When The Langham opened in London in 1865, it became the first hotel in the world to serve afternoon tea. Nearly 160 years later, the original Grand Hotel is launching a new afternoon tea that celebrates this unique culinary history: the tradition of taking tea in the Victorian era and The Langham as the birthplace of afternoon tea as we know it today.
The menu takes you back in time and highlights the hotel’s legacy with a modern twist, offering Victorian-inspired cakes, pastries, and sandwiches created by Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett and culinary icon Michel Roux.
Younger guests are very welcome in Palm Court. We have created a special Afternoon Tea for children that includes intriguing sandwiches, surprising sweet treats and fun drinks. Ideal for ages 12 and under.
11 June – 9 September
As the hotel that first introduced Afternoon Tea to London society, The Langham celebrates its milestone year featuring sweet and savoury favourites from the 19th and 20th centuries—modernised with seasonal ingredients and refined presentation. Guests can enjoy classics like ‘curried’ Shropshire chicken sandwiches, truffled egg, and the signature Langham custard cream, alongside elegant patisserie inspired by historic recipes, including the Charlotte with apricot and Earl Grey, and a shared finale of “Queen of Ices”—a Victorian-inspired frozen dessert reimagined for the season.
In tribute to the hotel’s founding year, 160 lucky guests randomly selected over the first 16 days will enjoy afternoon tea at a special price of £18.65.
A 4-metre-tall Victorian-style hot air balloon—created in collaboration with Taittinger—will take centre stage in Palm Court. Guests are invited to snap and share photos with the installation for a chance to win a Taittinger balloon flight and an overnight stay.
Give the gift of an unforgettable afternoon tea experience at Palm Court, the birthplace of this cherished tradition at The Langham London.
Looking for the perfect present? Treat someone to the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at Palm Court.