Where: The Savoy
Cost: £60 per person, add a glass of Champagne from £10.
Best for: A truly traditional experience in a central location.
The Savoy offers one of the most famous afternoon teas in London, and it's so intricate it requires a video, not a photo, to truly understand! You'll dine under the beautiful glass dome of the hotel's Thames Foyer, while a pianist serenades you from a gazebo. The food is quintessentially English, though you might be surprised to see cucumber sandwiches missing from the current menu! Scones come with strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream (enjoy arguing over what comes first, jam or cream) and you'll also enjoy over half a dozen sweet dishes, including the classic Victoria sponge. The hotel is located just a stone's throw from Covent Garden and is a marvel in itself.