Where is the best place to have afternoon tea in London?
Where is the best place to have afternoon tea in London?
It's one of the most popular British traditions - but finding the perfect place to enjoy it can be tricky.
To help with the decision-making, Bloomberg's food critic Richard Vines and Hideko Kawa, head pastry chef at the Fat Duck put some of the capital's most famous tea salons to the test.
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See also:Britain's most quirky traditions
The three places they review are:
The Palm Court at the Ritz, probably the most famous place in the world for afternoon tea. Around 400 people a day come here for the experience, but there's a waiting list of up to three months. (price: £69 with champagne).
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum and Mason (price: £53 with champagne), which was opened by the Queen in 2012.
Sketch, the beautifully quirky 18th century designer tea house which transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening (price: £58 with champagne).
Not surprisingly all three restaurants rate highly - but each place offers a different experience and a unique take on the British tradition.
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