Located near the heart of the action, the Dog and Fox is the perfect spot to book a tennis-themed treat during the Championships. The Wimbledon Afternoon Tea, served throughout the fortnight, is a delight and we can’t wait to try it: savouries of cucumber and cream cheese sandwich, egg and mayo, cheddar with pickle and a tennis ball scotch egg, alongside scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, macaroons, and a Victoria Sponge tennis ball!
£60 for two, or a glass of Nyetimber for an extra £25
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RAILS Restaurant
King’s Cross
From 29 June you can enjoy a limited-edition Match Point Afternoon Tea at RAILS Restaurant, located in Kaya Great Northern Hotel. The finger sandwiches sound absolutely delish, from roasted beef sirloin with horseradish, lemon and thyme; classic cucumber and cream cheese; smoked salmon with dill and lemon crème fraîche; and a refined asparagus and chive tartlet. The sweet treats are inventive: a Pimm’s macaron paying homage to a tennis ball, as well as a chocolate tea biscuit cake topped with golden racquets and an apricot Bakewell tart. And of course, strawberries and cream to finish, alongside freshly baked fruit and plain scones.
£42.50 pp
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InterContinental London Park Lane
Mayfair
Served in InterContinental London Park Lane’s Wellington Lounge, this afternoon tea features a cucumber and Dorset crème fraîche sandwich, smoked salmon, lemon and dill rillette and seasonal garden vegetable sandwich. Pastries will be filled with the signature flavours of the tournament with a strawberry and cream cake fashioned in the shape of a summer hat! You can pair it with two carefully selected teas from TWG Teas, with free-flowing champagne served too. Yes, please!
£85 pp, £106 including champagne
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St Pancras London
This iconic Victorian Gothic landmark is inviting guests to its restaurant The Hansom to indulge in its ‘Golden Serve’ afternoon tea inspired by the Championships, from 30 June to 13 July. Inspired by the spirit of the British tennis season, the offering adds a playful twist to the traditional experience, with an extra pastry included in every afternoon tea. Plus, you might get lucky: each day, one guest will uncover a golden-filled cake, winning their entire afternoon tea complimentary.
£65 pp and £80 with a glass of Champagne.
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The Montague on the Gardens
Bloomsbury
The Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at The Montague on the Gardens will be delightful – in the heart of Bloomsbury you can enjoy delicately cut finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves, and an array of hand-crafted tennis-themed pastries. All to be enjoyed from 29 June until 12 July alongside a glass of Champagne.
£70 pp.
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The Orangery at The Zetter
Bloomsbury
Inside the Orangery, The Zetter’s light-filled, garden-facing dining space, the Wimbledon-themed afternoon tea puts a seasonal spin on the hotel’s signature offering, with highlights including a Strawberry and Cream Entremet and an Eton Mess Cup, alongside the usual sandwiches, pastries and scones. A curated tea selection from Rare Tea Company completes the experience, with the option of a glass of Champagne from Lanson, one of Champagne’s oldest houses, celebrated for its elegant, fresh style.
£75 pp or £90 with a glass of Lanson Champagne
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Ham Yard Hotel
Throughout the Wimbledon fortnight, Ham Yard Hotel will be reopening its ‘Centre Court-Yard’ featuring big screens where you can watch all the tennis action, and tennis-themed cocktails. But the showstopper has got to be their Picnic Afternoon Tea, served up with a special Wimbledon twist in a mini picnic hamper. Nibble on summer savouries like a tomato and goat’s cheese quiche and a seafood bridge roll, alongside pastries like Pimm’s No.1 tartlet with cucumber and orange.
£53 pp / £65 with a glass of Rathfinny Classic Cuvée, 2018, Sussex
