A London ICON Since 1865

Overseen by Michel Roux and created by Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett, our menu uses the best seasonal and quality ingredients to produce a selection of attractive and flavourful treats.

LONDON'S ORIGINAL GRAND HOTEL

With over 160 years of history discover the years of legendary heritage, including famous guests and innovations from Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’. The Langham continues to captivate today and is truly a London icon, with the six-bedroom Sterling Suite and an extravagant Langham Club Lounge. Prepare to be amazed and whisked away by The Langham, London as you enter through the doors and walk into over 160 years of history.

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The Birthplace of Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is a great Victorian invention; served first in the homes of the aristocracy. When The Langham opened in 1865 it included Afternoon Tea on the menu. As the hotel was the last word in style and modernity, it soon caught on and our Afternoon Tea has been famous ever since.

Elegant indoor conservatory with wicker chairs, potted plants, and ornate glass ceiling

Where Afternoon Tea Became a Tradition

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.

A Favourite of Favourites

The Langham continued throughout the 20th century to be a favoured spot with members of the royal family, such as Diana, Princess of Wales and many high-profile politicians including Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle.

Neighborhood of British Icons

The Langham Hotel keeps good company. Placed opposite the British Broadcasting Corporation.

The BBC’s wartime staff used to broadcast from the roof of the Langham, in particular the US correspondent Edward Murrow. JB Priestley was also a guest in this period to be close to Broadcasting House for his frequent late-night transmissions of Britain Speaks to North America.

Home of Historic Guests

In 1867 a former Union officer named James Sanderson was appointed general manager and the hotel developed an extensive American clientele, which included Mark Twain and the miserly multi-millionairess, Hetty Green.

Black-and-white portrait of a man with curly white hair and a mustache in a suit, looking left.
Elegant hotel lounge with pastel armchairs, round tables, and a large pink-and-white floral arrangement

Gift A Voucher

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

Illustrated historic beige stone apartment building with ornate facades and a green-trimmed entrance

STAY UP TO DATE WITH PALM COURT