The Cadogan Hotel

Afternoon tea has been served at the Cadogan in London since 1887. As they themselves say on their website, attributed to Henry James, "there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea". And life couldn't get much better than spending a few hours at the Cadogan. The atmosphere here is tweedy arm chairs, oak panelling stained glass windows and original artworks. The main event is the selection of Patridges Teas, tea suppliers to the British Crown. There is a Chelsea bun, some fresh baked scones, cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam. Fresh baked pastries and tea sandwiches, which consist of tiny oblongs of delicious soft bread filled with creamy delicate fillings. You can even add a glass of champagne to the whole caboodle if that's what you feel like.