Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown

4.1 (45)

£41 and over

British

The Capital Hotel, 22 - 24 Basil Street, London, SW3 1AT

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Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown

4.1

£41 and over

British

Knightsbridge

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Enjoy a classic English Afternoon Tea in our elegant restaurant or sitting room at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse, located in the heart of Knightsbridge surrounded by some of London’s most prestigious stores. Indulge in the historical experience that is afternoon tea with our selection of homemade sandwiches, sweet delights and traditional scones. The menu comprises a choice of teas, infusions or fresh coffee, a delicious selection of delicate sandwiches, pastries especially created by Executive Chef Tom Brown and home-made scones served with clotted cream and The Capital’s own jams and compotes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Mon 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 7591 1200
Website
https://www.warwickhotels.com/the-capital/dining/Classic-Afternoon-Tea
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tom Brown
Catering
Please contact events.capital@warwickhotels.com with your enquires
Private party facilities
Please contact events.capital@warwickhotels.com with your enquires

Location
The Capital Hotel, 22 - 24 Basil Street, London, SW3 1AT
Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Cross street
22 - 24 Basil Street
Parking details
On request
Public transit
Knightsbridge Tube Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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4.1

(45)

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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45 Reviews

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A
London1 review
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service were very polite and afternoon tea was much more filling than anticipated!
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Rezina
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Sumptuous tea and excellent value
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Pippa
Surrey6 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea Staff were very helpful and pleasant Excellent service
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Teresa Gold
Miami4 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 13, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The water was undrinkable. Must have been tap water The sandwiches were poor, lots of bread with very little filling
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Monica
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a luxurious, incredible afternoon tea. High tea in the US, even at excellent restaurants, just can’t compare. The sandwiches were delicious and fresh (chicken curry was our favorite), the teas were high quality (special shout out to the Assam), and the pastries were truly flawless (all delicious, but the pistachio chocolate canneles were a stand out). Yes, it was pricey but we felt pampered and like we got our money’s worth. I only wish they had a mini-kids version for small tummies, as they only ate a fraction of the meal. The staff were very kind and gracious. Perfect experience!
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Colleen
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience with attentive staff and delicious food created and prepared by Larissa. We would return
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Anne
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delightful and inventive afternoon tea. The pastries both savoury and sweet were amazing. The pastry chef Larissa brought out the scones and there were sticky toffee madeleines made just for us. The staff were fabulous and out waitress from Brazil was lovely. Really on a hot day in London it was an oasis of calm and elegance. British champagne too which was nice.
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Linda
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a last-minute reservation on OpenTable, so when we arrived, the team's system was not yet updated and they weren't expecting us. Despite this, they jumped into action and put together the most lovely afternoon tea for us. We could not ask for better service, especially considering how last minute everything was. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everyone was very friendly, but there were problems communicating with the staff in English. They were quite good, but not fluent.
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BR549 Gold
Seattle57 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I guess it’s fine if you like tea with all the pomp. Nothing blew me away. Pretty pricey but on par with the rest of central London. Did it for my daughters and wife.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Mon 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 7591 1200
Website
https://www.warwickhotels.com/the-capital/dining/Classic-Afternoon-Tea
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tom Brown
Catering
Please contact events.capital@warwickhotels.com with your enquires
Private party facilities
Please contact events.capital@warwickhotels.com with your enquires

Location
The Capital Hotel, 22 - 24 Basil Street, London, SW3 1AT
Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Cross street
22 - 24 Basil Street
Parking details
On request
Public transit
Knightsbridge Tube Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, a comfortable choice for this elegant Knightsbridge afternoon tea where guests often enjoy a slightly dressed-up, pampered experience.

Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown feels elegant and calm, a refined Knightsbridge sitting room where attentive staff, handcrafted pastries and traditional scones create a pampered, peaceful experience.

Private dining isn't part of Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown's offering, the experience is centred on the hotel's elegant restaurant and sitting room.

Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown is served in the hotel's elegant restaurant and in the cosy sitting room at The Capital Hotel, right in Knightsbridge.

Yes, Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown makes a lovely choice for a special outing, with an elegant restaurant and sitting room and guests describing a luxurious, pampering afternoon tea experience with British champagne and attentive service.

Yes, guests note that British champagne is available alongside the afternoon tea, adding a celebratory touch to the experience.

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Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown

4.1

£41 and over

British

Knightsbridge

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown

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Afternoon Tea at The Capital by Tom Brown

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About this restaurant

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Savories

Devilled egg Sandwiches

Cucumber & Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Coronation chicken Sandwiches

Cheese & Chutney Sandwiches

Ham & Mustard Sandwiches

Sweets

Lemon tart with meringue

Eclair with pistachio & Chocolate

Canelé with rum caramel

Coffee cake with banana ganache

Scones

Homemade sultana & plain scones with strawberry jam & clotted cream

Black tea

Earl Grey

Assam Dragon

Well Organic

Darjeeling

White tea

White Peony

Jasmine

Needle

Green tea

Dragon Well

Green Tea

Herbal infusion

Rose buds

Peppermint leaf

Chamomile Ali

Shan Yellow

Gold

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