A woman enjoys a delicious afternoon tea in a bright, elegant room at The Kensington Hotel.
Afternoon tea at The Kensington featuring a selection of cakes, including choux pastries decorated with black heels and two red velvet cakes styled like mannequins. Below, a variety of other cakes with eye-catching designs are displayed, alongside champagne as two guests enjoy their afternoon tea.
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Afternoon Tea in Kensington, London

Let Us Eat Cake - Afternoon Tea - running until 27th March

Inspired by the fashion, gardens and opulent court life of Marie Antoinette, Let Us Eat Cake is our elegant afternoon tea. Beautifully presented and exquisitely detailed, each creation is as decorative as it is delicious, served from a chic fan-shaped menu that echoes the playful extravagance of Versailles.

To elevate the experience, sip on The Queen’s Coupe (£23): a luxurious cocktail of Belvedere Vodka, Pimms, Earl Grey cordial, clarified clotted cream and Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV, finished with a rose petal and raspberry rim.

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Introducing Fashion Becomes Tea - from 28th March

In celebration of the V&A South Kensington's Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art Exhibition

From 28th March, in celebration of the V&A South Kensington’s groundbreaking Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art exhibition, The Kensington presents Fashion Becomes Tea – an afternoon tea inspired by surrealist couture and bold imagination. Sculptural pastries, expressive colours and playful flavour pairings create a sensorial runway of taste, echoing the artistry and avant‑garde elegance at the heart of the show.

Priced at £65 per person, or £80 per person with Champagne or a special cocktail, Fashion Becomes Tea is a decadent cultural experience. Exclusive hotel packages are also available for V&A visitors, just moments away in the heart of South Kensington.

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