The British Museum: Afternoon Tea

The British Museum: Afternoon Tea

Available to 30 April 2025

Book now from £40.00

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Visit The British Museum and enjoy Afternoon Tea in London

After spending your day exploring London and everything the beautiful city has to offer, finish your itinerary with some culture and cakes at the iconic British Museum. 

  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
  • Date: Daily
  • Time: 11:30-17:00 (last sitting at 16:00)
  • Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Please note: Read More Info for dietary information.
  • Advanced booking is essential, but walk-ins may be available on the day.

Experience Afternoon Tea at The British Museum in London

With a great selection of cakes, sandwiches and drinks, one of the best museums in London is now providing one of the best high tea experiences! Finish your day out in the capital city with a visit to the Great Court Restaurant and treat yourself to freshly handmade food, fresh salads and decadent desserts, suitable for all ages.

Sandwiches:

  • Curried free-range chicken, spinach, red onion marmalade
  • Oak smoked Scottish salmon, cucumber, cream cheese
  • Wiltshire smoked ham, wild rock, piccalilli sauce
  • Truffled free-range egg mayonnaise, mustard cress (v)

Sweet Treats:

  • Raspberry Bakewell tart, pistachio and lemon frangipane (v)
  • Mango and passionfruit burnt meringue pie, mint leaves (v)
  • Carrot and quinoa cake, hazelnuts and salted caramel cream (v)
  • Red velvet torte, dark chocolate ganache, strawberry (v)

Cream Tea:

  • Freshly baked Earl Grey tea-soaked raisin scone
  • Somerset farm butter scone
  • Cornish clotted cream
  • Wilkin & Sons Tiptree strawberry jam

Book The British Museum tickets today and enjoy one of the best afternoon tea experiences in London.

Great Court Restaurant,
The British Museum,
Great Russell Street,
London
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How to find us

Address: The British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG

What3Words: slam.pilots.castle

By Car:

  • Sat Nav: WC1B 3DG
  • Parking: The London Bloomsbury car park is only three minutes walk away.

By Tube:

The nearest tube stations are:

  • Tottenham Court Road (Five minutes away)
  • Holborn (Seven minutes away)
  • Russell Square (Seven minutes away)
  • Goodge Street (Eight minutes away)

By Bike:

  • Great Russell Street: Bike racks outside the main entrance
  • Montague Street: Bike racks available on the corner 
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Parking nearby

The British Museum has a large selection of food in the Great Court Restaurant - from hand-tossed pizzas to pastries and desserts!

Certainly! There are options for Afternoon Tea with Prosecco and Champagne, but if you want to keep it family friendly then take a look at the kids menu!

The British Museum is also a great way to spend a day out in London - and you don't even have to leave!

Yes! The British Museum has two entrances, both of which are wheelchair accessible. There are also lifts to help ease of access.

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