Serving Afternoon Tea since 1865

When The Langham opened in 1865 it started a new tradition; serving Afternoon Tea in an elegant Palm Court. We continue to set the standard in afternoon tea today with an award-winning tea service, while by night Palm Court transforms into a sparkling setting for dinner.

Where it all began

The Langham, London opened in 1865 as Europe’s first Grand Hotel. On the menu then was a new offering; Afternoon Tea.

As the hotel represented the very latest fashion, Afternoon Tea quickly caught on.

160th Commemorative Afternoon Tea

As the hotel that first introduced Afternoon Tea to London society, The Langham celebrates with a commemorative service that brings together sweet and savoury favourites from the 19th and 20th centuries—modernised with seasonal ingredients and refined presentation.

In a tribute to the year of the hotel’s founding, 160 lucky guests randomly selected over the first 16 days will be offered afternoon tea at a special price of £18.65 to enjoy the experience at this celebratory rate.

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Afternoon Tea was first thought up by Lady Bedford, one of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting and it soon became fashionable in high society. But it was The Langham who popularised this tradition by being the first hotel to feature this new meal on its menu when it opened in 1865.

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Our Single Garden Teas

At The Langham, London our ingredients are of the highest quality and so should be the same for our tea! A single garden British tea brand, JING, is our tea of choice with each tea offering a unique character of its garden and maker.

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Give the gift of an unforgettable afternoon tea experience at Palm Court, the birthplace of this cherished tradition at The Langham London.

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