Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Name: Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
Address: 181 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1ER
Telephone: 020 7734 8040
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

11126 Reviews

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 3 times today

Fancy
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Good for special occasions

Fortnum & Mason's award-winning Afternoon Tea has been an essential part of Piccadilly visits - for Fortnum's visitors new and old alike - for centuries. Served in signature Fortnum's style in the elegant and refined surroundings of the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, every scone, cake and sandwich is fresh-baked by Fortnum's chefs. A truly iconic and very British experience, from first sip to final crumb.

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Location
181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER
Phone number
020 7734 8040
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–19:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–20:30 Sun 11:30–19:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sydney Aldridge

Before the short, stout, handle-and-spouted teapot of today, there was just a bowl; a simple clay Chinese vessel that was made to hold and infuse tea leaves in hot water, before it was poured through a hole or strainer. It took until the 16th Century for the first actual teapot to appear, in Yixing, China: a town now famed for its teapots.

To start, may we suggest

A Glass of Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Hostomme NV£17.95
A Glass of our Sparkling Tea 0% ABV£7.50

Finger Sandwiches

Cucumber with Lemon and Mint
Cotswold Legbar Egg Mayonnaise
Artichoke with Pesto Cream Cheese
Rachel Cheese and Fortnum’s Pickle
Aubergine with Tomato and Basil

Scones

Plain and Fruit Scones
Fortnum’s Strawberry Preserve or Lemon Curd
Somerset Clotted Cream
Served with

Pâtisseries

Rose Éclair
Stem Ginger Loaf
Pear and Almond Tart
Plum Cheesecake
Red Velvet Cake

Uncategorised

A Pot of Fortnum’s Tea£82.00
Served with
Expert Tea Tasting£6.00
Enjoy a unique tasting with our Tearista at your table
Seasonal Cocktail£16.50
King’s Orchard with Apple Vodka, Blackberry and Damson

What 11,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon offers an enchanting English High Tea experience. The "impeccable service" and "delicious food" complement the "gorgeous location" beautifully. While some find it "pricey," the classic ambiance and "beautifully decorated" setting provide a "memorable experience." Reservations are recommended for this popular, quintessentially British tradition.

11,126 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was awful. For £190 for tea for two, we deserved it to be at least decent.
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Kelly VIP
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow what can I say - let’s begin from the start - we had a lovely wonder around the building and then had a cheeky glass of bubbles in the wine bar - where the staff were fab and so welcoming - this gave us a great feeling for what was to come Our allotted time was 1.30 - we arrived early but this was no trouble at all All of the team were fantastic and explained everything and were so very attentive - amel was just brilliant We went for the savory afternoon tea and it was truly magnificent- It was unlimited so really was exceptional value for money And we even got a takeaway box at the end We weren’t rushed and left when we were ready Amazing - highly recommend
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Aisha
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always have a good and new experience with tea salon love it.
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Miranda
Miami1 review
3.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Price range o. Open table is big accurate it is a lot more expensive
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Ruel
Orlando17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience for our first high tea visiting from America. We can’t wait for the next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Tulsa1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, great service and friendly staff. The sandwiches were a tad bit dry.
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LinseyH VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and experience! Fortnum has great service and it’s a great option for a traditional afternoon tea.
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BettyP
London8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
While the food (especially the scone) is good and delicious, they can pay more attention to details …for example the teapot came with tea stains and scratch marks ( we are group of 4, all 4 teapots had tea stains and scuff marks). I am not sure that’s acceptable for a company that sells high end china/tea set and offer fine afternoon tea experience. This is my 5th visit over 10 years, I would say the overall quality has declined but is still worth a visit for the experience if you are a first time tourist in London.
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Foodies
Denver62 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were good. It was nice that we could take food home.
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Mia1811 VIP
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, High Tea at Fortnum & Mason’s never ceases to delight. The service was impeccable and the food delicious. Thank you!
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Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon is rated 4.6 stars by 11126 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 3 times today

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181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER

Additional information

Phone number
020 7734 8040
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea, British, English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–19:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–20:30 Sun 11:30–19:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sydney Aldridge

Fortnum & Mason Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

To start, may we suggest

A Glass of Fortnum’s Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Hostomme NV£17.95

A Glass of our Sparkling Tea 0% ABV£7.50

Finger Sandwiches

Cucumber with Lemon and Mint

Cotswold Legbar Egg Mayonnaise

Artichoke with Pesto Cream Cheese

Rachel Cheese and Fortnum’s Pickle

Aubergine with Tomato and Basil

Scones

Plain and Fruit Scones

Fortnum’s Strawberry Preserve or Lemon Curd

Somerset Clotted Cream

Pâtisseries

Rose Éclair

Stem Ginger Loaf

Pear and Almond Tart

Plum Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cake

Uncategorised

A Pot of Fortnum’s Tea£82.00

Expert Tea Tasting£6.00

Seasonal Cocktail£16.50

What 11,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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